Land border crossing procedures

Entry into the Schengen Area for Russian citizens with a tourist visa is generally not permitted through land borders from Kaliningrad into Poland, Lithuania, or Latvia. While exiting the Schengen Area back to Russia via these routes might be possible, entry into Schengen from these points is restricted.

Currently, Poland generally does not permit entry with a German D visa for individuals traveling from Kaliningrad, especially if they are not Polish citizens or do not hold a Polish residence permit (WNJ). While having supporting documents like rental agreements, employment contracts, or EU insurance is helpful, they are typically not sufficient to override border control policies for visa types that are not specifically for entry into Poland. The most reliable way to enter Poland is with a Polish visa or a valid residence permit for Poland or another Schengen country that allows re-entry into Poland.

Entry into the Schengen Area for Russian citizens with a German visa via border crossings from Kaliningrad (through Poland, Lithuania, or Latvia) may result in refusal, especially on tourist visas. While return to Russia might be possible, entry into the Schengen zone via these routes is reported as problematic. Bus tickets from Germany to Kaliningrad are running.

Entry into Germany from Russia via land borders (Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Norway) on a tourist visa with a relative's invitation is generally not possible for Russian citizens without EU residency. Poland and Lithuania, specifically, do not permit entry for Russian citizens via land. Options may exist if you hold EU citizenship or specific other citizenships (e.g., Kazakhstan). Travel via air is an alternative. Entry through Norway might be possible if you have a close relative with EU citizenship, requiring proof of kinship and an invitation.