Countries with visa-free regime. Visa-free countries for Russians. In Montenegro you can also rent

Every year more and more Russian citizens try to expand their horizons and see new countries. For this purpose, they go on vacation abroad. This is not only a vacation on the beach or in the mountains, but also an opportunity to get moral satisfaction, relaxation for everyone and recovery. Before you go to your chosen country on vacation, you should find out the specifics of its visa legislation. After all, many countries have opened their borders for Russian tourists, and they can go to some resorts without obtaining a visa. Sometimes, in order to have a good rest in the near abroad, it will be enough to provide only an internal passport, desire and a good mood.

Russians can visit 79 countries of the world without first obtaining a visa. So, a complete list of these countries, as well as entry conditions and passport requirements can be found in the table below:

A country	Conditions of stay	Passport requirements
Abkhazia	up to 90 days
Azerbaijan	up to 90 days, mandatory registration after 15 days of stay
Albania	up to 90 days, only from April 1 to October 31, 2019
Antigua and Barbuda		on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Argentina	up to 90 days within 6 months	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Armenia	up to 90 days	according to a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation for any period of validity
Bahamas	up to 90 days
Barbados	28 days	with a passport valid at the time of travel
Belarus	up to 90 days	according to a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation for any period of validity
Bolivia	90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Bosnia and Herzegovina	30 days within 60 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 3 months at the time of expected departure from the country
Botswana	up to 90 days within 6 months	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Brunei Darussalam	up to 14 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Venezuela	up to 90 days within 6 months	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Vanuatu	up to 30 days
	up to 15 days, but at least 30 days must pass after the last visit to the country	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Guyana	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Guatemala	up to 90 days	According to a foreign passport, there are no restrictions on the validity period of the passport. Staying in Guatemala is possible almost until the expiration date
Honduras	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Grenada	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
	up to 360 days	according to a foreign passport, at any expiration date
Guam	up to 45 days
Dominica	up to 90 days within 6 months	on a foreign passport, valid for the entire trip
	up to 30 days, subject to a tourist card upon arrival, costing $10	according to a foreign passport, without restrictions on its validity period
	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
	up to 30 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Kazakhstan		according to a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation for any period of validity
Kyrgyzstan	up to 90 days, 30 days without registration with the possibility of extension for another 60 days	according to a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation for any period of validity
	up to 15 days, but only as part of a tourist group	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
	up to 14 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Macau	up to 30 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
	up to 30 days, but only when purchasing a tour through a travel agency	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Taiwan	up to 14 days, only from 09/06/2018 to 07/31/2019	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Colombia	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Republic of Korea, aka South Korea	up to 60 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the end of the trip
Costa Rica	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 1 month at the time of expected departure from the island
Laos	up to 30 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Mauritius	up to 60 days, but not more than 90 days within 6 months	with a passport valid for the period of your intended stay in Mauritius
Macedonia (North Macedonia)	up to 90 days during each 6-month period, only from 03/16/2019 to 03/15/2020	with a passport valid for the period of your intended stay in Macedonia
Malaysia	up to 30 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Maldives	up to 90 days from the date of entry	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Micronesia	up to 30 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended departure from the country
Moldova	up to 90 days within 6 months	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Mongolia	up to 30 days, but not more than 90 days within 6 months	on a foreign passport, the validity period must cover the period of stay in the country
Namibia	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Nauru	up to 14 days
Nicaragua	up to 90 days within 6 months	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
	up to 90 days within 6 months	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Palau	up to 30 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Panama	up to 90 days
Paraguay	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, the validity period must cover the period of stay in the country
Peru	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended departure from the country
Salvador	up to 90 days
Samoa	up to 60 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended departure from the country
Seychelles	up to 30 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	up to 90 days within 6 months	on a foreign passport, the validity period must cover the period of stay in the country
Saint Kitts and Nevis	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, the validity period must cover the period of stay in the country
Saint Lucia	up to 6 weeks	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 3 months at the time of intended entry into the country
	up to 30 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Tajikistan	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended departure from the country
	up to 30 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Trinidad and Tobago	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 3 months from the end of the trip.
	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
	up to 60 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 4 months at the start of the trip
Uzbekistan	up to 90 days
Ukraine	up to 90 days within 6 months	by international passport, with any validity period
Uruguay	up to 90 days within 6 months	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 3 months at the time of intended departure from the country
Fiji	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended departure from the country
Philippines	up to 30 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
	up to 30 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 3 months at the time of intended departure from the country
Chile	up to 90 days within 6 months	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country
Ecuador	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 3 months at the time of intended departure from the country
Eswatini, former Swaziland	up to 30 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended departure from the country
	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 30 days at the time of intended departure from the country
South Ossetia	up to 90 days	according to a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation for any period of validity
Jamaica	up to 90 days	on a foreign passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of intended entry into the country

Where can Russians go without a visa and without a passport?

No need to apply for a visa to travel abroad greatly simplifies vacation planning. However, to visit most countries within the framework of a visa-free regime, the traveler’s foreign passport is subject to very strict requirements regarding its validity period. Sometimes it happens that the validity period of a foreign passport is coming to an end, and there is absolutely no time to apply for a new one. In this case, countries that Russians can visit with only an internal passport will come to the rescue. True, these are only 6 countries:

Abkhazia
Armenia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
South Ossetia

Russians can visit all these countries for up to 90 days with only an internal passport. Of course, you can cross the border if you have a foreign passport. Please note that some of the countries listed require registration upon arrival. For example, in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan you can stay for 30 days without registration, after which you must register at your place of stay. But in Armenia, it is necessary to contact the competent authorities for registration within 3 days from the date of arrival.

Visa-free countries in Europe for Russians

Most European countries have signed the Schengen Agreement and to visit them, Russians need to obtain a Schengen visa. However, among them there are those that Russian citizens can visit without first obtaining a visa:

Up to 30 days Without a visa, Russians can stay in:

Albania (for the trip you will need a passport and a return ticket)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (for travel you need a foreign passport, return ticket, tourist voucher)
Serbia (to cross the border you only need a passport)
Montenegro (for a visa-free trip you must have a foreign passport with you)

Up to 60 days Russians are allowed visa-free entry to:

Turkey (have a passport, return tickets or hotel reservation or tourist voucher)

Up to 90 days:

Belarus (for the trip you will only need a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation or a foreign passport).
Moldova (visa-free travel is possible with only a foreign passport).
North Macedonia (from 03/16/2019 to 03/15/2020, visa-free travel is available with only a foreign passport)
Ukraine (documents required include a foreign passport, invitation, return tickets and documents on financial solvency).

Visa-free countries for a beach holiday in summer - top 10 destinations

If you are planning a visa-free summer holiday at sea, then we recommend paying attention to one of these countries.

TOP 10 places for a summer holiday without a visa:

Israel– Dead Sea resorts on the Israeli side are available to Russians visa-free for a period of up to 90 days. You need to have your passport, return ticket, medical insurance, and hotel reservation with you.
Türkiye– Many people associate the country with the slogan “all inclusive”, but Turkey is not only a holiday in a hotel with all the amenities, but also ancient history. Russian citizens for any purpose of visit, with the exception of work and study, can stay in the territory of the Turkish Republic for up to 60 days. At the border you need to present your passport, hotel reservation, return ticket and medical insurance.
Georgia will offer a truly delightful holiday not only at sea, but also in the mountains. Russians can stay in Georgia 360 days a year; only a foreign passport is required to enter. Insurance is advisable.
Cyprus. Russians can visit the resorts of Cyprus (meaning the Republic of Cyprus) only with a visa. Good news, you can apply for a visa online completely free of charge! Duration of stay – 30 days.
Montenegro. Another option for a wonderful combination of sea and mountains. For a tourist trip for up to 30 days, Russians do not need a visa. To cross the border you will need a foreign passport, and border guards may also ask you to show a return ticket and a hotel reservation.
Morocco. An unsurpassed feeling of an oriental fairy tale, the aromas of almonds, tangerines and mint tea, ancient city streets, the sophistication of Moroccan dishes. Russians can visit Morocco visa-free for a period of up to 90 days. You need to have a foreign passport, hotel reservation, and return ticket with you.
Jordan. Russians can also visit the Dead Sea resorts from Jordan. Entry into the country for Russians is not visa-free, but Russians can receive an entry document upon arrival for free. You need to have your international passport, return ticket, and hotel reservation with you.
Abkhazia. The diversity and beauty of Abkhazia’s attractions can impress even experienced travelers. Russians can visit the country visa-free for a period of up to 90 days. Entry can be made using either a foreign or internal passport. Please note that you must register with the competent authorities within 3 days of arrival.
Egypt. Despite temporary entry bans in the past, Egypt still remains one of the most popular tourist destinations among its compatriots. Oriental charm really cannot leave anyone indifferent. Russians can visit Egypt only with a visa, but you can get one upon arrival by paying a visa fee of $25. Documents you will need: international passport, migration card (to be filled out upon arrival), return ticket, insurance. Permitted stay time is 30 days.
Hong Kong. Russians will also find excellent beach holidays in Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China. Visa-free entry for Russians is provided for up to 14 days.

As with all resorts, you need to take into account that during the peak tourist season, prices for tours, separately for accommodation and flights may be inflated.

Warm visa-free countries for winter holidays

If you want to enjoy the cold winter, warm summer days and experience all the delights of exotic countries, you can go on vacation to one of the countries:

Singapore (Russians need a visa, but you can get it online; the visa will cost 23 USD).
Indonesia (up to 30 days).
Vietnam (up to 15 days).
Thailand (up to 30 days).
Maldives (up to 90 days).
Dominican Republic (up to 30 days, subject to issuing a tourist card upon arrival, costing 10 USD).
UAE (up to 90 days)
Cuba (up to 90 days).
Egypt (Russians need a visa, but you can get it upon arrival; a 30-day visa stamp will cost 25 USD).
China, Hainan Island (up to 30 days, without a visa, Russians can visit Hainan as part of a tourist group, and independent travelers can obtain permission at the border).

Visa-free islands for Russians

Exotic lovers can spend their vacation without a visa somewhere on the islands. For Russian citizens, visa-free entry is allowed to the following islands:

Cuba. Russians can visit Liberty Island without a visa for up to 30 days. You must have with you a foreign passport, return tickets, a migration card (to be filled out upon arrival), proof of finances in the amount of $50 for each day of stay.
Cyprus. Let us recall that today the island of Cyprus belongs to two countries: Turkey (aka Northern Cyprus) and the Republic of Cyprus. The northern part can be visited under the conditions of the Turkish side, but to visit the Republic of Cyprus you will need to arrange free provisions in advance. In addition to printed provisions, you must present your passport, hotel reservation, and financial guarantees.
Seychelles. Russians can visit the Seychelles without a visa for a period of up to 30 days. To cross the border, you need to have a foreign passport, a hotel reservation, a return air ticket, a migration card (to be completed upon arrival), financial guarantees at the rate of at least $150 per person for each day of stay.
Jamaica. Russians can visit Jamaica without a visa from November 27, 2018. You are allowed to stay on the island 90 days a year. You need to have the following documents with you to cross the border: foreign passport, financial guarantees at the rate of $50 per person per day, return ticket, hotel reservation, migration card (to be filled out upon arrival).
Fiji. Russians can also stay on the island of Fiji for up to 90 days without a visa. You need to have a foreign passport, return ticket and financial guarantees with you.
Hainan. Russians can visit Chinese Hawaii visa-free only as part of a tourist group, i.e. on a ticket purchased from a travel agency. Independent travelers can obtain a visa upon arrival. In both cases, you can stay on the island for no more than 30 days. To obtain a visa on arrival, you need to have a passport, a visa application form (to be completed upon arrival), 2 photos, hotel reservation, return air tickets, and insurance.
Maldives. Russians can visit Paradise Island for up to 90 days. You need to have the following documents with you: international passport, return air ticket with the specified departure date, hotel reservation, financial guarantees at the rate of $50-$100 per day of stay in the country per person.
Bahamas. Russian passport holders can stay in the Bahamas without a visa for 90 days. You need to have with you: a passport, a return ticket, financial guarantees.

Countries with a conditionally visa-free regime for Russians (visa obtained upon arrival)

For Russian citizens, there are dozens of countries for which a visa is issued, but permission can be obtained in the shortest possible time and with minimal effort. In such situations, a visa is issued upon arrival in the country. Such tourist states include:

A country	Conditions of stay	How to apply for a visa	Price
Bangladesh	30 days	Russians can only obtain a visa at Dhaka airport. Documentation: return ticket, cash equivalent of $500	$50
Bahrain	2 weeks	Russians can obtain a visa at all points of entry into Bahrain	5 Bahraini dinars, approximately $13.50
East Timor	30 days	only at the international airport and seaport of Dili	$30
Haiti	90 days	Russian citizens receive a visa at the airport upon arrival	$10
Djibouti	30 days	Russian citizens can obtain a visa at the airport in Djibouti. Documentation: a copy of the note of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Djibouti in French and its translation into Russian (djibouti.mid.ru, you only need to print it)	$60
Egypt	30 days	visa is issued at the airport	$25
Zimbabwe	30 days	A citizen of the Russian Federation with a general passport (OPP) has the opportunity to obtain a one-time entry visa at the border crossing point	$30
Jordan	30 days	Russian citizens can obtain a visa to enter Jordan upon arrival at the airport	40 dinars (approximately $60)
Iran	30 days	can be obtained at the airport. Imam Khomeini	$80
Cape Verde	30 days	Russians are issued visas upon arrival when passing through passport control at any international airport in the country	25 euros
Comoros	45 days	can be obtained directly at the airport when crossing the border. Documentation: international passport, return air ticket, confirmation of hotel room reservation	60 euros
Lebanon	30 days	a visa can be obtained at Beirut International Airport, as well as other checkpoints (sea and land)	free – at the airport $20 – at other checkpoints
Madagascar	30 and 90 days	The visa can be obtained directly at airports serving international flights	A single-entry visa valid for up to 30 days is issued free of charge; for a visa valid for up to 90 days you need to pay 60 euros.
Mozambique	30 days	at border points	$38
Nepal	15, 30 and 90 days	You can get a visa when crossing the border at one of the country’s eight border points Documentation: questionnaire, arrival card, 1 photo	$25 – visa for 15 days; $40 – 30 days; $100 – 90 days
Rwanda	from January 1, 2018, Russians can obtain a visa on arrival for 30 days		$30
Syria	15 days	For Russian citizens, tourist and private visas are allowed upon arrival in the country at any border checkpoints	$35
Tanzania	90 days	The visa can be issued at the airport. Documentation: visa application form, 2 photos 3.5x4.5 cm, return ticket, at least $3.5 per person per day	$40
Togo	7 days	The visa can be issued at Lome Airport. Documentation: visa application form, 2 photos 3.5x4.5 cm, boarding pass, return ticket, international yellow fever vaccination certificate	$20
Eritrea	30 days	Russian citizens can obtain a visa at Asmara International Airport. To do this, you must first obtain permission from the Eritrean Department of Immigration and Citizenship, which in turn will transmit the data to Asmara Airport.	$50
Ethiopia	30 and 90 days	citizens of the Russian Federation can obtain a visa upon arrival at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa,	up to 30 days – $50; up to 90 days – $70

Countries where Russians can apply for visas online

There are countries where Russian citizens can also obtain a visa in a simplified manner by applying online. Depending on the country of travel, you need to take into account the specifics of obtaining the document.

A country	Conditions of stay	How to apply for a visa	Price
Gabon	from 1 to 3 months	Online visa application is possible on the website evisa.dgdi.ga	the cost of an electronic permit is €15, upon arrival the consular fee for a visa is paid – €75
Guinea-Bissau	90 days	obtaining a preliminary entry permit on the website www.rgb-visa.com	the cost of an electronic permit is €2.5, a consular fee for a visa is paid upon arrival – $40-$110
	30 days	Russians can obtain an electronic visa on the website indianvisaonline.gov.in www.eta.gov.lk	$35
Uganda	90 days	Visa applications are submitted at visas.immigration.go.ug	$50

Map of visa-free countries for Russians: 119 countries with visa-free or simplified regime

Rating of countries by visa-free regime

Every year, the international company Henley&Partners, which provides assistance in obtaining citizenship of any country in the world, compiles a rating of countries by visa-free regime. In 2020, the ranking of countries by the number of countries with visa-free entry is as follows:

1st place: Singapore, Japan, South Korea - citizens of these countries can visit 189 foreign countries without a visa.
2nd place: Germany – the Germans were a little less fortunate, the number of countries with a visa-free regime for them is 188 countries of the world.
3rd place: Denmark, France, Finland, Sweden, Italy - citizens of these countries can visit 187 countries without a visa.
4th place: Spain, Luxembourg – visa-free stay is available in 186 countries.
5th place: Britain, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Norway, the Netherlands - 185 countries.
6th place: USA, Canada, Belgium, Ireland, Greece – 184 countries.
7th place: Czech Republic – Czechs can visit 183 foreign countries without a visa.
8th place: Malta – but there are only 182 citizens of Malta.
9th place: Iceland, Australia, New Zealand – 181 countries.
10th place: Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania – 180 countries.

By the way, the Russian Federation is on the 47th line of the ranking in this list, with the number of countries with visa-free stay being 118.

Traveling abroad is often associated with tedious visa applications and a host of associated expenses. However, there are a large number of countries offering Russian citizens inexpensive holidays abroad without a visa in 2019. Including great beach activities.

What are the advantages of traveling and vacationing without a visa?

Among the advantages of a visa-free holiday abroad:

no need to visit the consulate;
minimum set of documents for travel;
reduction in the cost of travel, since there is no need to pay.

Thanks to the presence of relevant bilateral agreements, citizens of the Russian Federation can afford to fly inexpensively without a visa not only to Asian, Eastern and Latin American countries, but also to a number of European ones.

However, it should be borne in mind that for visa-free entry, in addition to , you will need additional documents that are requested when crossing the border:

or apartments / exact information about the place of residence with relatives or friends;
a certain amount of cash or credit cards with an open credit limit.

In addition, there are requirements for: from one to six months.

About what else may be required, see the article ““.

The most popular tourist destinations for a visa-free holiday

Popular visa-free tourist destinations among Russian tourists include:

Near Abroad;
Eastern European states;
a number of African countries;
some Asian countries.

The choice of a specific country depends on whether you want to go on vacation for a month or just a couple of weeks. The table below provides a classification of countries according to the length of possible stay of Russian citizens on their territory without a visa.

Duration of possible stay without a visa for Russian citizens	Countries
180 days	Armenia
120 days	Fiji
90 days	Abkhazia, Azerbaijan, Argentina, Albania (from May 31 to November 15), Bahamas, Botswana, Brazil, Venezuela, Haiti, Guyana, Guatemala, Honduras, Grenada, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Colombia, Lebanon, Macedonia, Morocco, Mexico, Namibia , Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, El Salvador, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Montenegro, Chile. Ecuador, South Africa
60 days	Türkiye, South Korea, South Ossetia, Cyprus (Turkish part of the island)
56 days	Gambia
45 days	Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Saint Lucia (42 days).
30 days	Antigua and Barbuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vanuatu, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mauritius, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Mongolia, Niue, Cook Islands (+1 day), Seychelles, Swaziland, Serbia , Thailand, Philippines, Jamaica
28 days	Barbados
21 days	Dominica
15 days	Vietnam, Laos
14 days	Hong Kong, Nauru
1 year	Georgia (+5 days)
No limits	Belarus, Moldova, Tajikistan

You can fly to all these countries on vacation without a visa within the established period of stay or even without restrictions.

Budget holiday at sea

When planning a vacation abroad, most vacationers prefer to combine interesting excursions with a pleasant time on the beach. Currently, there are many countries where Russian citizens can vacation cheaply and without a visa.

tops the list of popular resort countries. And it’s not just that Russian citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 60 days. We are pleased with the excellent service and affordable prices: 30,000–35,000 rubles per person for 6-7 nights.
Abkhazia attracts with low prices, the absence of a language barrier and a warm climate. The country is no less interesting to Russian tourists than Türkiye, Sri Lanka or Egypt. Average prices for a tour are 22,000-30,000 rubles per person for 6-7 nights.
The Caribbean countries offer excellent beach holidays, reasonable prices and excellent service. The most popular countries, for short-term visits to which Russian citizens do not need a visa, include Cuba, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Bahamas, St. Kitts and Nevis. Traveling here is a quality and budget holiday abroad without a visa. The average price for tours to these countries is 35,000–40,000 rubles per person for 6-7 nights.
, Albania is a European territory where Russians can relax by the sea without applying for an entry visa. On the territory of these states there are ample opportunities for diving, boat trips on yachts, water sports and a relaxing holiday in comfortable coastal hotels. The average cost of tours is 30,000–40,000 rubles per person for 6-7 nights.
Maldives. The absence of the need to obtain a visa for a stay of up to 30 days makes this state attractive to a huge number of Russian tourists. This is the most affordable option for an elite holiday by the sea for Russian citizens. The average cost of tours to local hotels is about 170,000–200,000 rubles per person for 6-7 nights.

Inexpensive holiday in Europe

Many Russians prefer holidays in Europe, but necessity stops most potential tourists. However, there are European countries where Russians can enter without a visa. We present to you the rating of visa-free countries for Russians to holiday in Europe.

Montenegro, Croatia and Slovakia. Undoubted leaders in tourist demand. Numerous resorts, the sea coast, sanatoriums and hospitals - all this attracts thousands of tourists from all regions of the Russian Federation. Depending on the range of services, the cost of tours to these countries ranges from 20,000–30,000 rubles per person for 6-7 nights.
Moldova. Here you will find a lot of attractions, famous wines and magnificent nature. The average price for a holiday in Moldova is 17,000–30,000 rubles per person for 6-7 nights.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a real paradise for fans of skiing, colorful nature and delicious cuisine. The average cost of a trip is 30,000 rubles per person for 6-7 nights.
Serbia. Here you can visit national parks, go fishing and hunting, and admire architectural ensembles. The average price for tours is 25,000–27,000 rubles per person for 6-7 nights.
Macedonia offers the opportunity to relax on the shores of the famous Orchid Lake, play sports at ski resorts and taste local delicacies. The average cost of tours to Macedonia is 17,000–25,000 rubles per person for 6-7 nights.

Take a sociological survey!

Book tours online. Only on the Internet you will find the cheapest last minute deals.
Compare prices for tours to the same hotel not only from one, but from several operators at once. Sometimes prices vary quite significantly. Remember that the cheapest visa-free countries for Russians are always advertised on the operator’s home page.
Give preference to tours from Moscow. The secret is that in this region there is the highest competition among tour operators, and therefore the chance of finding a good deal is very high.
Don't overpay agents for finding a suitable tour. You can study all the offers yourself on the company’s websites. And the agent will not offer you anything new or unique.
Always add the price of air tickets to the cost of the tour to get an idea of the actual total cost of the trip.

Conclusion

Holidays at sea or in Europe without a visa are more than possible for Russian citizens. And nowadays you can visit a lot of countries offering excellent service at an affordable price. At the same time, you can go on vacation for either several weeks or several months. It's convenient and profitable. However, you should take care of your hotel reservation, apartment reservation, return tickets and your financial security in the territory of another state.

Do you want to go abroad, but don’t want to get involved in bureaucratic battles with embassy staff? No problem, because there are as many as 38 states that can be visited without unnecessary formalities.

Visa-free countries for Russians included in this list in 2020 offer beach holidays for every taste: from inexpensive to exclusive. A relatively short flight is also an important argument when choosing a destination.

Albania belongs to the Balkan states. This member of the list is located near Montenegro and Greece, washed by the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. Adriatic resorts are rich in clean sandy beaches. The shores are decorated with picturesque places, rocky bays and pine forests. You can stay in the country for 90 days without a visa.

Vietnam attracts with its pristine nature, the good nature of the locals, clean white and pink beaches and a mild climate. Here you can relax for 15 days completely freely and, importantly, inexpensively.

Georgia. The resorts of Adjara are ideal for family holidays. The cleanest water, mild climate and comfortable conditions are appreciated by many tourists. If you are looking for a holiday abroad without a visa, and inexpensively, then Georgia is a great option. Free entry for Russians is valid for a whole year.

Egypt continues the list, despite some difficulties with . Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh still delight vacationers with comfortable hotels. Clean beach areas, beautiful underwater world and coral reefs attract travelers all year round. The visa is issued upon arrival, valid for a month, the price is $25.

Israel– a country rich in ancient sights and resort areas. The Mediterranean coast attracts tourists with its unique vegetation, warm healing water of Dead Sea and. Here you can vacation visa-free for 90 days.

It pleases with bright colors, inexpensive food and the absence of language problems, because the Russians have occupied almost all the hot spots. An e-visa to India for 30 days can be issued online and costs $60.

Indonesia in 2020 climbed even higher in the list of popular tourist destinations among travelers abroad. Fascinating flora and fauna, many picturesque corners with clear sea water - an ideal place for tourists. The coasts of Indonesia are popular among surfers and those who like to bask in the rays of the tropical sun. Tourists are provided with a visa-free holiday for a month.

– the ancient coast of Aphrodite, washed by the warm Mediterranean Sea, with vibrant landscapes and beautiful beach stretches. This is a little paradise for tourists. To enter, you just need to first apply for a visa online, valid for 90 days. A single entry will cost inexpensively, 25 euros, a multiple entry visa - 65 euros.

– an African state with Arabic exoticism. It is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The coast and Moroccan beaches will delight tourists with untouched nature, hot sand and warm water. The visa-free regime for Russians is valid for 90 days.

Thailand- an exotic warm country, similar to a paradise fairy tale. Luxurious resorts with coconut palms and clear blue lagoons will not leave any tourist indifferent. Visitors from abroad are allowed to enjoy the local beauty for a month.

It is located in North Africa and is washed by the warm Mediterranean Sea. You can swim here almost all year round. Picturesque shores, clear turquoise water and cozy surroundings are the optimal place for traveling with children. A hassle-free and inexpensive holiday in Tunisia is provided for a period of 90 days.

Türkiye, which at the beginning of 2020 was still on the list of “undesirable” destinations for Russians, continues the list of visa-free countries for a beach holiday. The long coastline is rich in beautiful beaches and historical sites. You can spend a month in Turkey without visa control.

Montenegro is a hospitable country on the Balkan Peninsula. The Adriatic coast has picturesque beach resorts, cozy sunny bays and clear waters of the Adriatic. Visa-free entry is valid for 30 days.

Sri Lanka– a paradise on the planet with amazing colors and romantic landscapes. The cleanest beach areas, calm ocean waters, amazing corals and a peaceful atmosphere will make your vacation unforgettable. An entry permit is issued upon arrival, valid for no more than 1 month.

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And a little exotic

If the previous options for getting a tan abroad did not interest you, it’s too early to get upset. The most interesting things are yet to come. Visa-free entry for Russians extends to another list of countries where you can sunbathe in 2020. They are located, as a rule, on other continents, so this vacation can hardly be called inexpensive. However, the brighter the impression will be.

Antigua and Barbuda is a small island state in the Caribbean Sea. The mild climate, exotic vegetation, pink and white sand, and cozy bays attract travelers from all over the world. Free entry is open for a month.

Argentina- an unusually vibrant country on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The beautiful beach coast stretches for 17 km, where there are 24 comfortable resorts, which are crowded with tourists in the summer. You can relax here for 90 days.

Bahamas- the next tropical exotic in the Atlantic Ocean. The Bahamas is rich in white sandy beaches, blue lagoons, coral reefs and pristine tranquility of nature. Visa-free entry for Russians is valid for 3 months.

Barbados located in the eastern Caribbean. It is famous for its pristine beaches, luxurious gardens, caves with underwater lakes and rivers. You can stay here freely for up to 28 days.

Brazil– a bright exotic country that attracts tourists with its color, warm climate and rhythm of life. Brazil's white sand coastline is very diverse, with secluded picturesque spots and crowded resorts. You can vacation for 90 days without a visa.

Vanuatu- tropical islands surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Beautiful weather all year round makes for an unforgettable beach holiday. For lovers of underwater entertainment, there is a long list of opportunities here. It is fashionable abroad to spend a honeymoon here. Visa-free entry for Russians is valid for 30 days.

Venezuela– a beautiful Latin American country with unique exoticism. Picturesque landscapes, delicate sand, an abundance of pearls and tropical forests will leave a lot of impressions. Margarita Island is famous for its excellent recreation and clean warm water. A visa is not required for visits up to 90 days.

Haiti is a tropical island state surrounded by coral reefs, with hot sand, clear lagoons and romantic sunsets. You are allowed to stay for three months without any formalities.

Hong Kong, washed on three sides by the South China Sea, is rarely offered on tourist lists for a beach holiday. And in vain. Numerous bays and bays stretch along the coastline, and the clean coastline is protected from the wind by mountain ranges and is excellent for swimming. Russians are allowed to vacation here without a visa for two weeks.

Grenada is located on the southeastern coast of the Caribbean Sea. Cozy bays, a rich underwater world and a deserted coast are created for lovers of calm, peaceful leisure. Visa-free travel is allowed for 90 days.

Located in eastern Haiti. Evergreen vegetation and snow-white beaches with delicate sand, diving and snorkeling activities will be remembered for a long time by guests from abroad. You can vacation in the country for a whole month without obtaining an entry permit.

Kenya continues the list of destinations where you can gain impressions relatively inexpensively. The Indian Ocean washing it will delight tourists with warm waters all year round. The opportunity to engage in water sports greatly diversifies your leisure time. The visa is issued at the airport, valid for 90 days, and costs $50.

Colombia. The waves of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea wash the shores of an amazing and colorful state. The Caribbean coast is rich in secluded beach resorts and tropical exotica. Russians are allowed to stay in the country for 90 days.

Comoros They are distinguished by excellent beaches with emerald crystal clear water and wild, untouched nature. It’s not for nothing that those who come from abroad call them a “tropical paradise.” The visa is issued upon arrival, for 45 days, and costs 30 euros.

Costa Rica tops the list of the happiest countries in the world. It is located in Central America, known for its colorful beaches with azure waters on the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. You can rest for 30 days without an entry permit.

– the famous Freedom Island offers unique opportunities for diving and underwater photography. The country's luxury beach resorts welcome tourists all year round. Russians can vacation in Cuba visa-free for no more than 30 days.

- the highlight of the Indian Ocean, which is extremely popular in 2020. The island nation is prized for its lush beachfront, colorful plants, underwater sports and wedding ceremonies. Vacations are allowed for two months without obtaining an entry permit.

Malaysia- a small tropical paradise with white sandy islands and stunning soft sand, picturesque bays and azure water. You are allowed to spend a holiday in Malaysia without a visa for 30 days.

– the famous islands of the Indian Ocean are truly its pearl. Maldives beaches are located in picturesque transparent lagoons with luxurious comfortable villas and the peaceful tranquility of nature. You can enjoy a visa-free stay for 30 days.

– another member of the list from South America. A cheerful state washed by two oceans - the Pacific and the Atlantic. Iconic Acapulco is prized for its holiday-friendly climate, stunning beach resorts and vibrant nightlife. You can stay here for a whole six months without visa control.

Seychelles located in the western Indian Ocean. Untouched charming nature, pink and white beaches, clear water, soft sand - all this is called “a little paradise on earth.” Here you can relax for up to 30 days.

Fiji- magnificent fairy-tale islands in the Pacific Ocean. They are known for their excellent facilities for weddings, luxury holidays, diving, surfing and snorkeling. Russians are allowed to stay freely for 4 months.

Jamaica completes the list of visa-free countries for 2020. This delightful island in the northern Caribbean attracts with its outlandish places and unspoiled nature, elite beaches with golden sand, warm sun and hospitality. You are allowed to stay in Jamaica for 30 days without an entry permit.

Consolidated list of visa-free countries for beach holidays

№	A country	Days without a visa
1	Abkhazia	90
2	Albania	90
3	Antigua and Barbuda	30
4	Argentina	90
5	Bahamas	90
6	Barbados	28
7	Brazil	90
8	Vanuatu	30
9	Venezuela	90
10	Vietnam	15
11	Haiti	90
12	Hong Kong	14
13	Grenada	90
14	Georgia	365
15	Dominican Republic	21
16	Israel	90
17	Indonesia	30
18	Colombia	90
19	Costa Rica	30
20	Cuba	30
21	Mauritius	60
22	Malaysia	30
23	Maldives	30
24	Morocco	120
25	Seychelles	30
26	Thailand	30
27	Tunisia	90
28	Türkiye	90
29	Montenegro	90
30	Fiji	120
31	Jamaica	30

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

Weekend tours to Russian cities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weekend at sea

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

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

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

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

A country	Conditions for entry
Georgia	A foreign passport is required, which does not contain any notes on visiting Abkhazia. You are allowed to stay in the country for 3 months. Georgia is a great option for a trip. It’s easy to combine beach time with visits to ancient cultural monuments, beautiful parks and entertainment centers.
Türkiye	A weekend in Turkey is popular among Russians. The country provides good service. Reasonable prices for air tickets and hotel accommodations in Istanbul and other cities make holidays accessible to most. You can enter with a foreign passport.
Montenegro	The country was formed after the collapse of Yugoslavia. Bordered by the Adriatic Sea, it has a mild climate, ideal for visiting the beach. Russian citizens are allowed to enter the country without a visa for 30 days.
Egypt	It's nice here even in late autumn. To soak up the sea, you only need a passport. The most popular are tours to Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada.
Cyprus	To visit Cyprus you need a visa. But for a short trip it’s easy to get it yourself in 1-2 days online. You need to collect a minimum package of documents and send an application to the website of the Cyprus Embassy in Russia. In a couple of days, the applicant will receive a letter with a visa. It must be presented at the airport when crossing the border.

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

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Shopping tours

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

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

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

Georgia.

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

Short holiday in the mountains

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

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

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

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

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

Kartaklaya,
Palandoken,
Sarykamysh,
Uludag,
Erciyes.

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

Weekend tours with children

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

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

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

Serbia,
Montenegro,
Israel.

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

Conclusion

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

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 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, tourist 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 to prepare 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 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 Office, proof of financial means at the rate of USD 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 a zone within 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 (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.

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, 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 proof at the border that the guest intends to return to his home country 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 travel.

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