Where can you fly without a visa? The most inexpensive visa-free countries for holidays. Conditionally cheap countries

Russia is a rich country from a tourist point of view. In our country you can relax under palm trees or high in the mountains, see ancient rock paintings or fields dotted with menhirs. Tourists can expect cities that are unlike any other in the world or, on the contrary, similar to the greatest European capitals (St. Petersburg is very reminiscent of Paris, London, and Amsterdam at the same time). But many tourists believe that only a foreign holiday helps them to completely relax and give truly vivid impressions.

There are 74 countries on our planet that Russians can visit without a visa, of which 6 countries are accessible for visiting with an internal passport. We will not consider exotic places, such as Brazil or Vanuatu (despite their tourist attractiveness, travel expenses will be so high that budget travel is out of the question). But how often do tourists ignore well-known and very inexpensive countries due to ignorance of all the opportunities and attractions that are offered to travelers there? Let's look at the most interesting of these countries.

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Belarus

The advantages are that Russians can travel here with an internal passport, the prices here are lower than ours, there is no language barrier, and there are so many attractions, sanatoriums, and nature reserves that they will be enough for several European countries.

There are also some drawbacks: the service here is reminiscent of the times of the USSR, it is not easy to find a restaurant with good cuisine, hotels are not always comfortable enough and there can be problems with wireless Internet. But everything is compensated by the good nature of Belarusians, hospitality and an abundance of interesting opportunities for travelers.

You can find something interesting in every region of Belarus, but it’s better to focus on two: Vitebsk and Grodno.

Vitebsk region

Road: Moscow-Vitebsk - from 45 euros (round trip), journey 9 hours, bus - 22 euros.

Hotels: hostel - from 5 euros, apartments - from 16 euros, 3* hotel - from 34 euros. The most convenient and comfortable accommodation is apartments; there are most offers of this kind.

Restaurants: in the historical part of the city there are enough cafes and restaurants; you can eat inexpensively in any establishment, but the dishes are not distinguished by their sophistication. A pleasant exception is the Lyamus restaurant with Belarusian national cuisine. Lunch here will cost no more than 10 euros per person, and traditional potato pancakes and sausages taste amazing. A regular lunch in the canteen costs less than 1 euro.

The most interesting:

• In Vitebsk - the historical part of the city, churches, embankment, town hall, house-museum and Chagall art center. The cost of visiting attractions is symbolic;
• In Polotsk - St. Sophia Cathedral, Museum of Medieval Knighthood, House of Peter I, St. Euphrosyne Monastery (founded in the 12th century);
• Natural Park "Braslav Lakes" - several recreation centers, excellent water, clean air and excellent service (which is rare for Belarus). Double room in a wooden cottage - from 9 euros/day.

The Grodno region

Road: train from Moscow - from 42 euros one way, travel time 19 hours, bus - from 30 euros one way, journey time - from 9 hours.

Hotels: hostel hotel - from 14 euros for a double room, apartments - from 20 euros, hotel - from 45 euros.

Restaurants: regular lunch in a cafe - from 1.5 euros, dinner in a good restaurant - from 5 euros (in the best establishments - from 9 euros). The best establishments in the city: “Dom”, “Basta pasta!”, “Tavern at the Pier”.

The most interesting:

• In Grodno - a medieval castle, the Kalozha Church (10th century), the Cathedral of St. Francis, Sovetskaya Street (a medieval thoroughfare of the city, which has changed little over the past 300 years), a pharmacy-museum, a modern water park, the house of Stefan Batory (several museums at once);
• Castles in Novogrudok, Lida, Mira, Kreva, Golshany;
• The estate of the Oginskys in Zalesye, the Drutsky-Lubetskys in Shchuchin;
• Bagration Museum in Volkovysk.

The Grodno region is famous for the fact that on its territory there are almost two dozen sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. There are architectural masterpieces, historical buildings, unusual museums, unique festivals, entertainment complexes and much more.

Travel agencies in Grodno offer tours around the region (1-2 days). A two-day trip around the region with three meals a day and an overnight stay in a good hotel, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide - from 40 euros per person.

Armenia

Of all the countries of the Caucasus, Armenia is the oldest state on Earth. It is worth adding that this country was the first in the world where Christianity became the state religion. Ancient temples, medieval monasteries and fortresses, singing fountains and incredibly tasty cuisine are only the basis of Armenia’s popularity among those who have already managed to appreciate the uniqueness and warmth of the country.

Road: Political difficulties in Transcaucasia have made bus and train connections between Russia and Armenia inaccessible, but air connections are available. The cheapest tickets are offered by Aeroflot - from 171 euros (round trip), flight time is about 3 hours. Planes fly daily.

Hotels: bed in a hostel - from 7 euros, apartments - from 17 euros, hotel - from 23 euros for a double room.

Restaurants: dinner with wine in a good restaurant - no more than 10 euros per person, breakfast in a cafe - 2-3 euros, lunch in a modest tavern - 4-6 euros. The portions are large and the dishes are filling.

The most interesting:

• Karahunj - prehistoric sacred center, megaliths, ancient observatory;
• Garni - fortress and ancient temple of the god Mithra (1st century);
• Geghard - rock monastery of the 4th century, ancient bas-reliefs, altars, paintings;
• In Yerevan - the Erebuni fortress and museum (buildings of the 8th century BC, archaeological exhibition), Republic Square (an architectural ensemble of government buildings), the Cascade complex (fountains, stairs, observation decks, flower fields), ethnographic museum, genocide museum, cathedral Cathedral of St. Gregory (repository of the relics of Gregory the Illuminator), Blue Mosque (XVIII century, center of Iranian culture in Armenia);
• Lake Sevan is the largest mountain lake in Transcaucasia, the ancient “Black Monastery”, recreation centers.

Uzbekistan

Of all the states of Central Asia, it is Uzbekistan that is distinguished by the abundance of unique cultural monuments and historical attractions. Low prices for accommodation and food, oriental flavor and exoticism - all together it is an excellent package for an inexpensive trip to the culture of the East.

Road: due to the remoteness from Moscow and the entire European part of Russia, the only acceptable transport is by plane. Ticket to Tashkent and back - from 200 euros. Tickets are cheaper in March and April, the best offers are from Uzbek Airlines and Aeroflot, the journey is about four hours.

Hotels: a bed in a hostel - from 6 euros, an apartment - from 9 euros, a room in a modest hotel - from 23 euros.

Restaurants: breakfast - from 2 euros, lunch in an average restaurant - 6-10 euros.

The most interesting:

• In Tashkent - Khast Imam Square, Tillya Sheikh Mosque (the main treasure is the Koran of the 7th century), the Kafal Shashi mausoleum (10th century);
• In Samarkand - Timur's mausoleum, Registan Square (madrassas, mosques of the 16th-17th centuries), Bibi Khanym Mosque (a giant building that collapsed under its own weight, the calling card of the city, evidence of its power and significance), Shahi Zinda (necropolis of rulers), Ulugbek Observatory , Afrasiab (city destroyed by Genghis Khan, frescoes of the 7th century);
• In Bukhara there is the Kalyan minaret (it has never been restored since the 12th century), Magok-I-Attori (at various times it was a temple of fire worshipers, a Buddhist temple and a mosque), Chashma Ayub (the source of Job, according to legend the biblical prophet himself created this spring), Ark fortress (the residence of the once reigning families of the city).

In every city it is worth visiting food and craft markets; this is where you can fully feel the oriental flavor.

"Far" abroad

Among foreign countries, finding a country with a visa-free regime for a budget holiday is not easy, but it is possible. True, a budget holiday will be here only outside the high season. But if your vacation falls in November or March, then feel free to go there on vacation, positive emotions and pleasant memories are guaranteed.

Serbia

Road: the cheapest flight is offered by Austrian Airlines with a transfer in Vienna - from 197 euros round trip.

Hotels: bed in a hostel - from 5 euros, apartments - from 11 euros, 3* hotel - from 15 euros.

Restaurants: breakfast - 2-3 euros, lunch in a traditional Serbian establishment - 6-10 euros, dinner with wine or rakia - 10-12 euros.

The most interesting:

• The Devil's City is a natural site in the south of the country in the form of rocky pillars;
• The Cathedral of St. Sava in the capital is the largest Orthodox church in Southern Europe;
• Golubac Fortress - a 14th-century fortification, the most important fortress in the history of Serbia;
• The Gradac Monastery is a place where the Middle Ages live, a unique example of Byzantine architecture, holy relics, frescoes, icons;
• Golia is a nature reserve where you can go skiing in winter and improve your health in summer by walking through virgin forests and picking the most delicious mushrooms in the world;
• The city of Nis is one of the most picturesque in the country (tower of skulls, a museum on the site of the Red Cross concentration camp, ancient Roman ruins, the preserved villa where Emperor Constantine the Great was born, an 18th-century fortress built by the Turks);
• Palaces and museums of Belgrade.

Israel

Road: the cheapest tickets to Tel Aviv are offered by AirBaltic - from 208 euros in both directions. Transfer in Riga, travel time about 8 hours.

Hotels: place in a hostel - from 13 euros, apartments - from 49 euros, double room in a 3* hotel - from 65 euros.

Restaurants: breakfast in a street cafe - from 5 euros, lunch in a modest restaurant 7-10 euros, dinner with wine - from 20 euros.

The most interesting:

• Biblical places - In Jerusalem - Calvary, Western Wall, Way of the Cross, Garden of Gethsemane, monasteries, Church of the Holy Sepulcher;
• Masada is a fortress city, a place of mass suicide of Jews who did not want to live under Roman oppression;
• The Dead Sea is a place where you can improve your health and swim in the saltiest body of water in the world;
• Yad Vashem is a museum complex dedicated to the Holocaust;
• Tel Aviv is a capital city full of entertainment venues, excellent restaurants, convenient beaches;
• Kinneret is the Sea of ​​Galilee, a place where you can simultaneously see Roman ruins, the places where Jesus Christ lived, as well as stay on the territory of a recreation center and enjoy relaxing by the warm lake.

If you have the opportunity to use the accumulated points of discount cards of major airlines, then traveling to Laos, Argentina or Cuba will be budget-friendly.

The busy work schedule of a modern person leaves little free time for relaxation. A budget weekend spent exploring numerous Russian and foreign attractions can correct the situation and give you strength. If you want to make good use of the end of the work week, you should find out in advance where to fly or go on an inexpensive weekend without a visa in 2019, and plan your trip in advance.

Weekend tours to Russian cities

You don't have to travel abroad to have unforgettable experiences. Russia has a countless number of historical monuments and beautiful corners of nature. Studying them can be a fun way to spend time and have a great time relaxing.

Judging by the RosIndex study, last year 10.6% of Russians made tourist trips around the expanses of their homeland. Interest in such travels does not fade. This is partly due to the low cost of vacation and the lack of need for additional documents. For a short voyage, on average you have to pay 11,500 rubles per person.

It’s easy to go to any part of Russia for the weekend. During this time, many people manage to explore interesting places in Moscow. You can get to the capital by plane, train, car and rent accommodation to suit different tastes.

Within the Garden Ring, hotel prices are high. It is easier to book affordable rooms away from the center: the distance does not really matter. You can get to any attractions by metro.

Tourists who come to Moscow for a couple of days try to see:

• Kremlin,
• St. Basil's Cathedral,
• Big theater,
• Tretyakov Gallery,
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior,
• Armory Chamber,
• Pushkin Museum.

During your vacation, you need to find time to walk along the Old and New Arbat, visit the famous Sandunov Baths and the Diamond Fund.

If Moscow is well explored, you can go on a weekend tour to St. Petersburg, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Sochi, or take a ride along the Golden Ring. Lovers of secluded relaxation will enjoy a trip to Karelia, where there are about 60 thousand waterfalls and lakes, wild forests and historical monuments.

It is equally interesting to plan a weekend for the holidays. On Maslenitsa it is good to have fun in small towns, for example, in Torzhok, Tver, Kashin. You can spend the New Year holidays visiting the Snow Maiden, going to Kostroma for 2 days, or taking part in ancient Russian rituals in Suzdal, Nizhny Novgorod or Vladimir. On the May holidays it is beautiful in Rostov-on-Don, Kazan, St. Petersburg.

In order not to waste time planning a route, booking accommodation, etc., it is better to entrust these concerns to a travel agency, where they can easily select a short or long excursion to the cities of Russia and Europe.

Weekend at sea

You can take a break from all your worries and fully relax in a couple of days on the seashore. You can go sunbathing on weekends in the summer in Crimea, Sochi or Anapa. To do this, just order a suitable tour and have the required amount with you.

Statistics claim that over the past year, about 8.7% of Russians traveled abroad for vacation. The average travel cost was approximately 39,600 rubles per person.

If you want to travel abroad, you need to check whether the documents required to cross the border are in order. Russians are allowed to travel to neighboring countries where there are seaside resorts. For example, to Abkhazia. To travel to other countries, you need, and sometimes a visa.

When it comes to a trip of several days, it is advisable to choose a country that does not require a visa stamp to visit. The list of countries is quite wide, so flying away for the weekend without a visa will not be difficult.

In addition to these countries, Thailand, Malaysia, Morocco, Tunisia, Seychelles, and Maldives are suitable for visa-free travel. The duration of visiting these places varies from 1 to 3 months.

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Shopping tours

Everyone understands vacation in their own way. For some, the best pastime is shopping. To go shopping abroad for a weekend, you don’t always have to apply for a visa. Some countries are happy to accept such tourists without visas or make it much easier to obtain them.

There are special shopping tours, after paying for which the tourist gets the opportunity to visit the most attractive shops in the country and see some of the sights. Even if a visa is required for entry, the tour organizers take care of its registration. The cost of the service is included in the tour payment. It is easy to book a trip from travel agencies specializing in such destinations.

You can easily go on a weekend trip without a visa for active shopping to the following countries:

• Georgia.

When planning a trip, you should pay attention to seasonal discounts, which can save you significant money. In most countries, the sales period begins twice a year: before Christmas and in mid-summer. At this time, it is easy to purchase quality goods at reasonable prices.

Short holiday in the mountains

For fans of ski resorts, the desired weekend getaway is a descent from the mountain, causing a surge of adrenaline and strong emotions. To spend 2-3 days enjoying clean air and magnificent nature, it is not necessary to apply for a visa and spend huge sums. There are many budget options for skiers.

You can have a wonderful time in Armenia without a visa. The ski season here starts at the end of November and lasts until mid-April. The most popular place is the resort of Tsaghkadzor. It attracts tourists with high quality service and the opportunity to engage in sports for both beginner skiers and professionals. The total length of the trails is about 7200 m, the height of the slopes is 1800 m.

Ski holidays in the Georgian resort village of Bakuriani are not inferior in popularity to Tsakhkadzor. It offers tourists two two-stage ski trails with different levels of difficulty.

Using a foreign passport without a visa, it is easy to visit the world-famous ski slopes in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Turkey is home to Mount Ararat and many other mountain plateaus. Mild, snowy winters make parts of the country ideal for skiers. Popular Turkish slopes are located in the following resorts:

• Kartaklaya,
• Palandoken,
• Sarykamysh,
• Uludag,
• Erciyes.

Having only an internal passport, you can go to the Caucasus and fully relax among the snow-capped mountain peaks. Inexpensive service and original flavor guarantee an exciting holiday and an unforgettable experience.

Weekend tours with children

When planning a trip with children, you need to choose your route especially carefully. It is important to book a good hotel, equipped with a playground, providing animators and other options for interesting children's leisure. It is advisable to exclude long flights and countries with exotic cuisine, where it is difficult to provide the baby with the usual diet. If you do not want to apply for a visa for young travelers, you should pay attention to countries that do not require strict border controls.

The priorities for traveling with children are Türkiye and Tunisia. The flight time there takes about 3-4 hours. The warm sea and gently sloping beach make holidays abroad pleasant and safe.

It's easy to spend a fun weekend with children in many countries. Among them:

• Serbia,
• Montenegro,
• Israel.

The list of states that allow you to cross the border on the basis of a foreign passport without a visa includes about 100 names.

Conclusion

It’s inexpensive to relax for a couple of days and enjoy the sea and sun in Abkhazia and Russian resorts. Cheap holidays and entertainment are offered by the villages of the Taman Peninsula, Anapa, and Taganrog. No matter how difficult it is to find time, you need to travel more often - on your own or with the help of travel agencies. Even a short trip reliably protects you from depression, despondency and broadens your horizons.

Where to go in the summer without a visa if the vastness of the Fatherland is not at all attractive?

The most suitable countries for a beach holiday in the summer, where Russians do not need a visa in 2019:

1. . A visa is not required for up to 30 days.
2. Russians can stay in it without a visa for 60 days.
3. A visa is not required if your stay does not exceed 90 days.
4. Russian tourists can vacation in the country for 30 days without a visa.
5. . Excellent weather allows you to relax at sea without a visa for 90 days.
6. and A visa is not needed, but it is better to vacation in these countries in winter, when there is no rainy season. In summer it is very hot, humid and stuffy.
7. And . In the summer, Russian tourists relax there, but at this time it also rains there very often.
8. You can stay in this European country for 30 days without a visa.
9. Russians can surf the Internet throughout the day. Therefore, it can also be considered free for travel.

The cheapest summer vacation is Türkiye. There are also inexpensive last-minute tours to Thailand and Vietnam. You can find good tours at reasonable prices to both Cyprus and Montenegro.

European countries

The first place where one looks in search of a country where one can relax without a visa is the state of Eastern Europe - it’s not far, and not very expensive, and there are many beautiful views, and in terms of mentality they are quite close.

Many Eastern European countries accept travelers from Russia without obtaining an entry permit.

Table: terms and conditions of entry into visa-free countries in Europe

Useful video. Where to go to sea without a visa in the summer - advice from an experienced tourist.

European countries for a visa-free holiday:

• Albania - during the summer (from April 1 to October 31), an entry permit is not required for a stay of up to 3 months.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro - will be accepted for one month, you must have a hotel reservation, a tourist voucher and documents indicating the amount of financial support.
• You are allowed to stay in Israel for up to 90 days; In addition to a foreign passport and proof of solvency, you will need to book a room and have tickets with closed dates.
• On the territory of Macedonia, it is permissible to relax in the summer for all 3 months, upon presentation of a medical insurance policy and proof of solvency when crossing the border.
• You are allowed to explore the tourist attractions of Serbia for a month, with the exception of Kosovo, to visit which you need a Schengen visa from another country.
• The popularity of Turkey is supported by a visa-free period of 2 months.
• Cyprus – in 2019, Russians need provisions, which can be issued online in 1 day for free.
• Serbia - in the summer it is very comfortable to relax in this country, although there is no sea. .

It’s very easy to get to the sea without a visa - just stock up on a foreign passport and hotel reservation, get medical insurance and a card with a sufficient number of banknotes, and you can hit the road, fortunately Albania, Turkey and Montenegro have a long coastal border.

You should not stay in the country beyond the permissible visa-free period, otherwise you may be subject to forced deportation from the territory of the state and a ban on entry.

South American countries

South America offers even more options for going on vacation in the summer without the hassle of completing additional documents. Most of its states hospitably open their borders to “visa-free” tourists.

Terms and conditions for visa-free stay in South American countries (table)

As can be seen from the table, the lion's share of countries on the distant continent accept tourists who have not obtained a visa for a fairly long period of time, without setting particularly complex requirements.

Asian countries

Where to go on vacation if you want something exotic and have enough free money?

Of course, to Asia - alluring, mysterious, shocking.

There are far fewer countries here that are willing to admit a traveler who is not burdened with a full set of accompanying documents.

Table: terms and conditions of entry into visa-free countries in Asia

You can enter Vietnam for up to 15 days, provided you do not cross the borders of neighboring countries. In addition to your passport, you will need to present your return tickets.

Small states, lost among the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, accept travelers who do not care about a visa for one month.

Table: terms and conditions for visa-free countries in Oceania

You are allowed to vacation in Vanuatu for up to 30 days, provided that you present return tickets, have a reserved hotel room, and confirm that the tourist has sufficient funds.

The same conditions will be required, but you can rest one day longer.

When entering the Northern Mariana Islands, you will need to obtain a visit permit in advance from the Department of the Islands. Under normal conditions, you are allowed to stay here for up to 1 month. If you have return tickets on hand, this period is extended to 45 days.

For a month you can live in Micronesia, Tuvalu and Western Samoa. In Niue – 31 days.

All conditions for living without a visa are quite easy to implement, and it is not necessary to spend time and money on obtaining it.

Magic words: vacation, holidays abroad, gentle sun, warm sea! When planning the route of a foreign tour, it would be a good idea to find out where Russians can go without a visa.

Don’t burden yourself with collecting documents, running around the authorities, board a plane, and a few hours later plunge into the gentle sea! Luckily for us, there are states that accept us with minimal formalities

Nearest neighbors

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In several republics and territories of the former USSR, Russian citizens will only need a general passport, this is:

• Abkhazia is a wonderful place to relax. The beautiful pebble sea beaches of Gagra, the unique protected Cape Pitsunda, the high-altitude Lake Ritsa, relict plants and ruins of medieval defensive towers, the monastery in New Athos - Abkhazia has something to surprise the most sophisticated tourist.
• Belarus is our closest neighbor; in the summer it gives you the opportunity to bask on the sandy beaches of Lake Naroch, raft along the Augustow Canal, in the winter you can visit Zyuzia in Belovezhskaya Pushcha, and all year round in sanatoriums with excellent service.
• Kazakhstan will provide vacation at any time of the year. Year-round resorts, ski resorts, fishing tourism, mountain tourism - you can choose many destinations.
• Kyrgyzstan - if in terms of architectural monuments it is inferior to neighboring countries, then in terms of natural beauty it is difficult to compare with it. The Tien Shan and Pamirs, the northernmost seven-thousand-meter peak Pobeda Peak and the mountain lake Issyk-Kul attract travelers.

Moreover, in three of them Russians are allowed to stay for 90 days, in Belarus - 30. Another big plus is the knowledge of the Russian language by the local population.

Nearby areas are a good option for a “weekend tour”

In the remaining 7 former Soviet republics you will need a foreign passport:

1. Up to 90 days of stay are allowed: Azerbaijan, Moldova, Ukraine.
2. Up to six months: Armenia.
3. Up to a year: Georgia.
4. No time limit: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.

ATTENTION! Tourists who visited Abkhazia or South Ossetia (stay note in the passport) will have problems crossing the Georgian border - entry from Abkhazia to Georgia is prohibited. Those who have visited Nagorno-Karabakh are prohibited from entering Azerbaijan, as are ethnic Armenians.

Uzbekistan cannot boast of sea beaches, but even without them it is difficult to get bored in this country. The modern metropolis of Tashkent, which has preserved the flavor of the Middle Ages, Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench, demonstrate the creations of modern architects and architectural monuments included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

In Europe without Schengen

The situation with visiting European tourism centers is somewhat more complicated; only 4 countries accept Russians with a foreign passport:

• Bosnia and Herzegovina (90);
• Macedonia (180);
• Serbia (30);
• Montenegro (30).

Montenegro is one of the states formed after the collapse of the SFRY - Yugoslavia. A clear sea, deep canyons of mountain rivers, a combination of features of Muslim and Romanesque architecture in architecture, world-famous museums of modern art - all this awaits you in Montenegro.

An interesting situation with Greek resorts. Schengen is a must for a trip to Greece, since it is one of the EU members. But a way has been found to visit there without registering: vacation on the islands located off the coast of Turkey:

• Cycladic islands Mykonos and Santorini;
• Rhodes;
• Lesvos;
• Chios;

We get a visa to visit the islands on a Turkish ferry.

In other European countries that are members of the EU, Schengen in foreign passports is required.

ATTENTION: in Poland, Latvia and Norway, visa-free entry is allowed for residents of areas adjacent to the border for a stay of 2 weeks - in Norway and Poland, up to 90 days - in Latvia.

Continents visa-free

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Our world is endless! And if you like exotic South America or the West Indies, and are ready for a long flight to the ends of the world, you will be interested in the tourist centers of this region (in alphabetical order, by the number of days of visa-free stay):

• Bahamas;
• Brazil;
• Venezuela;
• Haiti;
• Guyana;
• Guatemala;
• Honduras;
• Grenada;
• Dominica;
• Paraguay;
• Costa Rica;
• Argentina;
• Nicaragua;
• Salvador;
• Saint Kitts and Nevis;
• Trinidad and Tobago;
• Uruguay;
• Chile;
• Ecuador;

• Antigua and Barbuda;
• Dominican Republic;
• Cuba;
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines;
• Jamaica;

Another term

• Barbados (28);
• Colombia (up to six months);
• Panama (up to six months);
• Peru (six months);
• Saint Lucia (up to six weeks).

The mention of Peru is associated with the treasures of the Incas, the legendary Eldorado. When choosing this country as a holiday destination, you won’t go wrong: Costa - the Pacific coast, Sierra - mountain valleys and the Selva Amazon, the Nazca desert and the Machu Picchu fortress - this is one country with inexhaustible opportunities for both beach and educational tourism.

ATTENTION: before traveling to South America, it would be useful to inquire about the political stability and crime situation in a particular country.

In the Southern Hemisphere, our winter is a hot summer. Are you drawn to the fabulous East? In slushy November, resort areas in Asia and Oceania promise a holiday on the seaside without bothering with unnecessary trips to embassies:

• Vanuatu (30);
• Vietnam (15 days);
• Hong Kong (half month);
• Guam (up to one and a half months);
• Northern Mariana Islands (1.5 months);
• Israel (90);
• Indonesia (30);
• Cook Islands (30);
• Laos (two weeks);
• Macau (30);
• Malaysia (30);
• Micronesia (30);
• Mongolia (30);
• Niue (30);
• Thailand (30);
• Türkiye (60);
• Fiji (120);
• Philippines (30);
• South Korea (60).

Fiji, a small state located on islands in the South Pacific Ocean, is still far from the paths trodden by Russian tourists, but tourism is one of the developed sources of state income. During the dry season, from May to October, when there is no rain and storms and tsunamis are rare, Fiji is a wonderful place for beach tourism.

Interested in Africa? And here it is not difficult to find a place to rest in winter without a prior visit to the embassy:

• Botswana (90);
• Gambia (8 weeks);
• Mauritius (60);
• Morocco (90);
• Namibia (90);
• Swaziland (30);
• Seychelles (30);
• Tunisia (90).

Seychelles is one of the most fashionable destinations in tourism. The ocean, beaches, atolls, bungalows, the smell of spices and vanilla, exotic nature, excellent food and quality service - what else do you need for a vacation?

ATTENTION: before traveling to Africa, find out what vaccinations it is advisable to get.

Electronic visa: what is it and where to do it?

To the delight of those who want to relax without bureaucratic registration, a number of states are simplifying the scheme for receiving tourists - Russians: you can get an electronic visa via the Internet (in Cyprus), or they send you a visa-permit by e-mail, and at the airport control they visa your passport (in Vietnam, for stay more than 2 weeks).

Countries that have simplified entry for tourists:

• Australia;
• Bangladesh;
• Bahrain;
• Bolivia;
• Burundi;
• East Timor;
• Gabon;
• Guinea-Bissau;
• Djibouti;
• Egypt;
• Zambia;
• Zimbabwe;
• Jordan;
• India;
• Iran;
• Cape Verde;
• Kenya;
• Cyprus;
• Commore Islands;
• Cote d'Ivoire;
• Lebanon;
• Madagascar;
• Mauritania;
• Maldives;
• Mexico;
• Mozambique;
• Montserrat;
• Myanmar;
• Nauru;
• Nepal;
• Nigeria;
• Palau;
• Pitcairn;
• Rwanda;
• Samoa;
• Sao Tome and Principe;
• Singapore;
• Solomon islands;
• Suriname;
• Sierra Leone;
• Tanzania;
• Turks and Cayos;
• Tonga;
• Togo;
• Tuvalu;
• Turkmenistan;
• Uganda;
• Sri Lanka;
• Eritrea;
• Ethiopia.

Egypt is one of the favorite tourist destinations of Russians. The beaches of the Red Sea, the grandiose pyramids, the majestic Nile rising from the sands of Luxor, the richest collections of museums - unlimited opportunities for beach and educational tourism.

Nepal is a Mecca for climbers, but not only conquerors of eight-thousanders go there. Ancient cities, Buddhist monasteries, original cultures of peoples, national parks with unique flora and rare animals will be of interest to lovers of active recreation.

Tanzania. Under the shadow of the eternal snows of Kilimanjaro, covered in the literary glory of Hemingway. Amazing: the highest peak of Africa is the dormant volcano Kilimanjaro, the lowest point of the African continent is at the bottom of the island. Tanganyika, Lake Victoria with the largest area in Africa, and the sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean.

ATTENTION: entry without a visa does not mean free, you will have to pay, sometimes a lot of money - depending on the country and length of stay.

Flying inexpensively without a visa: is it real?

There are many opportunities to buy plane tickets at significant discounts. As a rule, major air carriers periodically organize sales, and then you can buy a ticket to anywhere in the world for half the price. Cheap air tickets purchased in advance plus purchasing a promotional tour plus traveling to a country with relatively low prices - all this will allow you to save a significant amount.

Countries where you can really relax inexpensively:

• Abkhazia;
• Vietnam;
• Georgia;
• Egypt;
• Israel;
• India;
• Kenya;
• Cyprus;
• Cuba;
• Morocco;
• Serbia;
• Thailand;
• Türkiye;
• Tunisia;
• Montenegro.

Vietnam is becoming increasingly popular among tourists from different countries: a coastline more than 3 thousand kilometers long for lovers of beach tourism, leisurely rivers for lovers of water rafting, hiking and cycling routes, large cities and architectural monuments of past centuries can satisfy any tourist.

Budget travelers should pay attention to Cuba. Before the revolution, Cuban beaches were a favorite vacation spot for Americans. Now there are no Americans there, but wonderful beaches, clean seas, rich fishing, and excellent surfing opportunities remain.

Holidays on Turkish beaches are attracting an increasing number of beach lovers “dolce far niente”. In addition to the sea coast with world-famous resorts, the country has many historical and cultural monuments of different eras from the Neolithic to the present day, and excellent museums.

Did you have a 2-3-5 day break from work? We definitely need to change the situation! Flying on vacation abroad without a visa on a “weekend tour” is not difficult; within 2-3 hours of summer there are beaches and sanatoriums in the following countries:

• Abkhazia;
• Azerbaijan;
• Armenia;
• Belarus;
• Georgia;
• Egypt;
• Israel;
• Cyprus;
• Montenegro.

For winter holidays, you can go to the ski resorts:

• Abkhazia;
• Azerbaijan;
• Armenia;
• Georgia;
• Kazakhstan.

Video: where to go on vacation? The best visa-free countries.

Parting words

In order for you to remember your vacation trip only with positive emotions, when purchasing a tour or before departure, you need to clarify the conditions of your stay in the country you have chosen for your vacation. If your trip requires a transfer in a third country, check the conditions and cost of a transit visa.

But that’s not all: you need to find out whether you have any “arrears” in your home country - whether all fines for illegal parking and speeding have been paid, whether there are any debts on bank loans. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to leave the country as a willful defaulter. Lately a lot has been said in the press about medical insurance for tourists: it is better to protect yourself in case of an unforeseen situation or accident.

A sad face in the mirror with a toothbrush behind its cheek, a long road to the office through the fog of a still sleeping city. Documents, reports, disgusting coffee from the machine, hundreds of calls from a neurasthenic boss. All the same shopping in the supermarket near the house. Night news. Anxious dream. The vicious circle of Groundhog Day cannot be broken by dreams alone. Only an eccentric, momentary decision to go somewhere far away for the weekend will help bring back the forgotten feeling of something reckless, joyful in its essence. the site recommends the best routes for an unforgettable weekend.

Multi-remote – a wonderful country

The most valuable thing in such travels is time. The count is not even in days, but in hours. In order to secretly look at funny photos on your work computer on Monday morning, you will have to choose countries for your trip that will take no more than three hours to fly by plane.

Wonderful weekends in the Alps too. It’s worth going to one of the Austrian villages, renting a room in a village hotel, lying on a green meadow with a blade of grass in your mouth, gawking at black and white cows, going to a yodeling festival or rolling cheese from the mountain at some holiday.

And a week is not enough to enjoy it to the fullest. But in a couple of days you will have time to visit the Historical Museum and study all the pharaohs who once ruled the great empire, buy all sorts of treasures at the Khan el Khalili market, take excellent photographs on the Nile embankment and walk through the Orthodox courtyards of the capital. The three-day Nile cruise is also suitable for a weekend tour. By choosing a five-star ship, you will not only enjoy the picturesque scenery, but also visit all the main attractions of the country.

Clearly underestimated by Russian travelers. Meanwhile, the city, spread over two parts of the world, surprises with its centuries-old history, fascinates with its quaint architecture, captivates with the smells of aromatic kebab, relaxes in the best hammam in the world, and enchants with the dance of dervishes. Weekend to Dubrovnik. This Croatian city on the Adriatic coast has long been chosen by numerous aristocrats of the old world. After a fascinating walk around the city, go down to the beach, breathe in the clear pine air, admire the soft pink sunset and throw a couple of coins into the emerald water for luck.

A short voyage to Russia may be successful. is still beautiful at any time of the year: multinational people walk along Khreshchatyk, the Maidan is bustling with vanities as usual, and people still make dates near the monument to Lesya Ukrainka.

However, whatever your choice, a little adventure will bring a storm of positive emotions into your life, especially if you add a little adventure. After packing your bag with your things, you can go straight to the airport and buy a ticket for the next flight.