The procedure for obtaining a visa permit is one of the main problems facing travelers. In accordance with international agreements, many countries have established a visa-free regime for Russian tourists, allowing them to plan a vacation without regard to the decision of the consular office.
Visa-free countries for Russians are located within the former CIS. To visit them, you do not need to present a foreign passport.
Guests from the Russian Federation can freely enter the territory of:
- Abkhazia– the historical region of the Western Caucasus, where, according to legend, Prometheus was chained. Currently, this is a popular resort region, washed by the waters of the Black Sea. Abkhazia offers a budget holiday option for any category of citizens, but is inferior in the level of service to more famous resorts.
- Belarus– CIS countries, characterized by a developed sanatorium and resort infrastructure, ancient castles, and luxurious forests.
- Kazakhstan– part of the former CIS, on whose territory the historical “Silk Road” passed. The country has a unique natural landscape that combines Asian and traditional European vegetation.
- Kyrgyzstan- an integral element of the USSR, famous for the resorts located on Lake Issyk-Kul.
- South Ossetia– which has Soviet-built tourist centers and sanatoriums.
And also the Kaliningrad region - an enclave of the Russian Federation, to visit which you need to overcome the borders of neighboring states. The special economic zone is located on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Attracts Russian and foreign tourists with monuments of Prussian culture, varied beach holidays, deposits of amber and minerals
Visa-free countries with sea for Russians 2020
Visa-free countries for Russians, offering beach holidays for every taste, are located in different parts of the world. You can freely enter the territory of the countries listed below and remain without registration from 30 to 90 days. Information is current for 2020. The list of all countries will be given below, divided into categories, since there are quite a lot of states in the world that are ready to accept tourists and travelers from Russia without issuing unnecessary visa documents.
Abkhazia– a state located on the territory of the Western Caucasus. It is washed by the waters of the Black Sea. Offers tourists various types of beach holidays from June to September. It is distinguished by pebble beaches, cheap service, prices for food and hotel infrastructure.
You can visit Abkhazia without a passport or visa. Duration of free stay is up to 30 days.
Albania is a country located on the Balkan Peninsula, between Montenegro and Greece. The state provides tourists with clean beaches and the opportunity to simultaneously swim in the Ionian and Adriatic seas. The holiday season in Albania lasts from April to November. In summer it is quite hot, but the high air temperature is easily tolerated after the appearance of a sea breeze.
You can stay in the country without registration for up to 90 days.
Georgia– known for the resorts of Adjara, famous beaches, warm climate, traditional Georgian cuisine and wines.
Best time to travel to Georgia:
- mid-June;
- beginning of September;
- first days of October.
In the summer months the air temperature rises to 35 degrees. Entry into the territory of the state is free at any time of the year.
Israel– a Mediterranean state offering expensive, luxurious holidays and treatment for a wealthy category of citizens. The beaches of Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Ashdod, Haifa are clean and have well-developed infrastructure. The coast of the Dead and Red Seas is a sanatorium and resort area for treatment and family recreation.
The holiday season in Israel opens in April and lasts until mid-October, when the average daily temperature drops to 20⁰C. Russian tourists can stay within the country without a visa for up to 90 days.
Vietnam- a tourist Mecca, a long flight to which (up to 10 hours) is rewarded with snow-white sandy beaches, lush nature, opportunities for servers and diving enthusiasts. Ancient temples and ruins of Vietnam attract connoisseurs of history and archeology.
Russians are offered a visa-free holiday for 15 days. The best time to stay in the country is from November to April.
Egypt– the most popular resort among Russian tourists. It has a rich infrastructure, an all-inclusive system, beaches on the Red Sea, ample diving opportunities, and unique historical monuments. A visa for tourists from Russia is issued at the airport (cost 25 US dollars for 30 days).
Charter flights to the resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh operate annually from November to March.
Türkiye- the second most popular (and since 2017 - the first) region of sea holidays for Russian tourists. Luxurious beaches and ancient monuments provide ample opportunities for beach and sightseeing holidays. You should visit the state from late April to mid-October.
Visa-free entry is open for Russian citizens for up to 30 days.
Morocco is an interesting visa-free country for tourists from Russia
More and more Russian tourists are choosing a holiday in Morocco. Here is a unique duo of beach holidays and ski slopes. In ancient times, these territories were inhabited by nomads - the ancestors of the Jewish Berbers, who developed under the influence of the Phoenician colonies.
Morocco – Muslim state rich in historical sites, located on the African peninsula. The territory is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal zone of sandy beaches extends for 1000 km.
The holiday season opens in May and lasts until October. Despite the hot climate, the water temperature rarely warms up above 25⁰C, so it is better to plan a vacation with small children in July-August. The visa-free period is up to 90 days.
Modern religion was brought to Morocco by the Arabs after conquering the country in the 6th century and incorporating it into the Arab Caliphate. At the end of the Middle Ages, together with the English, French and Spanish colonialists, European traditions began to actively penetrate the country, but for a long time the country remained a pirate state.
The coastline makes up almost half of the country's borders, separating it in the north from the Mediterranean Sea and from the Atlantic Ocean in the west, the Strait of Gibraltar separates Morocco and European countries.
The subtropical climate of the Mediterranean provides holidays in Morocco with a mild subtropical climate. The temperature here in winter does not fall below 10 degrees Celsius, and in summer its average value is 27 degrees Celsius. The hottest month of the year is August, when, under the influence of the Sherga wind blowing from the Sahara, daytime temperatures rise to +35 degrees.
In the north of Morocco, the climate is cooler, and daily temperature changes are more than 20 degrees.
Thanks to the rich and varied nature, there is a holiday in Morocco for any tourist: lovers of golden beaches and warm seas are hospitably greeted by resort towns on the coast, while those who prefer an active pastime will find wonderful ski slopes at the Ouikamedena resort in the Atlas Mountains. You can ride all year round, but it is better to come from December to April.
One of the most popular seaside resorts is snow-white Agadir, covered with golden sand and framed by a canopy of pine trees and eucalyptus beach stretches for 20 kilometers.
The city is located on the Atlantic coast in the Sous Valley, protected from the heat of the desert by the High Atlas mountain range. This is a European-level resort with a widely developed tourism industry. Here you can try yourself in any of the water sports, as well as rent a yacht on the beach. In addition, the city is famous for its festivals, concerts, shows and thalassotherapy center, where you can relax and effectively get rid of stress.
Tennis, golf, as well as camel and horse riding are popular here, and sunny weather pleases tourists almost all year round.
The resort offering the most luxurious holiday in Morocco is Casablanca. This city is practically no different in style and standard of living from advanced European cities and is the economic capital of Morocco. One of the most famous thalassotherapy centers is located here, and the Corniche embankment offers a lot of entertainment for all lovers of night walks under the bright southern stars. Particularly noteworthy is the Hassan II Mosque. It can be visited and viewed by people of other faiths.
Marrakesh. This resort, which remained for a long time the center of the empire, is without a doubt the center of the Moroccan East. Situated at the very base of the great Atlas Mountains, it attracts culture and history lovers from all over the world. Here you can touch all the secrets of the east, see the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque, see snake charmers and get a unique body painting with henna. The famous Marrakech markets are also located here.
In the summer months, the air temperature here is about +30 C, and in winter it does not drop below +15 C. If you are going on holiday to Morocco for romance and big waves, then you need Esouira. This is a resort town, amazingly combining the comfort of the best European resorts and the rich cultural heritage of a medieval fortress.
Located on the Atlantic coast, it will be a wonderful place for a romantic and active holiday. The city's streets are filled with many cozy cafes serving freshly caught seafood delicacies, and the radiant coastline attracts windsurfers from all over the world.
Rabat. The capital of the kingdom, located on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River, is a picturesque place with ancient architecture, surrounded by luxurious green gardens. The Kasbah of Udaya fortress and the mausoleum of Muhammad V are worth seeing here. There are many museums in the city. The beaches of Rabat are a great destination for lovers of all types of water sports.
Another unique city for a holiday in Morocco is Fes, the religious and cultural capital of the country.
This place is distinguished by a rich history that dates back more than 12 centuries, as well as an amazing combination of Arab, Spanish, Jewish and Berber traditions. Fez is often called the African Athens, and here, in the nooks of shady streets, great legends of the past still live.
You should definitely see the oldest university in the world - the Karaouine Mosque-University, the mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Idriss II, the Great Mosque, as well as the Royal Palace.
When planning a vacation in Morocco, you should not neglect the many unique natural monuments, among which the following deserve special attention:
- Ouzoud waterfall 110 meters high;
- the Todra Gorge, which continues for more than 600 meters with a height of stone walls of about 160 meters and a path width of 10 meters;
- Draa Valley, which is one of the most picturesque places in Morocco. The valley is crossed by the Draa River, whose sources are in the Atlas Mountains;
- Erg Chebbi dunes, reaching 150 meters in height. Traveling through the dunes on camels will leave an indelible impression on every exotic lover.
Another advantage of the country is rightfully its national cuisine, which is one of the most famous in the world. Here you can try the best oriental dishes, as well as a wide variety of seafood. The peculiarity of Moroccan cuisine lies in the countless number of spices, many of which are found only here.
Traditional dishes in Morocco are soups, meat and fish dishes, couscous (porridge with spices), and of course, traditional green tea with mint, which perfectly refreshes and tones on hot days. Tourists flying to Morocco on holiday do not have to worry about a visa. Tourists are allowed into this country without visas.
Indonesia
Indonesia- an island archipelago consisting of 17,000 islands. The country is considered the best beach holiday area in the world. The islands are located on both sides of the equator, equipped with sandy beaches, island bays, and full of palm trees. The level of service in Indonesia traditionally occupies a leading global position.
The resort is beautiful all year round; visas for guests from the Russian Federation are sold at the airport for $60 for 30 days.
Thailand- a state in Southeast Asia, famous for its beaches and historical monuments. Attracts guests with a variety of recreational activities depending on the season. The best time for sea swimming is from November to February. In the summer, the beach mood can be ruined by the rainy season.
Free stay in the country is allowed for up to 90 days.
Tunisia- the territorial space of North Africa, covered with endless deserts and beaches. Tunisia's service differs significantly from Egypt, Thailand and Turkey. Despite the large number of hotels and tourists, extreme caution should be exercised when moving around the city. Recommended time for vacation is from May to November.
Russian citizens are allowed to visit the state without a visa for up to 90 days.
Sri Lanka– an island with an area of 65 sq. km. with a well-developed infrastructure, large crowds, and good hotel service. You can relax at the resort at any time of the year (the rainy season varies depending on the location of the island).
A visa-free regime is open for Russian tourists for 30 days.
Antigua and Barbuda- an island in the Caribbean Sea, offering a luxurious holiday for tourists with unlimited funds. The state has gorgeous beaches, bays, and palm trees. Staying in the country without registration is possible for up to 30 days.
There is no concept of “season” and “out of season” on the islands. The best period for rest is the time when the temperature warms up to +25⁰С. There is a constant risk of heavy rains and hurricanes.
Argentina is a South American country famous for its beaches, ancient mountains, sunny boulevards and tango. The tourist season is open from November to March. The visa-free regime for Russian tourists is limited to 90 days.
Brazil– the birthplace of TV series, football and carnival. A country of contrasts, combining luxury hotels and residences with shacks for the poor. Wide beaches are conducive to active sea recreation. Visiting the country is free for Russians (up to 90 days). The best time for a vacation is from mid-November to the end of March.
February is especially crowded due to the famous Brazilian Carnival.
Bahamas– “Paradise” on earth, located near the territory of the United States. Of the 700 shell islands, only 20 are inhabited. The Bahamas is a romantic place, ideal for a honeymoon. The developed hotel infrastructure provides luxurious hotel service all year round.
Guests from Russia can stay on the islands for up to 3 months without obtaining a visa.
Vanuatu- a tropical island in the Pacific Ocean. A famous center for water activities and beach holidays, offering active holidays for people over 20 years old. Visiting the island nation is possible all year round. The duration of stay without a visa is 30 days.
Dominican Republic- a state in the eastern part of the island of Haiti, offering to spend a weekend on the sea coast. The best time to visit the resort is from November to March. Visa-free stay is allowed for a period of 30 days.
Kenya– offers a combination of wild African flavor and beach relaxation. The swimming season opens from December to January. An entry permit for Russians is not required if the duration of the vacation does not exceed 90 days.
Colombia- a state distinguished not only by its luxurious sea expanses, but also by its rich cultural heritage. The best place for swimming is Buenaventura, open to beach lovers at any time of the year. Guests from the Russian Federation are allowed to stay for up to 90 days.
Seychelles– islands in the Indian Ocean, leaders in weddings and honeymoons. They are distinguished by solitude, calmness, and regularity. They attract servers, lovers of boat trips with a high level of income. The beach season does not depend on the time of year.
Guests are allowed entry without a visa for 30 days.
Inexpensive visa-free countries
Visa-free countries for Russians offer various options for spending a weekend. Tourists looking for a democratic option should stop at:
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Citizens living in the Russian Federation are allowed to visit the state without obtaining visa documents and stay in it for up to 90 days. When crossing the border, you must present a foreign passport and return tickets. For transit purposes, a stay of up to 7 days is allowed.
The cost of a 7-day tour at a travel agency starts from 23,600 rubles. for 1 person.
Vacation prices:
| Car rent | Public transport | Dinner in a cafe | Excursions | |
| from 44 thousand rubles. | 30 euros per day | 0.6 euro | 15-20 euros | 45-50 euros |
Montenegro
Part of the former Yugoslav Republic, famous for its tourism infrastructure. A beach holiday can easily be combined with an excursion program. Montenegro is distinguished by a huge number of beaches(more than 100 throughout the territory), magnificent natural landscapes, affordable prices for recreation, accommodation and food.
Russian citizens can stay on the territory of the state without a visa for 90 days. Upon arrival, you are required to register and pay a fee ranging from 0.7 to 1 euro, depending on the length of the vacation. Children under 12 years of age are exempt from paying tax.
A standard 7-day tour for 1 person costs 50 thousand rubles.
Vacation prices:
| Rent a 3-star hotel for 10 days | Car rent | Public transport | Dinner in a cafe | Excursions |
| from 35 thousand rubles. | from 25 euros per day | 1.7-2 euros | 15-30 euros | from 45 euros |
Serbia
Former Yugoslav Republic. Thanks to maintaining friendly interstate relations, it is loyal to guests from the Russian Federation and offers a free visa regime for up to 30 days inclusive. There are no additional taxes or fees required during your stay.
A tour to Belgrade for 7 days will cost 35,000 rubles.
| Rent a 3-star hotel for 10 days | Car rent | Public transport | Dinner in a cafe | Excursions |
| From 47 thousand rubles. | from 28-40 euros per day | 0.8 euro | 11-27 euros | from 34-40 euros |
Cuba
An island state in the northern Caribbean Sea. Stronghold of socialism. It has a low standard of living. Holidays in Cuba are varied, represented by good service and budget prices. The most expensive component of tourism is the flight. Russian citizens can stay on the territory of the state for up to 90 days.
To enter you need:
- international passport;
- return ticket.
A 7-day tour to Cuba costs from 85,000 rubles.
| Rent a 3-star hotel for 10 days | Car rent | Public transport | Dinner in a cafe | Excursions |
| from 45 thousand rubles. | from 7 euros per day | 0.04 euro | 15 euros | from 10-12 euros |
The amount of a one-day stay in Cuba, including meals in restaurants, excursions, and hotel accommodation does not exceed 20,000 rubles.
Malaysia
The safest modern state in Southeast Asia, located on the island of Malacca (between Singapore and Thailand). The country's tourism service is developing very dynamically, offering guests Asian exotica, beach holidays, cultural and historical attractions.
Russian tourists can stay within the territorial boundaries of the country without a visa for about 90 days.
To travel you must have:
- international passport;
- ticket confirming the return flight;
- the amount established by the state, calculated for the duration of the trip.
The cost of a week-long tour to Malaysia starts from 75,000 rubles. for 1 person.
Vacation prices:
| Rent a 3-star hotel for 10 days | Car rent | Public transport | Dinner in a cafe | Excursions |
| from 42,000 rub. | from 40 euros per day | 1.6 euro | 14 euros | from 30 euros |
Türkiye
One of the most developed countries in Southeast Asia, most of which is located in Southern Europe. Türkiye is a favorite holiday destination for Russian tourists. Luxurious beaches, historical attractions, and an all-inclusive system make the country an ideal holiday destination.
As agreed between the leaders of states, Russian tourists can freely stay on Turkish territory for up to 60 days.
To enter you need:
- international passport;
- hotel reservation;
- airplane tickets.
The cost of a 7-day tour is from 30,000 rubles. for 1 person
Vacation prices:
| Rent a 3-star hotel for 10 days | Car rent | Public transport | Dinner in a cafe | Excursions |
| from 35 thousand rubles. | From 30 euros per day | 0.7 euro | 18 euros | From 35 euros |
Vietnam
A state in Southeast Asia that attracts tourists with its local flavor, exotic cuisine, and clean beaches. The state offers cheap holidays (compared to nearby Thailand). Tourists from Russia can stay in the country without registration for up to 15 days.
If necessary, the period of stay can be extended. A week-long tour to Vietnam will cost 68,000 rubles.
Prices:
| Rent a 3-star hotel for 10 days | Car rent | Public transport | Dinner in a cafe | Excursions |
| from 52 thousand rubles. | from 10 euros per day | 0.2 euro | 14 euros | from 10-20 euros |
Former USSR countries
Countries that were formerly part of the USSR signed an agreement establishing a bilateral visa-free regime for Russian citizens.
Entry rules:
| A country | Visa-free stay period | Documents required at the border |
| Belarus | Unlimited stay |
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| Abkhazia | 90 days |
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| Kazakhstan | 90 days |
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| Georgia | 90 days |
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| Azerbaijan | 90 days |
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| Armenia | 180 days |
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| Kyrgyzstan | 30 days | Russian passport or international passport |
| Tajikistan | 90 days |
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| Moldova | 90 days |
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| Ukraine | 90 days |
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| Uzbekistan | 60 days |
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Europe
Visa-free countries for Russians in Europe (Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina) allow persons with Russian citizenship to freely stay within their territorial boundaries for a certain time in order to visit friends and relatives, see cultural attractions, undergo treatment, and spend a vacation on the beach.
- Serbia – up to 30 days;
- Montenegro – 90 days;
- Bosnia and Herzegovina – no more than 30 days.
To travel across state borders, migration services require:
- International passport, valid at the time of travel and 3 months from the date indicated on the return ticket.
- Documents for the child(foreign passport, permission to export from parents).
- The authorities of Montenegro have provided a mandatory registration procedure for tourists. Independent travelers must receive a “white cardboard”, the cost of which is from 0.4 to 1 euro, depending on the duration of the trip. Travel companies independently register their clients.
sometimes WHEN CROSSING THE BORDER, CUSTOMS OFFICERS REQUIRE THE PRODUCTION OF RETURN TICKETS, HOTEL RESERVATIONS, AND CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SELF-SOLIFE.
Near East
Since 2017, Israel, the UAE, Lebanon, and Bahrain have opened free visits for Russian tourists if their trip is not of a commercial nature.
| State | Length of stay | Conditions for passing customs inspection |
| Israel | 90 days |
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| The visa is issued directly at the airport | ||
| Jordan | 30 days | The visa is affixed to the foreign passport upon arrival. Sticker cost $57.00 |
| Bahrain | 14 days, extension possible after expiration |
Visa cost 66 US dollars |
| Lebanon | 90 days |
Visa for 30 days is free, for 90 days – 17 US dollars |
| UAE | 30 days | The visa is pasted into your passport at the airport for free |
To visit countries with children under 14 years of age you must:
- The child’s own international passport or the child’s inclusion in the parents’ documents.
- Notarized power of attorney - consent to the entry and exit of a minor (if he is traveling with one of the parents or with third parties).
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Women under 40 years of age who are unmarried visit the listed Muslim states accompanied by a male relative over 18 years of age, or by proving their financial independence. Spouses with different surnames present a marriage registration certificate when visiting together.
South, Central and North America
Territories located on the American continent allow visa-free crossing of their borders by citizens living in the Russian Federation, provided that tourists have:
- Foreign passport (the period until the document expires is at least 3-6 months).
- Tickets confirming return to your home country with a specific departure date. Documents are presented in printed form.
- Paid hotel reservation.
- Medical insurance.
- Migration card (Venezuela).
In the case of a vacation with children, the child must have his own passport or enter the child’s data in the parental document.
Visa-free countries for Russians can be found in any part of the world - from neighboring countries to Australia and America | State name | Duration of visa-free stay (in days), border crossing conditions |
| Barbados | 25 |
| Belize | The visa is pasted during customs control. The duration of stay is limited to 30 days, the cost of a travel document is 51 dollars. USA. To obtain an entry permit you need:
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| Argentina | 90 |
| Brazil | 90 |
| Mexico | To visit the state, an electronic permit (registration) is required, presented during customs inspection along with a migration card |
| Dominican Republic | 30 |
| Jamaica | 30 |
| Peru | 90 |
| Haiti | 90 |
| Dominica | 21 |
| Colombia | 90 |
| Panama | 90 |
| Costa Rica | 30 |
| Salvador | 90 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 30 |
| Panama | 90 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 |
| Uruguay | 90 |
| Ecuador | 90 |
| Paraguay | The visa is issued at the airport for up to 90 days. The cost of the service is 160 dollars. USA |
Asia
Asian countries provide guests from Russia with visa-free visits if tourists have:
- international passport (validity of the document is more than 2 months);
- tickets confirming the return flight;
- credit cards, traveler's checks, cash, proving the solvency of those staying on vacation;
- hotel reservations;
- migration card.
Free entry into the state under these conditions is allowed:
- for 14 days - Hong Kong, Brunei Darusalam;
- for 30 days – Thailand, Philippines, Macau;
- for 35 days – Singapore;
- for 60 days – South Korea;
- for 90 days – Nepal, Myanmar.
The visa is issued at the airport after presenting the necessary documents to:
- Bangladesh – 50 dollars. USA for 14 days;
- East Timor – 50 dollars. USA for 30 days;
- Kuwait offers free travel document stamping;
India and Cambodia allow visa-free entry upon presentation of a printed permit, which can be obtained after registering on the embassy website. The PRC requires a mandatory visa, with the exception of arrivals to Hong Kong, Hainan, Macau.
Africa
The African continent offers its guests a unique vacation, combining local flavor with European service.
Visa-free visits for Russians are allowed:
| A country | Duration (days) | |
| Botswana | 90 |
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| Gambia | 56 |
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| Morocco | 90 |
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| Namibia | 90 |
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| Swaziland | 30 |
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Australia and Oceania
The warm waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans attract lovers of active sea recreation, surfing, and diving. The beaches here are unique, striking with the purity and whiteness of the sand and the beauty of the coastal waters.
You can relax without complicating your life by obtaining a visa in:
| A country | Duration (days) | Required documents for entry |
| Vanuatu | 30 |
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| Micronesia | 30 | A visa permit in these countries is issued at the airport after presenting tickets to the migration service employee confirming your return to Russia |
| Nauru | 14 | |
| Samoa | 60 | |
| Tonga | 30 | |
| Tuvalu | 30 |
You are allowed to live on the Fiji Islands for 120 days without registration. after confirmation of financial solvency, presentation to customs officers of a foreign passport and air tickets confirming departure from the country.
The list of countries that have established visa-free travel within their territory for Russians is very wide. Before choosing a place for a weekend, you should thoroughly study the proposed list and choose a state that meets all your requirements.
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Only the lazy did not plan their “escape” to Thailand. At least for a week! Many people are afraid of long and expensive flights, but you won’t have to spend much money in the country. It's very tasty, cheap and beautiful here. And how friendly the Thais are! Yes, they know Russian better than English.
The weather is unpredictable in many ways; it is impossible to trust the forecast more than a week in advance
Season: October-August, on Koh Samui - July-September
at least 30 days at the end of the trip
Staying without a visa: 30 days
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2. Vietnam
Vietnam is as beautiful as it is mysterious. Few people even approximately imagine the rich nature of the country and the indescribable atmosphere of bliss that reigns on the tropical beaches. In large cities you can also find profitable shopping, and you won’t be able to cover all the excursions in the country even in 2 weeks of vacation.
Due to the elongated shape of the country, the weather at different resorts can vary dramatically
Season: December-April
Validity period of the passport: at least 6 months. at the end of the trip
Staying without a visa: 15 days
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3. Cyprus
An island of happiness, interesting excursions and unconditional love for the sea, mountains, delicious dishes and drinks. There is a special atmosphere here thanks to the friendly local population. Russian tourists and young guests are especially loved here.
To enter the country, you need a pro-visa with a simplified procedure - just fill out a form on the embassy’s website and receive a pro-visa within two days.
From the end of October, discos and many other entertainments stop working in Ayia Napa, but in other cities they work all year round
Season: all year round, more comfortable April-October
Validity period of the passport: at least 6 months. at the end of the trip (pro-visa), at least 3 months. - when applying for a tourist visa (issued within 2-5 days). Both are free!
Staying without a visa: on pro visa 90 days
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4. Montenegro
Montenegro will appeal to tourists who prefer simplicity and beauty. The hotel base is not very new, devoid of luxury. People come here for incredible views of the mountains covered with black pine trees, delicious food and clear sea.
Season: mid-May - mid-October
Validity period of the passport: at least 3 months. at the end of the trip
Staying without a visa: 30 days
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5. Cuba
No other country is distinguished by such passion, such a strong desire for life, such a burning desire to feel freedom. Melodies are heard from all corners that excite the soul and excite the heart. Liberty Island is also the island of the best rum and cigars 😉
Season: November-April
Validity period of the passport: at least 1 month. at the end of the trip
Staying without a visa: 30 days
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6. Dominican Republic
A paradise that welcomes tourists at any time of the year. You will be amazed by the cleanliness of the beaches, carefree relaxation, the good nature of the locals and incredibly juicy fruits. A tour to the Dominican Republic is also a gastronomic journey - a mixture of African and European cuisine is prepared here with local sauce. For example, have you ever tried meat with bananas?
Season: all year round, many tourists from December to April
Validity period of the passport: valid until the end of the trip
Staying without a visa: 30 days, entry fee 10 EUR
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7. Russia
Unexpected, right? But our Motherland is very rich in historical and natural monuments. Without leaving the country, you can swim in the Black Sea, conquer mountain peaks, go rafting along the rapids of Karelia, and go fishing on Lake Baikal. Yes and much more! We bet you haven't traveled to all corners of our endless country? So what's stopping you?
Entry into Abkhazia with a Russian passport.
Season: all year round!
International passport: not required!
Are we exploring our homeland for real? Shall we fall to the flowers and suck in the Russian soil with our nostrils? 😉 See tours around.
Vacations abroad are closer and easier than you think. For many countries, you don’t even need a visa - they will be glad to see you with a simple passport. Therefore, we regularly update the list of visa-free countries for Russians.
Countries that don't even require a passport:
Abkhazia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan
The maximum period of stay in these countries without a passport and visa is different. In most cases this is from 30 to 90 days.
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Visa-free countries 2019
Azerbaijan(entry with international passport)
Antigua and Barbuda(1 month)
Argentina(90 days)
Albania(usually the summer visa-free period from May 15 to November 1)
Bahamas(90 days)
Barbados(28 days)
Bosnia and Herzegovina(30 days)
Botswana(90 days)
Brazil(90 days)
Yes, you! Pack your things and quickly come to me for 90 days!
Venezuela(90 days in half a year)
Vanuatu(30 days)
Vietnam(15 days), at least 30 days must have passed from the previous entry into the country
Haiti(3 months)
Guyana(90 days)
Gambia(56 days)
Guatemala(90 days)
Honduras(90 days)
Hong Kong(14 days)
Grenada(90 days)
Georgia
(90 days + can be extended at the place of stay)
Guam(up to 45 days)
Dominica(21 day)
Dominican Republic(30 days)
Israel(90 days)
What is there to think about, we have to fly!
Indonesia(30 days)
Colombia(90 days)
Costa Rica(30 days)
Cuba(30 days)
Laos(15 days)
Mauritius(up to 60 days)
Macedonia
Macau(30 days)
Malaysia(30 days)
Maldives(30 days)
Morocco(3 months)
Micronesia(30 days if return tickets are available)
Moldova(entry with international passport)
Mongolia(30 days, no more than 90 in total in each 180-day period)
To Mongolia for 30 days - either a vacation or a punishment
Namibia(3 months)
Nauru(14 days)
Nicaragua(90 days)
Niue(30 days)
Cook Islands(31 days)
Panama(90 days)
Paraguay(90 days)
Peru(90 days)
Salvador(up to 90 days)
Seychelles(30 days)
Swaziland(1 month)
Northern Mariana Islands(45 days if return tickets are available)
Saint Kitts and Nevis(up to 3 months)
Northern Cyprus(entry through Cyprus, visa for 90 days, can be placed on a separate insert)
Where is St. Kitts anyway?
Saint Lucia(up to 6 weeks)
Serbia(30 days)
Tajikistan(entry with international passport)
Thailand(30 days)
Trinidad and Tobago(90 days)
Tunisia(up to 3 months)
Türkiye(60 days)
Uzbekistan(entry with international passport)
Ukraine(90 days within 180, entry with a foreign passport, biometric control)
Uruguay(up to 90 days within six months)
Fiji(4 months)
Philippines(30 days)
Montenegro(90 days)
Chile(up to 90 days)
Ecuador(90 days)
South Korea(60 days)
South Africa(90 days)
Jamaica(30 days)
I allow you to live without a visa!
Visa at the border
Bangladesh(15 days)
Bahrain(14 days)
Belize(up to 30 days)
Bolivia(up to 30 days)
Burundi(30 days with special permission from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
East Timor(only at the international airport and seaport of Dili, up to 30 days) (up to 3 months, with a visa permit from the Immigration Department)
Ghana(up to 90 days, subject to visa permission)
Guinea-Bissau(90 days)
Djibouti(1 month)
Egypt(30 days, free “Sinai stamp” - 15 days)
Zambia(90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa)
Zimbabwe(90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa, 3 days transit visa)
Jordan(30 days)
Iraq(14 days, applies only to Kurdistan Region, requires visa permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kurdistan Region)
Iran(30 days)
Cape Verde(30 days)
Cambodia(1 month)
Kenya(3 months with eVisa)
China(only Hainan Island - up to 15 days, Dalian airport - transit 7 days, a number of ground checkpoints for residents of border areas)
Comoros(2 weeks)
Kuwait(1 month under certain conditions)
Lebanon(under certain conditions; 3 months)
Madagascar(90 days)
Myanmar(if you have an eVisa, up to 28 days)
Nepal (90 days)
UAE (visa is issued for 30 days at the airport)
Palau(30 days)
Paraguay(up to 90 days)
Pitcairn(up to 14 days; under certain conditions)
Samoa Western(60 days)
Sao Tome and Principe(if you have a visa issued online)
Saint Helena Island(up to 183 days, does not apply to Ascension Island and the Tristan da Cunha archipelago)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines(up to 30 days)
Syria(up to 15 days; under certain conditions)
Tanzania(90 days - tourist visa, 2 weeks - transit)
Togo(7 days)
Tonga(31 days)
Tuvalu(1 month)
Turkmenistan(invitation required, 10 days)
Uganda(90 days)
Central African Republic(7 days)
Sri Lanka(transit - up to 48 hours, tourist - up to 30 days)
Ethiopia(1 month, only at the airport)
Easy to get a visa in 2019
Australia(online visa application)
Bahrain(online visa application)
Gabon(online visa application)
Cyprus(minimum documents at the consulate, or visa online)
Mexico(it is possible to obtain a visa online)
Montserrat(visa is issued online)
Myanmar(visa is issued online)
Rwanda(visa is issued online)
India(visa permit is issued online, visa is issued at the border. Does not work for all regions of India)
Cyprus(at the border, if you have a proVisa issued online)
Oman(at the border with permission from the country's immigration department)
Singapore(visa is issued online)
Suriname(2 months; subject to permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname)
Eritrea(1 month if there is a visa permit issued by the receiving party at the Immigration Service)
Eritrea? Isn't this a disease?
Where can you go with a visa from other countries?
Albania(if you have a multiple Schengen visa, USA, UK)
Bulgaria(if you have a double or multiple entry visa for Romania, Cyprus, Croatia and national visas and residence permits and Schengen)
Ireland(with UK visa)
Zambia
Zimbabwe(30 days if you have the same KAZA visa with Zambia)
Oman(with UAE visa)
Romania(if you have a double or multiple entry visa for Schengen, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia (national visas)
French Guiana(Schengen with a note about the possibility of entering French Guiana)
Croatia(if you have a double or multiple entry visa for Schengen, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania)
Visa-free transit
You can stay in these countries without a visa for several days if you have transit tickets. Enough to see a couple of sights, buy souvenirs and try local delicacies.
Great Britain(24 hours)
New Zealand(if final destination is Australia) (24 hours)
Romania(24 hours)
Bulgaria(36 hours)
China: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing (72 hours)
Singapore(96 hours)
More than 100 countries around the world are waiting for you, and for this we offer the most profitable trips to the most beautiful places. Traveling has never been easier!
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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For those who are “in the tank”: a tourist visa is needed to visit a number of countries for a short period (during a stay on a tour package, for a beach holiday, while traveling).
In our experience, it is best to obtain a visa from a visa or travel agency. This way you will save both time and money. To understand, the receipt procedure requires a number of documents and funds (consular fee, photographs, translation, income certificates, etc.).
“Savages” and free travelers may be denied a visa more often than those who purchased it from an agency!
Visa-free countries, for entry into which you do not need not only a visa, but also an international passport - Where you can go without a passport
This is our neighboring countries:
- Armenia
- Belarus
- Kazakhstan
- South Ossetia
Visits to these countries are allowed for 90 days, except for Belarus (without restrictions).
Visa-free countries for Russians in 2019 list of countries in Europe, Asia, America, Africa
Here is a list of countries where a passport is required (no visa required):
- Azerbaijan (90 days, registration within 3 days)
- Antigua and Barbuda (1 month, return tickets required)
- Argentina (3 months, air tickets, top-up account)
- Albania (from May 15 to November 1, 2017 - visa-free)
- Bahamas (90 days)
- Barbados (28 days)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (1 month, Europe)
- Botswana (90 days, $300 with you)
- Brazil (3 months, hotel booked)
- Venezuela (90 days in half a year)
- Vanuatu (1 month)
- Vietnam (15 days), at least 30 days after previous entry
- Haiti (3 months, airport tax 60 bucks)
- Guyana (90 days), became visa-free from November 27, 2015.
- Gambia (56 days)
- Guatemala (90 days)
- Honduras (90 days)
- Hong Kong (14 days)
- Grenada (90 days)
- Georgia (365 days), +5 days
- Guam (up to 45 days)
- Dominica (21 days)
- Dominican Republic (30 days)
- Israel (90 days)
- Indonesia (30 days), but previously they issued a visa at the border
- Colombia (90 days)
- Kyrgyzstan (60 days), and previously there was entry with a Russian passport
- Costa Rica (30 days)
- Cuba (90 days, subject to return tickets)
- Laos (15 days)
- Mauritius (up to 60 days), but it was 90...
- Macedonia (up to 90 days within six months, Europe)
- Macau (30 days)
- Malaysia (30 days)
- Maldives (30 days)
- Morocco (3 months)
- Micronesia (30 days, return tickets)
- Moldova (entry with international passport)
- Mongolia (30 days, no more than 90 in total in each 180-day period)
- Namibia (3 months)
- Nauru (14 days)
- Nicaragua (90 days)
- Niue (30 days)
- Cook Islands (31 days)
- Panama (90 days)
- Paraguay (90 days)
- Peru (90 days)
- El Salvador (up to 90 days)
- Seychelles (30 days), but there were specials. permission upon arrival.
- Swaziland (1 month)
- Northern Mariana Islands (45 days with return tickets)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis (up to 3 months)
- Saint Lucia (up to 6 weeks)
- Serbia (30 days, Europe)
- Tajikistan (entry with international passport)
- Thailand (30 days)
- Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)
- Tunisia (up to 3 months)
- Türkiye (60 days, Europe)
- Uzbekistan (entry with a foreign passport, 90 days and registration, more than 4,700 hryvnia with you)
- Ukraine (90 days within 180, entry with a foreign passport)
- Uruguay (up to 90 days within six months)
- Fiji (4 months, return tickets)
- Philippines (30 days)
- Montenegro (90 days, Europe), and before it was 30
- Chile (up to 90 days)
- Ecuador (90 days)
- South Africa (from March 30, 2017, the visa is officially canceled! 90 days)
- South Korea (60 days, but not more than 90 days in six months)
- Jamaica (90 days)
By the way, you can visit Singapore and a number of Chinese countries by “flight” (in transit).
List of countries with visa-free transit and how long you can stay
For example, you decided to go on vacation to Thailand and noticed that you can purchase air tickets with transit through China. It turns out that you fly to one country, and you will visit (at least for a few hours) another. Such visa-free transits (overflights) are often even cheaper than direct ones.
But don't relax. There are some subtleties, or rather rules. Each such transit country has its own laws. In China, it is necessary for a transit flight: air tickets are in English, and calculate the time of stay - this is very important.
And here is a list of countries that provide visa-free transit:
- UK - (24 hours)
- New Zealand (if final destination is Australia) - (24 hours)
- Romania - (24 hours)
- Bulgaria - (36 hours)
- China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing) - 72 hours).
- Singapore - (96 hours)
Countries where a visa must be issued at the border and how much it costs
- Bangladesh (15 days, 50 dollars)
- Bahrain (14 days, $65)
- Belize (up to 30 days, $50)
- Bolivia (up to 30 days, $50)
- Burundi (30 days, with special permission from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 90 bucks)
- East Timor (only at the international airport and seaport of Dili, up to 30 days, $30)
- Gabon (30 days, visa is issued online in advance, $100)
- Ghana (up to 90 days, with visa permit, $100)
- Guinea-Bissau (30 days, e-visa, 64 euros)
- Djibouti (1 month, $90)
- Egypt (30 days, free “Sinai stamp” - 15 days, $25)
- Zambia (90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa, 50 bucks)
- Zimbabwe (90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa, 3 days transit visa, $30)
- India (30 days with online visa approval, select airports only, $60)
- Jordan (30 days, $55)
- Iraq (14 days, applies to Kurdistan Region only, requires visa permission from the Kurdistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Iran (30 days, the islands of Kish and Qeshm do not require a visa, 30-80 euros), but there were only 14 days, a visa is no longer required for tourist group trips to Iran
- Cape Verde (30 days, 20 euros)
- Cambodia (1 month, $35)
- Qatar (1 month, $27, $1,500 on card)
- Kenya (3 months, from 09/01/2015 with eVisa, $51)
- Cyprus (90 days, free with proVisa issued online)
- China (Hainan Island only - up to 15 days, Dalian airport - transit 7 days, a number of ground checkpoints for border residents
- territories)
- Comoros (14 days, $50)
- Kuwait (1 month under a number of conditions - you need an invitation from a Kuwaiti tour operator, $30)
- Lebanon (subject to certain conditions; 3 months)
- Madagascar (90 days)
- Mauritania ($50)
- Mexico (free, up to 180 days, electronic permit issued in advance)
- Myanmar (with eVisa, up to 28 days, $50)
- Nepal (90 days, $30-90)
- Nicaragua ($10, 90 days)
- Palau (30 days, 50 bucks)
- Paraguay (up to 90 days)
- Pitcairn (up to 14 days; 35 bucks)
- Rwanda ($100, 90 days)
- Samoa Western (60 days)
- Sao Tome and Principe (if you have a visa issued online, $20)
- Saint Helena Island (up to 183 days, does not apply to Ascension Island and the Tristan da Cunha archipelago)
- Senegal, (became visa-friendly, only through the consulate)
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (up to 30 days)
- Syria (up to 15 days)
- Singapore ($40, 30 days e-visa, can be in transit for 96 hours)
- Somalia ($50, 30 days)
- Suriname (2 months; with permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname, $30)
- Tanzania (90 days - tourist visa, 14 days - transit, $50)
- Togo (7 days, $17)
- Tonga (31 days, free)
- Tuvalu (1 month, free)
- Turkmenistan (10 days, you need an invitation from an individual or legal entity in Turkmenistan, 155 bucks)
- Uganda (90 days)
- Central African Republic (7 days)
- Sri Lanka (transit - up to 48 hours, tourist - up to 30 days, $30-35)
- Eritrea (1 month with a visa permit issued by the host party at the Immigration Service, $50)
- Ethiopia (1 month, only at the airport, 50$)
List of countries with online (easy) visa
- Australia (visa application online), but it was only at consulates.
- Bahrain (visa online)
- Gabon (visa online), but it was at the border
- Guinea-Bissau
- Cyprus (minimum documents at the consulate, or visa online)
- Kuwait
- Mexico (visa online possible)
- Montserrat (visa applied online)
- Myanmar (visa is issued online)
- Rwanda (visa applied online)
- Niger
- UAE (visa can be issued online or upon arrival at the airport, but more expensive)
- Singapore (visa is issued online)
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Visa-free countries with the sea for Russians 2019: list of Top 9 countries with inexpensive beach holidays in summer and winter
Where can you go on an inexpensive holiday at sea without a visa in 2019? Where can you safely soak up the sand next to the sea? And how you don’t want to waste time getting a visa - Brrrr...
List of Top 9 visa-free countries for Russian citizens, where they offer comfortable and inexpensive beach holidays at sea in summer and winter:
Do you want to know in which country you can sunbathe on the beach inexpensively without a visa? Türkiye - the best beach holiday without visas, no problems! The most popular destination for Russians in 2019
We give the first place in the list of inexpensive countries without visa control to Turkey. Why do you think the Russian people are so eager to come to the shores of Antalya? Everything is very clear, here you will have the best and most comfortable holiday! It’s cheap, beautiful (even “luxury”) and accessible.
And everything is fine today with tours, air tickets, hotels, and weather in Turkey!
Just imagine that on an all-inclusive tourist package for 2 adults and 2 children, we paid only 96 thousand rubles. Even at the airport there is a huge banner in Russian “Welcome Home”!
Five-star hotel “Ali Bey Resort”, amazing, clear, warm sea. “Shvedka” (buffet) with so much food that it makes your eyes wide open. Breakfast, second (late) breakfast, lunch and dinner. There was simply plenty of food. Drinks and alcohol in countless quantities and for every color and taste.
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In the meantime, let’s move on to the country that took 2nd place in our ranking of visa-free countries for Russians.
Thailand
A paradise in Asia - Thailand has very often begun to attract our fellow countrymen with its almost white sandy beaches with clear water. The most popular resorts are Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Bangkok, Krabi. Flight time is 15-16 hours from the capital of Russia. You can stay for a month without a visa.
Russians do not need a visa to this country, only a foreign passport. It rains most often in summer, so it’s worth going here between November and April. Inexpensive hotels, inexpensive food, inexpensive service and a fabulous view by the sea.
Morocco - without a sea visa
Not telling you that it's inexpensive here would be lying. But a holiday with an Arabian twist and Turkish luxury is guaranteed here. You can relax on the beaches of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The visa-free regime lasts a maximum of 3 months.
Main resorts: Agadir, Marrakesh, Essaouira, Casablanca, Fet.
Tunisia
An alternative holiday in Turkey - inexpensive! The tourism business is expanding here. But what about: the warm sea is available all year round, clear blue (turquoise) water invites you to swim, relatively cheap beach service, especially with children.
Today, visa-free stay in this country is 3 months. Popular resorts: Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said.
Israel
Connoisseurs of beach holidays and visa-free travel can return to the homeland of Jesus - Israel. Just think about it and imagine: medicinal hot springs - good for health, three seas at once - Mediterranean, Dead and Red, ancient cultural and historical values, attractions and water parks for children.
You can stay and relax here for a maximum of 90 days.
Montenegro
Holidays in Montenegro are divided: beach holidays in summer and ski holidays in winter. The most attractive resort is the city of Budva. Here you can relax on the beach or improve your health in a sanatorium.
Our tourists also like the Montenegro resort, which attracts with its slender cliffs, gentle Adriatic Sea and budget options. Without a visa you can enjoy a holiday of up to 30 days.
More details about this country and the best resorts in Abkhazia, where you can best relax in our article:.
Vietnam is an inexpensive visa-free country for Russians
Two weeks (visa-free regime) is enough to enjoy the amazing nature - flora and fauna. It is better to come on vacation to Vietnam in winter, although the beach season lasts all year round. If we talk in this case about the south coast.
In summer it rains more often and even typhoons occur, more often on the northern coast.
The food and housing here are quite inexpensive, and that’s why Russians began to visit Vietnam more and more every year.
P.S.: If you don’t “bother” at all with either a visa or an international passport - don’t go through these “circles of hell” of bureaucratic rules and laws, then you should pay attention to what lies right in front of your nose - and the Krasnodar Territory .
P.P.S.: As new rules change and are introduced, this list of visa-free countries for Russians will be updated and, if possible, changed.
