Does anyone have experience traveling between Russia and Belarus? For instance, from Moscow to Minsk via plane/train? I was reading today that there is no passport check/border control between the 2 countries...that flights between Minsk/Moscow are considered "domestic", similar to intra-Schengen flights.
The reason I'm asking, is that it might be possible to stay in Belarus for long periods of time via this "loophole". As Americans, we can easily get 3-year tourists visas for Russia (allowing for 6-month stays at a time). So as long as we enter/exit Belarus via Russia, this can help us bypass the cumbersome policy for getting a long-term Belarus visa.
Would appreciate any feedback from those with Russia/Belarus travel experience.
The reason I'm asking, is that it might be possible to stay in Belarus for long periods of time via this "loophole". As Americans, we can easily get 3-year tourists visas for Russia (allowing for 6-month stays at a time). So as long as we enter/exit Belarus via Russia, this can help us bypass the cumbersome policy for getting a long-term Belarus visa.
Would appreciate any feedback from those with Russia/Belarus travel experience.