The most popular resorts without a visa. The best visa-free countries for Russian citizens. Ex-USSR abroad

Which visa-free countries Are Russians granted entry without a visa this year? Current for today and full list visa-free countries for tourists from Russia. Beach holiday the sea is very close! 2019 has already come into its own, and the upcoming 2020 will come very quickly (summer will fly by without blinking an eye).

Visa is one of the reasons why many Russian tourists postpone their beach holiday. Since you are already looking for countries with a visa-free regime, and you are a citizen of Russia, then you do not need to explain what a tourist (Schengen) visa is and how to get it.

Stop working, it's time to relax

For those who are “in the tank”: a tourist visa is needed to visit a number of countries for a short period (during a stay on a tour package, for a beach holiday, while traveling).

In our experience, it is best to obtain a visa from a visa or travel agency. This way you will save both time and money. To understand, the obtaining procedure requires a number of documents and cash(consular fee, photographs, translation, income certificates, etc.).

“Savages” and free travelers may be denied a visa more often than those who purchased it from an agency!

Visa-free countries, for entry into which you do not need not only a visa, but also an international passport - Where you can go without a passport

This is our neighboring countries:

Armenia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
South Ossetia

Visits to these countries are allowed for 90 days, except for Belarus (without restrictions).

Visa-free countries for Russians in 2019 list of countries in Europe, Asia, America, Africa

Here is a list of countries where a passport is required (no visa required):

Azerbaijan (90 days, registration within 3 days)
Antigua and Barbuda (1 month, return tickets required)
Argentina (3 months, air tickets, top-up account)
Albania (from May 15 to November 1, 2017 - visa-free)
Bahamas (90 days)
Barbados (28 days)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (1 month, Europe)
Botswana (90 days, $300 with you)
Brazil (3 months, hotel booked)
Venezuela (90 days in half a year)
Vanuatu (1 month)
Vietnam (15 days), at least 30 days after previous entry
Haiti (3 months, airport tax 60 bucks)
Guyana (90 days), became visa-free from November 27, 2015.
Gambia (56 days)
Guatemala (90 days)
Honduras (90 days)
Hong Kong (14 days)
Grenada (90 days)
Georgia (365 days), +5 days
Guam (up to 45 days)
Dominica (21 days)
Dominican Republic(30 days)
Israel (90 days)
Indonesia (30 days), but previously they issued a visa at the border
Colombia (90 days)
Kyrgyzstan (60 days), and previously there was entry with a Russian passport
Costa Rica (30 days)
Cuba (90 days, subject to return tickets)
Laos (15 days)
Mauritius (up to 60 days), but it was 90...
Macedonia (up to 90 days within six months, Europe)
Macau (30 days)
Malaysia (30 days)
Maldives (30 days)
Morocco (3 months)
Micronesia (30 days, return tickets)
Moldova (entry with international passport)
Mongolia (30 days, no more than 90 in total in each 180-day period)
Namibia (3 months)
Nauru (14 days)
Nicaragua (90 days)
Niue (30 days)
Cook Islands (31 days)
Panama (90 days)
Paraguay (90 days)
Peru (90 days)
El Salvador (up to 90 days)
Seychelles (30 days), but there were specials. permission upon arrival.
Swaziland (1 month)
Northern Mariana Islands(45 days if return tickets are available)
Saint Kitts and Nevis (up to 3 months)
Saint Lucia (up to 6 weeks)
Serbia (30 days, Europe)
Tajikistan (entry with international passport)
Thailand (30 days)
Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)
Tunisia (up to 3 months)
Türkiye (60 days, Europe)
Uzbekistan (entry with a foreign passport, 90 days and registration, more than 4,700 hryvnia with you)
Ukraine (90 days within 180, entry with a foreign passport)
Uruguay (up to 90 days within six months)
Fiji (4 months, return tickets)
Philippines (30 days)
Montenegro (90 days, Europe), and before it was 30
Chile (up to 90 days)
Ecuador (90 days)
South Africa (from March 30, 2017, the visa is officially canceled! 90 days)
South Korea(60 days, but not more than 90 days in six months)
Jamaica (90 days)

By the way, you can visit Singapore and a number of Chinese countries by “flight” (in transit).

List of countries with visa-free transit and how long you can stay

For example, you decided to go on vacation to Thailand and noticed that you can purchase air tickets with transit through China. It turns out that you fly to one country, and you will visit (at least for a few hours) another. Such visa-free transits (overflights) are often even cheaper than direct ones.

But don't relax. There are some subtleties, or rather rules. Each such transit country has its own laws. In China it is necessary to transit flight: air tickets to English language, and count your stay time - this is very important.

And here is a list of countries that provide visa-free transit:

UK - (24 hours)
New Zealand (if final destination- Australia) - (24 hours)
Romania - (24 hours)
Bulgaria - (36 hours)
China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing) - 72 hours).
Singapore - (96 hours)

Countries where a visa must be issued at the border and how much it costs

Bangladesh (15 days, 50 dollars)
Bahrain (14 days, $65)
Belize (up to 30 days, $50)
Bolivia (up to 30 days, $50)
Burundi (30 days, with special permission from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 90 bucks)
East Timor (only at the international airport and seaport Dili, up to 30 days, 30$)
Gabon (30 days, visa is issued online in advance, $100)
Ghana (up to 90 days, with visa permit, $100)
Guinea-Bissau (30 days, e-visa, 64 euros)
Djibouti (1 month, $90)
Egypt (30 days, free “Sinai stamp” - 15 days, $25)
Zambia (90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa, 50 bucks)
Zimbabwe (90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa, 3 days transit visa, $30)
India (30 days with online visa approval, select airports only, $60)
Jordan (30 days, $55)
Iraq (14 days, applies to Kurdistan Region only, requires visa permission from the Kurdistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Iran (30 days, the islands of Kish and Qeshm do not require a visa, 30-80 euros), but there were only 14 days, a visa is no longer required for tourist group trips to Iran
Cape Verde (30 days, 20 euros)
Cambodia (1 month, $35)
Qatar (1 month, $27, $1,500 on card)
Kenya (3 months, from 09/01/2015 with eVisa, $51)
Cyprus (90 days, free with proVisa issued online)
China (Hainan Island only - up to 15 days, Dalian airport - transit 7 days, a number of ground checkpoints for border residents
territories)
Comoros (14 days, $50)
Kuwait (1 month under a number of conditions - you need an invitation from a Kuwaiti tour operator, $30)
Lebanon (subject to certain conditions; 3 months)
Madagascar (90 days)
Mauritania ($50)
Mexico (free, up to 180 days, electronic permit issued in advance)
Myanmar (with eVisa, up to 28 days, $50)
Nepal (90 days, $30-90)
Nicaragua ($10, 90 days)
Palau (30 days, 50 bucks)
Paraguay (up to 90 days)
Pitcairn (up to 14 days; 35 bucks)
Rwanda ($100, 90 days)
Samoa Western (60 days)
Sao Tome and Principe (if you have a visa issued online, $20)
Saint Helena Island (up to 183 days, does not apply to Ascension Island and the Tristan da Cunha archipelago)
Senegal, (became visa-friendly, only through the consulate)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (up to 30 days)
Syria (up to 15 days)
Singapore ($40, 30 days e-visa, can be in transit for 96 hours)
Somalia ($50, 30 days)
Suriname (2 months; with permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname, $30)
Tanzania (90 days - tourist visa, 14 days - transit, $50)
Togo (7 days, $17)
Tonga (31 days, free)
Tuvalu (1 month, free)
Turkmenistan (10 days, you need an invitation from an individual or legal entity in Turkmenistan, 155 bucks)
Uganda (90 days)
Central African Republic (7 days)
Sri Lanka (transit - up to 48 hours, tourist - up to 30 days, $30-35)
Eritrea (1 month with a visa permit issued by the host party at the Immigration Service, $50)
Ethiopia (1 month, only at the airport, 50$)

List of countries with online (easy) visa

Australia (visa application online), but it was only at consulates.
Bahrain (visa online)
Gabon (visa online), but it was at the border
Guinea-Bissau
Cyprus (minimum documents at the consulate, or visa online)
Kuwait
Mexico (visa online possible)
Montserrat (visa applied online)
Myanmar (visa applied online)
Rwanda (visa applied online)
Niger
UAE (visa can be issued online or upon arrival at the airport, but more expensive)
Singapore (visa is issued online)

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Visa-free countries with the sea for Russians 2019: list of Top 9 countries with inexpensive beach holidays in summer and winter

Where can you go on an inexpensive holiday at sea without a visa in 2019? Where can you safely soak up the sand next to the sea? And how you don’t want to waste time getting a visa - Brrrr...

List of Top 9 visa-free countries for Russian citizens, where they offer comfortable and inexpensive beach holidays at sea in summer and winter:

Do you want to know in which country you can sunbathe on the beach inexpensively without a visa?

Türkiye - the best beach holiday without visas, no problems! The most popular destination for Russians in 2019

First place on the list inexpensive countries without visa control we give it to Turkey. Why do you think the Russian people are so eager to come to the shores of Antalya? Everything is very clear, here you have the best and most comfortable stay! It’s cheap, beautiful (even “luxury”) and accessible.

And everything is fine today with tours, air tickets, hotels, and weather in Turkey!

Just imagine that on an all-inclusive tourist package for 2 adults and 2 children, we paid only 96 thousand rubles. Even at the airport there is a huge banner in Russian “Welcome Home”!

Five-star hotel “Ali Bey Resort”, amazing, clear, warm sea. "Swedish" ( Buffet) with so much food that it makes your eyes wide open. Breakfast, second (late) breakfast, lunch and dinner. There was simply plenty of food. Drinks and alcohol in countless quantities and for every color and taste.

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In the meantime, let’s move on to the country that took 2nd place in our ranking of visa-free countries for Russians.

Thailand

A paradise in Asia - Thailand has very often begun to attract our fellow countrymen with its almost white sandy beaches with clear water. The most popular resorts— Phuket island, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Bangkok, Krabi. Flight time is 15-16 hours from the capital of Russia. You can stay for a month without a visa.

Russians do not need a visa to this country, only a foreign passport. It rains most often in summer, so it’s worth going here between November and April. Cheap hotels, inexpensive food, inexpensive service and fabulous views by the sea.

Morocco - without a sea visa

Not telling you that it's inexpensive here would be lying. But a holiday with an Arabian twist and Turkish luxury is guaranteed here. You can relax on the beaches right away Atlantic Ocean And Mediterranean Sea. The visa-free regime lasts a maximum of 3 months.

Main resorts: Agadir, Marrakesh, Essaouira, Casablanca, Fet.

Tunisia

An alternative holiday in Turkey - inexpensive! Steps are building up here travel business. But what about: the warm sea is available all year round, clear blue (turquoise) water invites you to swim, relatively cheap beach service, especially with children.

Today, visa-free stay in this country is 3 months. Popular resorts: Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said.

Israel

Connoisseurs of beach holidays and visa-free travel can return to the homeland of Jesus - Israel. Just think about it and imagine: medicinal hot springs - good for health, three seas at once - Mediterranean, Dead and Red, ancient cultural and historical values, attractions and water parks for children.

You can stay and relax here for a maximum of 90 days.

Montenegro

Holidays in Montenegro are divided: beach holidays in summer and ski holidays in winter. The most attractive resort is the city of Budva. Here you can relax on the beach or improve your health in a sanatorium.

Our tourists also like the Montenegro resort, which attracts with its slender cliffs, gentle Adriatic Sea and budget options. Without a visa you can enjoy a holiday of up to 30 days.

More details about this country and best resorts Abkhazia, where is the best place to relax in our article:.

Vietnam is an inexpensive visa-free country for Russians

Two weeks ( visa-free regime) enough to enjoy amazing nature– flora and fauna. It is better to come on vacation to Vietnam in winter, although beach season lasts all year round. If we talk in this case about the south coast.

In summer it rains more often and even typhoons occur, more often on the northern coast.

The food and housing here are quite inexpensive, and that’s why Russians began to visit Vietnam more and more every year.

P.S.: If you don’t “bother” at all with either a visa or an international passport - don’t go through these “circles of hell” of bureaucratic rules and laws, then you should pay attention to what lies right in front of your nose - and the Krasnodar Territory .

P.P.S.: As new rules change and are introduced, this list of visa-free countries for Russians will be updated and, if possible, changed.

Last minute tours to visa-free countries are more popular than travel to countries with strict visa controls. And this is not surprising. Many Russian tourists, going on vacation abroad, have more than once encountered bureaucratic red tape associated with the need to obtain entry documents. Going through all the formalities takes a lot of time and effort, so when planning their next vacation, Russians are already consciously choosing visa-free tourist destinations. This not only allows you to save on the cost of the trip, but also saves your time and nerves. Let's talk in this article about which countries were included in the list of visa-free countries for Russians in 2017? We will also tell you where a visa will be issued under a simplified scheme?

Every year all more states demonstrates a loyal attitude towards Russian citizens visiting its territory. So, there are countries with simplified visa access; the visa issuance procedure takes place upon arrival, which is very convenient. Indeed, in this case, you initially will not have to settle issues with the travel agency and the consulate regarding obtaining permits. When going through control at the airport of arrival, it will be enough to present your international passport; in isolated cases, you will need to confirm the trustworthiness of your intentions and show a sample form of a tourist voucher or return air tickets.

When passing control, in addition to your passport, you may be asked to present a return ticket, voucher, health insurance, invitation and confirm your solvency by having a certain sum of money. There is no universal visa-free period of stay for all visa-free countries, so each country resolves this issue separately. Usually the period is 30 days, in some countries – up to 90 days, sometimes – only two weeks.

Where can you go on vacation without a visa?

Let’s take a closer look at which visa-free destinations you can choose for your holiday in 2017, and tell you about these countries. The list of the most popular and inexpensive visa-free countries includes:

Türkiye. Such favorite holiday destinations for Russians as Kemer, Antalya and Alanya do not need any introduction. The visa is obtained at the airport of the country of arrival and is valid for 60 days.
Egypt. Although political situation it can hardly be called stable; many Russians remain faithful to their choice and continue to vacation in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. A visa is automatically issued to everyone upon arrival, valid for 30 days.
Thailand. Anyone planning to stay in Thailand for 30 days or less is given an arrival stamp in their passport at the airport. A visa needs to be issued only to those who want to spend 2-3 months in this country, for example, the whole winter. A single-entry visa for 60 days will cost $40 and can then be extended for another 30 days.
Russians can stay in Vietnam without a visa for 15 days. If the period is longer, then here, as in many countries, you can apply for a Visa on arrival right at the airport for free.
Israel. Russians can enter Israel with one foreign passport, and the maximum period of stay in this country is 90 days for our tourists.
Georgia. A foreign passport is sufficient for entry.
Tunisia. A popular visa-free country for our citizens. To visit, you only need a foreign passport valid for more than 3 months from the date of application.
Morocco. Morocco's popularity among Russian tourists began to grow about 3-4 years ago, since then the trend has not weakened. This was largely possible due to the fact that you do not need a visa to visit this country.
Dominican Republic To get to the Dominican Republic, you just need to apply for a tarjeta del tourista - a tourist card and pay a fee of 10 euros for it. It allows you to stay in the republic for up to 30 days.
Cuba. You do not need a visa to travel to Cuba. A passport must be valid only for the duration of the trip.
China (Hainan Island). If a tourist from Russia flies to Hainan on his own, then he can apply for a visa upon arrival at the airport. If you are part of a tourist group, then Russians do not need a visa.
Mexico and India. These countries require a formal visa. It can be easily completed online.
Jordan. You do not need to apply for a visa before traveling to Jordan. Tourists receive a permit for 40 dinars right at the airport.

Which European countries are easy to get a visa for?

Cyprus. Aphrodite Island attracts tourists with its luxurious beaches, ancient architecture and amazing nature. To get to heaven on earth you will need to apply for a visa online, valid for 90 days.

Bulgaria. Happy holders of a valid Schengen visa will not have to obtain a visa; the period of stay is limited to 3 months. If there is no multiple visa, then the permit is issued at the Bulgarian visa center or the visa issuing department at the consulate.

Montenegro. In this country, visa-free stay is allowed for 30 days, from here you can visit any visa-free neighbor - Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Herzegovina.

Serbia. You can safely travel around Serbia without a visa if your trip does not exceed 30 days.

Macedonia. Visa-free entry to Macedonia for Russians will be valid at least until March 2018.

Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you are traveling to this country for tourist purposes and for no more than 30 days, then you do not need to obtain a visa.

Greece. A short-term visa to Greece costs 35 euros. And although the procedure for obtaining a document is almost the same as in the case of obtaining a visa to any other country of the Schengen Union, Greece is the most loyal to tourists from Russia.

Which countries can you travel to with a Russian passport?

Don’t forget about the most popular resort countries, entry into which is allowed with an internal Russian passport. Feel free to go there for new experiences, but remember that the period of stay for Russian tourists on their territory is limited to 90 days.

Abkhazia is a sunny region with amazing mountain nature, ancient caves and healing mineral springs.
Belarus is definitely where neither acclimatization nor the language barrier can prevent you from enjoying your vacation to the fullest.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Average prices for last-minute tours to visa-free countries from Moscow

Traveling to countries without a visa on a last-minute tour is the ideal and most common holiday option. The cost of such trips is actually 30-40% lower than regular options, and the visa-free regime makes organizing the trip easy. You can choose a tour 4-5 days before the expected date, buy it and quickly get ready. There is no need to worry about whether you will be given a visa or not.

In many exotic countries visa-free entry, they are slightly less popular among tourists, since holidays in them are more expensive. But nevertheless, last-minute tours departing from Moscow are sold there more often than to countries where Schengen is required.

I returned peaceful, relaxed and different - this is how happy tourists describe the feeling of a trip to Indonesia. Indeed, the country strongly contrasts with the familiar reality of Europeans. Take the island of Bali, for example. While 88% of the state's population professes Islam, Hinduism is firmly entrenched on the island. Eastern balance is felt in everything. Bali ranks first in the world for the variety and quality of SPA treatments.

The most popular resort area in Bali is called Nusa Dua. It is located 20 minutes from international airport. Hotels located on this coast have 4-5 star status.
Beach in Nusa Dua itself High Quality: fine yellow sand and clean clear ocean waters.
The Kuta region has rightfully earned the title of the most youth resort Bali thanks to its wide range of budget accommodation. Good for those who love waves and wouldn't mind enrolling in a surf school.

The disadvantages of holidaying in Bali include the ebb and flow of the tides, which do not allow swimming 24 hours a day. Least of all this a natural phenomenon expressed on the Jimbaran beach area. Tourists from all over the island come to the resort for magnificent views of the sunset, as well as to dine in one of the many fish restaurants in the fresh air.

If you need something exotic, and all the popular resorts of Bali have been explored, then you need to head for resort areas Lovina and Pemuteran. Firstly, here you can watch dolphins. Secondly, the beach is made of black volcanic sand and is washed by the sea, not the ocean. And most importantly, these resorts will give you the opportunity to feel the atmosphere of the island as it was a decade and a half ago.

Russian citizens can travel to Indonesia without a visa for 30 days. And when flying from Bali, you need to pay an airport tax, which is $16-17.

Rum, cigars, coffee and black coral jewelry are a must-have set of souvenirs from “The Islands are Free.” Flying to it from Moscow is nothing - about 12 hours on a direct flight. The “high” season in Cuba lasts from mid-November to early April. Average annual temperature water does not fall below + 24°C.

The number one resort in Cuba is Varadero. He really is as beautiful as they say: White sand, tropical plants, azure water merging with the blue sky. True, there are no attractions in Varadero, only the beach and the beach.

An hour's drive from paradise beach The capital is Havana. Vintage cars from the 60s and 70s drive around the streets, and the Capitol was built in the center of the city, exactly like in Washington. In Old Havana, tourists are attracted by the Hotel Ambos Mundos, famous for the fact that Ernest Hemingway lived and worked here. It is better to come to Havana without an overnight stay because most hotels leave much to be desired: the rooms can be small and without windows.

The jungle, golden beaches of Rio de Janeiro - all this, like a magnet, attracts millions of tourists from all over the world to the country. In addition, the beaches in the country are all world famous, the sea is warm and clear, and tourists invariably talk about Brazilian cuisine, as well as Brazilian women, with aspiration. Another popular attraction for tourists is the carnival.

IN major cities a traveler always has a choice: to stay for pennies, in a shabby Soviet-style hostel, or expensively, but in a new private hotel of a good standard. The only drawback: the road to this beautiful country from Russia is long and expensive.

Tourist Mecca of Georgia – Adjara. Both lovers of beach classics and adventure lovers will satisfy their hunger here. Batumi has a large selection of hotels and restaurants, free sun loungers on the beaches. And along the sea there is a seven-kilometer bike path. The beach is made of large pebbles, but rubber slippers will save the situation.

In the center of the capital of Adjara there is a tower with free chacha. But the locals advise going to the villages for proper Georgian vodka: “It’s real there. At 60 degrees." Another mandatory item on the program is a ride on the funicular, from the windows of which you can see both the new areas of Batumi and the residential areas.

30 minutes from Batumi is Botanical Garden, which has no analogues throughout the CIS. Taking a leisurely stroll through the park, you will eventually come out to the sea. By the way, free wi-fi is available for garden guests.

Just two hours drive from Batumi National Park“Mtirala” with several ecological paths in the mountains. One leads to a waterfall, the water of which is sweet like nectar, and the second to mountain lake, swimming in which is very refreshing.

The country, also known as Montenegro, is small and even on a short vacation you can see all the cities and beaches. They usually start from the capital and the main tourist center Montenegro - Budva. There is everything here: beaches, discos, restaurants and bars, casinos, sports grounds.

Two kilometers from Budva there is the unruly Ploce beach, made of concrete slabs on the edge of the cape. Due to the fact that there is no sand or pebbles, the sea is clean and deep. Water transparency reaches 30 meters.

Almost on the border with Albania is the Big Beach resort - it is one and a half dozen kilometers of gray volcanic sand. The place is ideal for relaxing with children. And due to the abundance of waves, the place is favored by kite surfers.

Old Kotor, listed World Heritage UNESCO, also a must visit. The city is located at the foot of a 300-meter hill, on the shore of a bay. Compared to Budva, it is very humid and stuffy here. The town is conducive to a relaxing holiday. Being one of the centers of navigation Adriatic Sea, Kotor welcomes yachts of all stripes.

Thailand, where everything tourism is on stream, can hardly be called “exotic”. But the country has rightfully earned the status of a destination offering the best price/quality ratio for foreigners. Both for those who come to improve their health, and for extreme sports enthusiasts in the race for sex tours and round-the-clock parties.

A couple of years ago, the Thai authorities took care of the cleanliness of the beaches. All sunbeds and umbrellas were removed from them, and annoying sellers and fast food kiosks were cleared. Now Thai beaches look more like picture-perfect pictures from catalogues. The country's two main resorts are Phuket and Pattaya. Both with seething nightlife and gastronomic diversity.

Behind the best diving and diving safaris should go to the Similian Islands. There is an abundance of soft and hard corals, reef fish, as well as larger representatives underwater world: blue rays and whale sharks.

A country where you will always find someone to speak Russian with. Many Russians, Belarusians, and Ukrainians with Jewish roots migrated here, and they did it for good reason. Israel boasts access to two seas at once: the Red and the Mediterranean, historical heritage, quality service and warm winters.

If your soul asks for diving, then you need to go to Eilat, hire a coach and dive with a mask into the Red Sea. Tel Aviv, located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, will be remembered for its excursions, vibrant nightlife and sociable people on the beach. For privacy and more affordable accommodation, you need to go to neighboring Netanya. By the way, this city has the largest number of Russian-speaking population.

A win-win option is a trip to the Dead Sea. This is an opportunity to undergo treatment in one of the medical centers, lie for 20 minutes on the waters of the salty sea in the world (no longer). Each resort hotel has solariums, and the best of them have full-fledged SPA centers with heated water from the Dead Sea. Relaxation is guaranteed; for those who want to improve their health, doctors advise going for at least 14 days.

A gastronomic paradise for meat eaters and lovers of spices in different variations. In the north of the country they prefer pilaf, fried meat, dough products and flatbreads. The south is famous for its complex rice and vegetable dishes, as well as excellent desserts. Tea is the main drink of the country. The meal begins with it and ends with it.

So close and yet not immediately clear to our tourists, Uzbekistan is a treasure trove architectural monuments and one of the centers of the legendary Silk Road. IN popular cities Bukhara, Khiva and Termez you can touch and feel the real ancient East. Accommodation and food at reasonable prices. Dozens of direct flights from many Russian cities fly to Tashkent.

Morocco is a country where the weather is comfortable all year round (more than 300 sunny days a year). It is rarely completely cloudy here. Wide sandy beaches make the country an ideal holiday destination for lovers beautiful photos on Instagram. Morocco is perhaps one of the few countries where you can still taste traditional Arabian exoticism without sacrificing comfort or risking your well-being.

A holiday in one of the traditional hammams in Marrakech will help you get a feel for the country. Shopping at jewelry market at the Bab Smarin gate in Fez. And also a glass of authentic Moroccan tea in a coffee shop on Jemaa el Fna Square. Thalassotherapy, which Moroccans are experts in, will help you fully relax every cell.

“A beach holiday of the highest standard,” is how tourists characterize the Dominican Republic. The country is known the clearest sea and white sand beaches located in lagoons sheltered from the ocean waves by coral reefs. While the Dominican Republic cannot boast of historical sights. There are only those here in the capital, Santo Domingo.

The most popular resort in the country is Punta Cana, where the water temperature does not drop below +26 degrees. The most spectacular entertainment is a trip to the dolphin reserve in Manati Park Bavaro.

The national drink of the Dominican Republic is rum; more than 15 varieties of it are produced here. The Dominican national cocktail is called “Mamajuana”. It is prepared from rum, red homemade wine, the bark of a special type of tree, honey and bush branches.

Are you choosing a country for your vacation, but don’t want to waste time on obtaining a visa? Experts from the online service for purchasing airline tickets and booking hotels anywayanyday.com shared with us their advice on where to go and have fun.

Montenegro

You can live without a visa: 30 days.

When is the best time to go: for a beach holiday on the Adriatic Sea - at the end of May, June or September. It is too hot here in July and August. You can also go to Montenegro in winter to ski in Kolasin and Zabljak.

Türkiye

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You can live without a visa:

The passport must be valid for: 120 days from the date of entry into the country.

When is the best time to go: on the coast of Turkey - in May, June or September there is comfortable weather and reasonable prices for air tickets and hotels. If you want to see the sights of Istanbul and central Turkey, the best option is the off-season.

Israel

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You can live without a visa: 30 days.

The passport must be valid for:

When is the best time to go: for a beach holiday on the Mediterranean Sea and therapeutic rest on Dead - in April-May and September-October.

Morocco

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You can live without a visa: 90 days.

The passport must be valid for: day of departure from the country.

When is the best time to go: Western Morocco is always warm and dry. Therefore, we advise surf lovers West Coast Morocco in the summer - if you are a beginner; and in winter - if you feel confident on the board.

Seychelles

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You can live without a visa: 90 days.

The passport must be valid for: 6 months from the date of departure from the country.

When is the best time to go: for diving and snorkeling - in windless April, May, October and November. If you are into surfing, it is better to go to the Seychelles from June to September or from December to March.

Vietnam

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You can live without a visa: 15 days.

The passport must be valid for: 90 days from the date of departure from the country.

When is the best time to go: to the north of the country - in September-October and April-May. In the resorts of central Vietnam - Nha Trang and Danang - it is best to relax from March to August. In southern Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Thiet, the most favorable time for a holiday is from December to April.

Dominican Republic

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You can live without a visa: 30 days.

The passport must be valid for: day of departure from the country.

When is the best time to go: The Dominican Republic is a year-round resort, but for a beach holiday it is better to go from February to April, during the “dry season”.

Cuba

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You can live without a visa: 30 days.

The passport must be valid for: the entire trip.

When is the best time to go: in March and April. We do not recommend going to Cuba in the summer, because it often rains from June to August. From September to October, typhoons are possible in Cuba, during which time the water is dirty and choppy. In winter, a large difference in air temperature between day and night can be uncomfortable for those who travel to Cuba to warm up.

Barbados

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You can live without a visa: 28 days.

The passport must be valid for: 6 months from the date of departure from the country.

When is the best time to go: in December-May, when it is sunny and dry. Remember that from June to October there are frequent but short showers, usually in the afternoon.

South Korea

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You can live without a visa: 60 days and no more

The passport must be valid for: the entire trip.

When is the best time to go: for a beach holiday - in September and October, when it is warm and dry. The winter entertainment season in ski resorts near Seoul begins in December and ends in March.

Brazil

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You can live without a visa: 90 days within a 180 day period.

The passport must be valid for: 6 months from the date of departure from the country.

When is the best time to go: in Rio de Janeiro - in spring and autumn: there are few tourists, the air temperature is between 25-27 degrees above zero. We do not recommend traveling to Brazil during Carnival and during New Year- too expensive.

Argentina

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You can live without a visa: 90 days within a 180 day period.

The passport must be valid for: 6 months from the date of departure from the country.

When is the best time to go: to the Buenos Aires area - in September-November and February-March. The best time to walk in Patagonia's nature reserves is from November to February. June-August is the best time to visit Iguazu Falls and ski slopes Andes. The south of the country is best visited during the Argentine summer (December to February); in winter the weather here is very harsh.

Thailand

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You can live without a visa: 90 days.

The passport must be valid for: the entire trip.

When is the best time to go: to see mountains, waterfalls and jungles in northern Thailand - in December and January. At this time it is already warm here, but the dry period begins only in March. Best time for a beach holiday in the south of Thailand - from November to March.

Philippines

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You can live without a visa: 30 days.

The passport must be valid for: 6 months from the date of departure from the country.

When is the best time to go: to resorts in the center of the archipelago - all year round: it is always hot and humid here, and there is no pronounced seasonality. It is better to go to other islands from November to May. Remember that the rainy season is from June to October, and the greatest likelihood of typhoons is in August.

IMPORTANT

To enter these countries, you do not need to apply for a visa in advance. The main thing is your passport. But when passing passport control You may be asked for additional documents, for example:

air ticket to reverse side;
hotel reservation confirmation;
documents confirming solvency.

If you don’t have the necessary papers, you may not be allowed into the country.

So choose a country, prepare your documents and go!

How about a weekend abroad? We have compiled for you the TOP 10 countries to which you can go without first obtaining a visa.

The number of countries where you can travel without first obtaining a visa is slowly but surely increasing. Why not take one of them on an express tour this coming weekend? WomanJournal.ru has prepared the TOP 10 visa-free countries for Russia.

Visa-free country Montenegro

Entry into the territory of this country without a visa is possible only for tourism purposes and for a period of no more than 30 days. A tourist voucher is issued at the border. Travel time when departing from Moscow will be 2 hours 50 minutes.

This visa-free country is unique in its own way, as it provides the opportunity for a decent holiday for different categories of tourists. For lovers of extreme sports, there are many options for active leisure time: rafting, diving, rock climbing, hiking. If you prefer passive relaxation on the shore, 73 kilometers of beaches are at your disposal.

You can also devote a weekend to studying the history of Montenegro. On the territory of this visa-free country, many ancient fortresses, monasteries and ancient cities have been preserved.

Many tourists fall in love with Montenegro after their first trip and devote a lot of free time to it. Moreover, there is something to see in such resort towns as Budva, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac, Becici, Rafailovici, Herceg Novi, Igalo, Milocer, Ulcinj, Kotor, Perast and Risan.

Visa-free country Serbia

Three hours of flight - and you are in Serbia. For Russians, entry into this country is visa-free for a period of 30 days.

Serbia is recommended for those who prefer an ecological holiday. Serbs are very proud of the nature of their country and preserve it in every possible way. There are more than 30 lakes, five nature reserves, and mud resorts.

Serbia is a country of ancient culture, medieval monasteries and castles. Here you can see the capital of the country Belgrade, visit thermal resorts: Vrnjacka Banja, Banja Koviljaca, Zlatibor, Buyanovacka Banja, Soko Banja, Niska Banja, go up to the ski resorts. If you visit ski resort Yahorina, you will see the site of the 1984 Winter Olympics.

For tourists, Serbia, thanks to its warm climate, is attractive throughout the year.

Visa-free country Croatia

To enter Croatia, you will not need a visa if you do not plan to visit other countries during your stay in this country. In the period from May 1 to October 31, you can come on vacation even without a travel voucher or letter of guarantee.

For the beach lover Better conditions, of course, in the summer at a comfortable temperature of 25–29 degrees Celsius. Here you can relax on the sandy, pebble and stone beaches of the Adriatic coast. Yachting is well developed.

If the goal of an express tour is a walk in the mountains, then you will not be disappointed, as they are of stunning beauty in Croatia.

And you can splash around in the mud baths to your heart's content. Croatia is one of the popular balneological resorts.

This visa-free country has a very regular way of life. Croats are friendly but slow. This is probably the reason why you won’t find exclusively youth hotels here. Almost all of them are quiet and calm. If you are looking for a little peace and harmony with nature, a three-hour flight and you are already in Croatia.

Visa-free country Türkiye

A little more than two hours of flight when departing from Moscow - and you are in Turkey. You can enter this country without a visa; it is issued at any customs point. The validity of the foreign passport must be more than three months from the end of the trip.

If you're attracted to sea holiday, choose any of the four seas - Black, Aegean, Mediterranean or Marmara.

In Turkey it is worth visiting: Erciyes, where snow slopes operate from November to April, the capital of this visa-free country, Istanbul, the resort of Side, where you can not only relax on numerous beaches, but also see relics ancient history, Kemer with its beautiful landscapes, beaches and bays, the “capital” of tennis and golf Belek, Antalya - tropical paradise with banana, cotton and citrus plantations.

Visa-free country Russia (Sochi)

Of course, if we are talking about traveling without a visa, then the main visa-free country for us, of course, remains our home country - Russia. Holidays here can be found to suit every taste, in particular in the sensational Sochi.

The capital of the future Winter Olympics is worthy place for a weekend getaway. During an express tour to Sochi, you can gain strength for the coming week, soak up the rays of the warm sun, which is always in abundance here, or simply take a walk between the palm trees.

If a quiet weekend is not your thing, go to Krasnaya Polyana. The ski season in Sochi begins in November and lasts until March. Thanks to the construction of Olympic facilities, modern ski lifts and well-prepared trails will be at your service.

Sochi is also famous for its winemaking. Even if you don’t know much about wines, you can taste some interesting samples. Don’t forget to take your favorite one home so that over a glass of wine you can remember how nice it was on the Black Sea coast.

The journey to Sochi by air will take you just over two hours, including departure from Moscow.

Visa-free country Ukraine (Yalta)

Why not go to the “heart” of Crimea - Yalta for the weekend?! In summer, this city bustles with the busiest tourist life. In winter he is calm and seems to fall asleep. But even in the off-season, Yalta is interesting, since this Ukrainian city is famous for its combination of architectural monuments included in mountainous terrain. There are many ancient buildings, museums, parks and squares.

A trip to Yalta is recommended not only for lovers of architecture, but also for everyone who misses the warm sun. This is especially true now. The sun shines there approximately 2,250 hours a year. This is the same as in the famous Nice, Cannes and San Remo.

Yalta is also famous for its winemaking. Crimean grape varieties are surprisingly fragrant due to the generous sun. Yalta residents are proud of their wines and recommend that city guests taste them.

The pride of the city is the embankment, which you should definitely take a stroll along.

If you go to Yalta now, you can still catch the almond blossoms. At this time, the air is filled with a tart aroma.

To visit Yalta, you need to fly to Simferopol, and from there travel by car to the visa-free country of Ukraine.

Visa-free country Sri Lanka

You can also see all the beauties of Sri Lanka without first obtaining a visa. If time tourist trip does not exceed 30 days, a visa is issued upon arrival. To obtain it, you must have a passport valid for at least three months from the end of the trip, a migration card filled out in English, confirmation of a hotel reservation, funds for the duration of your stay in Sri Lanka, as well as a return ticket with a fixed departure date .

Despite the fact that Sri Lanka is only small island V Indian Ocean, it prepares a lot of interesting things for tourists: there are stunning beaches, excellent conditions for diving and surfing, numerous cultural and historical monuments, ancient ruins.

This visa-free country is a shopaholic's paradise. Prices here are low and the range is wide. You cannot go back, for example, without precious stones. In Sri Lanka, sapphires, amethysts, garnets and moonstone are mined.

It is also worth paying attention to local textiles, which in Sri Lanka are of good quality and at the same time very cheap.

To feel the flavor of Sri Lanka and understand that you want to come back here again, you have to spend nine hours on the road.

Israel

Holidays in Israel are different from visiting other countries. Here tourists not only have an interesting time free time, but also come into contact with Christian history.

Thanks to the hot climate, myriad attractions and unique geography: snow-capped mountains, forests, desert and sea, every guest of this visa-free country for Russia has “their own” Israel.

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