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The most generous country for Russians is Georgia - you can go there without a visa for up to 360 days. If you wish, you can cross the state border, then return and stay in the country for the same period. In second place in terms of hospitality is Armenia: you can stay there for 180 days without a visa.
Also, visa-free entry into Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova and Tajikistan is provided for Russians. However, you cannot permanently reside on the territory of these states - you must obtain local registration after a certain number of days. For example, in Belarus this period is 90 days, and in Tajikistan - 10 days.
You can travel to most other countries in the world without a visa for tourism purposes for 1–3 months.
75 countries where Russians do not need a visa
A country |
Maximum number of days of stay without visa or local registration |
Georgia |
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Armenia |
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Azerbaijan, Argentina, Bahamas, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Guyana, Guatemala, Honduras, Grenada, Dominica, Israel, Kazakhstan, Colombia, Cuba, Morocco, Moldova, Mongolia, Namibia, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru , El Salvador, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uruguay, Fiji, Chile, Ecuador, South Africa, Jamaica |
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South Korea, Mauritius, Samoa, Türkiye, Uzbekistan |
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Saint Lucia |
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Antigua and Barbuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, China, Hainan (if through a travel agency), Macau, Laos, Macedonia (through a travel agency), Malaysia, Maldives, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Seychelles, Serbia , Thailand, Philippines, Montenegro, Eswatini, UAE, Costa Rica |
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Barbados |
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Vietnam |
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Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Taiwan (until 07/31/2019), Nauru |
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Tajikistan (without registration) |
5 more countries in the world that will give you a visa for free
There are five more countries where a visa is required, but you can get one for free. For example, to Japan. To do this, you need to collect a package of documents and take them to the consulate. A visa to Cyprus and Mexico can be obtained via the Internet. And for those who want to relax only in the territory of the Egyptian Sinai (for example, in Sharm el-Sheikh), instead of a visa, they can get a free stamp upon arrival at the local airport.
Data source: , websites of foreign embassies. Data current as of January 31, 2019. Before traveling, be sure to check whether the entry rules for the selected country have changed.
This article provides a complete list of visa-free countries for Russians in 2020, as well as a list of countries with a simplified procedure for obtaining a visa. To visit some neighboring countries, a foreign passport is not needed at all. Countries for which a visa can be obtained at the airport upon arrival or online before travel are presented at the end of the article. This includes such popular resort destinations as Egypt, Mexico, India and others. Contrary to popular belief, these countries are not essentially visa-free. However, traveling to such countries will not burden you much - if you are ready, you can pack your bags right now! You just need to arm yourself with the necessary information that you will find in this article.
In total, the list of visa-free countries where Russians can go in 2020 without the need to apply for a visa includes: 75 states. For another 32 countries, a visa can be obtained immediately upon arrival, or by obtaining an online entry permit in advance. This information applies to citizens of Russia, holders of a foreign or general passport. In some countries, the visa-free entry regime for holders of a diplomatic or service passport is different. Official information on all categories of passports is contained on the website.
- Abkhazia(up to 90 days)
- Armenia
- Belarus
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Tajikistan
- South Ossetia
For a long time, Russians have been able to enter Abkhazia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and South Ossetia using a general civil (internal) passport. The length of stay, however, is limited only in Abkhazia - a maximum of 90 days. Since 2017, you can also enter Armenia using an internal passport, but for now this only applies to flights. A foreign passport will not be required when crossing the border through two international airports - Zvartnots Airport in Yerevan and Shirak Airport in Gyumri. In other cases (for example, when crossing the border by car), you need to take your passport with you.
Completely visa-free countries
Russian citizens who have a valid passport can travel to these countries without the need to apply for a visa. However, be careful: when checking at the border, you may be required to provide additional documents (return ticket, hotel reservation, insurance, etc.) confirming the purpose of your trip. Therefore, as with any trip, it doesn’t hurt to prepare in advance for such questions and print out everything you need. Also keep in mind that in most cases you will need a passport that expires in at least 3 months (90 days). This means that if you decide to stay in your host country for as long as possible, your passport will not expire during this time and you will be able to leave the country without any problems. If your passport expires in less than 90 days, it is better to replace it with a new one to avoid problems at the border. The maximum length of stay for each country is indicated separately. The absence of any information means that the maximum period of stay in a given country is not limited.
List of visa-free countries (in alphabetical order)
- Azerbaijan
- Albania
*Russia does not have a visa-free regime with Albania, however, during the holiday season, Russian citizens do not require a visa to visit Albania. In 2020, the visa-free regime is valid from April 1 to October 31.
- Antigua and Barbuda(up to 30 days)
- Argentina
- Bahamas(up to 90 days)
- Barbados
*Official sources do not contain information on restrictions on the length of stay in Barbados. It is possible that some changes will come into effect in 2020. However, visa-free entry to Barbados is traditionally only possible for stays of no more than 28 days.
- Bolivia(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina(up to 30 days within 60 days)
- Botswana(up to 30 days)
- Brazil(up to 90 days)
- Brunei Darussalam (Brunei) – new(up to 14 days)
- Vanuatu – new(up to 90 days)
- Venezuela(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Vietnam(up to 15 days)
- Guyana(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Guatemala(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Honduras(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Hong Kong(up to 14 days)
- Grenada(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Georgia(up to 360 days)
- Dominica(up to 21 days)
- Dominican Republic(up to 30 days)
- Israel(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Indonesia(up to 30 days; entry through certain checkpoints)
- Colombia(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Costa Rica(up to 30 days)
- Cuba(up to 30 days)
- Laos(up to 30 days)
- Lebanon(up to 90 days)
- Mauritius
- Macau(up to 30 days)
- Macedonia(up to 90 days)
*For the purpose of tourism travel – up to 30 days on the basis of the original contract for the provision of tourism services (voucher) and confirmation of the reception of a foreign tourist by the organization engaged in tourism activities.
- Malaysia(up to 30 days)
- Maldives(up to 1 month)
- Morocco(up to 90 days)
- Micronesia(up to 30 days)
- Moldova(up to 90 days)
- Mongolia(up to 30 days, but not more than 90 days within 180 days)
- Namibia(up to 90 days)
- Nauru(up to 14 days)
- Nicaragua(up to 90 days)
- Palestine(entry only through Israel)
*The Palestinian authorities do not have their own border control service, and accordingly there is no institution of Palestinian visas and stamps for crossing the borders of Palestinian territories. Russian citizens visiting Palestine have the opportunity to get there only from the territory of Israel or Jordan and only through Israeli checkpoints.
- Panama(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Paraguay(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Peru(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Salvador(up to 90 days)
- Samoa(up to 60 days)
- Swaziland(up to 30 days)
- Seychelles Islands (Seychelles)(up to 30 days)
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines(up to 30 days)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Saint Lucia
- Serbia(up to 30 days)
- Thailand(up to 30 days)
- Trinidad and Tobago(up to 90 days)
- Tunisia(up to 90 days)
- Türkiye(up to 60 days, but not more than 90 days within 180 days)
- Uzbekistan
- Ukraine(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Uruguay(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Fiji(up to 90 days)
- Philippines(up to 30 days)
- Montenegro(up to 30 days)
*The visa-free regime, which allows Russian tourists to stay in Montenegro for up to 90 days, is valid from April 15 to October 31, 2019. The validity of the foreign passport must be at least 90 days at the end of the trip.
- Chile(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- Ecuador(up to 90 days within 180 days)
- South Korea(up to 60 days)
- South Africa – new(up to 90 days)
- Jamaica(up to 30 days)
Countries for which a visa is issued upon arrival or online
For most of the countries listed below, a visa can be obtained at the airport upon arrival. Border officials will most often check your return ticket (or ticket to another country), hotel reservations, and may also ask for confirmation that you have sufficient funds. In some cases, you will have to fill out a migration card, so it will not hurt to familiarize yourself in more detail with the conditions of entry into the territory of a particular country in advance. A visa (entry permit) for some countries on the list can be obtained online - all links are provided in the text. The visa fee (cash fee) is different for each country.
Please note: to avoid problems at the border, make sure that your passport expires in no earlier than 6 months. Some countries also do not issue visas on arrival for certain categories of citizens. For example, journalists, volunteers, missionaries. If your professional activity is in any way connected with this, check whether you need to apply for a visa in advance at the embassy, or you can get it at the airport of your destination country.
List of countries with visa issuance at the airport
- Bangladesh(up to 15 days)
- Bahrain(14 days with the possibility of extension for another 14 days; you can also issue online)
- East Timor(up to 30 days)
*Visa on arrival is only issued upon entry through the international airport or seaport of Dili. When entering the country by land, a visa must be obtained in advance through the website immigration service.
- Haiti(up to 3 months)
- Gambia(up to 56 days)
- Guinea-Bissau(up to 90 days)
- Djibouti(up to 1 month)
- Egypt(1 month with an Egyptian visa, or 15 days with a Sinai stamp)
- Zambia(up to 30 days)
- Zimbabwe(up to 30 days)
- India(up to 60 days, registration online)
- Jordan(up to 30 days)
- Iran(up to 30 days; permission required online)
- Cape Verde(up to 30 days)
- Cambodia(up to 30 days; can be issued upon arrival or online)
- Kenya(up to 90 days; it is necessary to register online)
- Cyprus(you can obtain a pro-visa by sending a completed application form by e-mail to the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus. Details at official website)
- Comoros(45 days)
- Mauritania(up to 30 days)
- Madagascar(up to 30-90 days)
- Mexico(up to 180 days; obtain a permit online. Details at official website)
- Nepal(up to 90 days)
- Palau(up to 30 days)
- Senegal(up to 90 days)
- Syria(up to 14 days)
- Tanzania(up to 90 days)
- Togo(up to 7 days, issued at Lome airport)
- Tonga(up to 31 days)
- Tuvalu(1 month)
- Uganda(up to 90 days)
- Sri Lanka(up to 30 days; issued upon arrival or online)
- Ethiopia(1-3 months, depending on visa type)
Immigration services of foreign countries put forward various requirements for crossing borders. For citizens of the Russian Federation, in most cases, visa and visa-free countries are available if they provide a number of additional documents, the most popular of which are return tickets and confirmation of sufficient financial resources for the trip.
Entry with a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation
To enter some states, you can cross their borders using the internal Russian one. The list of visa-free countries for Russia, entry to which is possible with a general passport, is presented in the table below:
State | Requirements and documents | |
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Abkhazia | 90 | Citizens of the Russian Federation only need to have an internal passport; For a stay over 90 days you will need to apply for a visa in your passport |
Armenia | 90 out of 180 | national or foreign passport of the Russian Federation |
Belarus | 30 | Registration required after 90 days of stay |
Kazakhstan | 30 | check-in after 30 days of stay |
Kyrgyzstan | 30 | if the planned trip exceeds 30 days, then within 5 days after entry you need to register with the Ministry of Internal Affairs |
South Ossetia | 90 | internal or foreign passport (or other document that can prove identity) |
Entry with a foreign passport
Countries without visas for Russians, where crossing borders are required, are often available to Russian travelers with some additional documents. Most often, when crossing borders, border guards check confirmation of departure from the country before the end of the period giving the right to stay under a visa-free regime, as well as.
State | Number of days of permitted stay | Requirements and documents |
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Azerbaijan | 90 | Registration with the migration service is required within 10 days after arrival |
Antigua and Barbuda | 30 | |
Argentina | 90 out of 180 | Same |
Bahamas | 90 | the same, instead of a ticket, an extract from the ship’s role can be used - in case of travel on private ships |
Barbados | 28 | return ticket, proof of funds |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 30 out of 60 | Same |
Botswana | 90 | return ticket, proof of availability of 300 US dollars per person per week (usually a bank card is sufficient) |
Brazil | 90 out of 180 | return ticket, proof of hotel reservation or invitation from an individual or legal entity |
Venezuela | 90 out of 180 | return ticket, proof of sufficient funds (hotel room payment, bank card, traveler's checks or cash), completed migration card |
Vanuatu | 30 | return ticket, proof of sufficient funds |
Vietnam | 15 | return ticket |
Haiti | 90 | Same |
Guyana | 90 | migration card, confirmation of length of stay (tickets, hotel reservation or invitation) |
Gambia | 56 | return ticket or proof of hotel reservation |
Guatemala | 90 | return ticket or to a third country, proof of sufficient funds |
Hong Kong | 14 | Same |
Honduras | 90 | migration card, return ticket, proof of sufficient funds and/or confirmation of hotel reservation |
Grenada | 90 | travel voucher, proof of financial means |
Georgia | 360 | You only need a foreign passport, entry from Abkhazia and South Ossetia is prohibited |
Guam | 45 | migration card (issued on airplanes), return ticket |
Dominica | 21 | a return ticket for an airplane, a sea vessel, or an extract from the ship's role in the case of a trip on a private vessel, proof of sufficient financial resources |
Dominican Republic | 30 | tourist card (worth 10 US dollars), return ticket |
Israel | 90 | return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation or rental housing (printouts from websites are sufficient), invitation - in case of private visits, letter from a medical clinic - for a trip for treatment |
Indonesia | 30 | return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation or enough money to stay in the country, migration card |
Colombia | 90 | return ticket, proof of sufficient funds |
Costa Rica | 30 | return ticket, hotel booking confirmation or invitation |
Cuba | 30 | return ticket, migration card |
Laos | 15 | return ticket, proof of hotel reservation |
Mauritius | 60 | return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation or invitation, proof of funds: USD 100 per person per day (bank card is sufficient) |
Macedonia | 90 out of 180 | medical insurance policy for the entire trip |
Macau | 30 | return ticket, sufficient funds or confirmation of hotel reservation |
Malaysia | 30 | return ticket, at least 500 US dollars for the entire stay in the country |
Maldives | 30 | return ticket, travel voucher |
Morocco | 90 | migration card (must be completed in Arabic, French or English) |
Micronesia | 30 | return ticket |
Moldova | 90 out of 180 | only passport |
Mongolia | one entry – maximum 30, totaling 90 out of 180 days | only passport |
Namibia | 90 | migration card, certificate of vaccination against yellow fever (if arriving from a country with an increased risk of infection) |
Nauru | 14 | return ticket |
Nicaragua | 90 | tourist card (English or Spanish), return ticket, 200 USD for the entire trip |
Niue | 30 | proof of hotel reservation/invitation/tourist voucher |
Cook Islands | 31 | return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation, confirmation of financial means (70 NZD per person for one day of stay) |
Panama | 90 | return ticket, 500 US dollars for the entire trip |
Paraguay | 90 out of 180 | return ticket and enough money to stay in the country |
Peru | 90 | the same + confirmation of hotel reservation |
Salvador | 90 | return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, migration card |
Swaziland | 30 | only passport |
Northern Mariana Islands | 45 | return ticket, migration cards |
Seychelles | 30 | return ticket, proof of hotel reservation/tourism voucher/invitation, USD 50 per person per day |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 30 days | return ticket or extract from the ship's role, proof of availability of funds |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | 90 | proof of hotel reservation or travel voucher, |
Saint Lucia | 42 | return ticket, proof of funds |
Serbia | 30 | 50 euros per person per day, medical insurance policy for 20 thousand euros |
Tajikistan | 90 | registration required within 3 days after entry |
Thailand | 30 | migration card |
Turks and Caicos | 90 | return ticket, proof of availability of funds |
Trinidad and Tobago | 90 | the same + confirmation of hotel reservation, migration card |
Tunisia | 90 | return ticket, migration card |
Türkiye | 60 per entry, no more than 90 out of 180 days | travel voucher, proof of hotel reservation or return ticket, proof of USD 300 for the entire trip |
Uzbekistan | 60 | only passport |
Ukraine | 90 out of 180 days | confirmation of availability of funds |
Uruguay | 90 out of 180 days | return ticket |
Fiji | 120 | |
Philippines | 30 | Same |
Montenegro | 30 | only passport |
Chile | 90 out of 180 days | return ticket, proof of financial means for the period of travel, migration card |
Ecuador | 90 | only passport |
South Korea | 60 | return ticket, confirmation of availability of funds for the period of travel, migration card |
Jamaica | 30 | return ticket, proof of financial means for the duration of the trip |
Obtaining a visa at the border
A visa for Russians in 2019 may be available in some countries. In this case, the traveler must also take care in advance of preparing additional documents, the list of which varies in each country.
State | Number of days of permitted stay | Requirements and documents |
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Bangladesh | 15 | return ticket, migration card and customs declaration, visa fee - 51 US dollars |
Belize | 30 | copy of the passport page with information about the owner, photo 35 x 45 mm, visa application form (issued upon crossing the border) |
Bolivia | 30 | return ticket, proof of availability of funds |
Burundi | 30 | return ticket, visa fee ($40 for a transit visa and $90 for a tourist visa) |
East Timor | 30 | the stamp is placed exclusively in the city of Dili (seaport or airport) |
Gabon | 90 | entry permit from the migration department |
Ghana | 90 | clearance through Ghana Immigration via email at least 48 hours prior to departure, Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, US$100 visa fee |
Djibouti | 30 | migration card in English or French, return ticket, proof of hotel reservation (can be printed from the Internet) or an invitation from a travel agency in Djibouti sent by fax or mail |
Egypt | 30 (Sinai Peninsula – 15) | return ticket, payment 25 US dollars |
Zambia | tourist – 90, business visa – 30 | return ticket, copy of the first page of the foreign passport, certificate of vaccination against yellow fever, if the tourist arrives from a country with a high risk of infectious diseases |
Zimbabwe | tourist – 30, business visa – 30, transit – 3 | return ticket or confirmation of financial means for stay and departure, migration card in English (issued at checkpoints) |
Jordan | 30 | proof of hotel reservation, tourist voucher or invitation, payment of 40 JOD (visa is required at all checkpoints except Allenby-King Hussein, located on the border with Israel) |
Iran | 30 | permit issued by the Iranian Immigration Service through a travel agency or inviting party (can be either an individual or an organization), a questionnaire filled out at the airport (only possible at Tehran Imam Khomein (IKA), Gheshm Island (GSM), Esfahan (IFN) airports , Mashhad (MHD), Tabriz (TBZ), Shiraz (SYZ), Kish Island (KIH)) |
Cape Verde | 30 | copy of the passport page with data and photo, return ticket, payment 25 euros |
Cambodia | 30 | payment of a visa fee of 30 US dollars, one passport photo (fine from 1 to 3 US dollars for its absence) |
People's Republic of China | O. Hainan (Sanya and Haikou airports) – 15 days, | one color passport photo, application form filled out in English or Chinese, return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation, payment of a visa fee - 5 US dollars (mandatory condition - arrival on a direct international flight without transfers); |
(Hainan Island, Dalian Airport and some control | for groups of 2 people or more who booked a trip through a travel agency cooperating with Chinese tour operators - 21 days, | Dalian Airport: one passport-size photo, ticket to a third country (mandatory condition - departure from the same airport), payment of a visa fee - 14 US dollars |
checkpoints for residents of territories adjacent to the border) | Dalian Airport – 7 days (for transit purposes) | |
Comoros | 45 | 2 forms (filled out in Arabic, French or English), visa is issued at the immigration office |
Kuwait | 30 | an invitation from a private individual in Kuwait or an invitation from a tour operator, a return ticket, confirmation of financial means, payment of a visa fee of 20 US dollars (if the passport contains notes about entry into Israel, the visa will be denied) |
Lebanon | 90 | proof of hotel reservation or travel voucher; Tourists whose passports contain entry stamps into Israel will be denied |
Madagascar | 30, 60, 90 days | return ticket, visa fee 80,000 MGA for 30 days, 100,000 MGA for 60 days and 140,000 MGA for 90 days (can be paid in US dollars and euros) |
Mali | the visa is issued for the duration of the planned stay | operates through Bamako airport and the border with Senegal; the traveler is given a special form, with which he will then need to contact the prefecture of one of the regional centers and register, after which a visa will be pasted into the passport |
Nepal | 90 | 2 color photos 3x4 cm, completed application form, visa fee: 25 US dollars for 15 days, 40 US dollars for 30 days, 100 US dollars for 90 days |
Palau | 30 | return ticket or entry permit issued by the Palau Immigration Service, proof of funds at the rate of US$200 per person for 7 days (travelers' checks, cash, bank statements) |
Paraguay | 90 out of 180 | return ticket, proof of financial means (they don’t always check at the border) |
Pitcairn | 14 | return ticket or statement of reservation of a place on a sea vessel, confirmation of financial resources at the rate of 300 New Zealand dollars per person for 7 days, payment of a visa fee (30 New Zealand dollars) |
Western Samoa | 60 | return ticket |
UAE | 30 | only passport |
St. Helena Island | 183 | return ticket for a ship or confirmation of a reservation on a private ship, medical insurance for the period of the planned stay, proof of financial means (card, cash), proof of a hotel reservation or confirmation from an individual or organization of the obligation to accommodate a guest, an application (completed in English ) |
Suriname | 60 | permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname, return ticket, application form (filled in Dutch or English), 1 color photo 3x4 cm, itinerary / invitation from a private person / proof of hotel reservation for a tourist visa, invitation from a business partner on letterhead with signature of the director of the company and a seal for a business visa, birth certificate and notarized consent of the second parent (also translated into English or Dutch) in case the child travels with one of them or with a third party (documents are sent to the Surinamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, after which the applicant receives permission with whom he goes on a trip and receives a visa upon arrival) |
Tanzania | tourist visa – 3 months, transit – 14 days | migration card and application form filled out in English (available at the checkpoint), return ticket, proof of funds at the rate of 3 thousand Tanzanian shillings per person per day |
Togo | 7 | payment of 10 thousand African francs (about 20 US dollars) |
Tonga | 31 | return ticket or proof of further travel by sea, proof of availability of funds |
Tuvalu | 30 | proof of hotel reservation or travel voucher, return ticket, proof of funds at AUD 50 per person per day |
Turkmenistan | 10 | can be issued only at the Ashgabat airport, an official invitation from an organization or an individual, issued through the migration service of Turkmenistan, a boarding card worth 12 US dollars (to be filled out upon arrival at the airport) |
Uganda | single entry – 90, single entry – 180 | completed application form, payment of the visa fee (USD 50 - single entry, USD 200 - multiple entry) |
Central African Republic | 7 | return ticket, certificate of vaccination against yellow fever, payment of a visa fee in the amount of 30 thousand West African francs (if you have a visa permit from the migration service - 20 thousand African francs), if there is no return ticket, you need to pay a deposit of 15 thousand. African francs, which are returned before departure |
Sri Lanka | tourist – 30 days, transit – 48 hours | migration card, receipt of payment of the visa fee, return ticket, no visa fee is charged during transit |
Eritrea (Asmara airport only) | tourist – 30 days, transit – 7 | one color photo, return ticket, payment of a visa fee of 50 US dollars, a copy of the passport page with data, an invitation from the Eritrean side issued 48 hours before the trip |
Ethiopia (only at Addis Ababa airport) | 30 | application form (filled out in English), payment of a visa fee, return ticket or confirmation of sufficient financial resources |
Agreement on local border traffic
There are countries with visa-free entry for Russian citizens who have a special permit for cross-border travel. This permit is issued to residents of border areas with Norway and Latvia.
State | Number of days of permitted stay | Requirements and documents |
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Norway (Sør-Varanger municipality) | 15 | border resident certificate (only for residents living in the zone at a distance of no more than 30 km) |
Poland (Warmian-Masurian and Pomeranian Voivodeships) | 30 | permit for local border movement (only for residents of the Kaliningrad region) |
Latvia (cities in the 30-kilometer border zone) | 90 out of 180 days | permit for local border movement, foreign or internal passport |
Obtaining a visa online
Many countries provide the opportunity. To do this, you need to visit the website of the migration service of the country where you are planning a trip and fill out an application form, to which you are often asked to attach a photo and a copy of the passport page with data.
After processing the data at the migration service, you need to obtain an electronic visa permit, which is printed and presented at the border.
State | Number of days of permitted stay | Requirements and documents |
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Bahrain | 14 | filling out a form on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Bahrain, paying a visa fee of 29 Bahraini dinars |
India | 30 | scan of a color photo from 10 to 100 kb (JPEG), scan of a page of a foreign passport with data from 10 to 100 kb (PDF), payment of a visa fee of 60 US dollars |
Kenya | 90 | scan of the passport page with data, photo up to 500 kb in size, payment of visa fee: transit – 21 US dollars, tourist – 51 US dollars |
Cyprus (Paphos and Larnaca airports only) | 90 out of 180 days | completed online application form |
Mexico | 30 | the permit obtained after filling out the online form must be presented at the border |
Montserrat | 1 year | a printout of the visa form received after filling out the online form (to be presented at the border), a return ticket, confirmation of a hotel reservation or sufficient financial resources |
Myanmar | 28 out of 90 days | online application, color photo up to 2 MB |
Rwanda | 30 | proof of hotel reservation or invitation (PDF format), the response received after filling out the online form should be printed and provided to border guards upon arrival |
Sao Tome and Principe | 30 | a scan of the hotel reservation confirmation, a scan of the foreign passport page with data (PDF format, size – up to 1 MB); the response sent by mail must be printed and presented at the border |
Singapore | 35 days out of a 5 week visa validity period | color photo on a white background in JPEG format up to 60 kb (400x514 pixels), confirmation of a hotel reservation, scan of a page of a foreign passport with data, round-trip tickets, invitation from a private individual or organization, medical insurance in the amount of 30,000 US dollars (the latter is not required, but it is a significant advantage) |
Entry with visas from other countries
Some countries do not require a visa if you have a visa to another country. The period of stay in the country in this case may be limited to a certain number of days or correspond to the validity period of the visa on the basis of which entry is permitted.
State | Number of days of permitted stay | Requirements and documents |
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Albania | 90 out of 180 days | US visa, UK visa or Schengen visa. The visa must be multiple-entry; in addition, it requires at least one entry for the intended purpose. |
Anguilla | validity period of the existing visa | |
Bermuda | 90 | multiple entry UK, US or Canadian visa |
Bulgaria | valid term of a visa | double or multiple entry Schengen visa or multiple entry visa of Croatia, Cyprus, Romania |
O. Bonaire, Sint Eustatitus and Saba | 30 days in case of entry with a visa or 90 days in case of stay with a residence permit | visa or residence permit to the Schengen countries, USA or Canada |
Gibraltar | 21 days if you have a Schengen visa or the period corresponding to a visa to the United Kingdom | multiple entry Schengen visa or UK visa |
Ireland | valid term of a visa | visa to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
O. Curacao | 30 | multiple entry Schengen visa category C or long-term visa category D |
Mariana Islands | valid term of a visa | US visa, round trip tickets, immigration cards filled out in English on forms I-94 and I-736 (issued on the plane) |
Marshall Islands | the entire visa period | US visa |
O. Norfolk | the entire visa period | Australian multiple entry visa or New Zealand visa if entry is from New Zealand |
Reunion | the entire visa period | French Schengen visa marked ALSO VALID FOR REUNION |
Romania | validity period of a cash visa | double or multiple entry Schengen visa or visa to Bulgaria, Croatia or Cyprus |
Sint Maarten | 30 | multiple entry Schengen visa category C or D |
French Guiana | validity period of a cash visa | French Schengen visa marked ALSO VALID FOR FRENCH GUIANA |
Croatia | the entire period of validity of the existing visa | double or multiple entry visa for Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania |
Visa countries for Russians
Despite the fact that Russian citizens are given many opportunities to visit many countries, some states require a visa before traveling. depend not only on the country, but also on the purpose of entry.
Depending on the purpose of your visit, you can apply for different visas, the validity periods of which differ depending on their categories. Therefore, it is better to find out about the validity period of visas before preparing documents - directly at the consulate or immigration service of the state you are interested in.
Visa-free countries in Europe - Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey - do not require a Schengen visa, since they are not members of the Schengen Agreement.
For those who are interested in learning more about the possibilities of traveling with a Schengen visa, we recommend.
Conclusion
Russians have the opportunity to travel to many countries without a visa. But many states require evidence at the border that the guest intends to return to their homeland or, if transiting, to travel further. For this purpose, they often request a ticket in the opposite direction or to a third country.
Also, proof that you do not intend to stay in the country longer than allowed is proof of a hotel reservation indicating the dates of entry and exit. In addition to these documents, immigration officers may ask you to provide proof of sufficient funds to stay in the country.
In addition to meeting these requirements, some countries can only be visited by first applying for a visa online or obtaining a special entry permit through immigration authorities.
Russians have the opportunity to travel to some countries with visas from other states, as well as with permits for local border movement.
Where to go on vacation. New visa-free countries for Russians: Video
Visa-free tours are one of the simplest and most convenient ways to organize a trip, because the visa issue is one of the first to arise when planning a trip. The need for a visa, its cost and inaccessibility are fundamental factors, because refusal of documents is a very expensive way to ruin your vacation. This is why our compatriots love the option of finding a visa-free tour. Fortunately, today the list of states with a loyal visa policy for Russians includes more than 100 countries, and it gradually continues to grow. In other words, you can choose a visa-free tour from a wide range. For example, all of Central America, many Southeast Asian countries, and some EU states are open to travelers with a Russian passport.
It is worth noting that each country has its own characteristics, which you should know about in advance. Some states do not require anything other than a valid passport for entry, others require a formal visa request online, and others place a stamp at the border, but only upon payment of the appropriate fee. Together with us, you can search for visa-free tours and immediately find out all the details of the upcoming trip.
How to book visa-free tours?
Last-minute visa-free tours are an additional opportunity to save not only on the consular fee, but also on expenses for accommodation. At the same time, the quality of your vacation will not suffer, because we offer clients a selection of offers from all tour operators that have confirmed their professional status with thousands of satisfied travelers. For tourists who have time to prepare their trip, it will be convenient to leave a request for the selection of a visa-free tour by our specialists. Depending on the budget and wishes of the customer, we will find relevant options. Our booking system allows you to buy visa-free tours online by completing all the formalities on the Internet. You can also buy visa-free tours at the sales office by selecting the appropriate branch based on various criteria: open on weekends, accepts cards for payment, and many others.
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There are not many countries on the world map that allow visa-free entry for Russians. They can be found in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America and the former Soviet Union. Such countries are in great demand. This is due to the fact that many people are unable to plan their vacation in advance. The provision of a cherished vacation becomes known in just a few days, when there is no time to apply for a visa. Visa-free countries help out.
Traveling in a month, you have a passport, but no time for a visa to Greece? It doesn’t matter, visa-free countries come to the rescue, where you can spend your vacation no less beautiful and interesting.
It is a small picturesque country near the border with Russia. Even a Russian passport will be suitable for traveling there if the border is crossed at the Psou checkpoint. When entering through the Enguri checkpoint (from Georgia), you must present a foreign passport, it will be stamped with the date of entry.
They go to Abkhazia to enjoy the mountain air, the beauty of nature and the Black Sea beaches
They go to Abkhazia to enjoy the mountain air, the beauty of nature and the Black Sea beaches, which are currently half empty. The resorts of Gagra, Sukhum, Pitsunda, and New Athos, famous since Soviet times, welcome tourists all year round, but the swimming season lasts only until October.
Holidays in Abkhazia can be classified as budget. The cost of 7 nights in a 3* hotel for two, including meals, is no more than 30 thousand rubles. The price of a reserved seat ticket from Moscow to Sukhum for one person is 3,000 rubles.
Georgia is a resort located on the Black Sea and shares a common border with Russia. The following resorts, known since Soviet times, are located on the coast:
Having chosen a 3* hotel, a tourist will pay from 15,000 rubles for 7 nights. Some hotels include breakfast in the price. Please note that the price does not include travel. Vacationers can independently choose the method of arrival at their destination that is convenient for them. You can get to the country from Russia not only by plane, but also by train or by your own car.
Egypt
An amazing and fabulous country, washed by the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Egypt is interesting to tourists for its combination of year-round beach holidays and a variety of excursion programs. It is especially popular among diving enthusiasts.
Dahab is considered the windiest resort and therefore will be of interest to those who prefer to surf.
Makadi Bay has deserted, secluded beaches. This resort is located near Hurghada - the most famous resort in Egypt. There are sea urchins on the northern beaches of Hurghada.
An amazing and fabulous country washed by the Mediterranean and Red Seas
A hotel in Hurghada for 7 days costs from 25,000 rubles per person.
When visiting Egypt, all Russian citizens must have a visa. You can apply for it directly at the airport of arrival. Its validity period is 30 days. A visa stamp is affixed to the international passport, for which the Russian must pay $25.
Tunisia, despite its location on the African continent, is very comfortable for a holiday, including with children. The warm Mediterranean Sea and snow-white fine sand will delight beach lovers. It is worth considering that in August a large number of jellyfish wash up on the coast of Tunisia, which unpleasantly sting swimmers.
Common tourist destinations are Hammamet, Sousse, and Monastir. For several years, the tourism industry began to actively develop on the island of Djerba, which is located off the southern coast of mainland Tunisia.
Tunisia, despite its location on the African continent, is very comfortable for a holiday, including with children
The cost of a vacation for economy class tourists will be for 7 nights with full meals from 15 thousand rubles per person including flight.
Tunisia is a visa-free country for Russians if they visit it for tourism purposes for a period of no more than 90 days.
Turkey is probably the most popular holiday destination for Russians. It has the advantage of not requiring a visa, the flight is only 3 hours, and hotel prices can be adjusted to suit any budget. In addition, many tourists combine vacations with excursions and shopping.
You can choose a trip to Turkey on several sea coasts. The most developed by Russians is the Mediterranean Sea. The resorts of Antalya, Belek, Kemer, and Alanya are located here. The cost of 7 nights in an Antalya hotel will be from 38 thousand rubles for two with meals and flights.
Turkey has the advantage of not requiring a visa, the flight is only 3 hours, and hotel prices can be adjusted to suit any budget.
Russian tourists also go to the Aegean coast, where the climate is milder. Therefore the prices are slightly higher. A 7-night holiday in Kusadasi will cost 50 thousand rubles for two.
A visa is not required if you are in the country on holiday for less than 60 days. It is required that the passport be valid for at least 4 months.
Montenegro is a picturesque European country located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. It is worth considering the features of the beaches. They are almost all rocky or concrete here. Also, usually when staying at a hotel, only breakfast is included in the price.
The most popular resort is Budva. It attracts tourists with its service and the opportunity to take walks along the ancient streets. The cost of hotel accommodation in a double room for 7 nights will be from 35 thousand rubles.
Montenegro is a picturesque European country located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea
Herceg Novi is a small cozy town in Montenegro. It is the greenest of all Montenegrin resorts. While relaxing here, you can buy real goods from Italy. Herceg Novi is suitable for budget tourists.
Ulcinj has sandy beaches, while all other resorts usually have pebble or concrete beaches. There are many olive groves here.
In Montenegro, Russian citizens have a visa-free regime for up to 30 days.
List of visa-free countries for more expensive holidays
If you are already tired of Tunisia, Montenegro and Turkey, and want something new and more exotic, we suggest you move your thoughts to other countries. Although they are more expensive, a trip there is an unforgettable memory for the rest of your life.
Morocco attracts tourists with its beaches, ski resorts and excursion programs.
The resorts of Casablanca, Agadir, and Essaoueira offer beach holidays from May to October. The waves on the Atlantic coast are always strong, which contributes to a large influx of surfers. It is better for lovers of antiquity to go to Marrakech for new impressions.
Morocco attracts tourists with its beaches, ski resorts and excursion programs
The cost of accommodation with meals for 7 nights in Agadir for two will be from 70 thousand rubles.
Lukaimiden and Ifram are just developing ski resorts. Therefore, their prices are quite reasonable.
Russian citizens staying in Morocco for 3 months do not need a visa. If the period of stay in the country exceeds 90 days, then you need to obtain a Permit to Stay in the Country.
Thailand gives all tourists an exotic holiday with a rich excursion program.
Pattaya is the most popular and convenient resort. There are a huge number of hotels and entertainment.
The province of Krabi is a continuous coastline of white sand beaches. There are several islands in Krabi. Some of them are practically deserted. Suitable for relaxation for those tourists who prefer silence and natural beauty untouched by man (Lanta and Phi Phi islands).
Thailand gives all tourists an exotic holiday with a rich excursion program
The resort town of Koh Phangan will appeal to young people. Popular seaside parties are held here.
The average price for a 7-day holiday is 120 thousand rubles. It changes depending on the season.
Thailand attracts Russian citizens with its visa-free regime, the duration of which is limited to 30 days. At the airport, a stamp is affixed with the date of arrival and departure.
Holidays in Argentina amaze with their diversity. You can spend your holiday here not only basking in the sun on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. True, the swimming season is quite short from December to March. Argentina attracts tourists with a large number of ski slopes. And their season is longer: from May to October. There are many thermal springs throughout the country, which are often located on hotel grounds.
You can spend your holiday here not only basking in the sun on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean
Vacationing in Argentina is quite an expensive pleasure. The cost of 7 nights in a hotel with breakfast only will cost more than 300 thousand rubles for two.
Russians can freely visit Argentina without a visa if they stay there for no more than 90 days.
Vietnam is known for its heavenly beaches, which is why tourists flock there. Here you can do the cheapest diving in the world. Vietnam will interest lovers of historical sights and natural beauty.
The Phan Thieu resort, which is called the “Vietnamese Hawaii”, will appeal most to surfing enthusiasts. Another entertainment for tourists is ice skating along the sand dunes.
Phu Quoc Island is the largest in Vietnam. On its western part there are beaches with white sand and coconut palms. Holidays here are like paradise.
Vietnam is known for its heavenly beaches, which is why tourists flock there
When choosing a hotel, you should take into account that the Vietnamese “three” is equivalent to the European “four”. The cost of a 5-night stay in a hotel on the 1st line is 70–75 thousand rubles for two.
Visa-free visits to Vietnam are limited to 15 days. If the trip is planned for 16 days or more, then you must obtain a visa. It is better to do this in advance by submitting an application to the visa center.
Holidays in the Dominican Republic can leave unforgettable impressions for a lifetime. The best time is from December to April. In the Dominican Republic, the heat is easily tolerated due to constant soft breezes.
- The Juan Dolio resort is protected from sharks by reefs and forms a lagoon with emerald-turquoise water.
- Jarabacoa is a resort surrounded by mountain streams and dense forests. It is on this island that ecotourism is most developed. Here are the famous waterfalls of the Dominican Republic.
- Boca Chica has a clear, calm sea, protected from wind and predators. This resort has the finest and whitest sand.
The cost of a stay in a 3* hotel for 7 nights including breakfast for two costs around 30,000 rubles. To this price should be added the cost of the flight, which is 10–11 hours, which makes the trip significantly more expensive. The price with flights and meals will be from 120,000 rubles for 2 people.
Holidays in the Dominican Republic can leave unforgettable impressions for a lifetime
When entering the Dominican Republic as a tourist, you do not need a visa if the trip lasts less than 30 days. At the airport, you fill out a one-time tourist card, which costs $10.
Association with Israel - Dead and Red Seas. This is one of the most unique countries in the world. Most often, tourists fly to it to improve their health.
The Ein Bokek resort is a health resort where people are treated with the salts and mud of the Dead Sea. The cost of a hotel stay for 2 adults for a week starts from 100 thousand rubles.
This is one of the most unique countries in the world. Most often, tourists fly there to improve their health.
Haifa is another Israeli resort where you can enjoy a wonderful, serene holiday. There is plenty of nightlife entertainment here.
If a citizen of the Russian Federation intends to visit Israel for up to 90 days for the purpose of a tourist holiday or a business trip, then a visa is not required. At the border, you will need compulsory medical insurance, hotel reservations or invitation of relatives.
You can go on vacation to Cuba almost all year round. Exceptions are October and November, when the island experiences severe hurricanes.
The most popular resorts in Cuba are Varadero and Holguin. Their beaches are considered some of the best in the world.
For those who love a secluded holiday, they can choose the island of Cayo Coco. It is a nature reserve. There is a beach where flamingos live all year round.
You can go on vacation to Cuba almost all year round
You can relax for 7 nights in hotels with breakfast only for 140–150 thousand for two. This price includes air travel, which takes about 11 hours.
To visit Cuba for 1 month, a visa is not issued. All you need is confirmation of your hotel reservation or an invitation. At the airport you will be asked to fill out a migration card.
A free visa is provided immediately at the airport. Suitable for anyone who prefers a seaside holiday. There are a huge number of coral islands here, each of which can be compared to a piece of paradise. They are located in the Indian Ocean. You can get to your holiday destination from the local airport by seaplane.
Baa Atoll will attract diving enthusiasts. This is where the largest and most luxurious hotel is located.
Gaafu Alifu Atoll is the northernmost in the Maldian archipelago. Surfers loved it. Moreover, of all the atolls it is the cheapest.
A free visa is provided immediately at the airport. Suitable for everyone who prefers a seaside holiday
On Ari Atoll, all the islands are connected by wooden bridges. Bicycles are allowed to ride on them.
Holidays in the Maldives are quite expensive. The approximate cost for 5 nights is from 150–200 thousand rubles for two.
Countries such as Indonesia, Costa Rica, and Malaysia also have a visa-free regime for Russian citizens, which limits the time of stay in the country to 1 month. In Peru and Brazil, the visa-free period of stay has been increased to 90 days.
A Russian can choose a country where he can go on vacation without a visa for any budget. It is possible to organize a budget beach holiday with excursion programs in countries such as Turkey, Tunisia, Abkhazia. You can enjoy the luxury of the Maldives and the ski slopes of Argentina.