The most beautiful visa-free countries for Russians. Cheap visa-free countries. South America and the West Indies

Vacation planning is an exciting process. The success of the trip depends 100% on the right choice of a country for a holiday. But often the possibility of a trip is limited by the visa regime for entering the country. What if there is no possibility of obtaining a visa? Choose countries where you can go without a visa.

Video: overview of visa-free countries on the map

Where in Europe to rest without a visa?

Visiting most of the countries of Europe for Russians is a necessity. But not all European countries are members of the Schengen agreement.

Countries with a visa-free visit in 2020:

1. - You can travel around the country for a whole month, for entry you must have a passport with you, the validity period of which ends no earlier than the completion of the trip.
2. Ukraine, - stay up to 3 months, both passports must be presented: both a citizen of the Russian Federation and a foreign one.
3. - stay up to two months, only a passport is required.
4. - You can travel up to a month, you must have a passport.
5. Moldova - travel time - 90 days, a foreign passport is required.
6. - travel period - 90 days, in addition to a foreign passport, a certified invitation or a voucher from a travel company is desirable.
7. Bosnia and Herzegovina - travel time - up to 1 month, in addition to a passport, you need a certified invitation-support, tickets to your homeland, a travel agency voucher.

Countries with different entry conditions

You can also travel to Europe without a visa to the following countries:

• . In general, Russians need to obtain a visa to travel to Cyprus. But in case of arrival by aircraft landing in Paphos or Larnaca, it is possible to purchase a visa in advance for three months online. You must first submit an application form on the embassy website.
• In and allowed a two-week visit to the border part of the Sør-Varanger region, if the Russian lives no more than 35 km from the Norwegian border. Residents of Kaliningrad can come to the northern regions of the Warmia-Mazury, Pomeranian Polish regions for a month.
• And for a period of 90 days, you can go to Russians - residents of the cities: Krasnogorodsk, Pechera, Pytalovo, Ostrov and the Pskov region.

Where to relax without a visa at sea?

The vast majority of Russians associate holidays abroad with the obligatory bathing in the warm sea. In which countries by the sea can you spend your holidays?

Turkey

Previously, to visit Turkey, it was required to pay a visa upon entry into the country. Now, this procedure is not required, so the Russians can visit any of the Turkish resorts and stay in the country for up to 30 days. High-quality service, the all-inclusive system, excellent nightclubs and obligatory animation in every hotel are indispensable conditions for relaxing in Turkish hotels. Additionally, you can purchase a tour for a flight to Israel, enjoy excursion programs.

Vietnam

Traveling in does not require a visa in advance - it is issued upon arrival in the country. However, before buying a ticket and traveling, you must obtain permission from the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam to purchase a visa upon entry. This can be done in two ways: through a tour operator or independently via the Internet. The “Vietnamese” direction is still new, so it’s worth visiting the country before it has turned into a typical tourist reservation.

Dominican Republic

A visa is issued directly at the airport upon arrival in the country. Validity - month. Beach holidays in the Dominican Republic are pearly white beaches and coral reefs, warm ocean and gentle sun. Also in the country there is a huge reserve with American crocodiles. Fans of excursions will appreciate the many museums and monuments that highlight the history of the colonization of the islands.

Egypt

A country proven by generations of tourists, where traditional beach activities are successfully combined with ancient history. Those wishing to enjoy a resort holiday and visit the majestic pyramids need only pay $ 20 for entry. Read more about and ways of free entry.

Israel

Jerusalem is an ancient city with a special atmosphere, as if saturated with the spirit of ancient world religions. And the Dead Sea of ​​Israel is famous for its healing properties. Russians can stay without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maldives

To fly to means to enjoy the rest on the cleanest beaches surrounded by a piercing blue sea with coral reefs, try diving and plunge into the atmosphere of absolute peace. The right to enter is confirmed by a visa, which the tourist receives for $ 10 right at the airport.

Thailand

"Pop", so attractive to tourists, also does not require travelers to pre-apply for a visa to enter.

For a 30-day stay in the country, a passport with two blank pages is sufficient, the validity of which expires no earlier than six months before the end of the trip.

Will it be possible to rest without a visa in Greece?

Are you planning a trip to Greek resorts? No wonder - a chic climate, an abundance of entertainment and rich architecture attract tourists to Greece from all over the world.

Unfortunately, most Greek resorts require a Schengen visa.

But there is a way out - a trip to one of the islands adjacent to Turkey. A visa for entry is provided to a tourist upon arrival in the country. Its cost is 30 euros.

List of Greek islands where you can go by ferry from Turkey and get a short-stay visa "on the spot":

• Cyclades: Mykonos and Santorini.
• Lesvos.
• Chios.

Entry without a visa to other countries worthy of the attention of tourists

Peculiarities:

1. length of stay - 90 days;
2. document - internal passport of the Russian Federation;
3. You can't leave Abkhazia for Georgia.

Azerbaijan

Peculiarities:

1. length of stay - 90 days;
2. Ethnic Armenians are banned from entering the country, regardless of their citizenship;
3. refusal of entry if there are marks of Nagorno-Karabakh in the passport.

Length of stay - 90 days.

Bangladesh

Peculiarities:

1. The duration of the trip is 3 months.
2. A visa is issued upon entry for $50.

Length of stay - 14 days

Peculiarities:

1. Length of stay - 90 days.
2. A ban on visiting the country for persons with stamps of Abkhazia, South Ossetia in the passport.

Indonesia, island

Peculiarities:

1. Visa is issued upon arrival.
2. A return ticket is required.
3. The duration of the trip is 30 days.
4. The cost is $25.
5. It is possible to extend the stay by a month.

Peculiarities:

1. The duration of the trip is 30 days.
2. The cost of the visa is 10 Jordanian dinars.
3. The possibility of extending the period of entry by six months.

Peculiarities:

1. Tourist visa is issued upon arrival.
2. Validity - 1 month.
3. You must provide a photo or pay an additional fee.
4. The cost is $20.

Visa-free entry is granted for 30 days.

The visa is issued at the airport upon arrival. You must provide 2 photos.

The cost of various types of visas:

1. 15 days - $30;
2. 30 days - $40;
3. 90 days - $90.

Syria

Visa on arrival is available for men only for $20.

Peculiarities:

1. free visa-free entry for 21 days;
2. visa for 59 days on arrival for $62.

Peculiarities:

1. Online pre-registration and $20 processing fee required.
2. At the airport, you will need to present a printout of a visa permit, after which the tourist will be issued a 30-day double-entry visa (cost - $ 20).

Term - up to 60 days.

South Ossetia

Peculiarities:

1. Length of stay - 3 months.
2. Possibility of entry with an internal passport.
3. You can not move from Ossetia to Georgia.

Infographic: complete list of countries that do not require visas

Holidays abroad without a passport

Resort countries where it is worth buying a ticket or going to travel as “savages” without a foreign passport at all are:

• Abkhazia. The purest sea water and low housing prices are very attractive for tourists. The most popular resorts of Abkhazia are New Athos, where you can visit unique caves, Gagra with a rich history and architectural monuments, Pitsunda, Sukhum and Gudauta.
• Belarus. This former Soviet republic is famous for its sights and quality sanatoriums. There is no sea in Belarus, but there are a huge number of lakes and protected areas. It is better to go here with a ticket to a sanatorium and combine rest with excursion programs: visiting Belovezhskaya Pushcha, visiting historical monuments in Grodno, Minsk and Brest.
• is a land famous for its unique national reserves and a whole complex of historical, architectural and archaeological monuments. Baikonur, the world's first cosmodrome, is also of interest to tourists, as well as recreation at the best ski resorts located on the slopes of Altai.

Why choose countries with visa-free entry for holidays?

Obtaining a visa is associated with certain difficulties:

1. The impossibility of acquiring a "burning ticket". Applying for a visa takes quite a lot of time, so it is impossible to save money by purchasing a last-minute ticket - most of these tours are sold out 2-3 days before the possible departure.
2. Long visa processing time. This is especially true of the summer period - during the summer holidays, huge queues of potential tourists gather at the embassies.

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

And also among the visa-free countries where you can relax with a rather modest budget, there are representatives of the European, Asian, African and South American continents.

The countries of South America are the most hospitable for our fellow citizens: in almost every 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.

Countries where citizens of the Russian Federation can go without a visa, on the world map

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

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;
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• Indonesia;
• Cyprus (you can apply for 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 go to any of the former Soviet republics, including.

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

Waterfall in Abkhazia

Lake Ritsa is rightfully considered one of the wonders of Abkhazia. The fabulous beauty of landscapes cannot leave indifferent the most sophisticated traveler. On the way to the lake, which runs along the gorge of the Bzyb River, tourists can see the ruins of an ancient fortress, a watchtower named after Khasan - one of the heroes of the Abkhaz epic - waterfalls and other lakes.

Table: prices in Abkhazia

Item/product name	Price (in rubles)
Adjika	100.00
Watermelon	30.00
Double room rental	2 500 per day
House rent	3 000 per day
eggplant	40.00
Banana	90.00
Mutton	400.00
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

Find out from the video:

• when is the best time to go to Abkhazia;
• the cost of the holiday;
• details of car rental;
• what 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.

In recent years, the policy of the state in relation to the capitalist encirclement has somewhat softened, and this is due, first of all, to the collapse of the USSR. The economic blockade of the island state is gradually weakening, the country has even been visited by the American president - a similar visit took place before 88 years ago.

Cuban beaches

Cubans are not in a hurry, either at home or at work. A large number of retrocars and bike taxis will certainly catch your eye. It is convenient to see the sights of Havana with the help of specially organized tours in double-decker sightseeing buses.

Using the Internet in Cuba is quite difficult: for 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, the famous Cuban rum and the hospitality of the locals.

Table: prices in Cuba

Item/product name	Price (specified in USD)
A pineapple	0.50
Watermelon	0.50
Rent a Car	50.00
Apartment rent	70.00
Grilled beef	2.50
Guava	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 those of Thailand's northern neighbor, but lower than those of its southern neighbor Singapore. A tour from Moscow to Kuala Lumpur can cost an average of 1200 US dollars. Of the sights of the capital city, which enjoy the constant interest of tourists, we can distinguish:

• 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 outlined by three central streets;
• TV tower Menara;
• National Museum;
• Botanical Garden;
• old railway station;
• Mosque of Negara;
• Royal Palace;
• Buddhist temples.

Table: prices in Malaysia

Item/product name	Price (indicated in Malaysian ringit), 1 ringit - 15 Russian rubles
Car rental per day	80
Double room rental	From 40
Motorbike rental per day	25
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 restaurants in Malaysia

After Turkey again became accessible to Russian tourists, the flow of our compatriots who chose this particular country for recreation 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 decrease in the number of tourists vacationing in the resorts of the country, twice.

Today, flights from Russia to Turkey have been resumed, as a result of which both sides have benefited: our tourists can again use the quality service of Turkish resorts at a very reasonable price, the hotel and tourism business in Turkey has ceased to suffer losses.

Turkish coast

For a trip, citizens of the Russian Federation will need a passport, hotel reservations and tickets in both directions.

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

In addition to the Russians, a large number of Germans and the British are resting in Turkey, although the governments of these countries warn their citizens that it is not safe to relax in Turkish resorts today.

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

What is the difference between this article and analogues?

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

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

Tourist countries without a visa for Russians in 2020:

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

What will we write about each country:

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

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

How to buy an inexpensive tour abroad? This is easy to do with the help of services and - they look for tours for all tour operators and find the best deals. how to find cheap tours.

Europe

Which European countries do not require a visa for Russians?

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

Montenegro

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

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

Useful information on the direction:

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

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

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

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

Cyprus

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

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

Photo: coast of Cyprus © tom coe

Other European countries

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

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

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

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

Life hack: If your flight is canceled or delayed at the airport, you can receive payment from the airline before €600 . Read our article Flight Delay Compensation on how to do it.

Asia

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

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

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

Thailand

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

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

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

Photo: Phi Phi Island, Thailand © Evan-Krause

Vietnam

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

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

Useful information for tourists:

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

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

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

Photo: local woman in Hoi An City © René DeAnda

Indonesia

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

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

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

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

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

Photo: rice fields in Bali © Alexey Marchenko

Maldives

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sri Lanka

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

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

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

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

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

Photo: Galle town in Sri Lanka © Chathura indika

Philippines

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

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

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

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

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

Photo: Kayaking in El Nido, Philippines © Ehmir Bautista

Malaysia

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

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

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

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

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

Hong Kong and Macau

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Turkey

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

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

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

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

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

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

Georgia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Image: Mountains in Georgia are especially beautiful © Sylwia Bartyzel

Armenia

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

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

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

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

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

Azerbaijan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abkhazia

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

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

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

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

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

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

Image: Lake Ritsa in Abkhazia © ulkom5

Israel

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photo: beach in Tel Aviv, Israel © Daniel Klein

UAE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

India

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

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

Photo: Agra city, India © Varshesh Joshi

Hainan Island, China

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rest of Asia

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

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

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

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

South, Central and North America

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

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

Dominican Republic

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photo: beach holiday in the Dominican Republic © VViktor

Cuba

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mexico

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

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

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

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

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

Image: one of the beaches in Mexico © Spencer Watson

Jamaica

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

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

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

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

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

Photo: Jamaican coastline © Michael McCarthy

Other Americas

Other visa-free countries in South and Central America:

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

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

Africa

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

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

Tunisia

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photo: Monastir resort, Tunisia © DEZALB

Mauritius

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photo: Mauritius coastline © Xavier Coiffic

Kenya

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

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

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

Why should you visit Kenya?

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

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

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

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

Image: affordable exotics in Kenya © Robin Stuart

Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

Photo: Romance of Egypt © Mariam Soliman

Morocco

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

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

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

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

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

Photo: Tarazout, Morocco © Luiz Hanfilaque

Seychelles

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

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

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

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

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

Image: Seychelles beach © Vitalii Ustymenko

South Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rest of Africa

Other African visa-free countries for Russians in 2020:

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

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

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

Australia and Oceania

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

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

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

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

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

Top Destination Collections

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

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

• Turkey
• Abkhazia
• Georgia
• Tunisia

No. 2. The best destinations for sea holidays:

• Maldives
• Dominican Republic
• Thailand
• Mexico

Number 3. The best visa-free countries in Europe for Russians - 2020:

• Montenegro
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Serbia

No. 4. Exotic countries.

Choosing a country for your vacation, but do not want to spend time on obtaining a visa? Experts of the online service for buying air tickets and booking hotels anywayanyday.com shared with us their advice on where to go and have fun.

Montenegro

You can live without a visa: 30 days.

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

Turkey

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You can live without a visa:

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

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

Israel

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You can live without a visa: 30 days.

The passport must be valid for:

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

Morocco

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You can live without a visa: 90 days.

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

When is the best time to go: in the western part of Morocco it is always warm and dry. Therefore, we advise surfers to the west coast of Morocco in the summer - if you are a beginner; and in winter - if you feel confident on the board.

Seychelles

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You can live without a visa: 90 days.

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

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

Vietnam

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You can live without a visa: 15 days.

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

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

Dominican Republic

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You can live without a visa: 30 days.

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

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

Cuba

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You can live without a visa: 30 days.

The passport must be valid for: the entire trip.

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

Barbados

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You can live without a visa: 28 days.

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

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

South Korea

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You can live without a visa: 60 days or more

The passport must be valid for: the entire trip.

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

Brazil

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

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

When is the best time to go: in Rio de Janeiro - in spring and autumn: there are few tourists, the air temperature is kept within 25-27 degrees above zero. We do not recommend traveling to Brazil during the carnival and for the new year - it is too expensive.

Argentina

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

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

When is the best time to go: to the Buenos Aires area - in September-November and February-March. In the reserves of Patagonia, it is better to walk from November to February. June-August is the best time to visit the Iguazu Falls and the ski slopes of the Andes. The south of the country is best visited during the Argentinean summer (December to February), in winter the weather here is very severe.

Thailand

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You can live without a visa: 90 days.

The passport must be valid for: the entire trip.

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

Philippines

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You can live without a visa: 30 days.

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

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

IMPORTANT

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

• return ticket;
• hotel booking confirmation;
• documents confirming solvency.

If the necessary papers are not available, they may not be allowed into the country.

So choose a country, prepare your documents and hit the road!

He returned peaceful, relaxed and different – ​​this is how happy tourists describe the feeling of a trip to Indonesia. Indeed, the country contrasts strongly with the usual reality of a European. Take Bali, for example. While 88% of the state's population is Muslim, Hinduism has firmly established itself on the island. Eastern balance is felt in everything. Bali ranks first in the world in terms of the variety and quality of SPA procedures.

The most popular resort area in Bali is called Nusa Dua. It is located 20 minutes from the international airport. Hotels located on this coast have the status of 4-5 stars.
The beach in Nusa Dua is of the highest quality: fine yellow sand and clear clear ocean waters.
The Kuta area has rightfully earned the title of the most youthful resort in Bali thanks to a large selection of budget accommodation. Good for those who love the waves and don't mind enrolling in a surf school.

The disadvantages of holidays in Bali include high and low tides, which do not allow you to swim 24 hours a day. This natural phenomenon is least pronounced on the Jimbaran beach area. Tourists flock to the resort from all over the island for the magnificent sunset views, as well as to dine at one of the many al fresco fish restaurants.

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

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

Rum, cigars, coffee and black coral jewelry are a must-have set of souvenirs from the Isles of the Free. To fly to it from Moscow is nothing - about 12 hours by direct flight. The "high" season in Cuba lasts from mid-November to early April. The average annual water temperature does not fall below + 24°C.

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

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

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

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

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

There is a tower with free chacha in the center of the capital of Adjara. But the local advises to go to the villages for the right Georgian vodka: “There it is real. Under 60 degrees. Another mandatory point of the program, a funicular ride from the windows of which you can see both the new areas of Batumi and the sleeping ones.

30 minutes from Batumi is the Botanical Garden, which has no analogues in the entire CIS. Slowly strolling through the park, you will eventually come out to the sea. By the way, free wi-fi is available for guests of the garden.

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

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

Two kilometers from Budva is the recalcitrant beach "Ploce", made with concrete slabs on the edge of the cape. Due to the fact that there is neither sand nor pebbles, the sea is clean and deep. The transparency of the water reaches 30 meters.

Almost on the border with Albania is the Big Beach resort - a dozen and a half kilometers of gray volcanic sand. The place is ideal for families with children. And due to the abundance of waves, the place is chosen by kitesurfers.

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

Thailand, in which everything tourist is put on stream, is difficult to call "exotic". But the country has rightfully earned the status of a destination offering the best price / quality ratio for foreigners. Both for those who come to improve their health, and for extreme people in the race for sex tours and round-the-clock parties.

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

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

A country where there is always someone to talk to in Russian. Many Russians, Belarusians, Ukrainians with Jewish roots migrated here and they did it not in vain. Israel boasts access to two seas at once: the Red and Mediterranean, historical heritage, quality service and warm winters.

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

A win-win option is a trip to the Dead Sea. This is an opportunity to undergo treatment in one of the medical centers, lie down for 20 minutes on the waters of the saltiest sea in the world (it can’t be longer). Each resort hotel has solariums, and the best of them have full-fledged SPA centers with heated water from the Dead Sea. Relaxation is guaranteed, but those who want to improve their health are advised by doctors to travel for at least 14 days.

A gastronomic paradise for meat eaters and lovers of spices in different variations. In the North of the country, preference is given to pilaf, fried meat, dough products and flat cakes. The south is famous for its elaborate rice and vegetable dishes, as well as excellent desserts. Tea is the main drink of the country. It starts with him, and he also ends the meal.

Uzbekistan, so close and at the same time not immediately clear to our tourists, is a treasury of architectural monuments and one of the centers of the legendary Silk Road. In the popular cities of Bukhara, Khiva and Termez, you can touch and feel the real ancient East. Housing and food at reasonable prices. Dozens of direct flights fly to Tashkent from many Russian cities.

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

Rest in one of the traditional hammams in Marrakesh will help you feel the country. Shopping at the jewelry market at the Bab Smarin gate in Fes. As well as a glass of authentic Moroccan tea in a coffee shop on Jemaa el-Fna square. Thalassotherapy, in which the Moroccans know a lot, will help to fully relax with every cell.

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

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

The national drink of the Dominican Republic is rum, more than 15 varieties of it are produced here. The Dominican national cocktail is called Mamajuana. It is prepared from rum, red house wine, bark of a special kind of trees, honey and bush branches.