Due to current sanctions on Russia, many major banks globally have restricted or fully blocked access to new accounts for Russian citizens. However, a few regions and countries, typically outside the reach of Western sanctions, may still allow Russian citizens to open accounts with VISA or other payment systems, though regulations can change quickly and may have varying degrees of restrictions. Here's an overview of areas that may currently offer some options: 1. Middle East United Arab Emirates (UAE): Particularly in Dubai, the UAE has remained somewhat neutral regarding sanctions and has continued business with Russian nationals. Russian citizens may open accounts in certain banks, though documentation requirements have become stricter, especially for VISA or Mastercard services. Turkey: Turkey has allowed Russian citizens to open bank accounts, and some banks offer access to VISA and Mastercard services, although they may not be usable for transactions with U.S. or EU-based companies. 2. CIS Countries (Commonwealth of Independent States) Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan: Banks in these countries often maintain ties with Russia and are less affected by Western sanctions. Russian citizens can generally open accounts in these countries and access payment systems, although limits on cross-border payments may apply. 3. Asian Financial Hubs Hong Kong and Singapore: Opening an account as a Russian citizen is possible but increasingly complex and selective. The banks might conduct extensive checks and may require residence or business ties to ensure compliance with international standards. China: Some Chinese banks offer access to UnionPay, which is widely accepted within Asia and has expanded in Europe and beyond. Some international services like VISA may be restricted, but UnionPay provides an alternative to Western networks. 4. Latin America Argentina and Brazil: There are fewer restrictions in Latin America regarding sanctions. While opening an account may be possible, it may not provide the full scope of international services a VISA or Mastercard could offer, due to limitations on U.S.- or EU-related transactions. 5. Alternative Financial Systems Digital Banks and Cryptocurrencies: Some digital-only banks and crypto platforms still serve Russian citizens, though without traditional VISA or Mastercard branding. These services often issue cards through alternative systems that may work globally, but they come with limitations in spending caps or transaction restrictions. Examples include crypto cards tied to platforms like Binance, which provides crypto-to-fiat conversions through various international debit systems. Opening an account in any of these countries typically involves more due diligence checks, documentation, and sometimes even residency or proof of business ties, especially as global banks seek to limit compliance risks. As regulatory environments change rapidly, it's wise to verify with each financial institution about current policies.
Maybe they left the doors open for you to enter? Nice hotel, beautiful sunsets, great beachclub entrance (slippers!), welcoming Bali. You radiate, Товарищ Lisa! 🩷💛😍
Thanks for taking me along. Looks like a really cool place, except for that sketchy dirt road/back alley you need to walk alone down, eek! Hugs and kisses from Minnesota😘
👍LISA...after watching your BALI vid....I can imagine you travelling all over the World with your trusty Camera ! You are a NATURAL Travel Entertainer...and Funny TOO ! I hope YOU like travelling TOO ! Keep SAFE and love to Lisa with Love..from Australia ✈🦘🇦🇺🌹 ..
I'm glad you're having such a great time so far in Bali. It looks gorgeous. I'm still waiting on that postcard you sent me. Hasn't it been 3 weeks now? RJ
Beautiful video Lisa, you must be so happy to be in the warmth and sunshine again. That was lucky you had to go there anyway to sort out your bank account. That's unusual, you have a Bali bank account even though you live and work in another country. I don't think British or European banks would do that, I've tried. I remember you used a motorbike the last time you were in Bali. But as far as I can tell you didn't use one in Moscow. Maybe there's no need if the public transport is so good.
I learned a rhyme to remember the Russian flag 🇷🇺: "the white clouds on the blue sky over the red Kremlin." Does that make the Indonesian flag 🇮🇩 "the red Kremlin on the white clouds"? 🤔 In any case, enjoying the Bali adventures from 💅Lisa the Russian💅
Nice video. The whites are mostly from Australia and New Zealand. App grab is useful in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. These countries never sanction Russia. Hope you enjoy your life in Bali.
Awesome Lisa, Love to see you having a wonderful time in Bali, having important things fixed. Lots of Love and hugs from Sweden. In the south of the country it’s mild for the season, while up north it is cold and wintery.
Привет Vasilisa.. I'm glad to see you're having a good time in sunny Bali and that you've got your banking sorted out. What an amazing thing it is to be in snow one day and in blasting heat the next. Don't forget your sunblock. Looking forward to seeing more.❤
you made me chuckle when you said "....current swimming pool situation. surrounded by drunken capitalist people and tattooed guys"......lol🤣🤣 those darn drunken capitalists......lol🤣🤣
Ah my favourite hamster! enjoying herself in Bali.beaches look fine not too crowded.Be carefull Lisa at night times.dont go in these small dark alleys and streets. Stay safe.enjoy x
The beaches in Bali are dirty unless you staying in five star resort then they have privet beach ! You should stay in intercontinental resort Bali is amazing at least one night ! From November to March is raining season in Bali so can be lots rain even cyclone ! Lots Australian is there as is 7 hour flight to Sydney so not far ! You should visit Sydney Australia is Summer now !
That nest gate looks like they were copying your jungle tunnel hotel entrance. You got the authentic experience then the artist's interpretation...always nice if you know where they get their inspiration!
Not surprising that the bike guys charged you more - you have that visitor's innocent "what should I do" look. The longer you stay, the better your negotiating skills will be.
I am sure you like the hot weather. Beautiful sea and beach. Be careful if the sun is hot. But possible to sit in the shadow there for some healthy snacs like yoghurt, nuts etc. Take care ❤
21,000 sanctions to be exact! Sorry! Democracy does not provide a mechanism for citizens to direct their administrators. We just get to hire them or not every four years.
Avery beautiful place nd I can understand that you are enjoying yourself! Good idea that you are going to move to a less tourist area! Very important that you now have got a long term SIM card and that you have fixed your Indonesian bank account! Long time ago Bali was a place where a lot of hippies and backpackers went to!
Great adventures, Lisa. Bali looks wonderful. It's a nice tropical environment. Now I know why you used to live there. I am happy to hear you were able to rectify your banking issues. Enjoy your time in Bali and remember to use sun screen! :-)
The rider charged you a with "tourist price", a normal 5km journey usually cost me about 30k Rupiah. Try using the grab application as they offer cheaper regulated prices. Anyways enjoy your stay, stay safe.
love from east java ❤ after visit bali you must visiting Yogyakarta and you may knwoing more about Indonesiaan culture mostly Javanese culture 🤗 you have to try solaria fried rice too ❤❤
прекрасный looks great. Well taxi prices differ by country... taxis that is about the price it would be in Canada for traveling around 1 or 2 km. In a tourist area you can expect taxis to cost more. It really depends where you are. An hourly. In Canada about 45 minutes would be about 300,000. as 100,000 is about $9 which you probably won't find a lower taxi cost than that. Seeing as it is a tourist destination it may be hard to compare. After looking at the online information assuming inflation didn't go up YES 100,000 is on the high end for a short ride, for a longer trip maybe not. Full-day taxi rental: IDR 600,000 (approximately USD 45). Shorter day trips: IDR 400,000 (approximately USD 30) for a 6-hour trip or less. Metered fares: Prices vary depending on the distance and time of travel. For example, a quick trip from Bali airport to Kuta might cost IDR 100,000 (approximately USD 7.50). Yes, it seems like a high price based on online information unless they were long trips. In Canada taxi prices are 3x or more than in Bali.
@@halkak7967 one can interpret it to say many things, maybe she is going on vacation? Maybe she has another motive, self preservation is more prevalent with in the informed, maybe you have heard the saying ( can’t see the forest for the trees) ?Maybe you can see the trees?
congrats my LOVEso very happy your in paradise! i wish i was with you!!please be careful out there and (PLEASE) put on some SUN SCREEN!!!!!!!!☀🌞🌝 that sun is hard on beautiful angel Russian beautiful skin
Good morning from NYC, Lisa! Enjoying your vacation/business trip. Your sanction hopefully will end, as the President-elect has won the White House, making him president once again. I hope that both presidents come to friendly terms, fostering a better relationship between our governments. Keep up the excellent vlogs and enjoy your time there.
Why do you call us capitalists ?? we don't call you communists - which are only Russians and N. Koreans. Perhaps people are just people without labels except for maybe their home country, ie Canadians or Australians or New Zealanders. Enjoy your 2 nd trip to beautiful Bali. Where Indonesians are - not Capitalists.
Kakak dan adik
🇷🇺♥️🇮🇩
Russia dan Indonesia
Bisa bahasa Indonesia
Due to current sanctions on Russia, many major banks globally have restricted or fully blocked access to new accounts for Russian citizens. However, a few regions and countries, typically outside the reach of Western sanctions, may still allow Russian citizens to open accounts with VISA or other payment systems, though regulations can change quickly and may have varying degrees of restrictions.
Here's an overview of areas that may currently offer some options:
1. Middle East
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Particularly in Dubai, the UAE has remained somewhat neutral regarding sanctions and has continued business with Russian nationals. Russian citizens may open accounts in certain banks, though documentation requirements have become stricter, especially for VISA or Mastercard services.
Turkey: Turkey has allowed Russian citizens to open bank accounts, and some banks offer access to VISA and Mastercard services, although they may not be usable for transactions with U.S. or EU-based companies.
2. CIS Countries (Commonwealth of Independent States)
Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan: Banks in these countries often maintain ties with Russia and are less affected by Western sanctions. Russian citizens can generally open accounts in these countries and access payment systems, although limits on cross-border payments may apply.
3. Asian Financial Hubs
Hong Kong and Singapore: Opening an account as a Russian citizen is possible but increasingly complex and selective. The banks might conduct extensive checks and may require residence or business ties to ensure compliance with international standards.
China: Some Chinese banks offer access to UnionPay, which is widely accepted within Asia and has expanded in Europe and beyond. Some international services like VISA may be restricted, but UnionPay provides an alternative to Western networks.
4. Latin America
Argentina and Brazil: There are fewer restrictions in Latin America regarding sanctions. While opening an account may be possible, it may not provide the full scope of international services a VISA or Mastercard could offer, due to limitations on U.S.- or EU-related transactions.
5. Alternative Financial Systems
Digital Banks and Cryptocurrencies: Some digital-only banks and crypto platforms still serve Russian citizens, though without traditional VISA or Mastercard branding. These services often issue cards through alternative systems that may work globally, but they come with limitations in spending caps or transaction restrictions. Examples include crypto cards tied to platforms like Binance, which provides crypto-to-fiat conversions through various international debit systems.
Opening an account in any of these countries typically involves more due diligence checks, documentation, and sometimes even residency or proof of business ties, especially as global banks seek to limit compliance risks. As regulatory environments change rapidly, it's wise to verify with each financial institution about current policies.
What a pain in the a ss. Sanctions are criminal
@@YouWille BRICS
There are new banking systems that make these banned systems irrelevant.
Wille, that was an amazing grade A post. Great info!
❤ Hello from Scotland
Oh you lucky lucky lucky person!
Stay safe and have lots of fun while soaking up the sunshine!
Regarding 4:50, the foreign monetary currency conversion of 100,000 Indonesian Rupiah = $6.41 USD. Therefore 300,000 Indonesian Rupiah = $19.23 USD.
yeah true, thanks 😆🤗
Ouch
Excellent Lisa, fantastic tropical places. Bali is more beautiful with your presence !
Awww thank you
THAT'S AWESOME, GLAD YOU MADE IT 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks, it was a long journey! 😅
Maybe they left the doors open for you to enter? Nice hotel, beautiful sunsets, great beachclub entrance (slippers!), welcoming Bali. You radiate, Товарищ Lisa! 🩷💛😍
Such a beautiful vlog Lisa! 💞
Thanks for taking me along. Looks like a really cool place, except for that sketchy dirt road/back alley you need to walk alone down, eek! Hugs and kisses from Minnesota😘
Where is Minesota?
Я рад, что дела идут хорошо, и с нетерпением жду возможности увидеть менее туристические места. 🙂
👍LISA...after watching your BALI vid....I can imagine you travelling all over the World with your trusty Camera !
You are a NATURAL Travel Entertainer...and Funny TOO !
I hope YOU like travelling TOO !
Keep SAFE and love to Lisa with Love..from Australia ✈🦘🇦🇺🌹
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Welcome to bali 🎉 enjoy your trip and stay safe 😊 🇮🇩❤🇷🇺
@@MIMI-g9g how are you Banyuwangi Jawa Timur Romi 💘🇮🇩
I'm glad you're having such a great time so far in Bali. It looks gorgeous. I'm still waiting on that postcard you sent me. Hasn't it been 3 weeks now?
RJ
keep enjoying Lisa, nice video btw
I hope you have a fantastic vacation. ❤
Hello,Lisa with ❤ YOU kept your words! Great 👍! Get up early morning 🌄 &Catch up the sun in Bali! Spasibo for amazing video!
I am happy you liked the video! 😇
Just did some research, apparently this is Bali's rainy season! But hey, what's a little rain when it's 35 degrees! Refreshing I would think.
Thank you Lisa. Very nice.
Lisa enjoy your time in Bali and be happy
Beautiful video great job you doing
Shutters at the beach club entrance. Your soooo cool!!
Beautiful video Lisa, you must be so happy to be in the warmth and sunshine again. That was lucky you had to go there anyway to sort out your bank account. That's unusual, you have a Bali bank account even though you live and work in another country. I don't think British or European banks would do that, I've tried. I remember you used a motorbike the last time you were in Bali. But as far as I can tell you didn't use one in Moscow. Maybe there's no need if the public transport is so good.
Enjoy your vacation 😊
Bali is beautiful! thanks for sharing :)
Looks like a fun a relaxing trip all I need is a beach chair and a Sam Adam’s 🍺
So happy for you!
I learned a rhyme to remember the Russian flag 🇷🇺: "the white clouds on the blue sky over the red Kremlin." Does that make the Indonesian flag 🇮🇩 "the red Kremlin on the white clouds"? 🤔 In any case, enjoying the Bali adventures from 💅Lisa the Russian💅
Have fun in Bali Lisa
thank you 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
That's so amazing, awesome ❤❤
Nice video. The whites are mostly from Australia and New Zealand. App grab is useful in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. These countries never sanction Russia. Hope you enjoy your life in Bali.
hello, now I am using grab all the time, very convenient 🤗
Awesome Lisa, Love to see you having a wonderful time in Bali, having important things fixed.
Lots of Love and hugs from Sweden.
In the south of the country it’s mild for the season, while up north it is cold and wintery.
Hello to Sweden! Thanks for watching 😇
Welcome back Liza.....
😍🥰😍🥰😍
Thanks for the vacation
Привет Vasilisa.. I'm glad to see you're having a good time in sunny Bali and that you've got your banking sorted out.
What an amazing thing it is to be in snow one day and in blasting heat the next. Don't forget your sunblock.
Looking forward to seeing more.❤
I feel I am melting a little bit but it should be fine 🤗
you made me chuckle when you said "....current swimming pool situation. surrounded by drunken capitalist people and tattooed guys"......lol🤣🤣 those darn drunken capitalists......lol🤣🤣
bali is full of drunken capitalists thats for sure 😆
?🤬💅@@lisa_with_love
@@lisa_with_loveneed more hot russians🎉🎉
Infidels😂😂😀
@GoodFella-xw8yx New great speech by Putin watch Valdai.
Ah my favourite hamster! enjoying herself in Bali.beaches look fine not too crowded.Be carefull Lisa at night times.dont go in these small dark alleys and streets. Stay safe.enjoy
x
Glad you are having good time lisa ❤
👽💖😇👽💖😇
The beaches in Bali are dirty unless you staying in five star resort then they have privet beach ! You should stay in intercontinental resort Bali is amazing at least one night ! From November to March is raining season in Bali so can be lots rain even cyclone ! Lots Australian is there as is 7 hour flight to Sydney so not far ! You should visit Sydney Australia is Summer now !
they are moderately dirty, not that bad 🌷
@ the food is great in Bali ! Enjoy hopefully you visit one day Sydney Australia 😀
Good to see you are enjoying Bali. Have fun.
Thanks, I am! 😎
Love the Insights! I'll move there the 4th of December for the first time and this is really helpful. How long you're staying in Bali?
That nest gate looks like they were copying your jungle tunnel hotel entrance. You got the authentic experience then the artist's interpretation...always nice if you know where they get their inspiration!
Not surprising that the bike guys charged you more - you have that visitor's innocent "what should I do" look. The longer you stay, the better your negotiating skills will be.
Looks super nice.
yes it is very nice 😊
I am sure you like the hot weather. Beautiful sea and beach. Be careful if the sun is hot. But possible to sit in the shadow there for some healthy snacs like yoghurt, nuts etc. Take care ❤
21,000 sanctions to be exact! Sorry! Democracy does not provide a mechanism for citizens to direct their administrators. We just get to hire them or not every four years.
Love your video with nice elevator music. Have you tried the sate lilit 🔥🐟
welcome... surprisingly just coincidentally that russian navy are now having a drill in jakarta.
Avery beautiful place nd I can understand that you are enjoying yourself! Good idea that you are going to move to a less tourist area! Very important that you now have got a long term SIM card and that you have fixed your Indonesian bank account! Long time ago Bali was a place where a lot of hippies and backpackers went to!
Lisa, I wish I could join you, a lucky girl but working people like me we could only go to Bali during festive holidays!
Nice day 🏖
That poor husky in this heat!
I was also thinking how husky can live in Bali 👽
Great adventures, Lisa. Bali looks wonderful. It's a nice tropical environment. Now I know why you used to live there. I am happy to hear you were able to rectify your banking issues. Enjoy your time in Bali and remember to use sun screen! :-)
I used to stay here for 5 month! I think I can't live here permanently, I like city life 😊
The rider charged you a with "tourist price", a normal 5km journey usually cost me about 30k Rupiah. Try using the grab application as they offer cheaper regulated prices. Anyways enjoy your stay, stay safe.
yeah exactly, now I use grab only. no problem with price anymore 😁
You’re making good progress then. ⛵️ if Bali seems un/familiar so can everything and not just through spacetime I guess.
love from east java ❤ after visit bali you must visiting Yogyakarta and you may knwoing more about Indonesiaan culture mostly Javanese culture 🤗 you have to try solaria fried rice too ❤❤
прекрасный looks great. Well taxi prices differ by country... taxis that is about the price it would be in Canada for traveling around 1 or 2 km. In a tourist area you can expect taxis to cost more. It really depends where you are. An hourly. In Canada about 45 minutes would be about 300,000. as 100,000 is about $9 which you probably won't find a lower taxi cost than that. Seeing as it is a tourist destination it may be hard to compare. After looking at the online information assuming inflation didn't go up YES 100,000 is on the high end for a short ride, for a longer trip maybe not. Full-day taxi rental: IDR 600,000 (approximately USD 45). Shorter day trips: IDR 400,000 (approximately USD 30) for a 6-hour trip or less. Metered fares: Prices vary depending on the distance and time of travel. For example, a quick trip from Bali airport to Kuta might cost IDR 100,000 (approximately USD 7.50). Yes, it seems like a high price based on online information unless they were long trips. In Canada taxi prices are 3x or more than in Bali.
So you vacated the Mother land, that’s interesting, it says volumes about you, yes
What exactly going on holiday to Bali might say about a person ?
@@halkak7967 one can interpret it to say many things, maybe she is going on vacation? Maybe she has another motive, self preservation is more prevalent with in the informed, maybe you have heard the saying ( can’t see the forest for the trees) ?Maybe you can see the trees?
Maybe you can see both?
How are you Banyuwangi Jawa Timur Romi 💘🇮🇩
👍👍👍💖💖💖
you will find lot of beautiful hindu temple in Bali
Though Indonesia is muslim country but bali is famous for hindu temples 💖💖💖
welcome :) Enjoy your stay :)
Hello, thank you! 😄
Hi good scene sunset at Bali Beach
Very nice Bali, better than London or Paris. Thanks for showing.
It is very different from the city life 😇
I got confused thinking you were putting the Polish flag in your thumbnail. 😂
it is indonesia 😁🙏
Welcome to denpasar bali Indonesia 🇮🇩❤❤❤❤
hello, thanks a lot 🌷👍
@ hello too 😘😘
Thanks
hello! thanks a lot! very nice of you 🤗🤗👍
“ Current swimming pool situation “ Priceless 😂😂😂
and they say Russians Drink a lot...
😂 I just went there this morning today,
An off road situation 😮
Idk why but the no makeup look is better imo
Bali kinda reminds me of south Florida
Less yuppies 😅
Putin ❤
I'm sorry they forced you to go through this. Perhaps, you can't even read it.
No worries
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Try go to tabanan area to kedungu beach and yeh gangga beach
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congrats my LOVEso very happy your in paradise! i wish i was with you!!please be careful out there and (PLEASE) put on some SUN SCREEN!!!!!!!!☀🌞🌝 that sun is hard on beautiful angel Russian beautiful skin
go to the north side also go Lombok
Hello ❤❤❤
Main ke yogyakarta dong
Come to Singapore🇸🇬
I love your tattoo but what does it mean? It reminds me of early computer games from the 70s. 😁
Good morning from Florida! How long do you plan on staying in Bali? I would really like to see some Russian Christmas.
Good morning from Bali! 😄
Wow Wonderful Please 🤍🤍💟💟💟💫💫👌🏻👌🏻Keep enjoy Lisa 🎀🎀🫂🫂👍🏻👍🏻🥰🥰
💖💖💖😇😇😇
Лиза привет, апакабар))
bagus bagus 😁
Sanctions are criminal
Lisa, how can I meet you? I'm your fan and subscriber... I just want to take a photo with you.
Good morning from NYC, Lisa! Enjoying your vacation/business trip. Your sanction hopefully will end, as the President-elect has won the White House, making him president once again. I hope that both presidents come to friendly terms, fostering a better relationship between our governments. Keep up the excellent vlogs and enjoy your time there.
I think they will. it they lift sanctions it will still take a while
Someone is figthing
I hope you get a good dose of capitalism ...it is good for your soul.
how can any human being go back to Russia after bali... , and im not even gonna mention politics law...or the lack of... ...
You still are a really nice woman 😊.. in fact you are beautiful and pleasant as always… don’t do anything I wouldn’t do okay 👍 😊
Sorry Lisa, never been interested in Bali.
Why do you call us capitalists ?? we don't call you communists - which are only Russians and N. Koreans. Perhaps people are just people without labels except for maybe their home country, ie Canadians or Australians or New Zealanders. Enjoy your 2 nd trip to beautiful Bali. Where Indonesians are - not Capitalists.
Too touristic for me. I know you must be there for your banking situation. I will see you later in natural Bali.
Beats a Russian. Winter
Wow 😯 nice girlfriend.. the coconut girl.. didn’t know you liked big girls 😂😂.. anyway enjoy your holiday weekend 😊😘 poki poki 😊
Lisa can you tell me why is it that ALL women always want to take a trip?
Enjoy Bali.
Rare chance in life
Good memory
Have you been to the UK because you say a lots of things the British way rather than the US way ?
no I haven't been, but I had English boyfriend 😆😆
Shutters.
What town in Bali are you in?