Visa-free entry. Countries that have concluded an agreement with Russia on Local Border Traffic. Last minute tours to visa-free countries

Due to the introduced visa system, some states are closed to the Russians. To obtain a visa, it is necessary not only to meet the requirements declared by the country, but also to collect a rather large package of documents. In addition, obtaining a visa involves huge expenses that not everyone can afford. Such difficulties can completely discourage the desire to travel somewhere.

But there is list of visa-free countries for Russians (2017), which opens up many new unexplored states with friendly inhabitants before our compatriots. Let's take a closer look at this list.

A complete list of countries that do not require Russians to issue a visa

90 days

Azerbaijan, Abkhazia, Albania, Argentina, Bahamas, Botswana, Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana, Guatemala, Honduras, Grenada, Israel, Colombia, Macedonia, Morocco, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, El Salvador, Ukraine, Uruguay, Chile, Ecuador.

30 days

Antigua and Barbud, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vanuatu, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Niue, Cook Islands, Samoa, Swaziland, Seychelles, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Serbia, Thailand, Philippines, Jamaica

60 days

Mauritius, Saint Lucia, South Korea

45 days

Guam, Northern Mariana Islands

28 days

Barbados

15 days

Vietnam, Laos,

14 days

Aruba, Hong Kong, Tunisia.

Before traveling to a particular country, carefully check all the documents you have, namely your passport, international passport, certificates (if any). When traveling to hot countries, we recommend that you collect a minimum set of medicines, especially if you have intolerance to certain medicines. Don't forget to bring your camera, comfortable clothes and, of course, a good mood.

Amazing countries

There is no need to be upset that the countries of Europe, America and Asia prohibit entry into their territory without a visa. There are many other attractive places on our planet where you can go without wasting time collecting papers.

Most recently, the most popular resorts Türkiye and Egypt were considered among the Russians. But now their “doors” are closed for us, so our compatriots are trying to find an alternative to the beaches in Sharm El Sheikh and Antalya.

Morocco

Morocco is an African country that keeps up with the times. While unrest reigns in other North African regions, the kingdom is always quiet and smooth. The flight time is only six hours, but once you enter Moroccan soil, you will not want to leave it.

The mild climate, warm waves and long beaches are what attract modern tourists. Morocco has long been part of the colonies of Italy and France. This fact influenced the culture of the local people, as well as its architecture.

If you want to relax in comfort and become an excellent surfer, then you should definitely be in Agadir. To admire the achievements of local architects, some tourists prefer to stay in Casablanca. Noise, long market rows with outlandish things can only be seen in Marrakesh. And yes, Morocco even has ski resorts. In general, any visitor will not get bored in this country and will find something to do.

You can stay in Morocco for 90 days without a visa. To cross the border without hindrance, you should have return tickets on hand and fill out a migration card upon arrival.

Thailand

The main ones are Krabi, Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya. Travelers all over the world try to visit these places at least once in their lives. picturesque lands. In Thailand, you can do anything: seek enlightenment in life, bask on the beach, have fun at a noisy disco. Note that the journey to this country will take 9 hours by plane. Despite the length of the trip, the end result will undoubtedly please you.

In addition to swimming in warm waters, you can walk along the local streets and admire ancient architecture. In each region, tourists will be greeted with all the cordiality and attentiveness. You can go on vacation with your children, because the hotels are also focused on family holidays. In the capital of Bangkok, you will find a lot of entertainment, and your vacation will fly by. It is worth noting that Russians have the right to stay in this state for only 30 days.

Tunisia

The flight time from Moscow to is only 4 hours. Lovers of calm have chosen this country family vacation. gentle sandy beaches and attract tourists, and local kitchen and the atmosphere is forever deposited in the memory. This place is also known for its medical procedures that have a positive effect on the entire body. Thalassotherapy can cure many diseases, and without harming a person.

Tunisia has rich architecture, in particular the ruins of Carthage. According to the oldest manuscripts, the founders of Rome lived in these parts. Those who wish to touch the history should definitely visit these ruins and even touch their bricks.

Well, those tourists who prefer not to sit still, but want to ride camels in the desert, can book a tour of the Sahara. In general, in this country there will be something to do. It is allowed to stay in Tunisia without a visa for two weeks.

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Our country is truly huge - and even if you travel all your life, it is impossible to go around all its corners. But all the same, it draws you to the overseas coast - sometimes you want to go on vacation somewhere “abroad”, change the situation, see others, as they say, and show yourself. And choose a country so that you do not have to waste your nerves and time on obtaining a visa.

Perhaps it? Of course available!

Your attention is a list of countries with visa-free entry for Russians in 2019.

Where to go without a visa and passport?

Do you think only in Russia? Wrong! You can travel without a passport - according to your internal, Russian document.

True, the list of countries in which you will be accepted according to it is not very long, but still there are options:

• Abkhazia. You can easily enter here Russian passport for 183 days, but it is worth remembering that the republic is still unrecognized, and when leaving it for Georgia, serious problems may arise, up to and including arrest. Insurance in Abkhazia is required, you will also have to pay a resort fee of 30 rubles.
• South Ossetia. Similar to the above situation. A visa is not needed, but entry "past Georgia" is recognized as illegal. However, if you are not going to Georgia, then you don’t have to worry about the marks in your passport affixed at the Russian checkpoint.
• Tajikistan. Also available on internal passport but for a period not exceeding 90 days.
• Belarus. You don't need a passport to visit either. customs control is missing, and even the “migration cards” do not have to be filled out. Movement around the country is free.
• Kazakhstan. You can come here for 90 days and on an internal passport.
• Kyrgyzstan. You don't need a visa, you don't need a passport either. You can rest (work) in the country for 90 days, and for long stays you will need to register.

It is worth noting that you will not be required to have a passport when entering these states, but still it will greatly simplify your entry and save your nervous system.

Visa-free countries with a stay for Russians over 90 days

• Georgia. In this country you can live whole year without fees, visas and permits. If your stay in Georgia is delayed due to work or study, you will have to apply for a visa.
• Peru. Dreamland, for acquaintance with which 90 days is more than enough. And if you still didn’t have enough time, the period can be extended as many as 3 times (and for 30 days each), but for $ 20. In total, you can stay in the country (with a 3-fold extension) for 180 days.

Visa-free countries with a stay for Russians up to 90 days

• Azerbaijan. You can arrive here by plane or car for 90 days, but you will have to register, without it you can stay in the country for only 30 days. The main thing is not to enter the country from Armenia and not to have marks in the passport about visiting it.
• Albania. The rules for entering the country are constantly changing, but from May 15 to November 1, the entry regime will again be visa-free. You can stay in the country for 90 days.
• Argentina. Russians can come to this sunny republic for 90 days without bureaucratic delays. Financial guarantees of the tourist - $ 50 per day.
• Bahamas. paradise open to Russians for 90 days, if you want to stay longer - a visa is required. Important: do not forget to make a biometric passport.
• Bolivia. This country can be visited every six months and stay for 90 days, which became possible after the signing of an agreement between the countries dated October 3, 2016. The intention to visit the tropical regions will have to be backed up by a yellow fever vaccination.
• Botswana. 3 month stay in this exotic country possible if the tourist has return ticket. Your financial guarantees are $300 per week.
• Brazil. You can visit the republic freely, entering and leaving if you wish "back and forth", but not more than 90 days in six months.
• Venezuela. The maximum period for a visa-free stay is 90 days. In the next six months, you can arrive in the country again for the same period.
• Guyana. You don’t need a visa here either, if you have enough 3 months to rest.
• Guatemala. Have you been to Latin America? No? It's time to get to know Guatemala! You have 90 days to explore all of its attractions. If desired, the period of stay can be extended.
• Honduras. In a country with a funny name, you can stay for 90 days. And, every six months. The authorities are loyal to tourists who go not for profit (!), but for relaxation.
• Israel. For a trip for 90 days (note - in half a year), a Russian does not need a visa here.
• Colombia. Andes, picturesque coffee plantations and, of course, caribbean coast waiting for you for 90 days every six months.
• Costa Rica. In this tiny state South America, Russians are allowed to visit the most eco-friendly resorts in the world visa-free entry only for 90 days. Exit paid: departure fee - $ 29.
• Macedonia. There is no termless agreement with this country - it is regularly extended, and it is better to find out about the changes on the embassy website. This year, you can relax in the country without a visa, but only for 3 months (note - for six months) and with a tourist voucher.
• Morocco. In the kingdom, it is fashionable to have a pleasant and inexpensive vacation for 90 days. There is only one requirement - a six-month (from the moment of departure from the country of rest) period of the "life" of the passport.
• Moldova. Despite the visa-free regime of the country with the EU, entry for Russians without a visa remains possible. But for 90 days.
• Namibia. Up to 90 days - for a business trip or vacation. Going to this African country, do not forget to be vaccinated against the already mentioned yellow fever. A certificate of it is required by border guards when entering a tourist from countries known for outbreaks of this disease. It is worth noting that you will not be able to directly get to the country - only with a transfer to South Africa.
• Nicaragua. You will not be required to obtain a visa here if you have arrived for a period not exceeding 90 days, but tourist map$5 to buy.
• Panama. Holidays in this country are not as popular as, for example, in Dominican Republic, but still attracts tourists with archipelagos, healing climate and the warm Caribbean Sea. By mutual agreement, Russians can stay in Panama for 90 days. Financial guarantees - $50 per day.
• Paraguay. If you decide to go to this country as a tourist, then you have 90 days to explore it. For any other purposes - only through the issuance of a visa.
• Salvador. According to a special agreement between the Russian Federation and the republic, a trip to El Salvador may take up to 90 days.
• Ukraine. Since 2015, without a passport given country Russians are not accepted. Citizens of the Russian Federation who do not fall under numerous entry restrictions can stay in Ukraine for no more than 90 days.
• Uruguay. Every six months you can come here for 3 months.
• Fiji. A passport is enough to travel to the island. The maximum stay in the country is 90 days. The entry fee is $20. There are no direct flights to the island from the Russian Federation, only by plane with a transfer in Seoul or Hong Kong or on a liner from Miami, Sydney or New Zealand.
• Chile. For a trip to this country of South America, a visit to the embassy is also not needed. You can stay in the country for 90 days if you have a return ticket.
• Ecuador. A Russian will not be able to work here without permission, but to rest for 3 months and without a visa is very good.
• Haiti. On this island Caribbean Russian citizens can stay for 3 months. The authorities of the island have no money for the deportation of Russians, so a return ticket is a mandatory requirement.

Visa-free countries with a stay for Russians of 4-6 months

• Armenia. Starting this winter, Russians have the right to visa-free visits to this country, the period of which cannot exceed 6 months. Your passport must be valid for the entire trip.
• Mauritius. Many Russians aspire to get into this paradise. And now this dream has become more realistic - you do not need a visa here if your vacation does not last more than 60 days. Important: the maximum stay on the island during the year is 120 days. Financial guarantees - $ 100 per day. The flight home is paid: the fee is $ 20.
• Guam and Northern Mariana Islands. In both directions (note - territories under the patronage of the United States), Russians can fly without a visa for a month and a half.
• Cook Islands. Territory 3000 km away from New Zealand and not universally recognized as a subject international law. You can fly here for 31 days, but not on a direct flight (note - through Australia, the USA or New Zealand). Entry fee - $55, paid "exit" - $5.
• . For entry into this country, the rules have not changed much. As before, Russians can rest here for a maximum of 60 days, and once a year even apply for a residence permit for 3 months.
• Uzbekistan. For all citizens former USSR entry into this country is permissible without a visa, but not more than 2 months.
• South Korea. 60 days (in half a year) you can rest here without a visa.

Visa-free countries with a stay for Russians of 20-30 days

• Antigua and Barbuda. You can stay without a visa in this island nation for no more than 30 days. The fee is about $135.
• Barbados. Here you can rest without a visa for only 28 days. In the absence of an invitation, you must provide a reservation at the hotel.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina. Formalities when traveling to this country are kept to a minimum. You can come here every 2 months and stay for 30 days.
• Vanuatu. If you have a hotel reservation and a return ticket, you can relax here for a maximum of 30 days. A visa, if necessary, is issued at the Australian Embassy.
• Seychelles. Lovers of romance can enjoy visa-free island exotic within 30 days. A nice bonus: you can extend your stay through the Russian embassy. Minus: financial guarantees - $ 150 per day.
• Dominican Republic. Our tourists love this direction, to which visa-free entry contributes a lot. Rest here is allowed only 30 days. A tourist card is required (price - $ 10). Yellow fever vaccination is strongly recommended.
• Indonesia. The maximum stay is 30 days and provided that you arrived in the country by air exclusively through international Airport.
• Cuba. Great stay in a wonderful country! But for 30 days. A return ticket is required. Financial guarantees - $50 per day.
• Macau. On this Chinese territory(note - islands with their own autonomy) you can rest for 30 days. Entry fee - about 800 rubles in local currency.
• Maldives. You do not need a visa for a holiday on the islands if your stay is limited to 30 days. Financial guarantees - $ 150 per day per person.
• Jamaica. Europeans often rest on this island, but the visa-free (short-term, for 30 days) regime began to attract Russians here as well. If you have never seen manatees, you have such an opportunity!
• Mongolia. The maximum rest period is 30 days. A visa, if necessary, is issued quickly and easily.
• Niue. secluded island in pacific ocean, where the Russians can spend 30 beautiful days without a visa. True, you will have to make a visa (2-entry) of the state through which you will enter the island. Financial guarantees - $56 per day.
• Swaziland. You can spend only 30 days in the kingdom without a visa. Mandatory vaccination against yellow fever for 10 years, vaccination against malaria and insurance.
• Serbia. Visa-free period - 30 days.
• Thailand. Another direction that the Russians single out among the first. The rest period that does not require registration is 30 days, and entries and exits can be no more than 3.
• Philippines. Visa-free period - 1 month. Vaccination against hepatitis A, encephalitis, typhoid fever is required (when traveling inland).
• Montenegro. beautiful scenery Balkan country you can enjoy for 30 days (for businessmen - no more than 90 days). Registration fee - 1 euro per day.
• Tunisia. Rest period - 30 days with a tourist voucher.

Visa-free countries with a stay for Russians up to 15 days

• . The visa-free regime for Russians in test mode is valid until July 31, 2019. You can stay on the island without a visa for two weeks, 14 days.
• Vietnam. One of the most popular destinations among our compatriots. According to the signed agreement, a Russian will be able to rest in Vietnam without a visa for 14 days and only with a return ticket, the date of departure of which should be without fail fall on one of those 14 days of rest (not the 15th!). If you want to prolong happy moments, you should leave the country and return back so that a new stamp is put on the border.
• Hong Kong. Under an agreement from 2009, Russians can rest here for 14 days. You can also come "on business", if they do not imply making a profit.
• Laos. At your disposal - 15 days of rest. If you want to prolong your vacation, you can extend your stay in the country for another 15 days, and then again for the same amount (anything happens - you may like your vacation). Important: make sure that the border guards do not forget about the stamp in your passport so as not to run into a fine later.
• Trinidad and Tobago . On these fabulous volcanic islands Russians and Belarusians can forget about work and city ​​life for 14 days.
• Nauru. The period of rest on the island is 14 days. The goal is tourism. Transfer in Australia (a transit visa is needed here).

It is important to remember that, regardless of the choice of destination for recreation, the tourist (in most cases) will be required to have a “reserve” of a passport (it can reach 6 months), insurance and a policy, hotel reservations and guarantees of financial solvency.

Check the embassy websites for details.

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 on an 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 international 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 Russian Federation must cross the border with Abkhazia exclusively through the Psou checkpoint; entry into Abkhazia from the territory of Georgia (through the Inguri 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 a 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 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 wishing to visit this Island state six weeks, you do not need 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.

Türkiye. 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 the summer, 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. 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 a visa-free 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 have the right to obtain a special Permit for local border traffic within 90 days in a half 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.

When independent travel of the child, or movement together with third parties, a notarized power of attorney from both parents is requested at the border, allowing the child to move 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.

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Foreign trips, regardless of their purpose (business or tourism), are always associated with compliance with certain border crossing rules established for each country. It often happens that the need for a trip arises spontaneously, and there is no time to apply for a visa. Your trip can only take place if the state you are going to visit is included in the list of countries with visa-free entry allowed for Russians in 2017.

Options for crossing the border without a visa

Applying for a visa is a troublesome process that requires collecting documents, visiting an embassy, ​​paying a consular fee and waiting for a deadline. But there are countries with a simplified visa regime and visa-free countries where you can enter without unnecessary hassle and time.

There are the following ways to cross the border without official permission to enter. Some states allow entry to residents of Russia:

• on an internal passport without a visa;
• according to the Russian international passport visa-free;
• on a passport with a visa obtained at a border checkpoint or at an airport;
• on a foreign passport, if you have an online visa (a preliminary decision to issue a visa received by e-mail, while a stamp is affixed to the form printed on the printer at the airport or already at the entrance to the country).

The first two options apply to countries with a visa-free regime for citizens of the Russian Federation. You can travel to these countries freely, without wasting time to obtain an entry permit.

There are a number of states allowing Russians visa-free transit. If during flights there is a transfer in these countries to another aircraft, citizens of the Russian Federation may not receive a visa to the country with transit airport, if you have a ticket and legal grounds for entry into final destination following.

Going on a trip abroad without permission to enter a particular country, it is better to once again check whether it is included in the list of states that have a visa-free regime with Russia for 2017.

Countries with the entry of Russians on an internal passport

In 2017, citizens of the Russian Federation can enter the following countries using an internal passport without any visas:

When entering Abkhazia, in addition to presenting a passport, you must pay fees, including insurance and resort fees. The insurance premium is mandatory for everyone. A contract is concluded for an amount of at least 30 thousand rubles. rubles. In this case, an amount of 15 rubles is paid for each day of stay. Tourists and vacationers pay resort fee- one-time 30 rubles. And those traveling by private car will have to pay another 150 rubles if the car is a passenger car, and 300 if they are a truck.

You can stay in Belarus for up to 30 days without any registration. Despite the simplified visa-free regime, when crossing the Belarusian border, Russian citizens must fill out a customs declaration, which must be kept until leaving the country.

Russians entering Kazakhstan fill out a migration card at checkpoints, which is valid for 90 days. Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay without registration in the country for no more than 30 days.

They also fill out a migration card when crossing the border of Kyrgyzstan using an internal passport. It is in it that a stamp is placed on entry into the country (if you have a passport, such a stamp is placed in it). An administrative fee of 10 USD is required.

In Tajikistan, residence is allowed up to 90 days, but within three days it is mandatory to obtain registration at the place of stay.

South Ossetia allows Russian citizens to enter its territory on an internal passport for up to 90 days.

Visa-free entry with a passport

The list of countries allowing visa-free entry for Russians in 2017 includes 61 states, as of the end of January 2017. Their list, indicating the permitted period of stay in the countries, is presented in the table:

In addition to the requirements specified in the table, when traveling to each country, it is necessary to have a return ticket, and also that the foreign passport remains valid for at least 6 months after the date of departure of the guest from the country. This is the maximum period required in most of the listed countries.

One of the main requirements for a Russian crossing the border in many countries that have allowed visa-free entry is the availability of a sufficient amount of money necessary to stay in the country for the intended purpose of the trip.

Despite such an extensive list, only 6 states will become visa-free countries in Europe for Russians in 2017, excluding the countries of the former Soviet Union:

Countries with a shorter visa-free stay are Vietnam, Hong Kong, Dominica and Laos.

Countries issuing visas at the airport

To the list of visa-free countries for Russians that they can visit in current year, we can include a number of states, the entry permit for which is issued directly at the airport, and is more of a formality than a strict requirement for control over those entering. You can get such a visa easily and without delay. One has only to take into account the fact that such visas in most cases are paid. For example, this year, out of 27 countries that issue entry permits for citizens of the Russian Federation directly at the border, only 3 do it for free. These are countries such as:

Despite the fact that the Lebanese government made a visa for Russians free of charge, when crossing land border may be required to pay a fee of 17 USD. For the right to enter the territory of other states with a simplified visa regime, you will have to pay from 20 to 118 dollars. Here are some of these countries:

• Bangladesh (15 days) 50 USD;
• Egypt (30 days) 25 USD;
• Jordan (1 month) 20 dinars - about 67.5 dollars;
• Madagascar for 90 days will cost $118;
• Iran (no more than 7 days) 35 euros;
• Nepal (for 15 days - $25, a month - $40, 90 days - $100);
• Senegal $50, subject to notification of the trip by the Senegalese Foreign Ministry no later than two weeks in advance;
• Cambodia for 30 days - $30;
• Cape Verde - 25 euros for 30 days;
• Kuwait (30 days) costs $20;
• Bahrain (14 days) - $25;
• East Timor - $30 for 30 days;
• Zimbabwe - 30 days costs $30, and for 90 days - $100.

Countries for which visas can be ordered online in 2017

In a number of states, there is a practice of issuing visas upon online request, via the Internet. This also applies to the simplified form visa regime when the issuance of entry permits is treated formally. Such a visa, after confirmation that came to your e-mail, can be obtained at the airport or already at the border crossing. For Russian citizens this year, such visas can be obtained when traveling to the following countries:

The procedure for obtaining such a visa is simple, although it requires certain material costs. As a rule, such services are paid, but problems with obtaining a visa are rare. You print out the permission that came to your email address, and you can go on a trip with it. It can be stamped at the airport or at the border checkpoint of the destination country. For the trip you need to have with you:

• international passport;
• a return ticket or a ticket to any other country;
• travel company voucher;
• printout of visa confirmation;
• enough money to live in the country for a certain period of time.

In case of refusal to issue an e-visa, you must contact the embassy in the usual way.

Countries with visa-free transit

There are still a number of countries with a visa entry, which you can visit without a visa, if you pass through them in transit to some third country. At the same time, you need to have on hand tickets to the final destination and legal grounds for entering there. The time of stay in such transit countries is limited by tight deadlines, but this gives you a reason not to sit in the buffer zone of the airport, waiting for departure, but to go out into the city, get acquainted with its sights, go shopping or make a business meeting. The list of countries to which visa-free transit entry for Russians is possible in 2017 includes the following states:

• 24 hours is available for a transit passenger in countries such as Aruba, Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius, Curaçao, New Zealand(if you have an Australian visa) and Sint Maarten;
• 36 hours - Bulgaria for passengers with visas of Romania and Cyprus;
• 72 hours - Brunei and Japan;
• 96 hours - Singapore and the United Arab Emirates;
• You can stay in Romania for 120 hours with visas to Bulgaria, Cyprus or the countries of the Schengen zone;
• 144 hours stay for transit passengers on its territory allocates China.

Without a visa, when traveling overland from northern Senegal to southern Senegal, the Gambia allows staying on its land, and Cameroon - only for passengers who have the right to enter its neighboring countries.

In some countries, the airport may be quite far from the city. With a limited time spent in these countries, leaving the terminal building, you must take this circumstance into account in order to return to the departure of your flight on time.

How to check the visa-free regime of the country

Before leaving for a business trip, business trip or vacation abroad, it is desirable to know exactly whether the country you need to go to belongs to the category of visa-free countries for citizens of the Russian Federation at a given time. You can check this on the consular website information portal(www.kdmid.ru) or through a special service - timaticweb.com. When boarding an aircraft, airlines strictly control whether the passenger has legal grounds for entry into a particular state. This is primarily due to the fact that the airline is obliged to return passengers who are not allowed to enter the territory of the destination country at their own expense.

Unfortunately, the information on the embassy website is not always updated in a timely manner, so it is more preferable to use the timatic service. When using it, there are certain difficulties. The matter is that the database of these data is partially closed. On the official resource, only representatives of aviation companies can use it. The demo version of this program is incomplete. To obtain information, registration and payment are required, which a private person cannot afford. Therefore, it is more practical and accessible to access timaticweb.com through the interface of individual companies that do not close this information to customers.

Here are some addresses for accessing the timatic program:

• www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/visa-health/global/en;
• www.staralliance.services/fr/services/visa-and-health/;
• www.klm.com/travel/ru_ru/prepare_for_travel/travel_planning/travel_clinic/visaform.htm

Passport requirements for a visa-free regime

When preparing for a trip abroad, you need to make sure in advance that your internal and international passports are suitable for such a trip. If it is enough for you to have a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation to cross the border, make sure that all the photos in it are pasted on time. If the time of pasting the next photo falls on the period of your stay abroad, it is better to do it in advance so that your passport is valid when crossing the border back.

To travel on a foreign passport, you must check that there are at least 2 blank pages left in it, and before the expiration date there is still time from 3 to 6 months from the moment you return from the trip. Exact term It is better to check with the embassy of the host country.

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At all times, the visa system has been and is one of the main obstacles that prevents visiting and traveling around the world. That is why visa-free countries for Russians in 2017 are considered one of the topical issues at all times of the year. Agree, everyone can get a visa, but the process itself sometimes takes a lot of time and even effort, since when solving it, you can face a lot of obstacles and strict requirements. In order to become the happy owner of a coveted visa, which gives a kind of pass to the world, it is necessary to collect and submit a weighty package of documents, certificates and certificates, as well as pay the corresponding consular fees. But, all the same, there are countries that do not require a visa upon entry.

Visa-free list of countries.

It should be said right away that these countries do not require absolutely no visas, and in no form when entering the country, so you can safely go on vacation and travel here.

1.Abkhazia, entry into the country is possible with a civil passport proving your identity.

2.Azerbaijan, leaving the country with a passport.

3.Albania, where you can stay without a visa and a special permit for 90 days.

4.Antigua and Barbado - only within 30 days.

5. Argentina - only 90 days.

6.Armenia - entry with a passport.

7. Bahamas - within 90 days.

8. Barbados - 28 days.

9. Belarus - entry is possible upon presentation.

10.Bosnia and Herzegovina - only 30 days and then with the presentation of a travel company voucher or the original invitation.

11. Botswana and Brazil - 90 days.

12. Venezuela and Guyana - 90 days.

13.Vanuata and Vietnam - within 15 days.

14. Guatemala and Ganduras - only 90 days.

15. Hong Kong - 14 days.

16. Guatemala and Honduras - 90 days.

17. Grenada and Georgia - 90 days.

18.Guam - only up to 45 days.

19. Dominican Republic - 21 days long.

20Dominican Republic - up to 30 days.

21.Israel - Morocco - 90 days.

22.Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan - entry is allowed according to the passport.

23. Colombia and Macedonia - up to 90 days.

24. Cuba and Niue - 30 days.

25. Laos - 15 days.

26. Malaysia and Cook Island - 30-31 days.

27. Maldives and Micronesia - within 30 days.

28. Moldova and Uzbekistan - entry with a passport.

29. Nambia and Nicaragua - 90 days.

30. Peru and El Salvador - 90 days.

31. Seychelles and Thailand - 30 days.

32. Serbia and Tunisia - also 30 days.

33.Tajikistan and Ukraine - entry according to the passport.

34.Turkey - only 60 days.

35. Uruguay up to 90 days, but only for six months.

36. Fiji - within 120 days.

37. Philippines - 21 days.

38.Croatia and Ecuador - only 90 days.

39.Montenegro - up to 30 days.

40. Chile - 90 days.

41. South Korea - 60 days.

42. Egypt and Indonesia - 30 days.

43. Jordan and Cambodia - 30 days.

44. Cyprus - 90 days.

But, there are countries that issue and provide visas directly at the border.

And it is this method that greatly facilitates the preliminary chores, but, most importantly, to know which countries these are.

1. Bangladesh - 15 days.

2. Bahrain - 14 days.

3. Bolivia and Burkina Faso - up to 30 days exactly.

4. Haiti and Kenya - within 90 days.

5. Djibouti and Cape Verde - 30 days.

6. Comoros - only 2 weeks.

7. Mauritius - 60 days.

8. Madagascar - 90 days.

9. Macau and Palau - 30 days.

10. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - up to 30 days.

11. Singapore - no more than 96 hours.

12. East Timor and Tuvalu - 30 days.

13.Togo - 7 days.

14. Tonga - 31 days.

15. Central African Republic - 7 days.

16. Sri Lanka - if it is tourist trip then up to 30 days, if transit - only 48 hours.

17. Ethiopia - 1 month.

18. Jamaica - 30 days.

Visa-free countries for Russians in 2017, or rather, their full list, which indicates a specific time, will help you easily go on a trip. On the eve of the holidays, the question of where to go is relevant. Let's look at the most popular and affordable places that attract the attention of tourists not only from our country, but also from all over the world, while they are completely visa-free, which makes them a big plus.

Where to go?

• First, Morocco. The most popular resorts are Agadir, Marrakesh, Essaouira, Casablanca, Fet. Getting to the country will not be difficult, since the flight takes only 6 hours.
• Second, Thailand. To be more precise, these are resort areas like Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui, Bangkok, Krabi. The flight, of course, is long - 16 hours, but believe me, the rest spent here will be remembered for a long time.
• Thirdly, Tunisia and its resorts - Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said. A big plus is the close location from Moscow, because the flight will last only 4 hours, and you will be able to enjoy the beautiful seascapes and beaches that are unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.

These are perhaps the most sought-after places and resorts today. Remember, in order for the rest to become truly unforgettable and unique and bring a lot of joy and pleasure to you and your family, everything must be carefully thought out and foreseen.