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Moscow, 103051 The IVSC will be open w.e.f 9 October, 2009 from 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs on all week days including holidays. All Tour Operators and individual visa applicants are requested to submit their applications at the IVSC. www.ttsvisas.ru 
Travel Advisory for Russian Tourists
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The Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) card scheme for the foreigners of Indian origin holding foreign passports was introduced either effect from 30.3.1999. The holder of the PIO card is entitled to visa free entry into India during the validity of the PIO card, i.e. for 20 years. They are, however, required to be in possession of their valid national passports along with the PIO card. PIO card holder is exempt from the requirement of registration if their continuous stay in India does not exceed 180 days. In case their continuous stay exceeds 180 days, they are required to register themselves with the concerned Foreigners Registration Officer (FRRO/FRO) within 30 days of the expiry of 180 days. The charges for PIO card for an adult are Roubles 9650 and children Roubles 4830.
I'd like to begin by saying that I am looking forward to returning to Russia. My family and I have had some memorable times in Moscow, and will be catching up with our old friends. 
