List of visa-free countries for Russians. States with visa-free transit. Holidays on the islands

Independent travel, without issuing vouchers and pre-prepared routes, Lately becoming more and more popular among fans unusual holiday. This allows you to independently organize your vacation, visit the least popular attractions among tourists and get to know the culture and mentality of different peoples more deeply. In addition, many travelers prefer to travel between countries by hitchhiking or by private transport, therefore, the simpler the procedure for crossing the border, the better for them.

In addition, it often happens that we have free days or an unexpected vacation, and we want to spend this time not just lying on the sofa, but squeezing the maximum of new impressions and knowledge out of it. And if all the most interesting places of our homeland have already been explored, we have to urgently seek list visa-free countries for Russians in 2019.

There are several countries for entry into which citizens of the Russian Federation do not even need a passport. These are the countries that are members of the Customs Union with the Russian Federation:
Republic of Belarus. Russians can stay in this country for 30 days from the moment of entry without registration;
The Republic of Kazakhstan. Length of stay in Kazakhstan without registration - 30 days;
Without a passport, entry is also possible to some countries that have not been recognized by other states as independent. Entry to these countries is illegal under the laws of Georgia:
South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
In addition, Russians now have the opportunity to easily enter the territory of Crimea and stay here for as long as they like, since it has become a subject of the Russian Federation.

But such changes are also not recognized by the rest of the world, so there may be problems in the future (especially with Ukraine and other states under whose sanctions Russia is).

List of visa-free countries in 2019 for Russians

Azerbaijan (entry with a passport)
Antigua and Barbuda(1 month)
Argentina (90 days)
Albania (visa-free from May 15 to November 1, 2018)
Armenia (entry with a passport)
Bahamas (90 days)
Barbados (28 days)
Bosnia and Herzegovina(30 days)
Botswana (90 days)
Brazil (90 days)
Venezuela (90 days in half year)
Vanuatu (30 days)
Vietnam (15 days), at least 30 days must have elapsed from previous entry into the country
Haiti (3 months)
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 (30 days)
Laos (15 days)
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Mauritius (up to 60 days), but it was 90 ...
Macedonia (up to 90 days within six months; entry without vouchers and invitations until 03/15/2016)
Macau (30 days)
Malaysia (30 days)
Maldives (30 days)
Morocco (3 months)
Micronesia (30 days with 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 if return tickets are available)
Saint Kitts and Nevis(up to 3 months)
Saint Lucia (up to 6 weeks)
Serbia (30 days)
Northern Cyprus(Turkey)
Tajikistan (entry with a passport)
Thailand (30 days)
Suriname (since January 2018)
Turks and Caicos (up to 90 days)
Trinidad and Tobago(90 days)
Tunisia (up to 3 months)
Turkey (60 days), but be careful with entry/exit to Russia.
Uzbekistan (entry with a passport)
Ukraine (90 days within 180, entry with a passport)
Uruguay (up to 90 days within six months)
Fiji (4 months)
Philippines (30 days)
Montenegro (90 days), and before it was 30
Chile (up to 90 days)
Ecuador (90 days)
South Korea(60 days)
Jamaica (30 days)
South Africa (90 days)

Important. Visa-free entry often imposes other requirements. Some countries require tourist voucher, other the minimum amount from 50 dollars a day, and still others will ask for a ready-made itinerary for traveling around the country. Also mandatory requirement is stock .

There are a huge number of countries, at the border or at the airports of which it is possible to instantly obtain a visa for further rest. Often this is a paid service, so you should take care in advance to set aside the required amount in the travel budget.

In which countries can a visa be obtained directly at the border or at the airport:

Ethiopia. A visa for this country can be obtained immediately at the airport, for one, three or six months. It will cost respectively 20, 30 and 40 US dollars.
Bangladesh. A ninety-day visa, which can be obtained upon arrival in Bangladesh, costs $50.
Central African Republic (CAR). You can stay in this country for no more than a week on a visa for an average of 60 US dollars.
Bahrain. For 25 Bahraini dinars you will be able to put a visa in your passport for a period of two weeks and the possibility of its extension up to one month. To do this, you will also need a document on booking a hotel and return ticket.
Tunisia. You will be stamped with a visa right at the border if you have a tourist voucher. The duration of such a trip can be 30 days.
Nepal. If you have two photos, a visa to this country can be obtained immediately at the airport. It will cost $30 for 15 days, $40 for 30 days, and $90 for three months.
Belize. There is no way to get a visa at the airport, but this can be done at any land border for 100 Belize dollars. This visa will be valid for a month.
Bolivia. To apply for a visa to this country, you will need 52 US dollars, one photo of the same format as in your passport, hotel reservation, return ticket and an international certificate confirming the presence of a yellow fever vaccination.
Togo. A visa for a week can be issued for 10,000 African francs.
China. For $100, a visa is issued for a period of 30 days. But this can only be done at the Beijing airport.
East Timor. At the airport upon arrival, a visa is issued for a month for $30. It is extended up to 90 days, but taking into account the payment of $ 1 for 1 day of stay in the country. Upon departure, you will also have to pay a fee at the airport in the amount of approximately $ 12.
Tanzania. If you have a return ticket, you can apply for a Tanzanian visa at the airport for $50.
Mali. You can get a visa stamp in your passport in one of the prefectures (Bamako, Cayes, Sikasso or Gao), if you have a special form that is issued upon arrival at Bamako airport or at the border with Senegal.
Guinea-Bissau. A visa issued on arrival lasts up to 90 days.
Comoros. Here a visa can be issued for 50 US dollars for a period of 45 days.
Malaysia. At any checkpoint, you can apply for a visa for a period of 30 days for free.
Djibouti. There are two visa options - for 10 and for 30 days. You can issue them both at the border and at the airport.
Madagascar. You can get a visa stamp in your passport if you have a return ticket and a hotel booking confirmation. By paying the visa fee, you can stay on the island for 30 or 90 days.
Egypt. For Sinai Peninsula There is a free 15-day mark. For tourist groups, entry to Egypt is free, and for single travelers there is a visa for 30 days for $15.
Mauritania. You can get a Mauritanian visa either at Nouakchott airport or at the border with Western Sahara. It will cost 60 US dollars.
Zambia. Here, visas are issued at the airport, and there are several options: single, double and multiple entry visas will cost you 50, 80 and 160 US dollars, respectively.
Mauritius. You can get a visa at the airport with a tourist voucher or a return ticket with a hotel reservation. Its validity period is 60 days.
Jordan. By paying 40 JD, you can get a Jordanian visa for a month at the airport. It can be extended for up to six months.
Libya. You can apply for a visa at the border if you have an invitation or a voucher.
Iran. For 60 euros a visa is issued for a month. You can do this at any international airport.
Lebanon. If you apply for a visa at the border with Syria, you will need to pay a fee of $17. In other cases, a visa for 30 days is free.
Cape Verde. For 20 euros it is possible to obtain a visa for a month.
Kuwait. Upon invitation from the tour operator, you will receive a visa valid for 30 days.
Cambodia. By submitting a photo, you can apply for a visa for a month for $30.
In the embassies of many countries, it is possible to apply for a visa online. That is, you can send an application via the Internet, pay the visa fee and immediately get a stamp in your passport at the border.

List of countries with an easy visa process for Russians

If you still decide to first apply for a visa, and then go on a trip, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the list of countries in which tourists are always welcome. It is almost impossible for them to get a visa refusal:
Spain. It is very easy to get a Schengen visa in this country.
Bulgaria. In just 4 days and 2700 rubles you will receive Bulgarian visa, and for 4500 rubles, the waiting period will be reduced to two days. Also in this country there is a Schengen multivisa.
Malta. For 35 euros in three days you will receive a Maltese visa.
Greece. If you have a passport and a Schengen visa of any country, you have the opportunity to apply for a multi-visa for Greece for a period of one to three years in two days.
Croatia. In five days and 35 euros, you can easily get a Croatian national visa.
Cyprus. You can get to this country through the airports of Larnaca and Paphos, having previously received a letter with a unique code. To do this, you just need to fill out an online form on the website of the Cypriot Embassy in Moscow. The procedure for obtaining a Cyprus visa is completely free.

Where can I go with a visa of other countries in 2019

For those who have a valid Schengen visa, free entry to the following countries is open:
Austria;
Belgium;
Hungary;
Germany;
Guyana;
Italy;
Greece;
Iceland;
Finland;
Latvia;
Spain;
Lithuania;
Malta;
Liechtenstein;
Netherlands;
Luxembourg;
Norway;
Poland;
Portugal;
Slovakia;
Slovenia;
France;
Estonia;
Czech Republic;
Sweden;
Switzerland.

Two states that can be easily visited with a US visa:

Mexico;
Bermuda.

With a UK visa you can also travel to:

Ireland (from the territory of Great Britain);
Gibraltar;
Anguilla;
On Bermuda.

List of visa-free countries for a beach holiday

If you are dreaming of spending a vacation or a long weekend sunbathing on the beach and enjoying the noise ocean waves, then the following visa-free countries are suitable for you:


Jamaica;
Mexico;
Maldives;
Cuba;
Dominican Republic;
Haiti;
Brazil;
Argentina;
Turkey;
Thailand;
Tunisia;
India;
Egypt;
Cyprus.

Since there are quite a few long holidays and weekends planned in Russia in 2019, you can easily find time to travel abroad. And knowing the lists of visa-free countries and the conditions for entering them, you can plan your vacation in advance and avoid haste when processing documents.

There are about a hundred states that do not require citizens of the Russian Federation to provide permit stamps in their passports when crossing their borders. different corners peace. Russian diplomats are constantly negotiating to expand the list of countries that can be freely entered without a visa.

Advice! The length of stay in such countries is always limited. If there is a need to stay there beyond the established period, you need to take care of this even before departure. It is worth making inquiries in advance about the possibility of extending the time of stay directly in this country, but it is better to get a visa with the required period while still in Russia.

To obtain a visa, you need to spend time and nerves filling out questionnaires, collecting documents and going to embassies. You can avoid these troublesome procedures by choosing one of the following options for traveling abroad:

• Travel to a completely visa-free country, with the possibility of entry by internal passport;
• Visit a completely visa-free state, at the border of which they will be asked to present a passport;
• Travel to a country with a simplified visa regime;
• Living in the border areas with the countries participating in the agreement on Local Border Traffic (LBC), visit the neighboring region on a preferential basis.

Countries of visa-free entry on an internal passport

Visa-free countries are divided into two categories. Those that are included in the first one give the Russians the right to enter them using an internal identity document.

To visit representatives of another group of countries, you will need a passport. The easiest access to the country is a visit to it without a visa and a passport. The following states opened their borders for persons holding only a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (internal passport) in 2017:

Belarus. With this country, Russia has a visa-free entry regime and when crossing its border, citizens of the Russian Federation will be asked to present only an internal passport. Also, Russians do not need to purchase a medical policy at the border, which is mandatory for all other foreigners.

Kazakhstan. It has a visa-free regime for Russians, and in 2017 there is still the possibility of entering the country with an internal passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation. The stay is allowed for 90 days. If there is a need to stay longer, you can apply to the relevant authorities for registration of temporary residence in the territory of Kazakhstan.

Kyrgyzstan. Russian citizens can visit the former Soviet republic if they have any passport.

Important! When entering Kyrgyzstan, it is worth making sure that the border guards put a stamp on the document about crossing the border. If this is not done, then problems may arise when leaving.

Abkhazia and North Ossetia. Two more territories, visiting which our compatriots will do without a visa. Russians can enter there with both foreign and internal passports.

Important! Citizens of the Russian Federation must cross the border with Abkhazia exclusively through the Psou checkpoint; entry into Abkhazia from the territory of Georgia (through the Enguri checkpoint) is prohibited for Russians.

Countries accessible to Russians with a foreign passport

With a Russian passport in 2017, you can visit about 80 world powers. It should be borne in mind that each customs office may have its own requirements for passing control: presentation of a return ticket, demonstration of evidence of solvency, and so on. In addition, care must be taken to ensure that the expiration of the general passport is not earlier than 6 months.

Taking into account the period of stay allowed to our fellow citizens, without the need to obtain a visa, these countries can be divided into several categories. Available for a visa-free visit are the states in which:

• It is possible to stay up to 15 days;
• Stay is limited to 30 days;
• A visit is regulated from 45 to 60 days;
• The visit has been extended to 90 days.

Visa-free countries with stay no longer than 15 days

Most often to make tourist trip, as well as visiting friends abroad, it is enough for a person to stay in the country for up to 15 days. For 2017, this opportunity is provided by the following state entities:

Vietnam. When going to Vietnam, you do not need to worry about a visa, but subject to certain conditions. Firstly, without special permission, you can go there only on a business trip, as well as make a tourist tour or visit friends. Secondly, you need to plan a visit for a period of no more than 15 days, without leaving the territory. Thirdly, at least 30 days must pass after the previous visit to the country.

Hong Kong. A place where you can come without a visa for a period of 14 days and exclusively for tourist purposes, or to visit friends or relatives. The following documents are presented: a foreign passport valid from one month after the end of the trip, confirmation of the return flight, evidence of the necessary Money.

Laos. Having decided to go to Laos for no more than 15 days, you should not worry about obtaining a visa. You must take with you a passport valid for another 6 months, confirmation of the return flight and the booked hotel room.

Nauru. Another state that does not require a visa from citizens of the Russian Federation who arrived in it for 14 days, for tourist, transit, and also private purposes. It is worth remembering that when crossing the border, it will be necessary to present to employees passport control a ticket for the return flight and a passport that will be valid for another 3 months after the end of the visit.

Visa-free countries with a stay of up to 30 days

In these countries in 2017, you can spend a whole month without worrying about obtaining a visa.

Visa-free countries with a stay of up to 45 or 60 days

Some states provide Russians with the opportunity to spend more than one month on their territory:

Guam. When making a tourist visit with a 45-day period, a Russian will not need a visa to this area. You need to take a passport with you, on the main page of which there is a machine-readable code and a ticket home. Also, two completed special forms of documents are presented, the forms of which are given on the plane.

Mauritius. To enter Mauritius for the purpose of making a tourist trip for 60 days, citizens of the Russian Federation do not need a visa. True, it will be possible to stay in this area for no more than 90 days every six months.

You need to have the following documents with you: a valid passport until the end of your stay, a return ticket, an official invitation and a sum of money at the rate of 100 US dollars per day.

Northern Mariana Islands. Coming to the islands for a tourist, business or private purpose, less than 45 days, you can not worry about obtaining a visa.

At the border, the tourist will be asked to show: a valid passport until the end of the visit and tickets in both directions, always with a fixed date of departure. As well as the completed forms of the customs declaration and the document on visa-free entry, the forms of which are issued to passengers on the plane.

Saint Lucia. Russians who wish to visit this island nation for six weeks do not need to apply for a visa. Passport control officials will require the presentation of some documents, namely: a valid passport at the time of arrival, confirmation of the return flight and the availability of funds.

Turkey. On this moment The visa-free regime for 2017 has been cancelled.

Visa-free countries with a stay of 90 days

A large number of states allow Russians to stay on their land for 90 days. In addition to the passport valid at the time of entry and confirmation of the return flight, passport control services may also request additional documents:

There are countries where you can come without a visa for a longer period, for example, Fiji opens its border for Russians for 120 days, and Armenia - up to 180.

An unusual, depending on the specific place of entry, reception is provided to citizens of the Russian Federation by China. Due to the fact that each of its provinces has its own laws, when visiting most of Chinese territory Russians will be required to have a visa. However, there are exceptions, so when visiting Hong Kong for up to 14 days, a visa is not required, as well as staying up to 30 days in Macau and up to 21 days in Hainan.

Albania offers interesting conditions of stay for citizens of the Russian Federation. Usually, when you visit it, you need to apply for a visa. An exception is made only to tourists who own Schengen. But in summer time, the country opens visa-free access for tourists. So for 2017, a visa-free period has been established from June 1 to November 1. At the same time, the purpose of the visit should be exclusively touristic, and Albania will allow no more than 90 days to stay on its territory.

To the attention of citizens of the Russian Federation who are going to visit Georgia in 2017, after a visit to Abkhazia! In order to avoid problems, it is better to enter and exit this republic, as well as South Ossetia, using a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, since it will not contain crossing stamps Russian border. And already at the entrance to Georgia to present a passport.

The Georgian authorities, recognizing as legal entry to these disputed territories exclusively from Georgia, respectively, detain Russian citizens, in whose passports stamps are found about visiting them from the Russian side. These republics do not put any stamps, but Russian checkpoints make marks in passports when leaving their sites. Subsequently, the marks of the Russian checkpoints are evidence of visits to these two republics by Russia, and not by Georgia. This circumstance threatens a tourist with detention, and in the worst case, with a large fine and even arrest.

To the attention of citizens of the Russian Federation traveling to Ukraine in 2017. The border services of this state will give permission to cross it, subject to the following conditions:

• Citizens must have a valid passport;
• Citizens should not be on the list of persons who are prohibited from entering the country;
• Evidence of sufficient funds is required;
• The purpose of the planned stay must be confirmed.

Citizens of the Russian Federation may stay on the territory of Ukraine for no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

For citizens traveling to Ukraine from the territory of the Republic of Crimea, the Ukrainian authorities have established a requirement - to enter and exit Crimea only through Ukraine and only with a special permit issued by Ukrainian side.

Countries with a simplified visa regime

Another option that can be considered conditionally visa-free is to visit a country where a simplified visa regime has been established for Russians. Such a country is almost no different from a visa-free one. Going on the road, you do not need to worry about obtaining a visa - it will be issued upon arrival at the airport. The procedure for moving is quite simple, there will be no problems at the border, the only difference is that you will have to spend a little money and time on registration and a guaranteed receipt of an entry visa.

In 2017, the list of countries ready to accept citizens of the Russian Federation without a previously obtained visa includes about 30 states. In some of them, a visa will be issued for free, while in others you will have to pay. But, it is still a fairly convenient and easy way to travel. Most often, to obtain such a visa, it is necessary to present at customs only a ticket home, a hotel reservation, as well as proof of solvency.

When visiting Turkmenistan, citizens of the Russian Federation need to apply for a visa in advance in Russia, however, subject to certain conditions, you can purchase it upon arrival in the country.

The only place where you can get such a visa is Ashgabat International Airport. To do this, you must provide a valid passport and an invitation from the host party, certified by the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan.

The visa will be valid for 10 days, but if necessary, it can be extended at the Migration Service.

A single entry visa for 1 month can also be obtained in Egypt. If the Russians are going to be only in South Sinai, they can ask for a special Sinai stamp, which is issued free of charge. True, with such a stamp, valid for 15 days, visits to the mainland of Egypt are prohibited.

In the case of travel to Egypt from the Israeli side, the tourist is issued only a Sinai stamp and without an Egyptian visa, his movement will be limited exclusively to the territory of South Sinai.

Member countries of the Local Border Traffic (LBC) Agreement

There are intergovernmental agreements under which Russians living in border regions can visit neighboring European countries in without visa regime. So residents of the Pechenga region have the opportunity to come to Norway once a year for a period of 15 days.

There are two voivodships in Poland, where citizens of the Russian Federation living in Kaliningrad region. Europe is also opening up to residents of Russian cities adjacent to the border with Latvia. They are entitled to obtain a special Permit for Local border traffic within 90 days in half a year.

Traveling with children

Do not forget about the rules regarding traveling with children, which apply in almost all countries. If the child crosses the border with one of the parents, then it will be necessary to present a statement of consent with this fact from the second parent. The application must be official and notarized. If the child does not have a second parent, a document confirming his absence is submitted.

In the case of an independent trip of a child, or movement together with third parties, a notarized power of attorney from both parents is requested at the border, allowing the child to travel alone or accompanied.

Photo review of visa-free countries

Having decided where to go in 2017, it is necessary to clarify all the information about the visa regime of the selected country. After all, without knowing all the formalities and requirements at the border, there is a risk of getting into a completely unforeseen situation and spending additional funds to resolve it. And in case of an unfortunate combination of circumstances, you will have to fly to reverse side.

Useful materials

Very soon summer will come to Russia and many of our compatriots will face the question of a trip to the sea. After all, after a long winter, you really want to plunge into the warm waves and completely forget about problems and worries. But most Russians are embarrassed by traveling to countries where they have to apply for a visa. This process sometimes becomes quite costly and long, especially for those who live in remote areas of our country. Therefore, cheap tours to countries with a visa-free regime for Russian citizens are in great demand.

Benefits of a visa-free holiday

A trip to the sea abroad without a visa gives travelers a lot of advantages. Keep in mind that spontaneous travel to southern shores are possible only in countries with a visa-free regime. That is, if you suddenly formed a pair free days, and you want to spend them on the coast, then only tours without a visa will be available to you.

Keep in mind that obtaining a visa will require additional costs, and before a vacation, such expenses are highly undesirable for any family. Therefore, tours without a visa are always much cheaper than those that include the collection and sending of documents.

Thanks to countries that do not require a visa for Russians, travelers can even visit several countries in one trip. Our compatriots quite often use this, trying to see as much as possible and get the most impressions from a vacation at sea.

If you prefer independent trips rather than travel as a part tourist group, then the question of where to go without a visa to the sea should be key for you. All tour operators know that visa centers much more willing to issue visas organized tourists, and independent travelers may also be denied entry to a particular country. Especially often this practice is followed by the British and Americans. It is also quite difficult to get it issued only subject to many rules.

Based on the foregoing, it is not surprising that our compatriots prefer holidays that do not require a visa. Let's find out where to go without a visa to the sea.

Countries where Russians will not require a visa

Success is almost 80% dependent on the choice of country. And only 20% of success falls on the hotel and the mood of the vacationers themselves. If you are interested in where to go without a visa to the sea, then our list will be very useful to you:

• Montenegro;
• Turkey;
• Vietnam;
• Thailand;
• Dominican Republic;
• Israel;
• Maldives;
• Morocco.

An impressive list, isn't it? In these countries, almost every Russian can relax, and a variety of options will make it possible not just to go to the first country that comes across, but to carefully choose suitable resort. Moreover, we have included far from all countries in our list. In fact, there are more than fifty of them, but we decided to consider only the most popular and sought-after destinations among our compatriots.

Montenegro: features of recreation for Russians

If you dream about sea ​​coast, where you do not need a visa, then consider Montenegro. It has a lot of advantages over already mastered tourist routes and also applies to quite budgetary countries, which is important in the context of ongoing economic crisis worldwide.

Many travel agencies Moscow and other Russian cities offer cheap tours to Montenegro for seven or ten days. Usually their cost varies between twenty to forty thousand rubles. Solo travelers it is also quite easy to get to the resorts of Montenegro - from many cities to Tivat and Podgorica depart regular flights. The cost of round-trip tickets starts from ten thousand rubles. Absolutely everyone can rent housing in Montenegro, besides, the prices for rooms in hotels and hostels will please Russians who save their budget. For example, the number in good hotel Tivat costs from 15 euros. Of course, you can stay in the most luxurious hotels in the country, but in this case, be prepared to pay from fifty euros per day.

Russians can stay in Montenegro without a visa for thirty days, you only need a passport and medical insurance. Please note that the last item is not mandatory, but will greatly facilitate your stay in the country. Keep in mind that you must be registered with a special department for working with foreigners. If you plan to stay in a hotel or hostel, then for one euro this will be done by the staff at the reception. But those who will live in rented apartments will have to do it on their own. Otherwise, when leaving Montenegro, you will face a very large fine (at least two hundred euros).

Turkey: the most favorite destination for Russian tourists

We will not describe the delights of a holiday in the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea in Turkey. All the benefits of these famous resorts every Russian has experienced at least once in his life. Many of our compatriots have been coming here for several years in order to whole year recharge the energy of this hospitable country.

According to Russian tour operators in 2017, due to the resumption of flights to Turkey, a real hype is expected in this direction. Now early booking beats all records, and in the future, travel agents hope to sell more a large number of hot tickets.

According to the agreement between Russia and Turkey, citizens of our country can stay on the territory of the Turkish state for no more than 90 days. In the zone customs control travelers receive a stamped visa free of charge. Moreover, you can enter the country several times in six months. The main thing is that the total number of days does not exceed ninety.

Vietnam: rest in hospitable Asia

Hospitable Vietnam has long gained popularity among Russians. Therefore, if you are thinking about where to go without a visa to the sea, then be sure to pay attention to this Asian country. IN last years rather warm relations have been established between Vietnam and Russia, which have made the visa policy extremely flexible.

For a tourist trip, our compatriots do not need to apply for a visa, they can stay in Vietnam for fifteen days. This is quite enough to get to know the country and spend time on luxurious beaches South China Sea.

If you plan to live in Vietnam for a longer time, then consider applying for a visa. But usually this process is not of interest to tourists who come only for the sea and the sun.

Thailand: the most affordable vacation for Russians

Holidays in Thailand have long been budgetary, a ticket for a week can be purchased for only fifteen to twenty thousand rubles. And you can relax in this country almost all year round. Of course, it should be borne in mind that rains come to Thailand from April to August, but they do not prevent tourists from enjoying warm sea. The fact is that they are usually short-lived, and then sunny and hot weather is restored.

The high season in the kingdom starts from November and lasts until April, during this period the most tourists come to the resorts of Thailand. Russians can stay in the country for thirty days; upon entering the kingdom, they must show return tickets. The absence of a paid flight to any other country may serve as a basis for denial of entry into Thailand.

Our compatriots, who are ready to spend more than one month in the land of smiles, use a visa-run. This loophole in Thai law is exploited by many Russians. In order to be able to rest in Thailand for another month, they travel outside of it and immediately return back. You can do this procedure no more than three times.

Beach holidays in the Dominican Republic

What is Dominican Republic? Oh it's simple great vacation on white sandy beaches under rustling palm trees. It is simply impossible to forget a few weeks spent in this hospitable country. Therefore, it is worth thinking about organizing a holiday in the Dominican Republic, especially since Russians do not need a visa to this country.

To enter our compatriots, you will need a passport and a tourist voucher, which can be purchased for ten dollars right in the customs control zone. This document will allow tourists to rest in the Dominican Republic for thirty days. In the future, when applying to the migration service of the country, this period can be extended up to three months. The cost of such a service does not exceed twenty dollars.

Dead Sea resorts: holidays for Russians

Israel is a special country that attracts Russians with incredible historical monuments and the opportunity to improve their health on It is worth noting that Russia ranks second in the world in terms of the number of tourists going on vacation to Israel. Our compatriots are only ahead of the inhabitants of the United States, they most often choose the Promised Land as a place of rest.

The rules for entering Israel for Russians are quite simple. They include the following items:

• a passport with a validity period of six months;
• medical insurance;
• tickets and hotel reservations;
• documents confirming solvency.

In the event that all documents are in order, the Russians will receive a free stamp in their passport, allowing them to stay in Israel for ninety days. Keep in mind that the visa-free regime only applies to trips that are not related to making a profit. Otherwise, you will need a visa.

Visa to the Maldives for Russians: is there such a need?

Of course, the Maldives is far from budget holiday but it's worth it. The island nation is distinguished by its incredible natural beauty, and the sea in the Maldives is difficult to describe in words, it is often called " fairy world". Our compatriots who prefer beach holiday co standard entertainment in the form of diving and snorkeling, have long appreciated the hospitality of this distant island nation. Millions of tourists from all over the world visit the Maldives every year, and the percentage of Russians among them is steadily increasing.

In order for our compatriot to get to heaven, it is not necessary to receive. Russians can stay in the Maldives for thirty days by purchasing a tourist voucher for ten dollars in the customs control zone. Do not forget that to enter the country you will still need medical insurance and a document confirming solvency (at least one hundred dollars should fall per day).

Travel to Morocco without a visa

Morocco is a rather exotic route for our compatriots. But every year the interest in this country increases, especially since it is actively developing in the field of tourism. The beaches of Morocco are located on the shores of the Atlantic and mediterranean sea, they have wide bands white sand that looks perfectly clean.

It is worth noting that best beaches are located on the Atlantic coast, but the water in the ocean can surprise you with coolness even in forty-degree heat. The shores of the Mediterranean Sea are more hospitable, but the terrain itself is not conducive to rest - there are many cliffs and slopes.

Not needed, our compatriots can rest here for up to three months. Usually, in order to enjoy the sea and local attractions, two weeks are enough for tourists.

Of course, everyone wants to relax by the sea, but not everyone can afford a luxurious hotel and the most expensive restaurants. What to do in this case? Just take your vacation more responsibly and calculate everything in advance, and our tips will help you save a little on your travel budget:

• try not to be tempted week tours by sea - in fact, they are much more expensive than longer trips;
• try to plan your trip on your own - feel free to communicate with hotel representatives (fortunately now there are electronic translators everywhere), buy tickets yourself and choose non-group excursions;
• living in an apartment is an option that will significantly save on rent, because hotels always cost at least twice as much;
• if you live in a rented apartment, you will save on breakfast and dinner - you can cook them yourself;
• in Asian countries it is very profitable to rent a motorbike and travel around all the sights on your own;
• plan your vacation for low season- at this time, prices for vouchers are reduced several times;
• buy all products in the markets where they are purchased locals, - the prices in such outlets will pleasantly surprise you.

Holidays at sea do not have to turn into a difficult journey with a lot of paperwork and spending large sums of money. IN modern world almost every person can afford to soak up the sea coast if he is ready to get acquainted with this vast and beautiful world.

Which countries can I travel to in 2017 without a visa? There are a number of countries to which Russian citizens can travel as a tourist without a visa. Of course, each of them may have its own peculiarities and rules for entry, and this list changes from time to time, as laws change, but at present the list of these countries looks like this:

1. Abkhazia - you can enter with a Russian passport without a visa

2. Azerbaijan - you can stay in the country for up to 90 days

3. Albania - either a valid Schengen visa or a simplified visa is required

4. Antigua and Barbuda - Requires proof of income and a $140 deposit to stay in the country for up to 30 days

5. Argentina - you can stay in the country for up to 90 days with a return ticket

6. Armenia - you only need a passport

7. Aruba - up to 15 days

8. Bahamas - Proof of income and return ticket required for visa-free stay in the country for up to 90 days

9. Barbados - up to 29 days. Entry by invitation or voucher only. These documents can be obtained from travel company when making a purchase of a tour to Belarus - on a Russian passport without a visa

10. Bolivia - 30 days, cost simplified visa$60

11. Bosnia and Herzegovina ( different states!) - You also need a voucher or an invitation. you can stay in the country for 30 days

12. Botswana - three months without a visa. At the same time, for each week of rest, you must have at least $ 300 or $ 50 per day

13. Brazil - up to 3 months. Hotel confirmation and return tickets required

14. Venezuela - from 90 to 180 days

15. Vietnam - up to 30 days without a visa. To extend it, you can leave the country and re-enter, again for 30 days

16. Guatemala - no more than 90 days

17. Gambia - up to 56 days. Need a voucher or invitation

18. Honduras - up to 90 days within 180 days. You can then visit the country again without a visa after this period has expired

19. Hong Kong - 14 days without a visa. During your stay in the state, it is forbidden to engage in any activity that brings benefits

20. Georgia - visa is not needed during the year. If necessary, a visa can be obtained online on the website

21. Dominican Republic - 30 days without a visa. In this case, it is necessary to purchase a card in local airport for 10 dollars

22. Israel - up to 3 months. Passport, work certificates, medical insurance, return ticket and so on are required

23. Indonesia - up to 30 days. It is impossible to extend Kazakhstan - on a Russian passport without a visa

24. Kyrgyzstan - you only need a passport

25. Colombia - up to 90 days of stay in the country. Usually you only need a passport

26. Costa Rica - you can get here without a visa and spend 30 days in the country

27. Cuba - you need a passport and a return ticket. The period of stay without a visa is not more than a month. To extend it, it is enough to leave the country, and then re-enter it

28. Laos - only 15 days without a visa. In this case, you must have a return ticket in your hands.

29. Mauritius - no more than 60 days, and for the last 180 days no more than 90 days of stay on the island

30. Macau - month 31. Macedonia - up to 90 days without a visa

32. Malaysia - exactly one month without a visa. Further, either obtaining a visa, or leaving the country

33. Maldives - no more than one month without a visa

34. Morocco - three months without a visa. If you need a visa, then it is issued easily and not for a long time.

35. Moldova - no visa required. But due to recent political events, Russians are often not allowed into the country.

36. Mongolia - Only 30 days at a time. At the same time, it is possible to stay no more than 90 days in the country per year.

37. Namibia - you can rest without a visa for three months

38. Cook Island - up to 30 days. Financial guarantee, hotel reservation and return ticket required

39. Panama - 90 days

40. Paraguay - 90 days

41. Peru - also 90 days

42. El Salvador - 90 days

43. Seychelles - a month without a visa, subject to the availability of at least $ 200 per day per person

44. Serbia - exactly one month without a visa

45. Thailand - no visa required for 1 month. $143

46. ​​Tajikistan - only a passport is needed

47. Tunisia - 14 days to rest. More – visa processing

48. Turkey - up to 30 days without a visa

49. Uzbekistan - if you have a passport, you can permanently reside in the country without a visa

50. Uruguay - exactly 90 days

51. Fiji - 120 days

52. Philippines - one month

53. Montenegro - no more than 1 month

54. Chile - three months without a visa

55. Ecuador - three months

56. South Korea - up to 60 days

Significant for many countries is the moment of adoption of the Agreement on visa-free regime. A visa-free regime implies obtaining a visa at the border or at ground checkpoints (checkpoints, airports, and others). The visa-free regime allows you to freely visit many countries.

There is automatically no need to contact the embassy, ​​provide a lot of documents and wait for the long-awaited exit permit. .

As you know, to visit a country that is located in Europe, you must first. This applies to everyone. But on the territory of Europe there are a number of republics that are not included in European Union. Many of them with Russian Federation a visa-free regime. In these countries, Russians in 2019 will not need to pre-issue an entry permit.

List of republics visa-free entry in Europe:

• Macedonia.
• Serbia.
• Montenegro.
• Kyrgyzstan.
• Turkey.

Table: permitted period of stay of Russians in visa-free countries in Europe

All these countries are not part of the European Union. Although Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Macedonia and Serbia are considered potential candidates for membership. Today, active negotiations are underway regarding their accession to the EU. But as long as these countries have not become members of the European Union, Russians can freely enter these republics.

Permission to enter the territory of Ukraine

For others foreign citizens the permitted period of stay on the territory of Ukraine is only one month. They receive a visa upon arrival at international airports, which are located in only two cities of Ukraine: Odessa and Kyiv.

The rules for crossing the border have been simplified for Russians. They are stamped with a crossing stamp in their foreign passport at customs checkpoints. A prerequisite for crossing the border is filling out a migration card.

Previously, Russians had the right to enter Ukraine only with internal passports. But since 2015, the situation has changed due to military operations on the territory of Ukraine. Since 2015, Russians can cross Ukrainian border only if you have a foreign passport.

Entry to Moldova

The Russian Federation and Moldova signed an agreement on a visa-free regime. Therefore, citizens of the Russian Federation in 2019 do not need to issue a preliminary entry permit. Crossing the border is carried out only by foreign passport. The permitted period of stay on the territory of Moldova without permission for Russians is 3 months.

If the border crossing is carried out with minor child, then parents should without fail border services provide not only a foreign passport of the child, but also the original of his birth certificate.

Entry to the Republic of Belarus

As you know, Belarus and Russia are members Customs Union, therefore, a simplified regime for crossing the border of Belarus has been concluded between these two countries. It is characterized by the fact that Russians in 2019 can enter the territory of Belarus not only with a foreign passport, but also with an internal one, that is, a Russian passport.

When crossing the border by land, namely by car, the owner of the car must provide customs officers driver license, registration certificate, personal documents and mandatory car insurance.

According to the current legislation of the Republic of Belarus, citizens of the Russian Federation can stay in the country without a visa for no more than 90 days. But if a citizen of the Russian Federation intends to stay in Belarus for more than one month, he is obliged to register at the place of residence. Otherwise, when leaving the country, a fine will be imposed on the Russian.

Entry to Kyrgyzstan

Russia also signed an agreement with Kyrgyzstan on a simplified border crossing regime. According to the rules of the regime, .

When crossing the border at the customs control points, an arrival stamp is affixed to the foreign passport. If a Russian travels on an internal passport, then this stamp is placed on the migration card. It will be extremely difficult to leave the country without this stamp.

If a Russian intends to stay on the territory of Kyrgyzstan for less than 3 months, then he does not need to register.

But if the estimated period of stay is more than this period, then registration is required.

On the territory of Kyrgyzstan, you need to contact the passport and visa department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and become migration registered. Registration indicates an extension of the period of stay. But it is worth recalling that in order to extend the period of stay, you can become migration registered no later than the fifth day after arriving in the territory of Kyrgyzstan.

Entry to Kazakhstan

Rumors have long been circulating that Kazakhstan and Russia intend to break the agreement on a visa-free regime. But these rumors are not supported by documentary data. Therefore, in 2019, Russians, as before, can freely enter the territory of this country without first obtaining an entry permit.

But when traveling to Kazakhstan, you should pay attention to such aspects:

1. When traveling, a Russian must have 2 passports with him: foreign and domestic.
2. If a Russian turns 20 or 45 years old during the trip, then you should take care of reissuing the document in advance. The thing is that these documents will no longer be valid on the territory of Kazakhstan, so a person may have problems leaving the country. To resolve the situation, you will have to contact the Russian embassy.
3. According to the laws, a citizen of the Russian Federation has the right to stay on the territory of Kazakhstan without a visa for only 3 months. If it is necessary to extend the period of stay, then you will need to issue a temporary residence permit.

Entry to Abkhazia

To travel to Abkhazia in 2019, Russians will need a foreign or Russian passport. A prerequisite for this is life insurance for a Russian in the amount of more than 30 thousand rubles. The insurance covers the accommodation of a tourist on the territory of Abkhazia at the rate of 1,000 rubles per day.

That is, the amount of insurance should be equal to the estimated period of stay in Abkhazia. Children under the age of 6 are exempt from insurance. Persons who work in the territory of Abkhazia for more than 6 months are also exempt from insurance.

Entry to Serbia

According to the rules of the diplomatic agreement between the Russian Federation and Serbia, no more than one month. If the estimated period of stay exceeds this established period, then you will need to issue an entry permit at the Serbian Embassy. Visa for long stay issued in one format regardless of the purpose of the trip: employment, training, guest visit or treatment.

Entry into the country is carried out on a foreign passport. The main thing is that the validity period should be at least one month after the end of the intended trip. When crossing the border, you will need to provide financial resources at the rate of $ 50 per day per person. Also, to enter Serbia, you will need to take out insurance with coverage of at least 20 thousand euros.