What countries can you visit without a visa? How to get to the countries participating in the Schengen Agreement? Visa-free countries in Europe.
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 of visa-free countries for Russians in 2017.
There are several countries for entry to which citizens Russian Federation you don't even need a passport. These are the countries in Customs Union from RF:
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 2017 for Russians
Azerbaijan (entry with a passport)
Antigua and Barbuda(1 month)
Argentina (90 days)
Albania (visa-free from May 15 to November 1, 2017)
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)
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)
Tajikistan (entry with a passport)
Thailand (30 days)
Trinidad and Tobago(90 days)
Tunisia (up to 3 months)
Türkiye (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)
Important. Visa-free entry often imposes other requirements. Some countries require a travel voucher, others 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 confirming the hotel reservation and a 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 if available travel 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 will be easily issued national visa Croatia.
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 2017
For those who have a valid Schengen visa, free entry to the following countries:
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);
Turks and Caicos;
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;
Türkiye;
Thailand;
Tunisia;
India;
Egypt;
Cyprus.
Since quite a lot of long holidays and weekends are planned in Russia in 2017, you can easily find time to travel abroad. And knowing the lists of visa-free countries and the conditions for entering them, you will not have to plan your vacation in advance and in a hurry to draw up a bunch of documents.
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The first entry is the most difficult, or how not to be overboard the Schengen
What is the first entry rule and how does it work in conjunction with the main country rule. Rambler/Travel understood the tricks of crossing the borders of the Schengen states.
In early February, professionals tourism business discussed the case of the refusal of entry to Belgium to a tourist from Moscow. The girl who received a six-month Italian "Schengen" was going to go to Rome from Brussels, but she did not have a ticket. According to the travel agent, the tourist planned to buy it already in Brussels for a Ryanair flight. However, the traveler was unable to confirm her intentions and explain herself to the border officer, as a result, she was denied entry, and her visa was cancelled. This trip for the Muscovite was supposed to be the first to the European Union. Experts explain how not to get into such a situation.
First entry and main country
Until now, tourists are arguing whether this rule works or does not work. Experts say it works. Although it also has its exceptions.
In a nutshell: it is better to open a visa in that country who issued it. However, in reality, it can turn out differently, because you can go to the country of destination in transit.
“The rule of first entry is that if you visit several countries, you must first visit the one that issued you a visa. But it does not mean that, having issued a visa to a particular country, you cannot cross the border with any other Schengen country for the first time. The tourist should be ready to reasonably explain which country is final destination”, - explained the head of the visa department of the tour operator BSI group Dinara Khaertdinova.
“It is possible to enter the territory of another Schengen country at the beginning of the trip, but it is important to remember that in the country that issued you a visa, you must spend the largest number days. You also need to be ready to justify your route to the officer at the border, presenting supporting documents at his request, for example, hotel reservations, tickets,” added Ibragim Lyanov, head of the Mobile Biometrics project.
Difficulties in translation
You need to be prepared that border officers may have questions. Well if you own foreign language Then it will be easier to explain. If you are not sure about your knowledge, remember that documentary evidence of the trip and its goals will work best for you. That is, it is better to print out a voucher for accommodation and tickets, and present it to the border guard in any incomprehensible situation. By the way, printed medical insurance won't hurt either. After all, its presence is mandatory when applying for a Schengen visa and visiting the Schengen countries. Some states are especially scrupulous about this. For example, the Baltic countries: without insurance, you can really be sent home at the border.
If you did not have time to enter the country that issued the visa
Suppose, at the border of Belgium, the tourist, which was discussed earlier, was nevertheless let through, but in the end she did not go to Italy. The visa is open, nothing prevents her from returning to her homeland. As well as continue the journey through Europe. During the six months that the visa was valid, she managed to go to France, the Netherlands, Sweden. But it never made it to Italy. Can problems arise if the country that issued the visa has not put a single mark in your passport about crossing the border?
“Difficulties may arise during subsequent applications for a visa. In any case, everything is at the discretion of the visa officer. Not the fact that you will be denied the next time you apply. It may also happen that you will be issued a visa, but, for example, for a short period of time. I emphasize once again that this decision is within the competence of the visa officer, ”explains Ibrahim Lyanov, head of the Mobile Biometrics project.
Refusal of entry
Unfortunately, even if you have a visa in your passport, border services have the right not to let you into the country without giving reasons. A detailed and detailed explanation can save the situation, but it does not always work.
“This can happen if, for example, there has been a violation visa regime- a person enters a country where a visa has not been issued or for any other reason that he considers significant border control. This issue is completely within his competence,” said Ibrahim Lyanov from Mobile Biometrics.
If you are denied entry, you may be placed under a "quarantine" that further restricts entry into EU countries. At the same time, you may be given a document that explains in detail how long the “quarantine” will last. Or they may not. Then you should contact the consulate of the country on the border of which the incident occurred, and clarify when you can apply for a visa again. Usually "quarantine" lasts from three months to a year.
The same is true for more serious violations. If you were deported, fined for violating the visa regime, you were denied entry for several years, you can try to challenge these decisions. If they remain unchanged, and you try to get into the European Union by a roundabout way, you will be immediately “disclosed”: since 2015, all data on people who crossed the Schengen borders and received visas are stored in a single VIS system. Along with your fingerprints.
Universal rules for the application of "Schengen"
- By applying for a visa, Submit only valid documents. If a consular officer suspects that you have corrected something in your income statement or in some other way “improved” your package of documents, you may be refused.
- Check visa type. Of course, now many European countries tend to open long-term multiple visas, but still there is a chance to get a short-term "Schengen" with a single entry. If you are traveling within the Schengen area within the same trip, it's okay. But if you leave it, then you won’t be able to return on a single entry visa
- If there are questions at the border, be confident and get ready to present everything Required documents officer. So print your tickets, hotel vouchers and insurance in advance. And then there will be no problems with confirming your intentions.
Every Russian, planning his abroad, was probably interested in the question of what documents are needed to enter a particular country, and whether it is necessary to open a visa, or is it enough to have only one with you. To dispel all doubts, we bring to your attention a list of countries for which visas are not required for citizens of the Russian Federation to enter in 2017.
This list can be conditionally divided into 3 groups: countries in which a visa is not needed at all, countries where visas are issued upon entry, and countries where the period of stay is limited by the season or there are special conditions for visa-free entry.
Countries where citizens of the Russian Federation are allowed to enter without visas in 2017
A country | Time of stay | Entry conditions |
Europe |
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Moldova | 90 days | |
Serbia | 30 days | |
Montenegro | 30 days | |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 30 days | Sometimes you need to book a hotel and confirm financial solvency |
Kosovo | 90 days | Need a hotel reservation |
Asia |
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Azerbaijan | 90 days | |
Armenia | ||
Vietnam | 15 days | |
Hong Kong | 14 days | |
Georgia | 90 days | You can't drive through Abkhazia and South Ossetia |
Israel | 90 days | |
Laos | 14 days | |
Lebanon | 30 days | |
Malaysia | 30 days | |
Thailand | 30 days | |
Türkiye | 60 days | |
Uzbekistan | Within 3 days you must register at the place of residence | |
Philippines | 21 day | |
Africa |
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Botswana | 90 days | |
Egypt | 30 days | |
Morocco | 90 days | |
West Sahara | 90 days | |
Namibia | 90 days | |
Swaziland | 30 days | |
Seychelles | 30 days | |
America |
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Antigua and Barbuda | 30 days | |
Argentina | 90 days | |
Bahamas | 90 days | |
Barbados | 28 days | You need a return ticket and proof of financial solvency. |
Brazil | 90 days | |
Venezuela | 90 days | |
Guyana | 90 days | |
Guatemala | 90 days | |
Honduras | 90 days | |
Grenada | 90 days | |
Haiti | 90 days | |
Dominica | 21 day | You need a return ticket and proof of financial solvency. |
Dominican Republic | 30 days | |
Colombia | 90 days | |
Cuba | 30 days | |
Nicaragua | 90 days | |
Paraguay | 90 days | |
Peru | 90 days | |
Salvador | 90 days | |
Turks and Caicos | 30 days | |
Uruguay | 90 days | |
Chile | 90 days | |
Ecuador | 90 days | |
Oceania |
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Vanuatu | 30 days | |
Cook Islands | 31 days | Availability of a return ticket, hotel reservation and confirmation of financial solvency. |
micronesia | 30 days | |
Niue | 31 days | |
Western Samoa | 30 days | |
Northern Mariana Islands | 45 days | Availability of a return ticket |
Tuvalu | 30 days | |
Fiji | 4 months |
Countries where a visa is issued at the point of arrival in the country: at the airport or at the border
A country | Time of stay | Visa fee | Entry conditions |
Asia |
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Bangladesh | 15 days | $50 | Availability of a return ticket, hotel reservation and confirmation of financial solvency. |
Bahrain | 14 days | $13 | Availability of a return ticket and proof of financial solvency. |
Indonesia | 30 days | $25 | Availability of a return ticket |
Jordan | 30 days | 10 JD (14 USD) | through FEZ Aqaba - free of charge |
Iran | 14 days | 60 | permission must be obtained in advance on the website of the Iranian Foreign Ministry |
Cambodia | 30 days | $20 | |
Cyprus | 90 days | for free | you should apply for a "pro-visa" in advance on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
China | 15 days | $30 | only on about. Hainan |
Macau | 30 days | $12 | |
Maldives | 30 days | Availability of a return ticket and voucher | |
Nepal | 15/30/90 days | $25/40/100 | |
Syria | 15 days | $20 | Have a return ticket and hotel reservation or have an invitation |
East Timor | 30 days | $30 | |
Africa |
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Burkina Faso | 30 days | $57 | return ticket and yellow fever vaccination |
Gambia | 30 days | 15 euro | |
Djibouti | 10/30 days | $18/29 | |
Zambia | 30 days | single entry -50$, double entry -80$, multivisa - 160$ | |
Zimbabwe | 30 days | $30 | |
Kenya | 90 days | $50 | |
Comoros | 14 days | $100 | having a return ticket |
Mauritius | 60 days | $17 | availability of a return ticket and hotel reservation |
Madagascar | 90 days | 70$ | having a return ticket |
Mozambique | 90 days | $18 | |
Sao Tome and Principe | 30 days | $100 | availability of a return ticket and a visa permit, which is issued through the airline |
Tanzania | 90 days | $50 | |
Togo | 7 days | $20 | |
Uganda | 90 days | $50 | |
Eritrea | 30 days | $50 | |
Ethiopia | 30 days | $20 | |
America |
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Bolivia | 30 days | for free | |
Haiti | 90 days | $6 | |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 30 days | need a return ticket and hotel reservation | |
Suriname | 60 days | you need to get permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname in advance by mail | |
Jamaica | 30 days | $20 | Availability of a return ticket and hotel reservation or proof of financial solvency |
Oceania |
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Pitcairn | 14 days | $30 | upon arrival and departure by sea on the same ship |
Tonga | 30 days | for free | Availability of a return ticket and confirmation of financial solvency |
IN last years everything becomes more countries, which Russians can enter without a visa. In this list, almost the entire South and Central America, Southeast Asia, some African countries. This list can include a number of countries in which a visa Russian citizens set upon arrival in the country, and conditionally visa-free countries, which usually require a visa, but under certain circumstances it is possible to enter without a visa.
Countries that can be entered with an internal passport
Europe.
- Abkhazia is a state recognized by only 4 countries and several of the same semi-recognized ones. Entry into the territory of Georgia through Abkhazia is impossible, the Georgian side in this case does not give a visa. Currency - Russian ruble.
- Belarus - Forms a Union State with Russia. Citizens of these countries have the right to be in the territory of any of them, to live, work and generally do anything without any visas and immigration formalities. Currency - Belarusian ruble. Russian ruble is converted.
- Transnistrian Republic.
- South Ossetia - The same as about Abkhazia.
- Ukraine - 90 days without a visa, according to internal passport and without registration. Currency - Ukrainian hryvnia. Russian ruble is convertible.
Asia.
- Kazakhstan - without a visa and with an internal passport, but upon arrival within 5 days you need to put a stamp on registration at the place of residence in Kazakhstan, otherwise there will be problems when leaving - a fine and even a possible ban on further arrivals in Kazakhstan. Currency - tenge. The ruble is convertible.
- Kyrgyzstan - without a visa and on an internal passport. Currency - Kyrgyz som. The ruble is convertible.
- Tajikistan - without a visa and on a civil passport. You have to register within three days, but look through your fingers.
Countries that can be entered with a passport, but without a visa
Europe.
- Moldova - 90 days.
- Serbia - 30 days.
- Montenegro - 30 days. Sometimes a hotel reservation and confirmation of financial solvency are required.
- Kosovo - 90 days. Need a hotel reservation.
Asia.
- Azerbaijan - 90 days.
- Armenia.
- Vietnam - 15 days.
- Hong Kong - 14 days.
- Georgia - 90 days, through Abkhazia and South Ossetia it is impossible to call.
- Israel - 90 days.
- Laos - 14 days.
- Lebanon - 30 days.
- Malaysia - 30 days.
- Thailand - 30 days.
- Türkiye - 60 days.
- Uzbekistan - within 3 days it is necessary to register at the place of residence.
- Philippines - 21 days.
Africa.
- Botswana - 90 days.
- Morocco - 90 days.
- Western Sahara - under the control of Morocco.
- Namibia - 90 days.
- Swaziland - 30 days.
- Seychelles - 30 days.
America.
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- Antigua and Barbuda - 30 days. You need a return ticket and proof of funds.
- Argentina - 90 days.
- Bahamas - 90 days.
- Barbados - 28 days if you have a return ticket and proof of funds.
- Brazil - 90 days.
- Venezuela - 90 days.
- Guyana.
- Guatemala - 90 days.
- Honduras - 90 days.
- Grenada - 90 days.
- Haiti - 90 days.
- Dominica - 21 days if you have a return ticket and proof of funds.
- Dominican Republic - 30 days.
- Colombia - 90 days.
- Cuba - 30 days.
- Nicaragua - 90 days.
- Peru - 90 days.
- El Salvador - 90 days.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 30 days.
- Turks and Caicos - 30 days.
- Uruguay - 90 days.
- Chile - 90 days.
- Ecuador - 90 days.
Oceania.
- Vanuatu - 30 days with a return ticket, hotel reservation and proof of financial solvency.
- Cook Islands - 31 days with the same conditions.
- Micronesia - 30 days.
- Niue - 31 days.
- Western Samoa - 30 days.
- Northern Mariana Islands - 45 days with a return ticket.
- Tuvalu - 30 days.
- Fiji - 4 months.
Countries for which a visa is granted upon arrival in the country, i.e. at the airport or at the border
Asia.
- Bangladesh - 15 days, $50, you need a return ticket and proof of financial solvency or hotel reservation.
- Bahrain - 14 days, $13, you need a return ticket and a financial statement.
- Indonesia - 30 days, $25, return ticket required.
- Jordan - 10 JD (14 USD) for a single entry for 30 days; 20JD for a multivisa for six months, through the Aqaba FEZ - free of charge.
- Iran - 14 days, 60 euros, permission must be obtained in advance on the website of the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
- Cambodia - 30 days, $20.
- Cyprus - 90 days, free of charge, but you need to apply for a "pro-visa" in advance on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- China - 15 days, $30, only for about. Hainan.
- Macau - 30 days, $12.
- Maldives - 30 days. You need a return ticket and a voucher.
- Nepal - 15/30/90 days, $25/40/100.
- Syria - 15 days, $20, return ticket and hotel reservation or invitation required. But they still might not.
- East Timor - 30 days, $30.
Africa.
- Burkina Faso - 30 days, $57, return ticket and yellow fever vaccination required.
- Gambia - 30 days, 15 euros.
- Djibouti - 10 days - $18, 30 days - $29.
- Egypt - 30 days, from June 1, 2012 the visa is free.
- Zambia - 1 day - $ 20, 30 days: single entry - $ 50, double entry - $ 80, multivisa - $ 160.
- Zimbabwe - 30 days, $30.
- Cape Verde.
- Kenya - 90 days, $50.
- Comoros - 14 days, $100, return ticket required.
- Mauritius - 60 days, $17, return ticket, hotel reservation.
- Madagascar - 90 days, $70, return ticket.
- Mozambique - 90 days, $18.
- Sao Tome and Principe - 30 days, $100, you need a return ticket and visa approval, which is issued through the airline.
- Tanzania - 90 days, $50.
- Togo - 7 days, $20.
- Uganda - 90 days, $50.
- Eritrea - 30 days, $50.
- Ethiopia - 30 days, $20.
America.
- Bolivia - 30 days, free of charge.
- Haiti - 90 days, $6.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 30 days, you need a return ticket and hotel reservation.
- Suriname - 60 days, you need to get permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname in advance by mail.
- Jamaica - 30 days, $20, return ticket and hotel reservation or proof of financial solvency.
Oceania.
- Pitcairn - 14 days, $30, arriving and departing by sea on the same vessel.
- Tonga - 30 days, free of charge, you need a return ticket and a financial statement.
Conditionally visa-free countries that require a visa to visit, but in some cases it is possible to enter without a visa
- Croatia - until October 31, 2013 entry without a visa up to 90 days. This has been the practice for five years now.
- Albania is the same.
- Macedonia - abolished visas for a period of one year (until March 15, 2013).
- Bosnia and Herzegovina - entry without a visa on tourist vouchers.
- Iraq - visa-free entry up to 10 days from Turkey.
- Tunisia - by vouchers without a visa. They say you can just have a hotel reservation.
- South Korea - if before that 4 times a year or 10 times in total they visited the country - 15 days, to Jeju Island without a visa - 30 days.
- China - visa-free entry to about. Hainan as part of the group.
- Mongolia - visa-free entry for residents of border areas.
- Singapore - visa-free transit for 96 hours, subject to arrival and departure by plane, and the departure must not be in the country from which they arrived.
Passport rating. How many countries and territories can be visited without a visa by holders of passports of different states.
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, Macao, 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 Marrakech. 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 on hand return tickets 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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