Where to go without a visa abroad. Visa-free for the Russians of the country. CIS countries where you can go without a visa and a passport

Immigration services of foreign countries put forward various requirements for crossing borders. For citizens of the Russian Federation, in most cases, visa and visa-free countries are available if a number of additional documents are provided, the most popular of which are return tickets and proof of sufficient funds for the trip.

Entry with the passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation

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

State		Requirements and documents
Abkhazia	90	it is enough for citizens of the Russian Federation to have an internal passport; for stays over 90 days, you will need to apply for a visa in a foreign passport
Armenia	90 out of 180	national or foreign passport of the Russian Federation
Belarus	30	registration required after 90 days of stay
Kazakhstan	30	registration after 30 days of stay
Kyrgyzstan	30	if the planned trip exceeds the period of 30 days, then within 5 days after entry, you need to register with the Ministry of Internal Affairs
South Ossetia	90	internal or foreign passport (or other document that can prove identity)

Entry with a foreign passport

Countries without visas for Russians, where border crossing is required, are often available to Russian travelers with some additional documents. Most often, when crossing borders, border guards check confirmation of departure from the country before the end of the period giving the right to stay under a visa-free regime, as well as.

State	Number of days of permitted stay	Requirements and documents
Azerbaijan	90	registration with the migration service is required within 10 days after arrival
Antigua and Barbuda	30
Argentina	90 out of 180	Same
Bahamas	90	the same, instead of a ticket, an extract from the ship's list can be used - in case of travel on private ships
Barbados	28	return ticket, confirmation of availability of funds
Bosnia and Herzegovina	30 out of 60	Same
Botswana	90	return ticket, confirmation of availability of 300 USD per person per week (usually a bank card is sufficient)
Brazil	90 out of 180	return ticket, proof of hotel reservation or invitation from a natural or legal person
Venezuela	90 out of 180	return ticket, confirmation of sufficient funds (payment for a hotel room, bank card, traveler's checks or cash), completed migration card
Vanuatu	30	return ticket, proof of sufficient funds
Vietnam	15	return ticket
Haiti	90	Same
Guyana	90	migration card, confirmation of the length of stay (tickets, hotel reservation or invitation)
Gambia	56	return ticket or proof of hotel booking
Guatemala	90	a return ticket or a third country, proof of sufficient money
Hong Kong	14	Same
Honduras	90	migration card, return ticket, proof of sufficient funds and/or hotel booking confirmation
Grenada	90	travel voucher, proof of funds
Georgia	360	only a passport is needed, entry from Abkhazia and South Ossetia is prohibited
Guam	45	migration card (issued on planes), return ticket
Dominica	21	a return ticket for an airplane, sea vessel or an extract from the ship's list in case of a trip on a private vessel, proof of sufficient funds
Dominican Republic	30	tourist card (worth $10), return ticket
Israel	90	return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation or accommodation rental (a printout from the sites is enough), an invitation - in case of private visits, a letter from a medical clinic - for a trip for treatment
Indonesia	30	return ticket, proof of hotel booking or enough money to stay in the country, migration card
Colombia	90	return ticket, proof of sufficient funds
Costa Rica	30	return ticket, hotel booking confirmation or invitation
Cuba	30	return ticket, migration card
Laos	15	return ticket, proof of hotel booking
Mauritius	60	return ticket, hotel booking confirmation or invitation, proof of financial means: USD 100 per person per day (credit card is sufficient)
Macedonia	90 out of 180	medical insurance policy for the entire trip
Macau	30	return ticket, sufficient funds or proof of hotel reservation
Malaysia	30	return ticket, at least USD 500 for the entire stay in the country
Maldives	30	return ticket, travel voucher
Morocco	90	migration card (must be completed in Arabic, French or English)
micronesia	30	return ticket
Moldova	90 out of 180	only a passport
Mongolia	one entry – maximum 30, totaling 90 out of 180 days	only a passport
Namibia	90	migration card, yellow fever vaccination certificate (in case of arrival from a country with an increased risk of infection)
Nauru	14	return ticket
Nicaragua	90	tourist card (in English or Spanish), return ticket, USD 200 for the entire trip
Niue	30	proof of hotel booking / invitation / travel voucher
Cook Islands	31	return ticket, hotel booking confirmation, proof of financial means (NZ$70 per person for one day stay)
Panama	90	return ticket, USD 500 for the entire travel period
Paraguay	90 out of 180	return ticket and enough money to stay in the country
Peru	90	the same + hotel booking confirmation
Salvador	90	return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, migration card
Swaziland	30	only a passport
Northern Mariana Islands	45	return ticket, migration cards
Seychelles	30	return ticket, proof of hotel booking / travel voucher / invitation, USD 50 per person per day
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	30 days	return ticket or an extract from the ship's list, confirmation of the availability of funds
Saint Kitts and Nevis	90	proof of hotel booking or travel voucher,
Saint Lucia	42	return ticket, proof of financial means
Serbia	30	50 euros per person per day, medical insurance policy for 20 thousand euros
Tajikistan	90	registration required within 3 days of entry
Thailand	30	migration card
Turks and Caicos	90	return ticket, confirmation of availability of funds
Trinidad and Tobago	90	the same + hotel booking confirmation, migration card
Tunisia	90	return ticket, migration card
Turkey	60 per entry, no more than 90 out of 180 days	travel voucher, proof of hotel booking or return ticket, proof of USD 300 for the duration of the trip
Uzbekistan	60	only a passport
Ukraine	90 out of 180 days	proof of availability of funds
Uruguay	90 out of 180 days	return ticket
Fiji	120
Philippines	30	Same
Montenegro	30	only a passport
Chile	90 out of 180 days	return ticket, proof of financial means for the period of travel, migration card
Ecuador	90	only a passport
South Korea	60	return ticket, confirmation of the availability of funds for the period of travel, migration card
Jamaica	30	return ticket, proof of financial means for the period of travel

Obtaining a visa at the border

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

State	Number of days of permitted stay	Requirements and documents
Bangladesh	15	return ticket, migration card and customs declaration, payment of the visa fee - 51 USD
Belize	30	a copy of the passport page with information about the owner, photo 35 x 45 mm, visa application form (issued upon crossing the border)
Bolivia	30	return ticket, confirmation of availability of funds
Burundi	30	return ticket, payment of visa fee (40 USD for transit and 90 USD for tourist visa)
East Timor	30	the stamp is placed exclusively in the city of Dili (seaport or airport)
Gabon	90	entry permit from the immigration department
Ghana	90	authorization issued through the Ghana Immigration Department by e-mail at least 48 hours before departure, yellow fever vaccination certificate, payment of USD 100 visa fee
Djibouti	30	migration card in English or French, return ticket, proof of hotel reservation (can be printed from the Internet) or an invitation from a travel agency in Djibouti, sent by fax or mail
Egypt	30 (Sinai Peninsula - 15)	return ticket, payment 25 USD
Zambia	tourist - 90, business visa - 30	return ticket, copy of the first page of the international passport, yellow fever vaccination certificate if the tourist arrives from a country with a high risk of infectious diseases
Zimbabwe	tourist - 30, business visa - 30, transit - 3	return ticket or proof of financial means for stay and departure, migration card in English (issued at checkpoints)
Jordan	30	proof of hotel reservation, tourist voucher or invitation, payment of 40 JOD
Iran	30	permission issued by the Iranian Immigration Service through a travel agency or an inviting party (can be either an individual or an organization), a questionnaire filled out at the airport (only possible at Tehran Imam Khomein (IKA), Gheshm Island (GSM), Esfahan (IFN) airports) , Mashhad (MHD), Tabriz (TBZ), Shiraz (SYZ), Kish Island (KIH))
Cape Verde	30	copy of the passport page with data and photo, return ticket, payment 25 euros
Cambodia	30	payment of a visa fee of 30 US dollars, one passport photo (penalty from 1 to 3 US dollars for not having it)
People's Republic of China	about. Hainan (airports of Sanya and Haikou) - 15 days,	one passport size color photo, application form filled out in English or Chinese, return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation, payment of visa fee - 5 US dollars (compulsory condition - arrival on a direct international flight without transfers);
(Hainan Island, Dalian Airport and some control	for groups of 2 or more people who booked a trip through a travel agency cooperating with Chinese tour operators - 21 days,	Dalian Airport: one passport photo, ticket to a third country (mandatory condition - departure from the same airport), payment of a visa fee - 14 USD
checkpoints for residents of territories adjacent to the border)	Dalian Airport - 7 days (for the purpose of transit)
Comoros	45	2 application forms (filled in Arabic, French or English), visa is issued at the immigration office
Kuwait	30	an invitation from a private person in Kuwait or an invitation from a tour operator, a return ticket, proof of funds, payment of a visa fee of 20 US dollars (if the passport contains notes about entering Israel, then a visa will be denied)
Lebanon	90	proof of hotel reservation or travel voucher; will be denied to tourists whose passports contain entry stamps to Israel
Madagascar	30, 60, 90 days	return ticket, visa fee payment 80,000 MGA for 30 days, 100,000 MGA for 60 days and 140,000 MGA for 90 days (can be paid in USD and EUR)
Mali	the visa is issued for the duration of the planned stay	operates through Bamako airport and the border with Senegal; the traveler is given a special form, with which he will then need to apply to the prefecture of one of the regional centers and register, after which a visa is pasted into the passport
Nepal	90	2 color photos 3x4 cm, completed application form, payment of the visa fee USD 25 for 15 days, USD 40 for 30 days, USD 100 for 90 days
Palau	30	return ticket or entry permit issued by the Palau Immigration Service, proof of financial means at the rate of USD 200 per person for 7 days (traveler's checks, cash, account statements)
Paraguay	90 out of 180	return ticket, proof of financial resources (not always checked at the border)
Pitcairn	14	return ticket or sea vessel reservation statement, proof of financial means at the rate of NZD 300 per person for 7 days, visa fee payment (NZD 30)
Western Samoa	60	return ticket
UAE	30	only a passport
St. Helena	183	return ticket on a boat or confirmation of a private boat reservation, medical insurance for the period of the planned stay, proof of financial means (card, cash), proof of a hotel reservation or confirmation from an individual or organization that a guest is committed, an application (filled in English )
Suriname	60	permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname, return ticket, application form (filled in Dutch or English), 1 color photo 3x4 cm, itinerary / invitation from a private person / proof of hotel reservation for a tourist visa, invitation from a business partner on company letterhead with signature of the director of the company and a seal for a business visa, a birth certificate and a notarized consent of the second parent (also translated into English or Dutch) in case the child leaves with one of them or with a third person (documents are sent to the Surinamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, after which the applicant receives permission with whom he goes on a trip and receives a visa upon arrival)
Tanzania	tourist visa - 3 months, transit - 14 days	migration card and application form completed in English (available at the checkpoint), return ticket, proof of funds at the rate of 3,000 TSh per person per day
Togo	7	payment of 10 thousand African francs (about 20 US dollars)
Tonga	31	return ticket or proof of further travel by sea, proof of availability of funds
Tuvalu	30	proof of hotel booking or travel voucher, return ticket, proof of funds at AUD 50 per person per day
Turkmenistan	10	can be issued only at the Ashgabat airport, an official invitation from an organization or an individual, issued through the migration service of Turkmenistan, a boarding card worth 12 US dollars (filled in upon arrival at the airport)
Uganda	single - 90, single - 180	completed application form, payment of the visa fee (50 US dollars - single entry, 200 US dollars - multiple entries)
Central African Republic	7	return ticket, yellow fever vaccination certificate, payment of a visa fee of 30,000 West African francs (with a visa permit from the migration service - 20,000 African francs), if there is no return ticket, a deposit of 15,000 must be paid. African francs, which is returned before departure
Sri Lanka	tourist - 30 days, transit - 48 hours	migration card, receipt of payment of the visa fee, return ticket, visa fee is not charged during transit
Eritrea (Asmara airport only)	tourist - 30 days, transit - 7	one color photo, return ticket, payment of a visa fee of 50 US dollars, a copy of the passport data page, an invitation from the Eritrean side, issued 48 hours before the trip
Ethiopia (only at Addis Ababa Airport)	30	application form (filled in in English), payment of visa fee, return ticket or confirmation of sufficient funds

Agreement on local border traffic

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

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

Getting a visa online

Many countries provide the opportunity. To do this, you need to visit the website of the migration service of the country where you plan to travel and fill out an application form, which is also often asked to attach a photo and a copy of the passport data page.

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

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

Entry on visas of other countries

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

State	Number of days of permitted stay	Requirements and documents
Albania	90 out of 180 days	US visa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland visa or Schengen visa. The visa must be multiple-entry, in addition, it requires at least one entry by destination
Anguilla	validity period of the existing visa
Bermuda	90	multiple entry UK, US or Canada visa
Bulgaria	valid term of a visa	double or multiple entry Schengen visa or multiple entry visa for Croatia, Cyprus, Romania
about. Bonaire, Sint Eustatitus and Saba	30 days in case of entry on a visa or 90 days in case of stay on a residence permit	visa or residence permit to the countries of the Schengen area, the USA or Canada
Gibraltar	21 days if you have a Schengen visa or a period corresponding to a visa to the United Kingdom	multiple entry Schengen visa or UK visa
Ireland	valid term of a visa	visa to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
about. Curacao	30	multiple entry Schengen visa category C or long-term visa category D
Mariana Islands	valid term of a visa	US visa, round-trip tickets, completed in English immigration forms I-94 and I-736 (issued on the plane)
Marshall Islands	the entire period of the visa	visa to usa
about. Norfolk	the entire period of the visa	Australian multiple entry visa or New Zealand visa if entry is from New Zealand
reunion	the entire period of the visa	French Schengen visa marked ALSO VALID FOR REUNION
Romania	expiry date of the visa	double or multiple entry Schengen visa or visa to Bulgaria, Croatia or Cyprus
Sint Maarten	30	multiple entry Schengen visa category C or D
french guiana	period of validity of the visa	French Schengen visa marked ALSO VALID FOR FRENCH GUIANA
Croatia	the entire period of validity of the existing visa	double or multiple entry visa for Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania

Visa countries for Russians

Despite the fact that Russian citizens are given many opportunities in many countries, some states require a visa before traveling without fail. depend not only on the country, but also on the purpose of entry.

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

Iceland,

Lithuania,

Finland,

Netherlands,

Portugal,

Liechtenstein,

Estonia,

Slovenia,

Sweden,

Slovakia,

Switzerland.

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

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

Conclusion

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

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

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

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

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This is our near abroad:

• 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 (visa not needed):

• Azerbaijan (90 days, registration within 3 days)
• Antigua and Barbuda (1 month, return tickets required)
• Argentina (3 months, air tickets, recharged 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 go)
• Brazil (3 months, booked hotel)
• Venezuela (90 days in half year)
• Vanuatu (1 month)
• Vietnam (15 days), at least 30 days after previous entry
• Haiti (3 months, collection at the airport 60 bucks)
• 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), +5 days
• Guam (up to 45 days)
• Dominica (21 days)
• Dominican Republic (30 days)
• Israel (90 days)
• Indonesia (30 days), but before they issued a visa at the border
• Colombia (90 days)
• Kyrgyzstan (60 days), and before there was entry with a Russian passport
• Costa Rica (30 days)
• Cuba (90 days, with return tickets)
• Laos (15 days)
• Mauritius (up to 60 days), but it was 90 ...
• Macedonia (up to 90 days within half a year, Europe)
• Macau (30 days)
• Malaysia (30 days)
• Maldives (30 days)
• Morocco (3 months)
• Micronesia (30 days, return tickets)
• Moldova (entry with a passport)
• Mongolia (30 days, max 90 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 were with special. arrival permit.
• Swaziland (1 month)
• Northern Mariana Islands (45 days with return tickets)
• Saint Kitts and Nevis (up to 3 months)
• Saint Lucia (up to 6 weeks)
• Serbia (30 days, Europe)
• Tajikistan (entry with a passport)
• Thailand (30 days)
• Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)
• Tunisia (up to 3 months)
• Turkey (60 days, Europe)
• Uzbekistan (entry with a passport, 90 days and registration, more than 4700 hryvnias with you)
• Ukraine (90 days within 180, entry with a 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 (since March 30, 2017, the visa has been officially canceled! 90 days)
• South Korea (60 days, but no more than 90 days in half a year)
• Jamaica (90 days)

By the way, Singapore and a number of countries in China can be visited 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 buy 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 one. Such visa-free transits (overflight) are often even cheaper than direct ones.

But do not relax. There are subtleties, or rather rules. Each transit country has its own laws. In China, it is necessary for a transit flight: air tickets are in English, and count the time of stay - this is very important.

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

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

Countries where a visa needs to 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 (30 days, with special permission from the country's Foreign Ministry, 90 bucks)
• East Timor (only at the international airport and the seaport of Dili, up to 30 days, $30)
• Gabon (30 days, visa issued online in advance, $100)
• Ghana (up to 90 days, with a 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, only applies to Kurdistan, visa approval from the MFA of Kurdistan is required)
• Iran (30 days, Kish and Qeshm islands do not require a visa, 30-80 euros), and there were only 14 days, a visa is now not required for tourist group trips to Iran
• Cape Verde (30 days, 20 euros)
• Cambodia (1 month, $35)
• Qatar (1 month, $27, $1500 on card)
• Kenya (3 months, from 09/01/2015 with eVisa, $51)
• Cyprus (90 days, free with online proVisa)
• China (only Hainan Island - up to 15 days, Dalian airport - transit 7 days, a number of ground checkpoints for residents of border
• territories)
• Comoros (14 days, $50)
• Kuwait (1 month under a number of conditions - you need an invitation from a Kuwaiti tour operator, $ 30)
• Lebanon (under certain conditions; 3 months)
• Madagascar (90 days)
• Mauritania ($50)
• Mexico (free, up to 180 days, pre-arranged electronic authorization)
• 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 (with online visa approval, $20)
• St. Helena Island (up to 183 days, does not apply to Ascension Island and the Tristan da Cunha archipelago)
• Senegal, (became a visa, only through the consulate)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (up to 30 days)
• Syria (up to 15 days)
• Singapore ($40, 30 days e-visa, 96 hours transit possible)
• Somalia ($50, 30 days)
• Suriname (2 months; with the permission of 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 if there is 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 online), but it was only at the consulates.
• Bahrain (visa online)
• Gabon (visa online), but it was at the border
• Guinea-Bissau
• Cyprus (minimum documents at the consulate, or online visa processing)
• Kuwait
• Mexico (it is possible to apply for a visa online)
• Montserrat (visa is issued online)
• Myanmar (visa is issued online)
• Rwanda (visa is issued online)
• Niger
• UAE (visa is issued online, or upon arrival at the airport, but more expensive)
• Singapore (visa is issued online)

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Turkey is the best beach holiday without visas, no problem! The most popular destination for Russians in 2019

We give the first place in the list of low-cost countries without visa control to Turkey. Why do you think the Russian people are so eager 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 affordable.

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

Just imagine that on an all-inclusive tour 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", awesome, clear, warm sea. "Swede" (buffet) with so many dishes that the eyes run wide. Breakfast, second (late) breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food was just "overwhelmed". Drinks and alcohol in myriad 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 rating of visa-free countries for Russians.

Thailand

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

A visa to this country for Russians is not required, only a passport. In summer, it rains most often, so you should get here from November to April. Cheap hotels, cheap food, cheap service and a fabulous sea view.

Morocco - without a visa at sea

Not to tell you that it's cheap here is to lie. But rest with an Arabian twist and Turkish "luxury" is guaranteed here. You can relax on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea at once. The visa-free regime lasts a maximum of 3 months.

The main resorts: Agadir, Marrakesh, Essaouira, Casablanca, Fet.

Tunisia

An alternative to holidays in Turkey is inexpensive! The tourism business is growing here. But what about: the warm sea is available all year round, clear blue (turquoise) water lures you to swim, relatively cheap beach service, especially with children.

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

Israel

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

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

Montenegro

Rest in Montenegro is divided: beach in summer and ski 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 resort of Montenegro, which attracts with its slender rocks, the gentle Adriatic Sea and budget options. Without a visa, you can enjoy your vacation for up to 30 days.

More details about this country and the best resorts in Abkhazia, where you can best relax in our article:.

Vietnam is an inexpensive visa-free country for Russians

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

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

Both food and housing here are quite inexpensive, and therefore Russians began to visit Vietnam every year more and more.

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

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

The procedure for issuing a visa permit is one of the main problems travelers face. In accordance with international agreements, many countries have established a visa-free regime for Russian tourists, allowing you to plan a vacation without regard to the decision of the consular office.

Visa-free countries for Russians are located within the former CIS. You don't need to show your passport to visit them.

Guests from the Russian Federation can freely enter the territory:

• Abkhazia- the historical region of the Western Caucasus, where, according to legend, Prometheus was chained. At present, this is a sought-after resort region, washed by the waters of the Black Sea. Abkhazia offers a budget vacation option for any category of citizens, but loses in the level of service to more famous resorts.
• Belarus- CIS countries, characterized by a developed sanatorium infrastructure, ancient castles, luxurious forests.
• Kazakhstan- part of the former CIS, on the territory of which the historical "Silk Road" passed. The country has a unique natural landscape that combines Asian and traditional European vegetation.
• Kyrgyzstan- an integral element of the USSR, famous for its resorts located on Lake Issyk-Kul.
• South Ossetia- having tourist centers and sanatoriums of the Soviet construction.

As well as the Kaliningrad region - an enclave of the Russian Federation, to visit which requires overcoming the borders of neighboring states. The Special Economic Zone is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. Attracts Russian and foreign tourists with monuments of Prussian culture, a variety of beach holidays, deposits of amber and minerals

Visa-free countries with the sea for Russians 2020

Visa-free countries for Russians, offering beach holidays for every taste, are located in different parts of the world. You can freely enter the territory of the following countries and stay without registration from 30 to 90 days. The information is current for 2020. The list of all countries will be listed below, divided into categories, since there are a lot of states in the world that are ready to accept tourists and travelers from Russia without issuing unnecessary visa documents.

Abkhazia- a state located on the territory of the Western Caucasus. It is washed by the waters of the Black Sea. It offers tourists various types of beach holidays from June to September. It is distinguished by pebble beaches, cheap service, food prices and hotel infrastructure.

You can visit Abkhazia without a passport and visa. Duration of free stay up to 30 days.

Albania- a country located on the Balkan Peninsula, between Montenegro and Greece. At the service of tourists, the state provides clean beaches, the opportunity to simultaneously swim in the Ionian and Adriatic seas. The holiday season in Albania lasts from April to November. It is quite hot in summer, but the high air temperature is easily tolerated after the appearance of the sea breeze.

You can stay in the country without registration for up to 90 days.

Georgia- known for the resorts of Adjara, famous beaches, warm climate, traditional Georgian cuisine and wines.

Best time to travel to Georgia:

• mid June;
• beginning of September;
• the first days of October.

In the summer months, the air temperature rises to 35 degrees. Entry into the territory of the state is free at any time of the year.

Israel- a Mediterranean state that offers expensive, fashionable holidays and treatment for a wealthy category of citizens. The beaches of Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Ashdod, Haifa are distinguished by their cleanliness and well-developed infrastructure. The coast of the Dead and Red Seas is a health resort area for treatment and family vacations.

The holiday season in Israel opens in April and lasts until mid-October, when the average daily temperature drops to 20⁰С. Russian tourists can stay within the country without a visa for up to 90 days.

Vietnam is a tourist Mecca, a long flight to which (up to 10 hours) is rewarded with snow-white sandy beaches, a riot of nature, opportunities for servers and diving enthusiasts. Ancient temples and ruins of Vietnam attract connoisseurs of history and archeology.

Russians are offered a visa-free vacation for 15 days. The best time to stay in the country is from November to April.

Egypt- the most popular resort among Russian tourists. It is distinguished by rich infrastructure, the All Inclusive system, beaches on the Red Sea, ample opportunities for diving, and unique historical monuments. A visa for tourists from Russia is issued at the airport (the cost is 25 US dollars for 30 days).

Charter flights to the resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh run annually from November to March.

Turkey- the second most popular (and since 2017 - the first) sea vacation region for Russian tourists. Luxurious beaches, ancient monuments provide ample opportunities for beach and sightseeing holidays. You should visit the state from late April to mid-October.

Visa-free entry for up to 30 days is open for Russian citizens.

Morocco is an interesting visa-free country for tourists from Russia

More and more Russian tourists choose holidays in Morocco. Here is a unique duo of beach holidays and ski slopes. In ancient times, these territories were inhabited by nomads - the ancestors of the Jewish Berbers, who developed under the influence of the Phoenician colonies.

Morocco – Muslim state rich in historical sights located on the African peninsula. The territory is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal zone of sandy beaches stretches for 1000 km.

The holiday season opens in May and lasts until October. Despite the hot climate, the water temperature rarely warms up above 25⁰С, so it is better to plan holidays with small children in July-August. The term of the visa-free regime is up to 90 days.

The modern religion was brought to Morocco by the Arabs after the conquest of the country in the 6th century and its incorporation into the Arab Caliphate. At the end of the Middle Ages, along with the English, French and Spanish colonialists, European traditions began to actively penetrate the country, but for a long time the country remained a pirate state.

The coastline makes up almost half of the country's borders, separating it in the north from the Mediterranean Sea and from the Atlantic Ocean in the west, the Strait of Gibraltar separates Morocco and European states.

The subtropical climate of the Mediterranean provides a mild subtropical climate for holidays in Morocco. The temperature in winter here does not fall below 10 degrees Celsius, and in summer its average value is 27 degrees Celsius. The hottest month of the year is August, when under the influence of the Shergi wind blowing from the Sahara, daytime temperatures rise to +35 degrees.

In the north of Morocco, the climate is cooler, and daily temperature drops are more than 20 degrees.

Thanks to the rich and diverse nature, there is a vacation in Morocco for any tourist: lovers of golden beaches and the warm sea are hospitably greeted by resort towns on the coast, while those who prefer active pastime are waiting for beautiful ski slopes in the resort of Ouikamedena in the Atlas Mountains. You can ride all year round, but it is better to come from December to April.

One of the most popular seaside resorts is snow-white Agadir, whose golden sand and framed by the canopy of pines and eucalyptus beach stretches for 20 kilometers.

The city is located on the Atlantic coast in the Su Valley, protected by the High Atlas mountain range from the heat of the desert. This is a European-level resort with a well-developed tourism industry, where you can try yourself in any of the water sports, as well as rent a yacht on the beach. In addition, the city is famous for its festivals, concerts, shows and a thalassotherapy center where you can relax and effectively get rid of stress.

Tennis, golf, as well as camel and horseback riding are popular here, and sunny weather pleases tourists almost all year round.

The resort offering the most luxurious vacation in Morocco is Casablanca. This city practically does not differ in style and standard of living from the advanced European cities and is the economic capital of Morocco. One of the most famous thalassotherapy centers is located here, and the Corniche offers a lot of entertainment for all lovers of night walks under the bright southern stars. The mosque of Hassan II can be especially distinguished. It can be visited and viewed by people of other faiths.

Marrakesh. This resort, which remained for a long time the center of the empire, is without a doubt the center of the Moroccan East. Located at the very base of the great Atlas Mountains, it attracts lovers of culture and history from all over the world. Here you can touch all the secrets of the East, see the Bahiya Palace, the Kutubia Mosque, see snake charmers and get a unique henna body painting. The famous Marrakech markets are also located here.

In the summer months, the air temperature here is about +30 C, and in winter it does not fall below +15 C. If you are going on vacation in Morocco for romance and big waves, then you need Esueira. This is a resort town that surprisingly combines the comfort of the best European resorts and the richest cultural heritage of a medieval fortress.

Located on the Atlantic coast, it will be a great place for a romantic and active holiday. The streets of the city are filled with many cozy cafes serving freshly caught sea delicacies, and the radiant coast attracts windsurfers from all over the world.

Rabat. The capital of the kingdom, located on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River, is a picturesque place with ancient architecture, entwined with chic gardens. Here it is worth seeing the Kasbah Udaya fortress and the mausoleum of Mohammed V. There are many museums in the city. The beaches of Rabat will be a great place for lovers of all kinds of water sports.

Another unique city for a holiday in Morocco is Fes, the religious and cultural capital of the country.

This place is rich in history, which is more than 12 centuries, as well as an amazing combination of Arabic, Spanish, Jewish and Berber traditions. Fez is often called the African Athens, and here, in the corners of shady streets, great legends of the past still live.

You should definitely see the oldest university in the world - the mosque-university Karaouin, the mausoleum of Sultan Moulay-Idris II, the Grand Mosque, as well as the Royal Palace.

When planning a vacation in Morocco, you should not deprive attention of the many unique natural monuments, among which deserve special attention:

• waterfall Ouzoud 110 meters high;
• the Todra gorge, which continues for more than 600 meters with a height of stone walls of about 160 meters and a path 10 meters wide;
• Draa Valley, one of the most picturesque places in Morocco. The valley is crossed by the river Draa, whose sources are in the Atlas mountains;
• dunes of Erg Chebbi, reaching 150 meters in height. Traveling through the dunes on camels will leave an indelible impression on every lover of the exotic.

Another advantage of the country is rightfully the national cuisine, which is one of the most famous in the world. Here you can taste the best oriental dishes, as well as a wide variety of seafood. The peculiarity of Moroccan cuisine lies in the countless spices, many of which are found only here.

Traditional dishes in Morocco are soups, meat and fish dishes, couscous (porridge with spices), and of course, traditional green tea with mint, which perfectly refreshes and tones up on hot days. Tourists flying to Morocco on vacation do not have to worry about a visa. Tourists are allowed into this country without visas.

Indonesia

Indonesia- an island archipelago, consisting of 17,000 islands. The country is considered the best area for a beach holiday in the world. The islands are located on both sides of the equator, equipped with sandy beaches, island bays, full of palm vegetation. The level of service in Indonesia traditionally occupies a leading world position.

The resort is beautiful all year round, visas for guests from the Russian Federation are sold at the airport for $60 for 30 days.

Thailand- the state of Southeast Asia, famous for its beaches, historical monuments. It attracts guests with a variety of recreation depending on the season. The best time for sea swimming is from November to February. During the summer, the beach mood can be ruined by the rainy season.

Free stay in the country is allowed up to 90 days.

Tunisia- the territorial space of North Africa, covered with endless deserts and beaches. Service in Tunisia is significantly different from Egypt, Thailand and Turkey. Despite the large number of hotels and tourists, extreme caution should be exercised while moving around the city. The recommended time for rest is from May to November.

Russian citizens are allowed to visit the state without a visa for up to 90 days.

Sri Lanka- an island with an area of ​​65 sq. km. with a well-developed infrastructure, crowded, good hotel service. You can relax at the resort at any time of the year (the rainy season varies depending on the location of the island).

A visa-free regime for 30 days is open for Russian tourists.

Antigua and Barbuda- an island in the Caribbean Sea, offering a luxurious vacation for tourists with unlimited means. The state has gorgeous beaches, bays, palm trees. Stay in the country without registration is possible up to 30 days.

There is no concept of "season" and "off season" on the islands. The best period for rest is the time when the temperature warms up to +25⁰С. There is a constant danger of heavy rains and hurricanes.

Argentina- the state of South America, famous for its beaches, ancient mountains, sunny boulevards and tango. The tourist season is open from November to March. The visa-free regime for Russian tourists is limited to 90 days.

Brazil- the birthplace of TV shows, football and carnival. A country of contrasts, combining luxury hotels and residences with shacks for the poor. Wide beaches are conducive to active sea recreation. Visiting the country for Russians is free (up to 90 days). The best time for a vacation is from mid-November to the end of March.

February is especially crowded due to the famous Brazilian carnival.

Bahamas- "Paradise" on earth, located near the territory of the United States. Of the 700 shell islands, only 20 are inhabited. The Bahamas is a romantic place, ideal for a honeymoon. Developed hotel infrastructure provides luxurious hotel service all year round.

Guests from Russia can stay on the territory of the islands for up to 3 months without a visa.

Vanuatu is a tropical island in the Pacific Ocean. The famous center of water entertainment and beach recreation, offering active holidays for people over 20 years old. A visit to the island state is possible all year round. The duration of stay without a visa is 30 days.

Dominican Republic- a state in the eastern part of the island of Haiti, offering to spend a weekend on the coast. The best time to visit the resort is from November to March. Visa-free stay is allowed for 30 days.

Kenya- offers a combination of wild African flavor and beach holidays. The swimming season opens from December to January. An entry permit for Russians is not needed if the duration of the vacation does not exceed 90 days.

Colombia- a state distinguished not only by its luxurious sea expanses, but also by its rich cultural heritage. The best place for swimming is Buenaventura, open to beach lovers at any time of the year. Guests from the Russian Federation are allowed to stay up to 90 days.

Seychelles- islands in the Indian Ocean, leaders in weddings and honeymoons. They differ in solitude, calmness, measuredness. Attract servers, lovers of boat trips with a high level of income. The beach season does not depend on the season.

Guests are allowed to enter without a visa for 30 days.

Inexpensive visa-free countries

Visa-free countries for Russians offer various options for spending the weekend. Tourists looking for a democratic option should stop at:

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Citizens residing in the Russian Federation are allowed to visit the state without issuing visa documents and stay in it for up to 90 days. When crossing the border, you should present a foreign passport, tickets for the return journey. For transit purposes, it is allowed to stay in the territory for up to 7 days.

The cost of a 7-day tour at a travel agency starts from 23,600 rubles. for 1 person.

Vacation prices:

	Car rent	Public transport	Dinner at the cafe	Excursions
from 44 thousand rubles	30 euros per day	0.6 euro	15-20 euros	45-50 euros

Montenegro

Part of the pre-existing Yugoslav Republic, known for its tourism infrastructure. A beach holiday can be easily combined with an excursion program. Montenegro is distinguished by a huge number of beaches(more than 100 throughout the territory), magnificent natural landscapes, democratic prices for recreation, accommodation and meals.

Russian citizens can stay on the territory of the state without a visa for 90 days. Upon arrival, you must register and pay a fee ranging from 0.7 to 1 euro, depending on the length of the holiday. Children under 12 are exempt from paying the tax.

Standard tour for 7 days for 1 person is 50 thousand rubles.

Vacation prices:

Rent a 3-star hotel for 10 days	Car rent	Public transport	Dinner at the cafe	Excursions
from 35 thousand rubles	from 25 euros per day	1.7-2 euros	15-30 euros	from 45 euro

Serbia

Former Yugoslav Republic. Thanks to the preservation of friendly interstate relations, it is loyal to guests from the Russian Federation and offers a free visa regime for up to 30 days inclusive. There are no additional taxes or fees to pay during your stay.

A tour to Belgrade for 7 days will cost 35,000 rubles.

Rent a 3-star hotel for 10 days	Car rent	Public transport	Dinner at the cafe	Excursions
From 47 thousand rubles.	from 28-40 euros per day	0.8 euro	11-27 euros	from 34-40 euros

Cuba

An island nation in the northern Caribbean. The bulwark of socialism. Has a low standard of living. Holidays in Cuba are varied, represented by good service and budget prices. The most expensive component of tourism is the flight. Russian citizens can stay on the territory of the state for up to 90 days.

For entry you need:

• international passport;
• return ticket.

A 7-day tour to Cuba costs from 85,000 rubles.

Rent a 3-star hotel for 10 days	Car rent	Public transport	Dinner at the cafe	Excursions
from 45 thousand rubles	from 7 euros per day	0.04 euro	15 euro	from 10-12 euros

The amount of a one-day stay in Cuba, including meals in restaurants, excursions, hotel accommodation, does not exceed 20,000 rubles.

Malaysia

The most secure modern state of Southeast Asia located on the island of Malacca (between Singapore and Thailand). The tourist service of the country is developing very dynamically, offering guests Asian exoticism, beach holidays, cultural and historical attractions.

Russian tourists can stay within the territorial limits of the country without a visa for about 90 days.

To travel you need to have:

• international passport;
• ticket confirming the return flight;
• the amount established by the state, calculated for the duration of the trip.

The cost of a weekly tour to Malaysia is from 75,000 rubles. for 1 person.

Vacation prices:

Rent a 3-star hotel for 10 days	Car rent	Public transport	Dinner at the cafe	Excursions
from 42000 rub.	from 40 euros per day	1.6 euro	14 euro	from 30 euro

Turkey

One of the most developed countries in Southeast Asia, most of which is located in Southern Europe. Turkey is a favorite holiday destination for Russian tourists. Luxurious beaches, historical sights, the All Inclusive system make the country an ideal place to relax.

By agreement between the leaders of the states, Russian tourists can freely stay on Turkish territory for up to 60 days.

For entry you need:

• international passport;
• hotel reservation;
• airplane tickets.

The cost of a 7-day tour is from 30,000 rubles. for 1 person

Vacation prices:

Rent a 3-star hotel for 10 days	Car rent	Public transport	Dinner at the cafe	Excursions
from 35 thousand rubles	From 30 euros per day	0.7 euro	18 euro	From 35 euro

Vietnam

The state of Southeast Asia, attracting tourists with local flavor, exotic cuisine, clean beaches. The state offers cheap holidays (compared to nearby Thailand). Tourists from Russia can stay in the country without registration for up to 15 days.

If necessary, the period of residence is extended. A week tour to Vietnam will cost 68,000 rubles.

Prices:

Rent a 3-star hotel for 10 days	Car rent	Public transport	Dinner at the cafe	Excursions
from 52 thousand rubles	from 10 euros per day	0.2 euro	14 euro	from 10-20 euros

Countries of the former USSR

The countries formerly part of the USSR signed an agreement on the establishment of a bilateral visa-free regime for Russian citizens.

Entry rules:

Country	Period of visa-free stay	Documents required at the border
Belarus	Unlimited Stay	Children over 14 years of age require their own passport. If the child is traveling separately from their parents (with one of the parents), a notarized power of attorney is required
Abkhazia	90 days	Passport of the Russian Federation or international passport. Compulsory life and health insurance (total amount of 30,000 rubles). It is issued when crossing the border, depending on the desired time of stay (1 day - 15 rubles). Resort fee - 30 rubles. (charged when traveling solo)
Kazakhstan	90 days	Passport of the Russian Federation or a foreign passport. Migration card (issued at customs). In case of loss, the document must be replaced within 3 days. When crossing the border, the card is confiscated
Georgia	90 days	Passport of the Russian Federation or a foreign passport. It is not necessary to provide a voluntary travel permit for a minor from a parent (parents) if the child spends a vacation with one of them (other persons)
Azerbaijan	90 days	Passport of the Russian Federation or a valid international passport. Power of attorney-permission to export a minor
Armenia	180 days	Passport of the Russian Federation or international passport. Documents for minor children traveling together. Customs declaration on the import of foreign currency. When crossing the border, it is required to state the purpose of the visit
Kyrgyzstan	30 days	Passport of the Russian Federation or international passport
Tajikistan	90 days	Passport of the Russian Federation (foreign passport). Migration card (issued at the border). Customs declaration on the import of valuables and currency (issued at the border)
Moldova	90 days	International passport. Documents for the child (birth certificate, passport, power of attorney from the other parent)
Ukraine	90 days	International passport. Documents for the child (consent from the second parent is not required). Return ticket. Invitation from the host. Financial means, for each day of stay
Uzbekistan	60 days	International passport. Documents for the child (with consent to export from the second parent). Customs declaration for the import of cash (more than 2,000 US dollars), fur products, luxury goods (up to 10,000 US dollars)

Europe

Visa-free countries for Russians in Europe (Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina) allow persons with Russian citizenship to freely stay within their territorial limits for a certain time in order to visit friends and relatives, get acquainted with cultural attractions, receive medical treatment, and spend holidays on the beach.

• Serbia - up to 30 days;
• Montenegro - 90 days;
• Bosnia and Herzegovina - no more than 30 days.

To travel across the border of states, migration services require:

• International passport, valid at the time of travel and 3 months from the date indicated on the return ticket.
• Documents for a child(passport, permission to export from parents).
• The Montenegrin authorities have provided for tourists a mandatory registration procedure. Independent travelers must receive a "white cardboard", the cost of which is from 0.4 to 1 euro, depending on the duration of the trip. Travel companies independently register their clients.

sometimes, WHEN CROSSING THE BORDER, CUSTOMS OFFICERS REQUIRE PRESENTATION OF RETURN TICKETS, HOTEL RESERVATION, CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE.

Near East

Since 2017, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Bahrain have opened a free visit for Russian tourists, if their trip is not of a commercial nature.

State	Length of stay	Conditions for customs clearance
Israel	90 days	international passport; round-trip tickets with specific dates; medical insurance; hotel reservation; an invitation from relatives, friends, a medical institution; confirmation of solvency; the child needs their own passport and an entry permit from one of the parents (parent)
Visa is placed directly at the airport
Jordan	30 days	The visa is pasted on arrival in the foreign passport. Sticker cost $57
Bahrain	14 days, after the expiration of the term, an extension is possible	international passport; hotel reservation; invitation; migration card; return tickets. Visa cost 66 USD
Lebanon	90 days	international passport; tourist voucher; migration card (filled in on the plane); return tickets or its reservation. Visa for 30 days is free, for 90 days - $17
UAE	30 days	A visa is pasted into a foreign passport at the airport for free

To visit countries with children under 14 years of age, you must:

• The child's own international passport or the inclusion of the baby in the documents of the parents.
• Notarized power of attorney-consent to the entry-export of a minor (in case he travels with one of the parents or with third parties).

Informative video for those who wish to relax in the UAE:

Women under the age of 40, unmarried, visit the listed Muslim countries accompanied by a male relative over 18 years of age, or proving their financial independence. Spouses with different surnames, during a joint visit, present a certificate of marriage registration.

South, Central and North America

The territories located on the American continent allow visa-free crossing of their borders by citizens living in the Russian Federation, subject to the availability of tourists:

• Foreign passport (the period before the expiration of the document is at least 3-6 months).
• Tickets confirming the return to your home country with a specific date of departure. Documents are presented in printed form.
• Paid hotel reservation.
• Medical insurance.
• Migration card (Venezuela).

In the case of a vacation with children, the child must have his own passport or enter the baby's data into the parent document.

Visa-free countries for Russians can be found in any part of the world - from neighboring countries to Australia and America

State name	Duration of visa-free stay (in days), condition for crossing the border
Barbados	25
Belize	The visa is pasted during the passage of customs control. The duration of stay is limited to 30 days, the cost of a travel document is $51. USA. To obtain an entry permit, you need: visa application form; Photo; the passport
Argentina	90
Brazil	90
Mexico	To visit the state, an electronic permit (registration) is required, presented during customs inspection along with a migration card
Dominican Republic	30
Jamaica	30
Peru	90
Haiti	90
Dominica	21
Colombia	90
Panama	90
Costa Rica	30
Salvador	90
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	30
Panama	90
Trinidad and Tobago	90
Uruguay	90
Ecuador	90
Paraguay	A visa is issued at the airport for up to 90 days. The cost of the service is 160 USD. USA

Asia

Asian countries provide guests from Russia with a visa-free visit if tourists have:

• international passport (validity of the document is more than 2 months);
• tickets confirming the return flight;
• credit cards, traveler's checks, cash, proving the solvency of those on vacation;
• hotel reservations;
• migration card.

Free entry into the state on these conditions is allowed:

• for 14 days - Hong Kong, Brunei Darusalam;
• for 30 days - Thailand, Philippines, Macau;
• for 35 days - Singapore;
• for 60 days - South Korea;
• for 90 days - Nepal, Myanmar.

A visa is issued at the airport, after presenting the necessary documents to:

• Bangladesh - $50 USA for 14 days;
• East Timor - $50 USA for 30 days;
• Kuwait offers a free travel document sticker;

India and Cambodia allow visa-free entry upon presentation of a printed permit, which can be obtained after registering on the embassy website. China requires a mandatory visa, except for arrivals in Hong Kong, Hainan, Macau.

Africa

The African continent offers its guests a unique vacation, combining local flavor with European service.

Visa-free visits for Russians are allowed:

Country	Duration (days)
Botswana	90	international passport; return tickets; sometimes a certificate of solvency of the traveler is required
Gambia	56	the passport; booking of air tickets; travelers checks, credit cards
Morocco	90	the passport; migration card; in special cases, a hotel reservation is required (for women)
Namibia	90	the passport; migration card
Swaziland	30	the passport

Australia and Oceania

The warm waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans attract fans of active marine recreation, surfing, and diving. The beaches here are unique, amazing with the purity and whiteness of the sand, the beauty of the coastal waters.

You can relax without complicating your life by obtaining a visa in:

Country	Duration (days)	Required documents for entry
Vanuatu	30	foreign passport (valid for more than 6 months from the start date of the vacation); hotel reservation; funds necessary to confirm the solvency of the guest; migration card; tickets to Russia with a specific date of departure
micronesia	30	A visa permit in these states is placed at the airport after presenting the tickets confirming the return to Russia to the migration service employee
Nauru	14
Samoa	60
Tonga	30
Tuvalu	30

It is allowed to live on the Fiji Islands without registration for 120 days after confirming the financial viability, presenting to the customs officers a passport and air tickets confirming departure from the country.

The list of countries that have established visa-free travel within their territory for Russians is very wide. Before choosing a place to spend the weekend, you should thoroughly study the proposed list and choose a state that meets all the requirements.

Article formatting: E. Chaikina

Useful video about visa-free countries for citizens of the Russian Federation

Video about where Russians can relax without a visa:

We do not get tired of repeating - the world is more accessible than you think.

Do you still not believe? Then carefully read our article: we have compiled a list of countries where you can freely (well, or almost freely) enter, leave, admire, be impressed ...

We tried to make the article as convenient as possible, we also wrote about the features of crossing the border.

The data was taken from official sources, but due to the fact that the requirements are constantly updated, we strongly recommend checking the requirements on timatic. What is thymatic? Timatic is a database that contains all the necessary information about the documents required by a passenger crossing borders by air.

The database can be accessed:

Countries you can visit without a passport:

• Abkhazia up to 90 days. If you are ever going to visit Georgia, then at the Russian-Abkhazian border it is important to show exactly the internal passport of the Russian Federation, because. entry to Georgia is prohibited for those citizens of Russia and stateless persons who have stamps on crossing the Russian-Abkhazian border in their passport
• Armenia up to 180 days
• Belarus
• Kazakhstan up to 90 days
• Kyrgyzstan before, 90 days
• South Ossetia up to 90 days. If you are ever going to visit Georgia, then at the border it is important to show exactly the internal passport of the Russian Federation, because. entry to Georgia is prohibited for those citizens of Russia and stateless persons who have stamps of South Ossetia in their passport

List of countries for Russians that can be visited without a visa:

• Azerbaijan up to 90 days free
• Antigua and Barbuda up to 90 days free, but tickets are required to prove that you will not stay in the state
• Albania from April 1 to October 31 entry is visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, and from November 1 to April it is necessary to apply for a visa at the Albanian embassy, ​​it is also important that at the time of entry into the country your passport expires at least 6 months
• Argentina up to 90 days in any 180 day period free of charge
• Bahamas up to 90 days free, while it is forbidden to work on the islands
• Barbados up to 28 days free of charge, with tickets required to confirm that you will not stay in the state
• Bolivia 90 days within 180 days, free
• Bosnia and Herzegovina up to 30 days within 60 days, free of charge
• Botswana up to 30 days free, but tickets are required to prove that you will not stay in the state
• Brazil up to 90 days free
• Brunei up to 14 days free
• Vanuatu up to 90 days free of charge, but tickets are required to confirm that you will not stay in the state
• Venezuela up to 90 days free of charge, with tickets required to confirm that you will not stay in the country
• Vietnam up to 15 days free of charge, passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry
• Haiti up to 90 days free
• Guyana up to 90 days within 180 days
• The Gambia up to 28 days free of charge, while tickets are required confirming that you will not stay in the state
• Guatemala up to 90 days within 180 days, free of charge
• Honduras up to 90 days within 180 days, free of charge
• Hong Kong up to 14 days free
• Grenada up to 90 days within 180 days, free of charge, but tickets are required to confirm that you will not stay in the state
• Georgia visa-free stay throughout the year free of charge
• Dominica up to 90 days within 180 days free of charge, but tickets are required confirming that you will not stay in the state
• Dominican Republic up to 30 days free
• Israel up to 90 days within 180 days free
• Indonesia up to 30 days free
• Qatar up to 30 days free of charge, while tickets are required confirming that you will not stay in the state
• Colombia up to 90 days within 180 days free
• Korea South up to 60 days free
• Costa Rica up to 90 days free of charge, passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Costa Rica
• Cuba up to 90 days within 180 days free
• Laos up to 15 days free of charge, it is possible to extend 2 times for 15 days, the passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
• Lebanon 30 days free
• Mauritius up to 90 days free of charge, but tickets are required confirming that you will not stay in the state
• Macau up to 30 days free, passengers without outbound or return tickets may be denied entry unless they have proof of residence in mainland China or Hong Kong
• Macedonia up to 90 days free of charge, but tickets are required confirming that you will not stay in the state
• Malaysia up to 30 days free of charge, but tickets are required confirming that you will not stay in the state
• Maldives up to 90 days free
• Morocco up to 90 days free
• Micronesia up to 30 days free of charge, but tickets are required confirming that you will not stay in the state
• Moldova up to 90 days free
• Mongolia up to 30 days free (but not more than 90 days within 180 days)
• Nagorno-Karabakh up to 180 days free of charge, in order to enter the territory of the Republic, it is necessary to cross the border from Armenia
• Nauru up to 14 days free of charge, upon arrival you can get a visa up to 90 days.
• Namibia up to 90 days free of charge, with tickets required to confirm that you will not stay in the state
• Nicaragua up to 90 days within 180 days free
• Nevis up to 90 days free
• Palestine 90 days to enter the Palestinian territories, a citizen of the Russian Federation must have an Israeli stamp (or a separate document). The exit tax is 103 shekels ($26). Border fees are not charged when leaving through the airport
• Palau up to 30 days free
• Panama up to 180 days free of charge, with tickets required to confirm that you will not stay in the state
• Paraguay up to 90 days within 180 days free
• Peru up to 90 days within 180 days
• El Salvador up to 90 days within 180 days
• Samoa up to 60 days free
• Seychelles up to 30 days free of charge, but tickets are required confirming that you will not stay in the state
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines up to 90 days free of charge, with tickets required to prove that you will not stay in the state
• Saint Kitts up to 90 days free
• Saint Lucia up to 6 weeks, free
• Serbia up to 30 days free
• Suriname up to 90 days free
• Tajikistan up to 90 days free
• Taiwan up to 14 days free of charge (until 07/31/2020)
• Thailand up to 30 days free
• Turks and Caicos Islands up to 90 days free of charge, with tickets required to confirm that you will not stay on the islands
• Trinidad and Tobago up to 90 days free of charge (passengers may be denied entry if they do not have proof of accommodation)
• Tuvalu up to 30 days free of charge, while tickets are required confirming that you will not stay in the state
• Tunisia up to 90 days free
• Turkey up to 60 days free (but not more than 90 days within 180 days)
• Uzbekistan, free of charge, maximum stay at the discretion of local immigration officers
• Ukraine up to 90 days within 180 days free
• Uruguay up to 90 days within 180 days free
• Fiji up to 90 days free
• Philippines up to 30 days free of charge, while tickets are required confirming that you will not stay in the state. This does not apply to passengers with Balikbayan status who are classified as former citizens of the Philippines, or passengers holding either a "Special Non-Immigrant Visa" or an ACR I-Card (Foreign Certificate of Registration) with permanent status issued by the Philippines or passengers holding a business card. APEC trips
• Hainan Island, China up to 30 days free
• Montenegro up to 30 days free
• Chile up to 90 days within 180 days free
• Eswatini (Swaziland) up to 30 days free of charge
• Ecuador up to 90 days within 180 days free
• South Africa up to 90 days free of charge, while tickets are required confirming that you will not stay in the state
• Jamaica up to 90 days within 1 year free of charge, but tickets are required to prove that you will not stay in the state

Countries where you can open a visa on arrival:

• Angola, at Luanda airport, the condition is an international certificate of vaccination
• Bangladesh 30 days, $51, renewable
• Bahrain 14 days, $15 with an option to extend for another 1 month.
• Gabon 90 days, placed at the airport "Leon Mba" in Libreville, 70 euros
• Djibouti 30 days, $90
• Egypt 30 days, $25. The exception is Sinai, in which case a visa is not needed until 14 days, travel outside Sinai is prohibited
• Zambia up to 90 days, you can get an eVisa (KAZA Visa)
  • one-day visa (24 hours) - $20 (issued to tourists arriving on a short visit to Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe)
  • single entry visa (30 days) – $50
  • double entry visa – $80
  • multiple entry visa – $160

• Zimbabwe up to 90 days, single entry $30, double entry $45, eVisa available (KAZA Visa)
• Jordan 30 days, 40 Jordanian dinars = $57, this rule does not apply to tourists entering through Aqaba - they will be given a visa stamp in their passport for free, and a visa stamp will be placed for free if the purpose of your visit is the city of Petra and the trip will last more than 2 days . It is also important that your passport expires 6 months after leaving the country.
• Iran 30 days, 60 EUR, a visa to Iran upon arrival is issued only at Imam Khomein (IKA), you can also pre-order a reference code at www.goiran.ru/visaform
• Cape Verde 30 days, 25 EUR
• Cambodia 30 days, $30, upon arrival, a visa is issued at airports and checkpoints bordering Thailand and Vietnam. It should be remembered that according to the rules, it is impossible to obtain a visa on the spot when crossing the border through Laos
• Comoros 45 days, $30
• Mauritania up to 90 days, $60
• Madagascar up to 90 days, for 30 days - $25, for 90 days - $60, it is important to have return tickets, and that the passport expires at least 6 months from the date of entry
• Myanmar $50 up to 30 days
• Nepal 15 days - $25, 30 days - $40, 90 days - $100
• UAE up to 90 days free
• Rwanda 30 days, $30
• Saint Helena Island up to 183 days, 25 EUR
• Tanzania 90 days, $50
• Togo 7 days, approximately $20
• Tonga 31 days, $12
• Uganda 90 days, $100
• Sri Lanka 30 days, $40 and e-Visa (ETA) in advance
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Hungary
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Denmark
  • Iceland
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Liechtenstein
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Czech
  • Switzerland
  • Sweden
  • Estonia

  Countries with entry only through the Schengen area:

  • Andorra
  • Vatican
  • San Marino
  • Monaco

  States that you can also visit with an open Schengen:

  • Albania
  • Bulgaria
  • Bonaire, Saba and Saint Eustatius
  • Gibraltar
  • Kosovo
  • Romania
  • Croatia

  
  If you have a French multiple entry visa, you can also visit:

  • Guadeloupe
  • Guiana French
  • Mayotte
  • Martinique
  • New Caledonia
  • Polynesia French
  • reunion
  • Saint Barthélemy
  • Saint Martin
  • Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • Wallis and Futuna

  
  And if you have a US visa, then the following countries are open to you:

  • Albania
  • Bermuda 90 days
  • Virginia (American)
  • Mexico
  • Montserrat
  • Puerto Rico
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Saint Martin

Holidays abroad are closer and easier than you think. Many countries do not even need a visa - they will be happy to see you with a simple passport. Therefore, we regularly update the list of visa-free countries for Russians.

Countries that don't even require a passport:

Abkhazia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

The maximum period of stay in these countries without a passport and visa is different. In most cases, it is from 30 to 90 days.

When I found out that you can see half the world without a visa!

Visa free countries 2019

Azerbaijan(entry by passport)
Antigua and Barbuda(1 month)
Argentina(90 days)
Albania(usually summer visa-free period from May 15 to November 1)
Bahamas(90 days)
Barbados(28 days)
Bosnia and Herzegovina(30 days)
Botswana(90 days)
Brazil(90 days)

Yes, you! I packed my things and quickly came to me for 90 days!

Venezuela(90 days in half a year)
Vanuatu(30 days)
Vietnam(15 days), at least 30 days must have elapsed from the previous entry into the country
Haiti(3 months)
Guyana(90 days)
Gambia(56 days)
Guatemala(90 days)
Honduras(90 days)
Hong Kong(14 days)
Grenada(90 days)
Georgia (90 days + can be extended at the place of stay)
Guam(up to 45 days)
Dominica(21 day)
Dominican Republic(30 days)
Israel(90 days)

Shaw here to think, it is necessary to fly!

Indonesia(30 days)
Colombia(90 days)
Costa Rica(30 days)
Cuba(30 days)
Laos(15 days)
Mauritius(up to 60 days)
Macedonia
Macau(30 days)
Malaysia(30 days)
Maldives(30 days)
Morocco(3 months)
micronesia(30 days if return tickets are available)
Moldova(entry by passport)
Mongolia(30 days, no more than 90 days in total in each 180 day period)

To Mongolia for 30 days - either a vacation or a punishment

Namibia(3 months)
Nauru(14 days)
Nicaragua(90 days)
Niue(30 days)
Cook Islands(31 days)
Panama(90 days)
Paraguay(90 days)
Peru(90 days)
Salvador(up to 90 days)
Seychelles(30 days)
Swaziland(1 month)
Northern Mariana Islands(45 days if return tickets are available)
Saint Kitts and Nevis(up to 3 months)
Northern Cyprus(entry through Cyprus, visa for 90 days, can be put on a separate insert)

Where is Saint Kitts located?

Saint Lucia(up to 6 weeks)
Serbia(30 days)
Tajikistan(entry by passport)
Thailand(30 days)
Trinidad and Tobago(90 days)
Tunisia(up to 3 months)
Turkey(60 days)
Uzbekistan(entry by passport)
Ukraine(90 days within 180, entry by international passport, biometric control)
Uruguay(up to 90 days within six months)
Fiji(4 months)
Philippines(30 days)
Montenegro(90 days)
Chile(up to 90 days)
Ecuador(90 days)
South Korea(60 days)
South Africa(90 days)
Jamaica(30 days)

I allow - live without a visa!

Visa at the border

Bangladesh(15 days)
Bahrain(14 days)
Belize(up to 30 days)
Bolivia(up to 30 days)
Burundi(30 days subject to special permission from the country's Foreign Ministry)
East Timor(only at the international airport and the seaport of Dili, up to 30 days) (up to 3 months, with a visa permit from the Department of Immigration)
Ghana(up to 90 days, subject to a visa permit)
Guinea-Bissau(90 days)
Djibouti(1 month)
Egypt(30 days, free "Sinai Stamp" - 15 days)
Zambia(90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa)
Zimbabwe(90 days tourist visa, 30 days - business, 3 days - transit)
Jordan(30 days)
Iraq(14 days, applies to Kurdistan only, visa approval from the Kurdistan MFA is required)
Iran(30 days)
Cape Verde(30 days)
Cambodia(1 month)
Kenya(3 months with eVisa)
China(only Hainan island - up to 15 days, Dalian airport - transit 7 days, a number of ground checkpoints for residents of border areas)
Comoros(2 weeks)
Kuwait(1 month under certain conditions)
Lebanon(under certain conditions; 3 months)
Madagascar(90 days)

Myanmar(with eVisa, up to 28 days)

Nepal (90 days)

UAE (visa is issued for 30 days at the airport)

Palau(30 days)

Paraguay(up to 90 days)
Pitcairn(up to 14 days; under certain conditions)
Samoa Western(60 days)
Sao Tome and Principe(if you have a visa permit issued online)
Saint Helena(up to 183 days, does not apply to Ascension Island and the Tristan da Cunha archipelago)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines(up to 30 days)
Syria(up to 15 days; under certain conditions)
Tanzania(90 days - tourist visa, 2 weeks - transit)
Togo(7 days)
Tonga(31 days)
Tuvalu(1 month)
Turkmenistan(need an invitation, 10 days)
Uganda(90 days)
Central African Republic(7 days)
Sri Lanka(transit - up to 48 hours, tourist - up to 30 days)
Ethiopia(1 month, only at the airport)

Easy to get a visa in 2019

Australia(visa online)
Bahrain(visa online)
Gabon(visa online)
Cyprus(minimum documents at the consulate, or online visa processing)
Mexico(it is possible to apply for a visa online)
Montserrat(visa is issued online)
Myanmar(visa is issued online)
Rwanda(visa is issued online)
India(a visa permit is issued online, a visa is issued at the border. It does not work for all regions of India)
Cyprus(at the border, if you have a proVisa issued online)
Oman(at the border with permission from the immigration department of the country)
Singapore(visa is issued online)
Suriname(2 months; with the permission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname)
Eritrea(1 month if there is a visa permit issued by the host party at the Immigration Service)

Eritrea? Isn't this a disease?

Where can I go with a visa of other countries

Albania(if you have a multi-visa Schengen, USA, UK)
Bulgaria(in the presence of a double or multiple entry visa to Romania, Cyprus, Croatia and national visas and a residence permit and Schengen)
Ireland(with UK visa)
Zambia
Zimbabwe(30 days if you have a common KAZA visa with Zambia)
Oman(with UAE visa)
Romania(in the presence of a double or multi-visa Schengen, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia (national visas)
french guiana(Schengen with a note about the possibility of entry into French Guiana)
Croatia(if you have a double or multiple entry visa for Schengen, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania)

Visa free transit

You can stay in these countries without a visa for several days if you have transit tickets. Enough to see a couple of sights, buy souvenirs and try local delicacies.

Great Britain(24 hours)
New Zealand(if destination is Australia) (24 hours)
Romania(24 hours)
Bulgaria(36 hours)
China Time: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing (72 hours)
Singapore(96 hours)

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