Where can you work without a visa? Visa and visa-free countries for Russians

This article provides a complete list of visa-free countries for Russians in 2020, as well as a list of countries with a simplified visa procedure. To visit some neighboring countries, a passport is not needed at all. Countries for which a visa can be obtained at the airport upon arrival or online before travel are presented at the end of the article. This includes such popular resort destinations as Egypt, Mexico, India and others. Contrary to popular belief, in fact these countries are not visa-free. However, traveling through such countries will not burden you much - if you are ready, you can pack your bags even now! It is enough just to arm yourself with the necessary information that you will find in this article.

In total, the list of visa-free countries where Russians can go in 2020 without the need to apply for a visa, horrible 75 states. In another 32 countries, a visa can be obtained immediately upon arrival, or by issuing an online entry permit in advance. This information applies to Russian citizens, holders of a foreign or general passport. In some countries, the regime for visa-free entry for holders of a diplomatic or service passport is different. Official information on all categories of passports is contained on the website.

1. Abkhazia(up to 90 days)
2. Armenia
3. Belarus
4. Kazakhstan
5. Kyrgyzstan
6. Tajikistan
7. South Ossetia

For a long time, Russians have been able to enter Abkhazia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and South Ossetia with a general civil (internal) passport. The terms of stay, however, are limited only in Abkhazia - a maximum of 90 days. Since 2017, it is also possible to enter Armenia with an internal passport, but so far this only applies to flights. A foreign passport is not required when crossing the border through two international airports - "Zvartnots" in Yerevan and "Shirak" airport in Gyumri. In other cases (for example, when crossing the border by car), you need to take your passport with you.

Completely visa-free countries

Citizens of Russia who have a valid passport can travel to these countries without the need to apply for a visa. However, be careful: when checking at the border, you may be required to provide additional documents (return ticket, hotel reservation, insurance, etc.) confirming the purpose of your trip. Therefore, as in any trip, it does not hurt to prepare in advance for such questions and print out everything you need. Also keep in mind that in most cases you will need a passport that expires in at least 3 months (90 days). This means that if you decide to stay in the host country for the maximum possible period, then your passport will not expire during this time and you will be able to leave the country without any problems. If your passport expires earlier than 90 days, it is better to replace it with a new one in order to avoid problems at the border. The maximum length of stay for each country is indicated separately. The absence of any information means that the maximum period of stay in this country is not limited.

List of visa-free countries (in alphabetical order)

1. Azerbaijan
2. Albania

*Russia does not have a visa-free regime with Albania, but Russian citizens do not need a visa to visit Albania during the holiday season. In 2020, the visa-free regime is valid from April 1 to October 31.

1. Antigua and Barbuda(up to 30 days)
2. Argentina
3. Bahamas(up to 90 days)
4. Barbados

*Official sources do not contain information on restrictions on the duration of stay in Barbados. It is possible that some changes will come into force in 2020. However, visa-free entry to Barbados is traditionally only possible for stays of no more than 28 days.

1. Bolivia(up to 90 days within 180 days)
2. Bosnia and Herzegovina(up to 30 days within 60 days)
3. Botswana(up to 30 days)
4. Brazil(up to 90 days)
5. Brunei Darussalam (Brunei) – new(up to 14 days)
6. Vanuatu – new(up to 90 days)
7. Venezuela(up to 90 days within 180 days)
8. Vietnam(up to 15 days)
9. Guyana(up to 90 days within 180 days)
10. Guatemala(up to 90 days within 180 days)
11. Honduras(up to 90 days within 180 days)
12. Hong Kong(up to 14 days)
13. Grenada(up to 90 days within 180 days)
14. Georgia(up to 360 days)
15. Dominica(up to 21 days)
16. Dominican Republic(up to 30 days)
17. Israel(up to 90 days within 180 days)
18. Indonesia(up to 30 days; entry through certain checkpoints)
19. Colombia(up to 90 days within 180 days)
20. Costa Rica(up to 30 days)
21. Cuba(up to 30 days)
22. Laos(up to 30 days)
23. Lebanon(up to 90 days)
24. Mauritius
25. Macau(up to 30 days)
26. Macedonia(up to 90 days)

*For the purpose of travel tourism - up to 30 days on the basis of the original contract for the provision of tourist services (voucher) and confirmation of the reception of a foreign tourist by an organization carrying out tourism activities.

1. Malaysia(up to 30 days)
2. Maldives(up to 1 month)
3. Morocco(up to 90 days)
4. micronesia(up to 30 days)
5. Moldova(up to 90 days)
6. Mongolia(up to 30 days, but not more than 90 days within 180 days)
7. Namibia(up to 90 days)
8. Nauru(up to 14 days)
9. Nicaragua(up to 90 days)
10. Palestine(entry through Israel only)

* The Palestinian authorities do not have their own border control service, and, accordingly, there is no institution of Palestinian visas and stamps on crossing the borders of Palestinian territories. Russian citizens visiting Palestine have the opportunity to get there only from the territory of Israel or Jordan and only through Israeli checkpoints.

1. Panama(up to 90 days within 180 days)
2. Paraguay(up to 90 days within 180 days)
3. Peru(up to 90 days within 180 days)
4. Salvador(up to 90 days)
5. Samoa(up to 60 days)
6. Swaziland(up to 30 days)
7. Seychelles (Seychelles)(up to 30 days)
8. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines(up to 30 days)
9. Saint Kitts and Nevis(up to 90 days within 180 days)
10. Saint Lucia
11. Serbia(up to 30 days)
12. Thailand(up to 30 days)
13. Trinidad and Tobago(up to 90 days)
14. Tunisia(up to 90 days)
15. Türkiye(up to 60 days, but not more than 90 days within 180 days)
16. Uzbekistan
17. Ukraine(up to 90 days within 180 days)
18. Uruguay(up to 90 days within 180 days)
19. Fiji(up to 90 days)
20. Philippines(up to 30 days)
21. Montenegro(up to 30 days)

* A visa-free regime that allows Russian tourists to stay in Montenegro for up to 90 days is valid from April 15 to October 31, 2019. The validity of the passport must be at least 90 days at the end of the trip.

1. Chile(up to 90 days within 180 days)
2. Ecuador(up to 90 days within 180 days)
3. South Korea(up to 60 days)
4. South Africa - new(up to 90 days)
5. Jamaica(up to 30 days)

Countries for which a visa is issued on arrival or online

For most of the countries listed below, a visa can be issued at the airport upon arrival. Border guards will most often check your return ticket (or a ticket to another country), hotel reservations, and may also ask for proof of sufficient funds. In some cases, you will have to fill out a migration card, so it does not hurt to familiarize yourself in more detail with the conditions for entering the territory of a particular country in advance. A visa (entry permit) for some countries from the list can be issued online - all links are presented in the text. The visa fee (monetary fee) for each country is different.

Please note: to avoid problems at the border, make sure that your passport expires no earlier than 6 months. Some countries also do not issue a visa on arrival for certain categories of citizens. For example, journalists, volunteers, missionaries. If your professional activity is somehow connected with this, check whether you need to apply for a visa in advance at the embassy, ​​or you can get it at the airport of the destination country.

List of countries with a visa at the airport

1. Bangladesh(up to 15 days)
2. Bahrain(14 days with the possibility of an extension for another 14 days; you can also issue online)
3. East Timor(up to 30 days)

*Visa on arrival is issued only upon entry through the international airport or seaport of Dili. When entering the country by land, a visa must be issued in advance through the website immigration service.

1. Haiti(up to 3 months)
2. Gambia(up to 56 days)
3. Guinea-Bissau(up to 90 days)
4. Djibouti(up to 1 month)
5. Egypt(1 month with an Egyptian visa, or 15 days with a Sinai stamp)
6. Zambia(up to 30 days)
7. Zimbabwe(up to 30 days)
8. India(up to 60 days, registration online)
9. Jordan(up to 30 days)
10. Iran(up to 30 days; permission required) online)
11. Cape Verde(up to 30 days)
12. Cambodia(up to 30 days; can be issued upon arrival or online)
13. Kenya(up to 90 days; must be formalized online)
14. Cyprus(you can get a pro-visa by sending the completed application form by e-mail to the mail of the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus. Details at official website)
15. Comoros(45 days)
16. Mauritania(up to 30 days)
17. Madagascar(up to 30-90 days)
18. Mexico(up to 180 days; issue a permit online. Details on official website)
19. Nepal(up to 90 days)
20. Palau(up to 30 days)
21. Senegal(up to 90 days)
22. Syria(up to 14 days)
23. Tanzania(up to 90 days)
24. Togo(up to 7 days, issued at the airport in Lome)
25. Tonga(up to 31 days)
26. Tuvalu(1 month)
27. Uganda(up to 90 days)
28. Sri Lanka(up to 30 days; issued upon arrival or online)
29. Ethiopia(1-3 months, depending on the type of visa)

The list of visa-free countries for Russians in 2020 is very solid. An entry document is not required to cross their border. Residents of the Russian Federation have the right to visit these territories with an ordinary passport.

It is allowed to travel to a number of states even with an internal civil passport. And some countries that oblige foreign citizens to apply for a visa open it immediately upon arrival.

The question of where you can go without a visa is relevant for citizens of the Russian Federation at any time of the year. Many people need to fly abroad on vacation, visit relatives or go abroad on business. Visa-free entry facilitates the crossing of border and customs points.

In addition, tourists save time and money as no visa is required. Going to rest or work in visa-free countries, you need to prepare only the main set of documents.

In 2020, the list of states that do not require a visa includes dozens of powers. Visa-free regime for citizens of the Russian Federation exists in the following countries:

• Europe.
• Asia.
• Africa.
• America and the West Indies.
• Australia and Oceania.

Thus, in all corners of the globe there are visa-free countries, where it is allowed to fly to rest without a visa. Each has its own requirements for those who cross the border. But these rules are not an obstacle to rest. In 2020, travelers from the Russian Federation are also entitled to visit the territories of these states.

Simplified entry

Visa-free countries for Russians are complemented by world powers with simplified entry rules. In 2020, a number of states offer simplified border crossing for citizens of the Russian Federation.

This means that you cannot rest or conduct business there without a visa. But you can get an entry document immediately upon arrival. The list of territories with simplified arrival includes several dozen items.

In addition, in 2020, guests of a number of countries can apply for an entry permit via the Internet. To do this, you need to use special services of consular services. That is, before you fly to rest in any state, you need to check it for a visa-free regime. If a visa is not required or if there is an easy entry, crossing the border will not be a hassle.

Border crossing options

In 2020, for citizens of the Russian Federation, there are the following ways to cross the border without a standard visa.

Visa-free regime (without obtaining an entry document):

1. According to the internal Russian passport.
2. According to the Russian passport.

Simplified regime (obtaining an entry document formally):

1. According to the international passport with a visa obtained at the border crossing:
   • Or at the airport.
   • Or at a land border crossing.
2. For international passport and visa issued online:
   • It is required to fill out the corresponding questionnaire posted on the portal of the diplomatic mission.
   • The applicant's e-mail receives a preliminary decision on issuing a visa and crossing the border.
   • The form is printed out by a tourist on a printer before flying on vacation.
   • The stamp in the printed form is placed immediately at the airport or at the entrance to the country.

Entry with a Russian passport

In 2020, visa-free entry for residents of the Russian Federation is valid in a number of republics of the Near Abroad. It is allowed to cross the border on one of the types of passports:

• General civil (standard internal Russian passport).
• International passport.
• Diplomatic.
• Service.
• Seafarer's passport.

For children under 14, a birth certificate indicating the citizenship of the Russian Federation is required. Suitable guidance would be:

• Insert.
• Citizenship stamp with official seal (affixed by the Federal Migration Service or consulate).
• Information about the child in the parent's passport (stamped with the official seal of the Federal Migration Service).

State of visa-free entry	Maximum length of stay (in months)	Additional requirements
Abkhazia	3	Within 3 days after arrival, registration with the internal affairs bodies is required. Those living in the hotel are registered by the administration of the institution Georgians (including Russian citizens) will need an entry permit from the Abkhaz State Security Service
Belarus	1	In case of exceeding the period of stay, registration with the competent authorities is required
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan	1	If the stay exceeds 30 days, registration with the passport and visa control authorities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is required Registration is due a maximum of 5 days from the date of entry
South Ossetia	3

Entry with a foreign passport

The list of states with visa-free entry is not limited to the Near Abroad. In 2020, the borders of many territories are open for Russian citizens. They even include European ones - those that have not joined the Schengen Agreement.

To travel to visa-free countries on vacation, you will need a passport. In some cases, additional documents will have to be prepared.

Near Abroad

A country		Nuances
Azerbaijan	3	Notifying registration is provided within 10 days from the date of entry. The procedure is required. Citizens are registered at the place of residence
Armenia	3	Validity of a foreign passport - from 3 months after return
Georgia	3 within 180 days	Preferably take out health insurance
Moldova	3
Tajikistan	3	A maximum of 3 days after arrival, you should register at the OVIR or hotel
Uzbekistan	2	Registration required within 3 days of arrival. It is allowed to undergo the procedure at the hotel or at the passport office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Ukraine	3 months within six months from the date of first entry	List of additional documents: (to be completed at border crossings and kept until the end of the trip) Guarantee of financial security Confirmation of the purpose of the trip (invitation, return ticket, etc.)

Sample migration card of Ukraine

Europe

A country	Maximum length of stay (in months unless otherwise stated)	Additional documents
Albania	The visa-free regime is valid only in the summer season (in 2015 it lasted from June 1 to November 1) At the same time, it is allowed to rest in the state for 3 months within a six-month period.	A visa to the republic (regardless of the time of year) is not needed for holders of: Valid Schengen visa C National visa D At the same time, the period is from six months at the time of entry
Bosnia and Herzegovina		Stamped local travel voucher (original) Visa to the destination country
	3 days (transit)	Tickets or proof of availability
	3 months (visiting relatives or friends, short-term treatment, business, professional activities)	Invitation certified by the competent authorities (original paper)
Macedonia (in practice, citizens of the Russian Federation, as a rule, require visas)	Formally (according to signed agreements) 3 months	One of the original documents: Host invitation Tourist voucher
Serbia	1	Validity of "overseas" - 3 months from the date of issue of the visa. Upon arrival, you need to get a "white cardboard". This is a certificate of registration in the republic. It is issued by the police or issued by the hotel administration. Such a certificate must be issued no later than 24 hours after entry.
Türkiye (partly Asian state)	2	Passport validity period - from 4 months
Montenegro	1	Within 24 hours from the moment of entry, you must register with the police department in person or through a travel agency. Those staying at the hotel are registered by the administration of the institution

Asia

A country	Maximum length of stay (in months unless otherwise stated)	Additional documents
Vietnam	15 days (provided that 1 month has passed since the date of the previous departure)	Validity period of a foreign passport - from six months
Hong Kong	2 weeks (for tourism purposes)
Israel	3 months within a semi-annual corridor	Validity period "overseas" - from six months from the date of entry Round-trip flights (preferred) Medical insurance policy (recommended)
Indonesia	1 month (for tourist purposes), seen at the airport	Validity of a foreign passport - at least six months of arrival When entering the republic, a customs declaration is filled out
Laos	15 days
Macau	1 month (for tourism purposes)
Malaysia	1	Action "foreign" - from six months at the time of arrival Enough money for the stay Return ticket or cash equivalent (optional)
Mongolia	1 month of continuous stay (at the same time, the maximum total period of stay within the semi-annual corridor is 3 months)	The passport is valid for another six months after the intended departure Local fees apply when crossing the border
Thailand	1 month (unlimited times)	The validity period of a foreign passport is six months from the date of entry
Philippines	1	Return ticket
South Korea	2 months with the possibility of entry for an additional 30 days. At the same time, the total period of stay is 3 months within the semi-annual corridor (purposes of the trip - tourism, private visit, transit)	Visa-free entry does not guarantee crossing the border. In each case, the decision is made by the border and immigration services.

Africa

A country	Maximum length of stay (in months unless otherwise stated)	Additional documents
Botswana	From 1 to 90 days (the decision is made by the border service, and it depends on the planned period of stay of the tourist in the republic)	Migration control form (filled in English when crossing the border)
Mauritius	2 months (for tourism and business purposes)	Documents confirming the purpose of the trip Proof of accommodation Financial resources (at the rate of 100 US dollars per day) Return ticket
Morocco	3	The duration of the "foreign" - plus six months from the date of departure home At the border, a migration card is filled out
Namibia	3 months (for tourism purposes)	"Working" period of the passport - from six months after the end of the trip A migration card is filled in (issued at the airport, data is entered in English)
Swaziland	1	Validity of a foreign passport - from six months after leaving the kingdom
Seychelles	1 month, renewable monthly for 1 year	Validity period "overseas" - from six months from the date of arrival Filling out an immigration card Hotel booking confirmation or invitation Ticket to home Proof of sufficient funds for living (optional)
Tunisia	3	At the border, a special entry-exit card is filled out

America and the West Indies

A country	Maximum stay (in all states, where not otherwise specified - 3 months within a semi-annual corridor)	Additional documents
Antigua and Barbuda	1 month (if necessary, extended for six months)	Hotel reservation Ticket home Proof of solvency (optional) Departure fee (28 US dollars)
Argentina
Bahamas	3 months (the final decision is made by the border guard)	Biometric passport Hotel reservation Proof of financial solvency Certificate from work with the salary indicated in it Migration card Return ticket Airport Tax ($67.5)
Barbados	4 weeks	The period of "work" of a foreign passport - from six months Ticket back
Brazil	90 days (the period of stay as a tourist can be extended for another 3 months)	The validity of the passport is six months from the date of arrival Return tickets Hotel reservation or invitation Arrival card (to be completed upon arrival)
Venezuela
Guyana	3 months with the right to extend	Passport validity period - plus six months after return Ticket to home
Guatemala
Honduras
Grenada	3 months (the exact length of stay is determined by the migration officer)	Passport is valid for six months Return ticket
Dominica	3 weeks (with tourist purpose and the right to extend the period of stay by 3 months)	Solvency Guarantee ($50 per day) Hotel reservation Return ticket
Dominican Republic	1 month	Validity period "abroad" - plus six months by the time of departure Tourist card (issued at the country's diplomatic missions in the Russian Federation and at Santo Domingo Airport, cost - $ 10) Ticket back
Colombia		The validity period of a foreign passport is six months
Costa Rica	3 months (the final decision on the time of stay is determined by the migration service officer)	"Working" time of the passport - plus six months at the time of entry
Cuba	1 month	Action "foreign" - 1 month from the date of departure from the island Medical insurance policy
Nicaragua
Panama		Validity of the passport - plus 3 months at the time of entry Air ticket home or ticket reservation
Peru		Passport "works" for another six months after departure
Salvador	3 months
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	20 days	The validity of the passport is six months from the date of arrival Booking a hotel room Sufficient funds for living Return ticket Airport tax (40 US dollars)
Saint Kitts and Nevis	3 months	Tourist voucher Sufficient amount of money for living Return ticket
Saint Lucia	6 weeks
Trinidad and Tobago	3 months (the decision on the exact length of stay is the prerogative of the migration service officer)	The validity period of the passport is six months from the date of entry. Return ticket
Uruguay		Validity of a foreign passport - from 3 months after departure
Chile
Ecuador	3 months	Functionality "foreign" - 3 more months from the date of return
Jamaica	1 month (for the purpose of tourism or cultural exchange program)

Australia and Oceania

A visa is not required to visit the following areas:

• Niue (1 month).
• Cook Islands (31 days).
• Samoa (30 days).
• Federated States of Micronesia (30 days).

Map of Australia and Oceania

Applying for a visa at the border

Before you put a visa stamp, the border guards of a number of countries require you to fill out the following papers:

• Migration card.
• Customs declaration.
• Questionnaire.

As a rule, this does not take much time. But it should be borne in mind that the issuance of a visa at the border is almost always paid. In addition, migration services are not limited to a request to present only a passport and completed paperwork.

It looks like a visa stamp to Ethiopia

They have the right to demand additional documents from tourists:

1. Confirmation of the purpose of the visit. Eg:
   • Invitation.
   • Agreement with a travel agency.
2. Hotel reservation or a letter from the host person or company.
3. Proof of financial solvency.
4. Certificate from the employer indicating the salary.
5. Medical certificates (for example, with information about vaccinations).
6. Medical insurance.
7. Ticket to home.

State	Maximum length of stay (in some cases with the right to extend)	Visa fee (in USD unless otherwise stated)
Bangladesh	1 month	50
Bahrain	2 weeks	5 Bahraini dinars
East Timor (issued at the airport or port of Dili, if entry is through other cities, then requested online)	1 month	25
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau	30 days	25 thousand African francs
Djibouti	3 days (single transit)	30
	30 days (single short term)	60
Egypt	1 month	25
Zambia		20
Zimbabwe		30
Jordan		10 dinars
Iran	2 weeks	70 euro
Cape Verde	30 days	25 euro
Cambodia		25
Comoros	45 days	60 euro
Lebanon	1 month	17
Madagascar	30 days (single entry)	For free
	90 days (double or triple)	60 euro
Mozambique	1 month	78
Nauru	2 weeks
Palau	30 days	50
Tanzania	3 months
Togo	1 Week	10 thousand African francs
Tuvalu	1 month
Fiji	3 months	For free
Ethiopia (on arrival at Addis Ababa airport)	30 days	20

Applying for an online visa

Such a visa is issued through the official websites of the embassies of states that practice such entry:

• India (30 days 2 times a year). Site https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.

• Kenya (3 months). Portal https://www.ecitizen.go.ke/.
• Mexico (six months). Portal https://www.gob.mx/inm.
• Myanmar. Website of the Embassy of Myanmar in Moscow.
• Sri Lanka (1 month). Website http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.

The applicant fills out an online application form, prints out an entry permit and travels with him. In addition to a passport and a printed form, an additional package of documents will be required at the border. In particular, it is desirable for a tourist to have on hand:

bank statement sample

1. Return ticket (real or booked).
2. Tourist voucher or invitation from the host.
3. Financial guarantees. Eg:
   • Letter from employer indicating salary.
   • in the bank.
   • Bank card.
   • Copy of passbook.
   • Traveler's checks.
4. A certificate from the hotel confirming the room reservation.

Visa-free regime is a nice bonus for travelers from the Russian Federation. Such relief is very important for citizens who plan to travel abroad in 2020.

The list of world powers with free entry is constantly expanding. Therefore, before flying to another country, it is advisable to clarify the requirements for entering its territory. It is possible that the borders of the state are already open for the rest of the Russians.

Prepared up-to-date list of visa-free countries for Russians for 2020. We will tell you where you can go without a visa from Russia - 2020, how much tours, hotels and tickets cost in these areas, when is it better to go on vacation.

What is the difference between this article and analogues?

• We only talk about countries that are interesting for tourists. No Somalia, East Timor and other countries that you will never go to.
• In addition to the list of visa-free countries, we give a brief description of them and the cost of the trip in 2020. If you are interested in the direction, you can independently search for more detailed information about it.

Which countries do not need a visa for Russians in 2020? In our selection 31 "normal" countries- we include popular tourist destinations where you can go without a visa both on a package tour and on your own (for example, Thailand and Montenegro). Most of these countries have a developed tourist infrastructure and are safe to visit.

Tourist countries without a visa for Russians in 2020:

In addition to popular destinations, we provide a short list of all other visa-free countries in each region. It is unlikely that you will go to one of them, but for a general acquaintance it will be useful.

What will we write about each country:

1. Terms and conditions of the visa-free regime for Russians in 2020.
2. What time is better to go than to do on vacation.
3. Prices for the trip: the cost of air tickets, hotels and package tours.

At the end of the article, you can see the popular visa-free countries on the world map.

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Europe

Which European countries do not require a visa for Russians?

Citizens of the Russian Federation cannot enter most European countries without a visa. There are only a few areas where the visa regime is significantly simplified - these are Montenegro, Cyprus, several countries of the Balkan Peninsula.

Montenegro

Russians can stay in Montenegro without a visa for up to 90 days, but after arrival it is necessary to register with the police. Some hotels can do this for you - check in advance.

The best time to relax in Montenegro is from May to October. It is worth going to the country for the sights, excursions and mild climate. A beach holiday in Montenegro, although possible, receives average ratings from tourists (most of the country's beaches are pebble, sand and pebble or concrete).

Useful information on the direction:

Tickets. Flight from Moscow to Tivat - 4800-10000 rubles in winter and spring; from 14500 rubles in the high season (from May to October). Find tickets to Montenegro →

Hotels. In summer, in Budva hotels, a double room costs from 20 euros per night. If you are going on vacation for a few weeks or a month, it makes sense to look for accommodation from local residents upon arrival.

Tours. Go on vacation in the summer - from 40,400 rubles for 3 nights; from 58000 rubles for 14 nights.

Photo: view of Kotor and the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro © Faruk Kaymak

Cyprus

Housing. The cost of three-star hotels in the summer season (June-August) starts from 42 € per day. Less stellar options with good reviews can be found for 20€ per night.

Tours. The minimum cost of rest on tours varies from 32,000 rubles for 3 nights to 63,600 rubles for 14 nights.

Photo: coast of Cyprus © tom coe

Other European countries

Other interesting European countries without a visa for Russians - 2020:

• Bosnia and Herzegovina - 30 days
• Macedonia - 90 days
• Moldova - 90 days
• Serbia - 30 days
• Belarus - for any period, you can enter with a Russian passport
• Ukraine - up to 90 days within each 180 day period

Other European countries with visa-free entry for Russians in 2020:

• Albania - you can rest without a visa from May 15 to November 1 (on other dates - only with a visa or according to the current Schengen).
• Northern Cyprus - 90 days

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Asia

Asian countries include not only the familiar Thailand and Vietnam, but also many other countries:

1. Countries of South and East Asia - for example, Sri Lanka or the Maldives.
2. Countries of Central Asia and the Middle East - for example, Türkiye or the UAE.

From a tourist point of view, the most interesting for Russians are 18 Asian countries with a visa-free regime. You can find a complete list of them below.

Thailand

Russians can stay in Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days (a stamp is put in the passport at the border). For stays over 30 days, a Thai visa is required.

Hotels. Inexpensive accommodation with good reviews costs from $15 per night. In hotels on the first line, prices can start from $30-40 per night.

Tours. Prices start from 58,000 rubles for 11 nights. Often there are good trips to Thailand "all inclusive" - ​​for example, for 72,000 rubles for 7 days (Pattaya).

Photo: Phi Phi Island, Thailand © Evan-Krause

Vietnam

With a stamp, you can enter Vietnam for up to 15 days.

For the sake of a beach holiday, it is worth going to the south of the country - in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet and Phu Quoc Island (in winter), or in Nha Trang (in summer). For cultural recreation, it is better to go to the center and north of Vietnam - Hanoi, Sapa, Da Nang, Hue.

Useful information for tourists:

Air tickets. Flights to Ho Chi Minh City cost from 21,200 rubles in the low season and from 25,000 rubles in the high season. Flights from Moscow to resorts (Nha Trang, Phu Quoc) are 3,000-15,000 rubles more expensive. Find flights to Vietnam →

Housing. Rates vary by resort and hotel location. For example, in Mui Ne you can find a hotel on the first line for $12-20, and on the island of Phu Quoc, most hotels offer prices from $40-50.

Vouchers. On tours, you can go only to 3 resorts in Vietnam - Nha Trang, Mui Ne / Phan Thiet and Phu Quoc Island. Prices start from 70,000 rubles for 11 nights.

Photo: local woman in Hoi An City © René DeAnda

Indonesia

Among independent travelers, the island of Bali in Indonesia is popular, but you can also go there on a package tour. The high season is from May to October. Bali is not suitable for a beach holiday; it is better to go to the island for sightseeing, surfing, yoga. higher than in other countries of Southeast Asia, but still lower than in Europe.

Russians are allowed to enter without a visa for 30 days. You can apply for a visa on arrival for 1 month with the possibility of a single extension for the same period.

Tickets. A flight from Moscow to Bali with a transfer costs 32,000-35,000 rubles. There are no direct flights. Find flights to Bali →

Hotels. There are many inexpensive options from $7-10 per night. Three-star hotels with good reviews - from $15-20.

Tours. In 2020, the cost starts from 88,600 rubles for a ticket for 7 days.

Photo: rice fields in Bali © Alexey Marchenko

Maldives

An excellent option for a vacation without a visa at sea is the Maldives. Upon arrival at Male airport, a free visa is issued for 30 days.

Rest in the Maldives is expensive, there are practically no sights and excursions. But the beaches and the sea are great. The best resorts are the atolls of Ari, Felidhu, Raa. Useful material: Ideas for holidays in the Maldives.

Tickets. Flight from Moscow to Male - from 28,100 rubles; direct flights - from 32,100 rubles. Separately, you need to buy a transfer from Male to the resort by domestic airlines - this is another $ 100-300. Search flights to Maldives →

Housing. Inexpensive hotels in the Maldives cost from US$30-40 per night. For such a price, there are many options with good reviews from tourists.

Vouchers. From 110,000 rubles for 3 nights; from 140800 rubles for 11 nights.

Photo: beach holiday in the Maldives © Mac Qun / pixabay.com

Sri Lanka

A more exotic option is to go on vacation to Sri Lanka. At the airport, upon arrival, a visa is issued for 30 days, it costs $20. Sri Lanka visa application must be submitted online in advance.

On the island, both a beach holiday and a cultural one are possible. The best time to visit depends on the region of the country: you should go to the south and west coast from December to March, to the east coast from May to September.

Air tickets. The cost of tickets Moscow - Colombo from 27,000-30,000 rubles from November to January and from 26,500 rubles - the rest of the time. Find a flight to Sri Lanka →

Hotels. From $4-7 in budget housing options, from $9-10 per day for 3 stars.

Tours. The minimum prices start from 57,800 rubles for 7 days.

Photo: Galle town in Sri Lanka © Chathura indika

Philippines

Visa-free entry for Russians for up to 30 days, or a visa for 59 days for $62 upon arrival.

The Philippines is still not very popular among Russian tourists - especially among those who go on vacation on a package tour. The most popular and promoted resort is the island of Boracay. Holidays in Boracay are expensive, but the beaches there are excellent.

There are also less popular but good resorts in the Philippines: Cebu, Bohol, Samal, Camiguin.

Tickets. During the year, the minimum cost of a flight to Manila varies from 28,000 to 37,000 rubles. Domestic flight to a resort in the Philippines - 2000-5000 rubles. Find flights to Philippines →

Housing. On the island of Cebu - from $ 10 per night for a double room. On Boracay - much more expensive; less well-known resorts can be cheaper.

Photo: Kayaking in El Nido, Philippines © Ehmir Bautista

Malaysia

Another warm country for a visa-free trip from Russia is Malaysia. A free 30-day visa is placed at any border.

The most popular places to visit in Malaysia are Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Penang Islands, George Town, Cameron Highlands. You can relax in the country at any time of the year.

Air tickets. In the spring (January-March) you can fly to Kuala Lumpur at a price of 23,600 rubles; the rest of the time - from 28,500 rubles. Find a flight to Malaysia →

Hotels. Housing on the island of Langkawi - from $ 10 per day. In three-star hotels - from $ 20. Search hotels in Malaysia →

Image: Langkawi cable car, Malaysia © Jesse Vermeulen / unsplash.com

Hong Kong and Macau

Macau - up to 30 days without a visa; Hong Kong - a stamp for 14 days upon arrival.

A trip to these cities will allow you to look at the life of modern Asian cities, and enjoy the ancient culture.

Both Hong Kong and Macau are expensive cities, but 3-7 days in each of them will be enough for you to see the main sights.

Traveling to one of these cities will be a good option for a short break - for example, for the May holidays or a long weekend.

Tickets. Direct flights to Hong Kong cost from 27,000 rubles (more expensive in summer - from 32,000 rubles). With a transfer, you can get there for 23,000-25,000 rubles at any time of the year. Fly to Hong Kong →

Hotels. Housing in Hong Kong is expensive - even for $40-50 a day you can only rent a small room. If you book in advance, you can find options with good reviews from $30 per day. If you look for housing at the last moment, at least $ 50-80 per day will come out. Find hotels in Hong Kong →

Photo: View from the mainland to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong © Dan Freeman

Türkiye

For an inexpensive beach holiday in summer and early autumn, most tourists go to Turkey. Visa-free entry for Russians is possible for up to 90 days within each 180-day period.

The tourist season in Turkey lasts from May to October. The most popular resorts are Belek, Kemer, Antalya, Alanya, Bodrum, Side.

Air tickets. Direct flight from Moscow to Istanbul - from 5500 rubles in January, February and March; from 8700-10000 rubles at other times.

Housing. Prices in resorts for self-booking start from $ 15-20 per day in the high season. In winter and spring, the cost can be 1.5-2 times lower.

Tours. One of the cheapest visa-free destinations for Russians in 2020 - tours to Turkey cost from 20,200 rubles for 7 nights and from 28,300 rubles for 11 nights.

Photo: Istanbul in winter - highly recommended! © Randy Tarampi

Georgia

Where to go without a visa abroad inexpensively in 2020? A popular summer destination is Georgia, where you can combine cultural and beach holidays.

Russians can stay in the country without a visa up to 360 days in a year.

Holidays in Georgia are a good option for lovers of nature and sights. Prices in Georgia for food, housing and transport are quite low, so many Russians choose the country for a budget vacation.

Popular summer destinations are Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Ureki, Kobuleti, Adjara. In winter and spring, many people go to Georgia for visa-free holidays in ski resorts - for example, in Gudauri and Bakuriani.

Tickets. Flight to Tbilisi with a transfer - from 5800 rubles in winter, from 10200 the rest of the time. Direct flights - from 10,400 rubles in January-March, from 12,600 rubles - in the summer. Air tickets to Batumi - 11,000-14,000 thousand rubles. Find a flight to Georgia →

Hotels. In Tbilisi - from $ 8 for budget options; from $15-25 for 3 star hotels. In Batumi prices are 20-30% higher.

Vouchers. Holidays in the resorts of Georgia in the summer will cost at least 49,000 rubles for 7 nights. In the velvet season (September-October), prices are 10-20% lower.

Image: Mountains in Georgia are especially beautiful © Sylwia Bartyzel

Armenia

Russians can enter Armenia with a civil passport for up to 30 days if they arrive at the airport of Yerevan or Gyumri; there is also a restriction on staying in the country for no more than 180 days a year.

Tourists leave good reviews about visiting Yerevan, Jermuk, Arzni, Gyumri and other resorts. In winter, active recreation is popular in the ski resorts of Armenia, in particular, in Tsakhkadzor.

Air tickets. In the high season (June-August) - from 10,500-12,000 rubles. In September and October - from 7800 rubles. Search flights to Armenia →

Hotels. In Yerevan, you can stay for $10-15 per day; three-star hotels - from $20-25. Find hotels in Yerevan →

Photo: Yerevan, Armenia © Artak Petrosyan / unsplash.com

Azerbaijan

You can stay without a visa for up to 90 days, but upon arrival in Azerbaijan, you must register with the migration service.

In Azerbaijan, you can combine several types of recreation at once:

• beach holidays on the Caspian Sea,
• visiting sanatoriums and medical resorts
• skiing and snowboarding in the mountains

The capital, the city of Baku, is also very popular among tourists.

Tickets. Flight from Moscow - from 10,300 rubles throughout the year, including direct flights.

Housing. From $12 for a double room in a hotel outside the city center and from $30-35 for well-reviewed options in the center of Baku. Looking for accommodation in Baku →

Photo: one of the streets in Baku, Azerbaijan © Maxxja

Abkhazia

One of the countries that do not need a visa for Russians in 2020 is Abkhazia.

Russian citizens can enter Abkhazia with an internal passport for up to 90 days. For a longer stay, you must enter with a passport and apply for a visa.

The beach season lasts in Abkhazia from early June to mid-October. The main resorts are Gagra, Pitsunda, Sukhum. In Abkhazia, you can relax inexpensively, which will be a plus for many Russian tourists.

Air tickets. Flights to Adler (Sochi) from May to October - from 4800-5600 rubles. Then you need to get on dry land. Find a flight to Adler →

Hotels. There are few hotels and many guest houses in Abkhazia. Good housing can be found for $10-20 per day. If you are going to rest for a few weeks, it makes sense to look for options on the spot. Housing in Abkhazia →

Tours. The minimum prices for holidays in Abkhazia in the summer of 2020 range from 19,000 rubles for 3 nights to 30,300 rubles for 14 nights.

Image: Lake Ritsa in Abkhazia © ulkom5

Israel

The period of visa-free entry for tourism purposes is up to 90 days.

In the summer you can have a good rest in Israel. The resorts of the country are located on the coast of three seas - the Mediterranean (Tel Aviv, Haifa, Netanya), the Red (Eilat) and the Dead (various sanatoriums and mud clinics).

Prices for holidays in Israel are high, often it is most profitable to go to the country on a package tour. It is too hot in the country in summer, so the best time to travel is the periods March-June and September-November.

Tickets. Airfare to Tel Aviv starts from 9,000 rubles for a flight with transfers and from 16,200 rubles for a direct flight. Search flights to Israel →

Housing. Hotel prices in Tel Aviv start from $45 per night, but there are few such options; more realistic figures - from $ 70 for a room in the city center near the beach. Find accommodation in Israel →

Vouchers. From 62,000 rubles for 3 nights; from 78000 rubles for 7 nights.

Photo: beach in Tel Aviv, Israel © Daniel Klein

UAE

United Arab Emirates - growing in popularity destination for an inexpensive beach holiday. From February 17, 2020, you can enter the UAE without a visa for up to 90 days.

The holiday season in the UAE is spring and autumn (March-April and October-November). Winter is also considered high season, but the sea is cold. Summer in the Emirates is too hot, but the prices for tours are low.

For travel, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah are most often chosen.

Air tickets. Prices for a flight from Moscow to Dubai range from 15,000 to 21,000 rubles. Fly to the UAE →

Hotels. Accommodation in Dubai starts from $28 per day for a good hotel with breakfast. Stay in the Emirates →

Tours. In the holiday season (spring and autumn), tours to the Emirates cost from 35,200 for 3 nights and from 42,600 for 7 nights. In the low season (winter and summer) the cost is slightly lower.

Photo: Burj Khalifa in Dubai © BS1920 / pixabay.com

India

Housing. Both inexpensive guest houses (from $7-8 per night) and good hotels (from $13-20 for 3 stars) are available. Looking for accommodation in Goa →

Tours. Prices for holidays in Goa start at 45,200 rubles for 7 nights.

Photo: Agra city, India © Varshesh Joshi

Hainan Island, China

Visa-free entry for Russians for up to 21 days is possible to Hainan Island as part of a tourist group. There is also an option to obtain a visa for 14 days upon arrival for $65.

Hainan is suitable for a beach holiday in late autumn (October-November) and spring (March-May). In summer, the island has a rainy season, and in winter the temperature is too low for sea holidays (18-20C° during the day and 14-16C° at night).

Air tickets. From January to May, you can fly to Hainan for 29,000-31,000 rubles. In the remaining months, the minimum price rises to 37,000-47,000 rubles. Find tickets to Hainan →

Hotels. Prices start from $10-15 for budget options near the beach. Three-star hotels - from $18. Housing in Hainan →

Tours. Holiday prices start at 83,600 rubles for 7 nights.

Photo: Beach on Hainan Island, China © shakermaker* / flickr.com

Rest of Asia

List of other interesting Asian countries with visa-free entry for citizens of the Russian Federation:

• Laos - 15 days
• South Korea - 60 days
• Kazakhstan - 90 days without a visa
• Cambodia - for 30 days upon arrival ($30)
• Singapore - free transit visa for 96 hours
• Jordan - for 1 month upon arrival (40 dinars ~ 3250 rubles)
• Nepal - visa on arrival at the airport (15 days - $30; 1 month - $40; 90 days - $90)

Other Asian countries with a visa-free regime for Russians in 2020:

• Kyrgyzstan - 90 days
• Mongolia - 30 days
• Tajikistan - 3 days
• Uzbekistan – no visa required
• Bangladesh - 90 days visa on arrival ($50)
• East Timor - 30 days upon arrival ($30)
• Myanmar - 28 days at the airport upon arrival (75$)
• Lebanon - 1 month at the airport upon arrival (free)
• Bahrain - visa for 14 days on arrival (25 BHD ~ 4000 rubles)
• Iran - 30 days upon arrival via international airport (60 euros)

South, Central and North America

In 2020, visa-free holidays for Russians are possible in most countries of South and Central America, but mass tourism in many areas has not yet been developed.

The most popular among Russians are 4 visa-free countries in this region - the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico and Jamaica.

Dominican Republic

Upon arrival in the Dominican Republic, a visa is issued for 10 dollars for 30 days.

It is worth going to the Dominican Republic for the sake of excellent sandy beaches and developed tourist infrastructure. The country will be a good choice for traveling with a child.

The best time to visit is from late November to early May. Popular resorts are Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Boca Chica, Juan Dolio.

Tickets. In the high season, you can find flights to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo for 36,000-38,000 rubles. At other times, tickets often cost 7,000-10,000 rubles more. Fly to the Dominican Republic →

Hotels. In Punta Cana, you can stay at a price of $20 per day; more comfortable options - from $ 30. Many hotels include breakfast in the price. Live in the Dominican Republic →

Tours. Rest for 11 nights costs from 100,600 rubles in May; during the high season, the cost can be 10-20% higher. At the same time, burning tours sometimes appear for 70,000-80,000 rubles.

Photo: beach holiday in the Dominican Republic © VViktor

Cuba

One of the countries with a visa-free regime for Russians is Cuba. You are allowed to stay on the island for up to 30 days.

The resorts of Cuba have a clear sea, good beaches, suitable conditions for families with children. Most tourists go to Varadero, Cayo Coco, Holguin, Cayo Santa Maria; independent travelers love to visit Havana.

The best time to visit Cuba is November-April, but the main flow of tourists travels to the country in December, January and February. We advise you to read what you can do in Cuba.

Air tickets. Most often, tickets to Havana cost about 40,000 rubles, but sometimes there are options for 31,000-33,000 rubles. There are direct flights (from 43,000 rubles). Sometimes it is more convenient to fly to Varadero - from 37,000 rubles. Find flights to Liberty Island →

Hotels. Housing in Havana - from $ 30 per day. In resorts, prices are much higher - for example, in Varadero - from $ 90.

Vouchers. From 93800 rubles for 7 nights in Cuba. Tours for 11 nights can be only a couple of thousand rubles more expensive - they are more profitable to take.

Photo: spirit of Cuba on the streets of Havana © Alexander-Kunze

Mexico

Russian tourists arriving in Mexico by air can stay in the country without a visa for up to 180 days. However, before the trip, you need to apply for a special permit via the Internet.

The main Mexican resorts are Cancun, Playa de Carmen, Riviera Maya. It is best to go on vacation from the end of November to April-May.

Tickets. In January-May, the minimum prices for flights to Mexico City start from 35,000-36,000 rubles. From June to December, the cost rises to 42,000-50,000 rubles. Flying to Cancun is even more expensive - from 38,000-55,000 rubles. Find a flight to Mexico →

Hotels. From $16 for apartments in the center of Cancun. Three-star hotels - from 28-30 dollars. Stay in Cancun →

Tours. From 98,000 rubles for 11 days of rest, but more often there are prices from 120,000-130,000 rubles.

Image: one of the beaches in Mexico © Spencer Watson

Jamaica

You can stay in Jamaica without a visa for up to 90 days, subject to the availability of return tickets and documents confirming solvency.

Good weather for a beach holiday is set from December to February, as well as in July and August. Tourists prefer to go on vacation to the resorts of Port Antonio, Ocho Rios, Negril, Montego Bay.

Air tickets. A flight to Kingston is the cheapest in winter and spring - from 44,000 rubles. In summer and autumn, the minimum cost of flights rises to 54,000-64,000 rubles. Find tickets to Jamaica →

Housing. From $26 for a double room in Montego Bay resort.

Tours. Jamaica is the most expensive visa-free travel destination for Russians in 2020. The cost of tours for 7 days starts from 235,000 rubles; for 11 and 14 days - another 40,000-800,000 rubles more expensive.

Photo: Jamaican coastline © Michael McCarthy

Other Americas

Other visa-free countries in South and Central America:

• Argentina - 90 days
• Antigua and Barbuda - 1 month
• Bahamas - 3 months
• Barbados - 28 days
• Belize - visa up to 30 days when entering through the land border
• Bolivia - 90 days
• Brazil - 90 days
• Venezuela - 90 days
• Haiti - 3 months
• Guyana - 90 days within six months
• Guatemala - 90 days
• Honduras - 90 days within a 180 day period
• Grenada - 3 months
• Dominica - 21 days
• Colombia - 90 days
• Costa Rica - 90 days
• Nicaragua - 90 days
• Panama - 180 days
• Paraguay - 90 days within each 180 day period
• Peru - 183 days
• Chile - 90 days
• Ecuador - 90 days
• El Salvador - 90 days
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 1 month
• Saint Kitts and Nevis - not required
• Saint Lucia - 6 weeks
• Trinidad and Tobago - 90 days
• Uruguay - maximum 90 days within a 180 day period
• British Virgin Islands - visa for cruise ship passengers only
• Falkland Islands - 7 days upon arrival ($35)

How to find accommodation while traveling? To search for hotels and inns, we recommend using the Hotellook website, and look for apartments and private houses directly from the owners through Airbnb (via the link, a discount of 2100 rubles on the first booking).

Africa

A visa-free regime has been established between Russia and many African countries, but most destinations are considered unsafe or uninteresting for an ordinary tourist.

We have identified 7 warm countries where you can go on vacation without a visa - from package Tunisia and Morocco to the exotic Seychelles and South Africa.

Tunisia

The period of visa-free stay for Russians in Tunisia is 3 months.

It is worth going on vacation from June to September - the weather at this time is most favorable for swimming; September-October is considered the velvet season, but the sea in these months is no longer as warm as in summer.

The main tourist destinations in Tunisia are Sousse, Monastir, Hammamet.

Tickets. The minimum prices for a flight to Tunisia range from 16,400 to 18,400 rubles throughout the year. Find flights to Tunisia →

Hotels. From $32 USD per night for a double room with breakfast (Sousse). Looking for accommodation in Tunisia →

Tours. The cost of rest for 7 days - from 32,200 rubles in May, from 40,800 rubles - from June to August and from 36,000 rubles in September and October.

Photo: Monastir resort, Tunisia © DEZALB

Mauritius

In 2020, the island of Mauritius is gaining popularity among Russian tourists. A free visa for 60 days is placed at the airport upon arrival.

The high season in the country lasts from November to the end of April; budget you can relax in August, September, May.

In addition to a beach holiday, people go to Mauritius for surfing, kiting and diving in the Indian Ocean, deep sea fishing and visiting volcanoes.

Air tickets. The cost of a flight to Mauritius starts from 44,000 to 54,000 rubles, depending on the month. Search flights to Mauritius →

Housing. Prices start at $18 for an apartment and $27 for a three-star hotel. Find accommodation in Mauritius →

Vouchers. From 123,000 rubles for 3 nights; from 161,000 rubles for 11 nights.

Photo: Mauritius coastline © Xavier Coiffic

Kenya

One of the exotic countries that do not need a visa for Russians in 2020 is Kenya.

By pre-registering online and printing out the permit, you can get a visa to Kenya on arrival for 90 days for $50.

Kenya is one of the few African countries with a developed tourist infrastructure and the possibility of visa-free entry. So far, more often they go there on their own, but tour operators are also starting to master this direction.

Why should you visit Kenya?

• Relax on the beach on the Indian Ocean
• Take part in a real safari
• Visit national parks and Mount Kilimanjaro
• See the life of African tribes

You can relax in Kenya almost the whole year - from August to April.

Tickets. The cost of tickets to Nairobi is stable throughout the year and is 30,000-35,000 rubles. Find flights to Kenya →

Hotels. The cost of housing is from 15-20 dollars per day. 3 star hotels - from $25. Rent a hotel in Kenya →

Image: affordable exotics in Kenya © Robin Stuart

Egypt

Egyptian visa for 1 month is placed at the airport upon arrival. For vacationers as part of a tourist group, it is free, for independent travelers it costs $15. Those who travel only to the Sinai Peninsula can apply for a free visa for 15 days.

From the spring of 2020, tours from Russia to Egypt have become available. True, prices are now several times higher, and getting to the resorts is more difficult: the plane flies only to Cairo, and from there it takes about 5-6 hours to get to the coastal resorts by bus. Ticket prices start from 80,000-100,000 rubles.

The best time to travel to Egypt is April-May and September-November. The main resorts for a beach holiday are Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh.

Air tickets. You can fly from Moscow to Cairo in 2020 at a price of 15,800 rubles. Find a flight to Egypt →

Housing. In Sharm el-Sheikh, you can stay for $13-20 in a four-star hotel with average reviews (breakfast included). Find housing options in Egypt →

Photo: Romance of Egypt © Mariam Soliman

Morocco

Morocco is a country of visa-free entry for Russians with a period of permitted stay of up to 3 months.

Good weather for a beach holiday in Morocco is from May to October. It is cold to swim at other times of the year, but you can go to the country for excursions and attractions. Tourists most often go to Casablanca, Marrakech and Agadir.

Air tickets. Prices for a flight to Marrakesh start at 16,200 rubles. The cheapest time to fly is September-January; more expensive - from June to August. Find flights to Morocco →

Hotels. In the center of Marrakesh, you can rent a room at a price of $17 per night. Search for hotels in Morocco →

Tours. You can relax in Morocco in the summer at a price of 81,000 rubles for 7 days. At the same time, in the low season and off-season (for example, in April), prices can be 1.5-2 times higher.

Photo: Tarazout, Morocco © Luiz Hanfilaque

Seychelles

In 2020, citizens of the Russian Federation can stay in the Seychelles without a visa for up to 30 days.

Many travelers travel to the capital of the Seychelles - Mahe. The islands of Bird, Surf, Cousin are also popular with tourists. Beach holidays are available all year round.

Tickets. For most of the year, air tickets to Mahe cost 31,000-33,000 rubles. In October, November and December, they rise in price to 40,000-50,000 rubles. Find a flight to the Seychelles →

Housing. The minimum price for a double room in Mahe is $61 per day. Most hotels offer rooms for $80-90 per night. Live in the Seychelles →

Tours. The cost of tours to the Seychelles starts from 103,000 rubles for 3 nights and from 117,000 rubles for 7 nights.

Image: Seychelles beach © Vitalii Ustymenko

South Africa

The visa-free regime with South Africa implies a maximum of 90 days of stay in the country.

South Africa is one of the most developed countries in Africa. It is impossible to go there to rest on a tour, but some tourists visit the country on their own.

It is better to go to the coast of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean from November to March, and visits to national parks should be planned for July-October.

Air tickets. You can get from Moscow to Cape Town for 41,000-44,000 rubles. Search flights to South Africa →

Hotels. From 30-35 dollars for a three-star hotel in the center of Cape Town and from 24 dollars for options on the outskirts of the city. Find hotels in South Africa →

Photo: You can even meet penguins in South Africa © Casey Allen

Rest of Africa

Other African visa-free countries for Russians in 2020:

• Madagascar - visa on arrival (30 days - 25 euros; 90 days - 36 euros)
• Cape Verde - visa on arrival for 30 days (20 euros)
• Tanzania - 90 days visa at the airport on arrival ($50)
• Ethiopia - visas on arrival at Addis Ababa airport (30 days - $20, 90 days - $30, 180 days - $40).

You can see a list of other visa-free African countries that you are unlikely to ever want to go to (even the Russian Foreign Ministry does not recommend visiting some of them).

Are there unpaid debts, loans, traffic police fines? Before the trip, it is better to check yourself for a ban on leaving Russia - bailiffs can impose it if you have debts. About all the nuances in our material.

Australia and Oceania

As of 2020, Russians cannot enter without a visa most interesting countries in Oceania (including Australia and New Zealand).

The region is not popular with Russian tourists due to long flights, high prices and lack of package tours.

The most interesting countries of Oceania with visa-free entry:

• Fiji - up to 90 days
• Marshall Islands - up to 90 days
• Guam - 45 days

For a complete list of countries in Oceania without a visa for Russians in 2020, see Wikipedia.

Top Destination Collections

We have compiled several popular selections for different types of holidays.

No. 1. Visa-free countries for an inexpensive beach holiday - 2020:

• Türkiye
• Abkhazia
• Georgia
• Tunisia

No. 2. The best destinations for sea holidays:

• Maldives
• Dominican Republic
• Thailand
• Mexico

No. 3. The best visa-free countries in Europe for Russians - 2020:

• Montenegro
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Serbia

No. 4. Exotic countries.

As the 2020 holiday season approaches, many citizens are thinking about where to go on vacation. The most attractive for many is the rest on the sea. There are a lot of offers, however, many vacationers choose. In the article we will find out where to go to the sea without a visa, what papers you need to collect.

In 2020, countries whose governments have concluded an agreement on visa-free entry with the Russian Federation are especially attractive to Russians, because:

1. Saving personal time. To obtain an entry permit, you need to collect a package of papers, submit an application to the embassy or visa center, and wait for a decision. Tourists who travel to countries with a visa-free regime avoid the need to spend time on this.
2. Saving money. Issuance of a visa requires payment of consular and service fees (in case of submission of papers through the visa center).

If a visa is not needed, a tourist can buy last-minute tours, the price of which is much lower.

10 best holiday options

Russians in 2020 have a wide choice. Seventy-one countries are ready to accept residents of the Russian Federation without special permission. Among the most popular countries that provide the opportunity to relax by the sea:

1. Israel.
2. Morocco.
3. South Korea.
4. Maldives.
5. Cyprus.
6. Montenegro.
7. Abkhazia.
8. Madagascar.
9. Thailand.
10. Vietnam.

Israel

The top 10 best deals for 2020 are led by Israel. Beach holidays can be spent on the shores of the Mediterranean, Red or Dead Sea. Whoever decides where to go chooses Israel, because not only the sea attracts tourists, but also rich culture, attractions, places of pilgrimage.

This is what border stamps look like upon arrival

In 2020, citizens of the Russian Federation can spend up to 90 days in Israel without a visa during each six months.

Due to Israel's difficult relations with some countries, the border control service is especially attentive to checking the papers of citizens whose passports contain notes about visiting Iran, Libya, Syria, Lebanon and other Arab countries.

What papers are needed

To enter, you must have a foreign passport with you, the validity of which expires no earlier than six months later. Also take with you:

1. Tickets that confirm the intention to leave Israel within 90 days.
2. Confirmation of a hotel room reservation, if a citizen of the Russian Federation enters the country for tourism purposes.
3. An invitation if a citizen of the Russian Federation is traveling to relatives, friends or on a business trip.
4. A letter from a medical clinic, if the purpose of entry is treatment.
5. Medical insurance policy.
6. A certificate that confirms solvency (certificate of income, account statement, certificate of employment).

Sample medical insurance policy

Vacation with children

An insurance medical policy is issued for each child. If the child is traveling with one of the parents or with a third person, permission to travel abroad is required.

Morocco

Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay without a visa in Morocco for up to 90 days. Favorite resorts of Russians in Morocco are Essaouira, Agadir. They are located on the shores of the Atlantic. According to experts, Morocco will become an alternative to Egypt.

Hoteliers of the country are ready to reduce prices for Russians. In the spring of 2020, new offerings will be presented at MITT. Charter flights will be sent by major Russian tour operators.

The tourist destination brings Morocco 12% of GDP. The government of the country cares about the safety and comfort of tourists.

What papers are needed

You don't need a visa to visit the country. Prepared for border control:

1. International passport.
2. Migration card.

The card is filled out before passing the border control. It is often issued on the plane. Flight attendants help with filling out if there are questions. Personal information is entered with a pen with blue or black ink.

A separate migration card is filled out for each family member, including for children, if they have passports.

Vacation with children

Children do not need a visa to visit the country. If the child is traveling with one of the parents, then it is required, which will be notarized or a certificate of his absence (death certificate, certificate of deprivation of parental rights).

If the child is traveling with a third person, then permission to leave from both parents is required.

South Korea

Korean border stamps

This country is included in the top 10 offers and is a great option for those who love new things.

South Korea, washed by three seas (Yellow, East China, Japan), it offers relaxation to those who love the sea and the sun.

Residents of the Russian Federation are allowed to enjoy the sea, admire the beauties of the country without opening a visa for 60 days.

What papers are needed

When passing through border control, they present:

1. International passport.
2. Return tickets or another country.
3. A paper that confirms the availability of funds for a stay in South Korea (a voucher from a tour operator, confirmation of a hotel reservation).
4. Completed migration card.
5. Completed customs declaration.

Sample of filling out a migration card

Maldives

Rest will provide an opportunity not only to enjoy the sea, but also to explore its underwater world, visit secluded beaches with untouched nature.

Entry permit for Russians at Male airport is issued free of charge. Its validity period is 30 days. There is a $25 check-out fee. Travel companies include it in the cost of the tour.

What papers are needed

Border stamps of the Maldives

For a visa-free visit, you need:

1. A foreign passport, the validity of which expires no earlier than 3 months after entering the territory of the islands.
2. Return ticket with closed departure date.
3. Cash (50-100 USD for each day of stay).
4. Travel voucher.

Vacation with children

Children under the age of 14 can travel on their own or parents' passports. If the child who is entered in the parent's passport is over 6 years old, his photograph is pasted into the document.

Cyprus

Cyprus is deservedly included in the top 10 countries for holidays. The most beautiful beaches are located next to the ruins, which have a thousand-year history.

Sample Pro-Visa

Russian citizens need to obtain a pro-visa, which makes it possible to obtain a visa on arrival. Get it online within 1 day.

What papers are needed

1. International passport.
2. Pro visa. It gives the right to obtain a single entry permit upon arrival. Conditions: arrival to the islands directly from the Russian Federation through the airports in Paphos and Larnaca.

Vacation with a child

You can apply for a pro-visa via the Internet for a child if he has his own passport.

Montenegro

Beach holidays in Montenegro are good from June to October. For Russians who plan to spend less than a month in the country, an entry permit is not required.

What papers are needed

To enter the country you need:

1. International passport.
2. Travel voucher or invitation.
3. Return ticket (if tourists are traveling on their own).
4. Employment agreement for persons who make a business visit.

Abkhazia

Rest in Abkhazia will be cheap, and will be remembered for the beauty of nature and local flavor.

What papers are needed

Residents of Russia do not need permission to visit Abkhazia. There is also no need for a passport. To get into the country, you need to fly to Adler. From Adler to the border with Abkhazia 10 km.

Madagascar

Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world. Rest there will not leave indifferent lovers of everything unusual. Rare flora and fauna will amaze with their beauty.

Russian citizens have the right to stay on the island for 30 days with a free visa upon arrival.

What papers are needed

In order to receive a free visa on arrival, a citizen of the Russian Federation must take with him:

1. International passport. Its validity must cover the entire stay on the island.
2. Printed round-trip plane tickets.

Thailand

Holidays in Thailand are in great demand among Russians. One of the reasons is that you do not need to open a visa if the period of stay does not exceed 30 days.

What papers are needed

To get to Thailand take with you:

1. Foreign passport, which has 2 blank pages for visa stamps. The validity period of the document must exceed the end of the trip by six months.
2. Return ticket.
3. 20 thousand baht (the amount can be in any currency) for presentation.
4. Migration card. Completed in English.

Vietnam

Sample invitation to Vietnam

This is a new destination that is of great interest to tourists. The visa is opened on arrival for 15 days, consular fee is not charged.

In order for this option to be possible, it is necessary to obtain permission in advance from the country's Ministry of Public Security.

What papers are needed

1. International passport.
2. Return tickets.
3. Approval Letter - letter of invitation.

It is important to know

The most popular holiday routes for Russians - Turkey and Egypt are currently not relevant, since there is a ban on sending tourists to these countries.

RIA Novosti reports that the presidents of the Russian Federation and Egypt had a telephone conversation on March 7, in which the importance of resuming flights between the countries was noted.

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 a number of additional documents are provided, the most popular of which are return tickets and proof of sufficient funds for the trip.

Entry with the passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation

To enter some states, you can cross their borders using the internal Russian. The list of visa-free countries for Russia, entry into which is possible with a general passport, is presented in the table below:

State		Requirements and documents
Abkhazia	90	it is enough for citizens of the Russian Federation to have an internal passport; for stays over 90 days, you will need to apply for a visa in a foreign 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	registration after 30 days of stay
Kyrgyzstan	30	if the planned trip exceeds the period of 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 border crossing is 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 list can be used - in case of travel on private ships
Barbados	28	return ticket, confirmation of availability of funds
Bosnia and Herzegovina	30 out of 60	Same
Botswana	90	return ticket, confirmation of availability of 300 USD per person per week (usually a bank card is sufficient)
Brazil	90 out of 180	return ticket, proof of hotel reservation or invitation from a natural or legal person
Venezuela	90 out of 180	return ticket, confirmation of sufficient funds (payment for a hotel room, 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 the length of stay (tickets, hotel reservation or invitation)
Gambia	56	return ticket or proof of hotel booking
Guatemala	90	a return ticket or a third country, proof of sufficient money
Hong Kong	14	Same
Honduras	90	migration card, return ticket, proof of sufficient funds and/or hotel booking confirmation
Grenada	90	travel voucher, proof of funds
Georgia	360	only a passport is needed, entry from Abkhazia and South Ossetia is prohibited
Guam	45	migration card (issued on planes), return ticket
Dominica	21	a return ticket for an airplane, sea vessel or an extract from the ship's list in case of a trip on a private vessel, proof of sufficient funds
Dominican Republic	30	tourist card (worth $10), return ticket
Israel	90	return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation or accommodation rental (a printout from the sites is enough), an invitation - in case of private visits, a letter from a medical clinic - for a trip for treatment
Indonesia	30	return ticket, proof of hotel booking 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 booking
Mauritius	60	return ticket, hotel booking confirmation or invitation, proof of financial means: USD 100 per person per day (credit card is sufficient)
Macedonia	90 out of 180	medical insurance policy for the entire trip
Macau	30	return ticket, sufficient funds or proof of hotel reservation
Malaysia	30	return ticket, at least USD 500 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 a passport
Mongolia	one entry – maximum 30, totaling 90 out of 180 days	only a passport
Namibia	90	migration card, yellow fever vaccination certificate (in case of arrival from a country with an increased risk of infection)
Nauru	14	return ticket
Nicaragua	90	tourist card (in English or Spanish), return ticket, USD 200 for the entire trip
Niue	30	proof of hotel booking / invitation / travel voucher
Cook Islands	31	return ticket, hotel booking confirmation, proof of financial means (NZ$70 per person for one day stay)
Panama	90	return ticket, USD 500 for the entire travel period
Paraguay	90 out of 180	return ticket and enough money to stay in the country
Peru	90	the same + hotel booking confirmation
Salvador	90	return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, migration card
Swaziland	30	only a passport
Northern Mariana Islands	45	return ticket, migration cards
Seychelles	30	return ticket, proof of hotel booking / travel voucher / invitation, USD 50 per person per day
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	30 days	return ticket or an extract from the ship's list, confirmation of the availability of funds
Saint Kitts and Nevis	90	proof of hotel booking or travel voucher,
Saint Lucia	42	return ticket, proof of financial means
Serbia	30	50 euros per person per day, medical insurance policy for 20 thousand euros
Tajikistan	90	registration required within 3 days of entry
Thailand	30	migration card
Turks and Caicos	90	return ticket, confirmation of availability of funds
Trinidad and Tobago	90	the same + hotel booking confirmation, 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 booking or return ticket, proof of USD 300 for the duration of the trip
Uzbekistan	60	only a passport
Ukraine	90 out of 180 days	proof of availability of funds
Uruguay	90 out of 180 days	return ticket
Fiji	120
Philippines	30	Same
Montenegro	30	only a passport
Chile	90 out of 180 days	return ticket, proof of financial means for the period of travel, migration card
Ecuador	90	only a passport
South Korea	60	return ticket, confirmation of the availability of funds for the period of travel, migration card
Jamaica	30	return ticket, proof of financial means for the period of travel

Obtaining a visa at the border

A visa for Russians in 2019 in some states may be. In this case, the traveler should also take care in advance of preparing additional documents, the list of which is different in each country.

State	Number of days of permitted stay	Requirements and documents
Bangladesh	15	return ticket, migration card and customs declaration, payment of the visa fee - 51 USD
Belize	30	a 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, confirmation of availability of funds
Burundi	30	return ticket, payment of visa fee (40 USD for transit and 90 USD for tourist visa)
East Timor	30	the stamp is placed exclusively in the city of Dili (seaport or airport)
Gabon	90	entry permit from the immigration department
Ghana	90	authorization issued through the Ghana Immigration Department by e-mail at least 48 hours before departure, yellow fever vaccination certificate, payment of USD 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 USD
Zambia	tourist - 90, business visa - 30	return ticket, copy of the first page of the international passport, yellow fever vaccination certificate 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 proof 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
Iran	30	permission issued by the Iranian Immigration Service through a travel agency or an 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 (penalty from 1 to 3 US dollars for not having it)
People's Republic of China	O. Hainan (airports of Sanya and Haikou) - 15 days,	one passport size color photo, application form filled out in English or Chinese, return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation, payment of visa fee - 5 US dollars (compulsory condition - arrival on a direct international flight without transfers);
(Hainan Island, Dalian Airport and some control	for groups of 2 or more people who booked a trip through a travel agency cooperating with Chinese tour operators - 21 days,	Dalian Airport: one passport photo, ticket to a third country (mandatory condition - departure from the same airport), payment of a visa fee - 14 USD
checkpoints for residents of territories adjacent to the border)	Dalian Airport - 7 days (for the purpose of transit)
Comoros	45	2 application forms (filled in Arabic, French or English), visa is issued at the immigration office
Kuwait	30	an invitation from a private person in Kuwait or an invitation from a tour operator, a return ticket, proof of funds, payment of a visa fee of 20 US dollars (if the passport contains notes about entering Israel, then a visa will be denied)
Lebanon	90	proof of hotel reservation or travel voucher; will be denied to tourists whose passports contain entry stamps to Israel
Madagascar	30, 60, 90 days	return ticket, visa fee payment of 80,000 MGA for 30 days, 100,000 MGA for 60 days and 140,000 MGA for 90 days (can be paid in USD and EUR)
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 apply to the prefecture of one of the regional centers and register, after which a visa is pasted into the passport
Nepal	90	2 color photos 3x4 cm, completed application form, payment of the visa fee USD 25 for 15 days, USD 40 for 30 days, USD 100 for 90 days
Palau	30	return ticket or entry permit issued by the Palau Immigration Service, proof of financial means at the rate of USD 200 per person for 7 days (traveler's checks, cash, account statements)
Paraguay	90 out of 180	return ticket, proof of financial resources (not always checked at the border)
Pitcairn	14	return ticket or sea vessel reservation statement, proof of financial means at the rate of NZD 300 per person for 7 days, visa fee payment (NZD 30)
Western Samoa	60	return ticket
UAE	30	only a passport
St. Helena	183	return ticket on a boat or confirmation of a private boat reservation, 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 that a guest is committed, an application (filled 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 company letterhead with signature of the director of the company and a seal for a business visa, a birth certificate and a notarized consent of the second parent (also translated into English or Dutch) in case the child leaves with one of them or with a third person (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 completed in English (available at the checkpoint), return ticket, proof of funds at the rate of 3,000 TSh 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 booking 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 (filled in upon arrival at the airport)
Uganda	single - 90, single - 180	completed application form, payment of the visa fee (50 US dollars - single entry, 200 US dollars - multiple entries)
Central African Republic	7	return ticket, yellow fever vaccination certificate, payment of a visa fee of 30,000 West African francs (with a visa permit from the migration service - 20,000 African francs), if there is no return ticket, a deposit of 15,000 must be paid. African francs, which is returned before departure
Sri Lanka	tourist - 30 days, transit - 48 hours	migration card, receipt of payment of the visa fee, return ticket, visa fee is not 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 data page, an invitation from the Eritrean side, issued 48 hours before the trip
Ethiopia (only at Addis Ababa airport)	30	application form (filled in in English), payment of visa fee, return ticket or confirmation of sufficient funds

Agreement on local border traffic

There are countries with visa-free entry for citizens of the Russian Federation who have a special permit for border movement. Such a permit is issued to residents of border areas with Norway and Latvia.

State	Number of days of permitted stay	Requirements and documents
Norway (commune Sør-Varanger)	15	border resident's certificate (only for residents living in the area at a distance of no more than 30 km)
Poland (Warmian-Masurian and Pomeranian Voivodeships)	30	permission for local border traffic (only for residents of the Kaliningrad region)
Latvia (cities of 30 km border zone)	90 out of 180 days	local border traffic permit, foreign or domestic passport

Getting 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 plan to travel and fill out an application form, which is also often asked to attach a photo and a copy of the passport data page.

After processing the data in the migration service, you need to obtain an electronic visa permit, which is printed out and presented at the border.

State	Number of days of permitted stay	Requirements and documents
Bahrain	14	filling out the application form on the website of the Ministry of Interior of Bahrain, paying the visa fee of 29 Bahraini dinars
India	30	a scan of a color photo from 10 to 100 kb (JPEG), a 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 a page of a foreign passport with data, a photo up to 500 kb in size, payment of a visa fee: transit - 21 US dollars, tourist - 51 US dollars
Cyprus (Paphos and Larnaca airports only)	90 out of 180 days	completed online application
Mexico	30	the permit obtained after completing the online form must be presented at the border
Montserrat	1 year	a printout of the visa form received after completing the online application form (to be presented at the border), a return ticket, confirmation of a hotel reservation or sufficient funds
Myanmar	28 out of 90 days	online application, color photo up to 2 MB
Rwanda	30	proof of hotel booking or invitation (PDF format), the received response after filling out the online form should be printed and provided to the border guards upon arrival
Sao Tome and Principe	30	a scan of the hotel booking confirmation, a scan of the page of the international passport with data (PDF format, size - up to 1 MB); the answer sent by mail must be printed and presented at the border
Singapore	35 days of the 5-week visa validity period	color photo on a white background in JPEG format up to 60 kb (400x514 pixels), confirmation of hotel reservation, scan of a passport page with data, round-trip tickets, an invitation from a private person or organization, medical insurance in the amount of 30,000 US dollars (the latter is not required, but it's a big plus)

Entry on visas of other countries

Some countries do not require a visa if you travel to another state. The period of stay in the country in this case may be limited to a certain number of days or correspond to the validity of the visa on the basis of which entry is allowed.

State	Number of days of permitted stay	Requirements and documents
Albania	90 out of 180 days	US visa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland visa or Schengen visa. The visa must be multiple-entry, in addition, it requires at least one entry by destination
Anguilla	validity period of the existing visa
Bermuda	90	multiple entry UK, US or Canada visa
Bulgaria	valid term of a visa	double or multiple entry Schengen visa or multiple entry visa for Croatia, Cyprus, Romania
O. Bonaire, Sint Eustatitus and Saba	30 days in case of entry on a visa or 90 days in case of stay on a residence permit	visa or residence permit to the countries of the Schengen area, the USA or Canada
Gibraltar	21 days if you have a Schengen visa or a 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, completed in English immigration forms I-94 and I-736 (issued on the plane)
Marshall Islands	the entire period of the visa	visa to usa
O. Norfolk	the entire period of the visa	Australian multiple entry visa or New Zealand visa if entry is from New Zealand
reunion	the entire period of the visa	French Schengen visa marked ALSO VALID FOR REUNION
Romania	expiry date of the 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	period of validity of the 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 in many countries, some states require a visa before traveling without fail. depend not only on the country, but also on the purpose of entry.

Depending on the purpose of the visit, you can apply for different visas, the validity of which differs depending on their categories. Therefore, it is better to find out about the validity of visas before preparing documents - directly at the consulate or immigration service of the state you are interested in.

Iceland,

Lithuania,

Finland,

Netherlands,

Portugal,

Liechtenstein,

Estonia,

Slovenia,

Sweden,

Slovakia,

Switzerland.

Visa-free countries in Europe - Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey - do not require a Schengen visa, as they are not members of the Schengen Agreement.

For those who are interested in learning more about the possibilities of traveling on a Schengen visa, we recommend.

Conclusion

Russians have the opportunity to travel to many countries without a visa. But many states require proof at the border that the guest intends to return to their home country or, in case of transit, travel further. For this purpose, a return ticket or a ticket to a third country is often requested.

Also confirmation that you do not intend to stay in the country longer than the allowed period is proof of a hotel reservation indicating the dates of entry and exit. In addition to these documents, immigration officers may be asked to provide proof of sufficient funds to stay in the country.

In addition to meeting these requirements, some countries can only be visited by applying for a visa in advance online or by obtaining a special entry permit through immigration authorities.

Russians have the opportunity to travel to some countries on visas of other states, as well as on permits for local border traffic.

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