Beautiful visa-free countries. Where to go without a sea visa? Beach holidays at minimal cost. The country is famous for its sights

Russians have the right to visit without a visa any of the states that were formerly part of the USSR, except for the three Baltic countries.

And also the number of visa-free countries in which you can relax on a fairly modest budget includes representatives of the European, Asian, African and South American continents.

The countries that are most hospitable to our fellow citizens are South America: in almost all of them, Russians can stay without a visa for 90 days, and when crossing the borders of neighboring states, it is enough to present a valid passport to a customs officer. There are only 4 countries left in Europe that our compatriots can visit without a visa.

States where Russian citizens can go without a visa, on the world map

List of the most popular low-cost visa-free countries

Among the most popular budget tourist destinations in 2020 include:

Abkhazia;
Argentina;
Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Brazil;
Vietnam;
Georgia;
Dominican Republic;
Egypt (visa is issued upon arrival at the airport);
Israel;
India();
Indonesia;
Cyprus (you can issue an electronic visa in 1 working day);
Costa Rica;
Cuba;
Malaysia;
Morocco;
Nepal;
Peru;
Serbia;
Thailand;
Tunisia;
Turkey;
Montenegro.

In addition, without additional documents, a Russian can travel to any of the former Soviet republics, including.

Let's focus on the most popular states from the above list.

Waterfall in Abkhazia

Lake Ritsa is rightfully considered one of the wonders of Abkhazia. The fabulously beautiful landscapes cannot leave the most experienced traveler indifferent. On the road to the lake, which runs along the gorge of the Bzyb River, tourists will be able to see the ruins of an ancient fortress, watchtower, named after Hasan - one of the heroes of the Abkhaz epic - waterfalls and other lakes.

Table: prices in Abkhazia

Item/Product Name	Price (indicated in rubles)
Adjika	100.00
Watermelon	30.00
Rent a double room	2,500 per day
House rent	3,000 per day
Eggplant	40.00
Banana	90.00
Mutton	400.00
A loaf of bread	18.00
Boiled sausage	350.00
Beef	400.00
Melon	65.00
Figs	300.00
Smoked red mullet	500.00
Smoked cheese	400.00
Buckwheat	70.00
Boiled corn (piece)	15.00
Chicken drumstick	200.00
Chicken fillet	180.00
Bay leaf	50.00
Liter of milk	60.00
Pickled olives	330.00
Carrot	35.00
Medlar	50.00
cucumbers	35.00
Quail (piece)	100.00
Onion	35.00
Rice	60.00
Sugar	65.00
Pork	350.00
Sausages	300.00
Suluguni	400.00
Smoked sausage	600.00
Trout	300.00
Persimmon	80.00
Apples	50.00

Table: prices in restaurants in Abkhazia

Video: all about holidays in Abkhazia

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when is the best time to go to Abkhazia;
cost of vacation;
subtleties of car rental;
what kind of money is better to take on vacation.

The island of freedom continues to be a bastion of socialism on the American continent: the standard of living of the local population is one of the lowest in the world, but this circumstance can in no way shake the firm confidence of the Cubans in the correctness of the chosen path.

Behind last years The state policy towards the capitalist encirclement has softened somewhat, and this is due, first of all, to the collapse of the USSR. Economic blockade island state is gradually weakening, even the American president visited the country - a similar visit took place before 88 years ago.

Beaches of Cuba

Cubans are in no hurry, either at home or at work. A large number of vintage cars and bicycle taxis will certainly catch your eye. It is convenient to explore the sights of Havana with the help of specially designed organized tours in two-tier excursion buses.

Using the Internet in Cuba is quite difficult: to do this, you need to purchase a special Internet card for 1 hour or 5 hours of using the World Wide Web and choose a place where there is wi-fi.

Cuba will forever be remembered by a foreigner who once visited it for its temperamental salsa, many kilometers of beaches, famous Cuban rum and hospitality local residents.

Table: prices in Cuba

Item/Product Name	Price (indicated in USD)
A pineapple	0.50
Watermelon	0.50
Rent a Car	50.00
Apartment rent	70.00
Grilled beef	2.50
Guayava	0.70
Potato	1.50
Cuban rum	12.00
Chicken eggs	1.08
Chicken	4.00
Mango	0.50
Milk	1.80
cucumbers	0.50
Local beer	1.50
Pizza	0.50-0.70
Grilled fish	2.50
Tomatoes	1.50
White bread	0.5

Table: prices in restaurants and cafes in Cuba

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur

Prices in Malaysia are slightly higher than their northern neighbor Thailand, but lower than their southern neighbor Singapore. A tour from Moscow to Kuala Lumpur can cost an average of $1,200. Among the attractions of the capital city that are of constant interest to tourists are:

the Petronas Towers, which are considered to be the tallest twin towers in the world;
The Golden Triangle or Bukit Bintang is a shopping and entertainment center, the boundaries of which are delineated by three central streets;
Menara TV Tower;
National Museum;
Botanical Garden;
old railway station;
Mosque Negara;
Royal Palace;
Buddhist temples.

Table: prices in Malaysia

Item/Product Name	Price (indicated in Malaysian ringgits), 1 ringgit – 15 Russian rubles
Car rental per day	80
Rent a double room	From 40
Rent a motorbike per day	25
A loaf of bread	3
Chicken eggs	5
Liter of gasoline	2
Lychee	12
Mango	10
Mangosteen	10
Milk	6
Rambutan	10
Juice	6.5

Table: prices in Malaysian restaurants

After Turkey again became accessible to Russian tourists, the flow of our compatriots who chose this country for their holidays again flooded Antalya, Marmaris, Bodrum and Kemer.

In 2020, the number of Russians who visited Turkey on vacation approached this figure in 2014: it was at that time that problems began in relations between our countries, as a result of which Russians lost the opportunity to fly to Turkey. The consequence of this ban was a halving of the number of tourists vacationing at the country's resorts.

Today, flights from Russia to Turkey have been resumed, as a result of which both sides have won: our tourists can again use the high-quality service of Turkish resorts for a very reasonable price. reasonable price, hotel and travel business Turkey stopped suffering losses.

Turkish coast

To travel, citizens of the Russian Federation will need a foreign passport, hotel reservations and tickets in both directions.

Turkish resorts offer, as a rule, the all-inclusive holiday option beloved by our fellow citizens, and the quality of service for guests in Antalya, for example, is still significantly superior to Yalta service at almost the same prices.

In addition to Russians, a large number of Germans and British vacation in Turkey, although the governments of these countries warn their citizens that vacationing in Turkish resorts is unsafe today.

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

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

Belarus

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

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

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

Vitebsk region

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

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

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

The most interesting:

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

The Grodno region

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

Hotels: hotel-dormitory - from 14 euros per Double Room, apartments - from 20 euros, hotel - from 45 euros.

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

The most interesting:

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

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

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

Armenia

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

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

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

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

The most interesting:

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

Uzbekistan

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

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

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

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

The most interesting:

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

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

"Far" abroad

Among the countries of the “far” abroad, find a country with no visa regime It’s not easy for a budget holiday, but it’s possible. Is it true budget vacation will only be here outside high season. But if your vacation falls in November or March, then feel free to go there on vacation, positive emotions and pleasant memories are guaranteed.

Serbia

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

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

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

The most interesting:

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

Israel

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

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

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

The most interesting:

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

If you have the opportunity to use accumulated discount card points major airlines, then a budget trip will be to Laos, Argentina or Cuba.

Visa is a pressing issue, due to which many Russians are forced to cancel their vacation or change their destination. If you are already looking visa-free countries for Russians in 2019, which means you shouldn’t tell us what problems you might encounter when receiving it.

List of the most popular countries with a visa-free regime for Russians

There are several visa-free countries in the world for Russians in 2019, and if you visit them, you will definitely be satisfied. Beautiful places, amazing sights, clean beaches and so on.

Countries in Africa, America, Europe and Asia with visa-free visits for a long period

The list includes countries of the world that do not require a visa to visit, but require a foreign passport. We offer you a list of visa-free countries for Russians in 2019, where a beach holiday will be inexpensive.

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 to take 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
Guyana	90 days, from November 27, 2015 became visa-free
Gambia	56 days
Guatemala	90 days
Honduras	90 days
Hong Kong	14 days
Grenada	90 days
Georgia	365 days
Guam	up to 45 days
Dominica	21 day
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, but 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
Macau	30 days
Malaysia	30 days
Maldives	30 days
Morocco	3 months
Micronesia	30 days, return tickets
Moldova	entry with a foreign 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
Salvador	up to 90 days
Seychelles	30 days, but were with special. 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 a foreign passport
Thailand	30 days
Trinidad and Tobago	90 days
Tunisia	up to 3 months
Türkiye	60 days, Europe
Ukraine	entry with a foreign passport, 90 days and registration, more than 4,700 hryvnia with you
Uzbekistan	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	as of 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

Several countries in China can be visited by “flight” or transit if desired.

List of countries that Russians can visit without a visa in transit for a short period of time

Such flights have their significant advantages. For example, we decided to go on vacation to Thailand, but when purchasing tickets, we noticed that there are transit tickets through China. So it turns out that we were heading to one country, but visit two. Typically, such flights are cheaper than direct flights.

But even here there are some tricks or rules. Each country has its own laws for such passengers, which are best known in advance. For example, China only requests tickets for transit English language. Another minus - be sure to check and count the time.

List of visa-free countries that can be visited in transit by short term, see below.

Is China canceling visas?

China and Russia have been closely cooperating in various areas of the economy for several years. Likewise, the flow of tourists between countries is increasing every year. The only obstacle for tourists is obtaining a visa.

But not so long ago, the media reported the abolition of visas for visiting the Celestial Empire. So, to some extent, it can be considered a visa-free country for Russians in 2019, although the agreement only includes a few cities.

Similar attempts have been made more than once, as evidenced by constant negotiations between our countries.

From 01/01/2019, the Chinese authorities gave consent to tourists from 53 countries and 5 cities of China for a visa-free stay for 144 hours, the Chinese government announced this not long ago. Therefore, residents of Russia today can enter some cities for 144 hours:

Kunming;
Xiamen;
Chengdu;
Qingdao (Shandong Province);
Wuhan.

Before the agreement was adopted, these five cities also had a visa-free regime, but the conditions of stay were limited to 72 hours and it was mandatory to arrive only at the airports of these places.

There is a condition - this is the presence of a ticket to travel to a third country. This mode is already in effect at airports and maritime checkpoints. This especially applies to ports from where you can go to Taiwan, South Korea and Japan - Qingdao and Xiamen.

If foreigners arrive in Qingdao, they have the right to travel around Shandong Province for 144 hours without a visa; in other cases, citizens of other countries cannot leave their host cities.

Today in China you can only visit Beijing, Dalian, Tianjin, Shenyang, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou without a 6-day visa.

Simplified visa obtaining

Simplified visa regime is practically visa-free entry to the country for Russian tourists in 2019, see the list below. The procedure for receiving it is simplified by the fact that you do not need to order, wait or worry about refusal.

List of countries with simplified visa regime

A country	Mode	Residence	Passport expiration date
Egypt	Simplified	30 days	6 months
Jordan	Simplified	30 days	6 months
Qatar	Simplified	14 days	6 months
Kenya	Simplified	90 days	3 months
Nepal	Simplified	30 days	6 months
Oman	Simplified		6 months
Syria	Simplified	14 days	6 months
Sri Lanka	Simplified	30 days	6 months

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

Bangladesh	15 days			50 $
Bahrain	14 days			65 $
Belize	up to 30 days			50 $
Bolivia	up to 30 days			50 $
Burundi ( bucks)	30 days, subject to special permission from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs			90 $
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, subject to visa permission			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 $
Zimbabwe	90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa, 3 days - transit			30 $
India	30 days if you have a visa permit issued online, only at selected airports			60 $
Jordan	30 days			55$
Iraq	14 days, applies only to Kurdistan, Visa permission required from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kurdistan Region
Iran	30 days, Kish and Qeshm islands do not require a visa, but there were only 14 days, for tourist groups Traveling to Iran no longer requires a visa			30-80 euros
Cape Verde	30 days			20 euros
Cambodia	1 month			35 $
Qatar	1 month, $1500 on card			27 $
Kenya	3 months, from 09/01/2015 with eVisa,			51 $
Cyprus	90 days free with proVisa issued online
China	only about. Hainan - up to 15 days, Dalian airport - transit 7 days, a number of ground checkpoints for residents of border areas
Comoros	14 days			50 $
Kuwait	1 month under a number of conditions - you need an invitation from Kuwaiti tour operator			30 $
Lebanon		under a number of conditions; 3 months
Madagascar		90 days
Mali
Mauritania				50$
Mexico		up to 180 days, electronic permission is issued in advance		for free
Myanmar		if you have an eVisa, up to 28 days		50 $
Nepal		90 days		30-90 $
Nicaragua		90 days		10 $,
Palau		30 days		50 $
Paraguay		up to 90 days
Pitcairn		up to 14 days		35 $
Rwanda		90 days		100 $
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 o. Ascension and the Tristan da Cunha archipelago
Senegal		became a visa, only through the consulate
Saint Vincent and Grenadines		up to 30 days
Syria		up to 15 days
Singapore		30 days e-visa, can transit for 96 hours	40 $
Somalia		30 days	50 $
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	for free
Tuvalu		1 month	for free
Turkmenistan		10 days, you need an invitation from an individual or legal entity in Turkmenistan	155 $
Uganda		90 days
Central Africa Russian Republic		7 days
Sri Lanka		transit - up to 48 hours, tourist - up to 30 days	30-35 $
Eritrea		1 month if you have a visa permit issued host at the immigration service	50 $
Ethiopia		1 month, only at the airport	50 $

Attention! When crossing the border, the child must have a passport! Also, if there is no passport, but minors are included in the parents’ document, the simplified regime does not apply to them!

Documents for crossing the border

To successfully cross the Russian border, you need very few documents. The first and most important thing is to have a valid passport with free pages for subsequent stamps. Its period until completion should be at least 3-6 months.

To enter countries with a visa regime, of course, you will need a visa. To visit visa-free countries for Russians in 2019 (see the list above), you will probably have to apply for a special tourist card. To obtain a visa, each country has its own individual package of documentation.

It is advisable to have a health insurance policy. It is not only mandatory, but also very useful, because no one knows what can happen to you in a foreign country. A travel voucher is another useful document that will confirm that you have fully paid for your vacation, and it also states the availability of a reserved hotel room.

The Russian border requires a one-way ticket, but the country of arrival asks for a return or transit document.

If you are going on tour with a child, the consent of the other parent is not required today.

We hope that our lists will help you figure out which countries will be visa-free in 2019.

Sometimes a spontaneous decision arises to visit some place for relaxation European country. However, it is not always possible to wait for a visa permit to be issued in time, or you want to save a little, or sometimes you simply don’t want to.

But there is a way out! There are a number of European visa-free countries that do not require a visa to visit.

Our article describes in detail where a Russian can go to Europe without a visa, what sights to see, what documents to take and how much money will be required for vacation.

Visa-free Albania

Russian travelers and tourists from CIS countries can count on being able to visit Albania from 31.05 to 15 November without obtaining visa documentation. However, take into account the length of stay, which is limited to 90 days.

If you decide to visit the country at another time of the year, take a visa - in this case it is mandatory.

Citizens can also freely enter the country with already issued permits:

Britain.
Schengen countries.

It is not difficult to open an Albanian visa itself, but the only representative office in Russia is the embassy in Moscow. The cost of registration is quite affordable, about 15 euros. Usually it is not difficult to obtain an entry permit in one week.

Attractions

Have you decided to combine a vacation on the sea beaches with exploring local attractions?

The ancient castles that contributed to the formation of many modern cities in Albania will amaze you with their splendor:

The city of Tirana, the capital of Albania, has been preserved to this day and allowed descendants to explore historical sites, visit and appreciate:

Tirana Castle.
National Gallery of Fine Arts.
Efem Bey Mosque.
Terzi and Tabak Bridge.
Skanderbeg Square.
St. Prokop Park.

Average prices for services and products

Name	Price, $
A full lunch for 2 visitors in an inexpensive establishment	20
For 1 trip on public transport	0,25
Gasoline, 1 liter	2
Renting housing (one-room apartment in the city center)	250 – 300 per month
Milk	1
Packaging of table chicken eggs, 12 pcs.	1,95
Bread (white), 400 – 500 g.	0,90
Oranges, 1 kg	1
Red wine (1 bottle)	6,50
Marlboro pack	2,10

If you book a ticket in advance, a flight from Moscow to Tirana will cost 10 – 12 thousand rubles(Economy class).

Travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Reason for visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina – tourism? You can safely stay in the state for up to 30 days without the need to obtain a visa. But if you have exhausted this limit, then entry into the country will be allowed only after 60 days.

However, if you decide to stay with friends or relatives or undergo treatment, then you can expect to stay in this territory for up to 90 days.

You can safely stay in the country for up to 30 days without the need for a visa

Documentation

It is mandatory to have a tourist voucher for a visa-free stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Also at customs, present the following documents:

International passport (valid for at least three months after departure).
Tourist voucher issued by a Bosnian company.
Medical insurance (the insurance policy must cover expenses in excess of 30,000 Euro).
Service border control may ask you to provide a return ticket or confirm your reservation.

The list of documents for a private trip, as well as for treatment, is supplemented by an invitation.

Attractions

The country is rich in attractions:

Prices

The table shows approximate prices for services and food:

There are no direct flights to Bosnia and Herzegovina; you can get into the country using charter flights (you can find return economy class tickets for 15 – 17 thousand rubles).

Country Macedonia

Flying to Macedonia? You can vacation as a tourist for 90 days without a visa.

Documents you need to have with you:

Valid passport.
A certain amount of Money(it is not necessary to bring cash with you, just present a bank card).
Medical insurance (same as for Schengen countries).

Keep in mind! Certificates, letters, and all kinds of travel vouchers are not needed.

If you have a Schengen visa, you can also freely enter Macedonia, but it must be taken into account that in this case, visa-free stay in the country is limited to two weeks.

In Macedonia you can relax for 90 days as a tourist without a visa.

Registration

Despite the lack of visas, tourists and travelers must undergo mandatory registration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

In case of booking a hotel, the administration of the establishment meets clients halfway and resolves this issue independently. The registration form must be carried with you and presented to the police if necessary.

Sights of Macedonia

What attractions are worth visiting in Macedonia:

Approximate cost of services and food

The table shows the approximate cost of various services and meals:

The cost of a round-trip charter flight from Moscow will cost 13,000 rubles (economy class).

Türkiye for a Russian

Do you want to spend your holidays in Turkish resorts?

Please keep in mind that visa-free entry for Russian citizens is allowed if:

The purpose of the trip is tourism.
You vacation in the country for no more than 1 calendar month.
You do not plan to engage in commerce or work.

To visit the country you do not need a huge package of documents; you just need to present your passport at customs. The main thing is that it has free pages, since they will put two stamps there, one for entry, the other for exit.

To visit the country you do not need a huge package of documents; you just need to present your passport at customs

Attractions

Sights of the capital (Ankara):

Sights of Istanbul:

Miniature park.
Museum of the Whirling Dervishes.
Saint Sophie Cathedral.
Taksim Square.
Blue Mosque.
Galata Tower.

Sights of Alanya:

Suleymaniye Mosque.
Archaeological Museum.
Tersane Shipyard.
Alanya Caves.

Cost of food and services

The table shows approximate prices for services and food:

Name	Price, $
Breakfast or lunch for 2 persons in an inexpensive restaurant	23
Ticket for 1 trip on a city bus	0,85
Gasoline, 1 liter	2
Rented apartment in the city center, month. (1 room)	330
Apples	1,15
Packing of eggs, 12 pcs.	1,90
Bread, 400 – 500 g.	1
Oranges, 1 kg	1,10
Table wine (1 bottle)	10 – 12
Pack of Marlboro cigarettes	4

Enjoy in great demand direct flights to Istanbul, the flight from Domodedovo will take 3–4 hours, the cost of an economy class ticket is 6,700 – 7,000 rubles. The most popular flight provides the service free luggage, weighing up to 20 kg.

Serbia without a visa

If you are flying to this country for a period not exceeding 30 days, then you do not need a visa.

When passing customs control you need to have with you:

International passport (valid for more than 90 days upon return).
Return tickets.
An extract from your personal account (amount of at least 50 euros per person per day).

If you are flying to this country for a period not exceeding 30 days, then you do not need a visa

Attractions

The country is famous for its attractions:

Price level

The table shows approximate prices for services and food:

Name	Price, $
Full breakfast or lunch for 2 clients in an inexpensive establishment	25 – 30
For 1 trip by bus (city)	0,75
Gasoline, 10 liters	20
Housing rental (one-room apartment for a month)	280 – 290
Milk	1,20
Standard package of eggs, 12 pcs.	1,95
Baguette, 400 g.	1
Oranges, 1 kg	0,95
Young wine (1 liter)	5
Marlboro pack	3,15

The most popular is the direct flight Moscow-Belgrade, provided by Aeroflot, which costs just under 10 thousand rubles round trip for a 3-hour flight. Also, the ticket price includes 1 piece of luggage weighing no more than 23 kg.

Possible to Montenegro

Have you decided to relax in Montenegro? Russian tourists have the opportunity to enjoy their vacation in the country for 30 days.

But there are some restrictions:

Compulsory registration is required upon arrival.
Employment prohibited.
Proof of residence is required.

A foreign citizen must submit an application to the local municipality for registration within 24 hours. The cost of this service varies, depending on the region, but does not exceed 1 euro per day.

A foreign citizen must submit an application to the local municipality for registration within 24 hours

Attractions

Here you can visit:

Price overview

The table shows approximate prices for services and food:

Two airlines, Aeroflot and Montenegro Airlines, provide direct flights from Russia to Montenegro and back. On average, such tickets will cost 9 – 10 thousand rubles.

Additionally, in the summer you can get to Tivat and Podgorica from many Russian cities using charter flights. international Airport in Podgorica is located 11 km from the southern outskirts of the city. Tivat International Airport is only 4 km away. Maximum luggage weight is 23 kg.

Entry into Croatia

Previously, when traveling to Croatia, a visa was not needed, but now, if you decide to visit this state, you need to obtain visa documents.

Although this state is a member of the European Union, it has not signed the Schengen agreement, therefore, if you apply for a national visa, you will not be able to enter other countries in the Schengen zone.

However, if you have a double or more entry Schengen visa, you can easily visit Croatia, without the need to obtain other documents.

You need to submit documents to obtain a visa in advance (about 3 months before your trip). You can complete documents without any problems at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Moscow or at regional offices major cities RF.

Previously, when traveling to Croatia, a visa was not needed, but now, if you decide to visit this state, you need to obtain visa documents

Attractions

The country is famous for:

Services and products in stores

The table shows approximate prices for services and food:

The most popular direct flight is provided by Aeroflot airline on the Sheremetyevo-Zagreb route. The cost of a 3-hour flight in economy class will cost 12 thousand rubles.

However, charter flights will cost slightly less (8-9 thousand rubles), but you will need to spend extra hours at the intermediate airport.

Where to go without a visa is a question often asked by tourists who do not want to waste time queuing at embassies and money on unnecessary certificates. Today, Russians have the opportunity to travel to more than 70 countries where there is visa-free entry. In practice, this means not only easier border crossing, but also an excellent attitude of local residents towards our compatriots, which cannot but rejoice in a foreign land.

Fast passage:

Into the concept of a country with visa-free regime states that do not require any special conditions for entry, as well as those regions where a visa stamp is placed in the international passport immediately upon arrival or arrival, turning the registration procedure into a pure formality. The country has the right to regulate the length of stay of a foreigner, as well as the possibilities and conditions for extending official periods without leaving the territory.

Holidays at sea without a visa

Türkiye

For many years now, the popularly favorite resort destination has topped the list of visa-free countries for Russians seeking to open their summer holidays. beach season in warm latitudes. Most of our tourists prefer to fly to the Anatolian coast -, or. All conditions have been created for this - inexpensive charter flights, Special offers from tour operators and the “system”, without which you can’t imagine.

You can enter the country all year long using a passport, which must be valid at least 4 months at the start of the trip. Period without submitting documents for a visa - 90 days every six months, after which the foreigner is obliged to leave Turkey. To remove the restriction, you will have to go to the migration department. If the application is accepted, the time frame will double, but you can do this without a residence permit only once a year.

Vietnam

The republic, friendly to Russia, offers no less attractive conditions. You can fly to Russia without a visa at 15 days every month to mainland cities, and to 30 days to a fashionable resort island. The main condition for such long visits is a passport with a six-month “reserve” at the end of the tour and return boarding passes, as a guarantee that you will not stay in the country without a good reason.

If two weeks is not enough, then you can get three-month visa on arrival, but this can only be done at one of three airports -, or. The only paper that will have to be completed in advance on the website of the migration department is letter of guarantee- it is, in fact, a shortened version of the visa application form. The document will cost around $35-40, depending on the desired length of stay.

Thailand

“The Kingdom of Smiles” remains one of the leaders in terms of the number of tours sold through Russian travel agencies. One of the reasons for this success is the possibility of a visa-free holiday for 30 days. To do this, you only need a foreign passport, but strict Thai border guards will definitely check its condition - a crumpled, torn or dirty document is considered a formal reason for refusal of entry.

Since 2015, to bask on the beaches , and other resorts up to 60 days , the country's authorities introduced an arrival stamp. For this, a tourist from Russia will need an insurance policy with prescribed risks of the category “ extreme holiday", any proof of financial independence (preferably in cash), as well as $200 for payment of the consular fee.

Other countries for visa-free holidays at sea

	Maximum length of stay	What documents are needed besides a passport?
		Medical insurance	For one month at the passport offices of Cairo or Hurghada.
		Return tickets, bank statement	For 2 months at any migration office
Mauritius		Return tickets, tourist voucher*, bank statement	For four months at the Port Louis migration office
		Migration card*	Up to 1 year in any police station
			Up to 1 year at the Russian Embassy in Mahe
		Return tickets, travel voucher
		Return tickets, confirmation of hotel room reservation	Up to 180 days at the Havana Migration Office.
Brazil		Hotel reservation, migration card	Up to 180 days in federal police custody
Argentina		Return tickets	Up to 180 days at the immigration department
Dominican Republic		Tourist card	Up to 120 days, in any police department

*A migration (tourist) card is a document that is filled out upon arrival or on the plane before boarding. As a rule, it is a questionnaire of 10-15 questions with personal data, contacts and planned travel route.

*A tourist voucher is a receipt from the host party (hotel, apartment, etc.), which indicates that the tourist has booked and paid for temporary accommodation for the entire duration of the trip.

Holidays in Europe without a visa

Belarus

It is impossible to imagine European countries without a holiday visa without fraternal Belarus, to which many of our compatriots living near the border regularly go to visit relatives, or simply as tourists. Whether it's the well-groomed streets of Minsk, cozy Brest or built-up medieval castles outskirts of Grodno, you can move freely with a Russian passport up to 90 days, after which - leave or apply for a visa.

Montenegro

Main resort region The former Yugoslavia is now considered one of the most loyal countries to Russia not only in Europe, but throughout the whole world. You can visit in summer without any additional documents for 90 days(that is, for the entire season), and at all other times of the year a monthly stamp is placed. Extending your stay at Montenegrin resorts is easy - you just need to leave the country for at least a day, paying a fee of 15 € .

Serbia

Another Yugoslav “brother in arms”, who is often held up as an example of friendly relations between the two countries. You can also fly to Serbia by 30 days according to a similar scheme - as soon as the period expires, you go to neighboring Montenegro for a day and return. The only caveat is that during periods of influenza epidemics, Serbian authorities often require vaccination certificates from tourists, which can be obtained in their homeland in the general manner.

Other visa-free countries in Europe

Holidays in Asia without a visa

Christian pilgrims and those who like the Middle Eastern flavor know where to relax without a visa in this hot region. refers to universal resort destinations - here you have the sea and , Jaffa and , and the walls of the ancient, Russian speech in which is heard not only temporarily Orthodox holidays. You can travel around the Holy Land without bureaucratic complications up to 90 days every six months.

Maldives

Snow-white beaches are called nothing less than a piece of heaven on earth, and it is doubly pleasant that a Russian-speaking tourist can get to this corner at the end of the world without filling out any additional documents. Up to 30 days our compatriots can enjoy the clearest sea and walk around tiny islands, simply by filling out a migration card at the border and paying an airport tax of $10 .

South Korea

It sounds surprising, but many tourists, looking at visa-free countries for Russians in 2018, learn for the first time that South Korea is one of them. Thanks to Korean TV series, inexpensive electronics and sweet-voiced pop groups, the number of tickets sold to the peninsula is growing every year. And those who are dissatisfied with their appearance come here to one of the many clinics plastic surgery. Standard term - 60 days, which are extended online for another month, the main requirement is to confirm paid housing.

Other visa-free countries in Asia

	Maximum length of stay	What documents are needed, besides a passport?	Extend your stay without leaving
			Up to 120 days at the consular section
		Possible with a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation	Only when applying for a residence permit
		Medical insurance	Only when applying for a residence permit
Indonesia
Malaysia		Return tickets, insurance, fingerprints, bank statement	Only for a good reason - at any migration office
Uzbekistan		Medical insurance	Up to 120 days in the migration service
Philippines		Return tickets, medical insurance	Up to 180 days at immigration departments.

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