Countries of visa-free entry for Russians c. Extravagant Bosnia and Herzegovina. CIS countries

Relax easily! We list all visa-free countries for Russians in 2019. Bonus: a list of countries where you can fly to rest on the sea without a visa and inexpensively.

Do not want to collect packages of documents, pay expensive fees, wait for registration and comply with other bureaucratic formalities? Fly on vacation without a visa!

We have compiled full list countries where Russians can travel without a visa in 2019. Choose and relax! For convenience, we have divided countries geographically and next to each popular destination we have placed a link to search for air tickets or tour packages to this country.

List of visa-free countries for Russians in 2019

Russians in 2019 without a visa can travel to 76 countries and territories. Of these, 5 countries and territories can be visited even without a passport. But in Europe for visa-free entry Only 4 countries are open, most require Schengen. But in South America you can travel enough and literally without borders - you can live in each country for 90 days, and at border points you only need to show a valid passport. Visa-free for Russians and many Asian countries.

Without a passport (according to a general passport)

You can travel abroad not only without a visa, but also without a passport. True, the choice is very limited. Russians can enter the following countries and territories with a civil passport:

• (90 days)
• Armenia (180 days)
• Belarus (90 days)
• Kazakhstan (90 days)
• Kyrgyzstan (90 days)

Europe (according to the international passport)

• Bosnia and Herzegovina (30 days): tickets →
• Macedonia (90 days): tickets →
• Serbia (30 days): tickets →
• (90 days from April 15 to October 31; the rest of the time - 30 days):

Former USSR (according to the international passport)

• (90 days)
• (up to one year):
• Moldova (90 days)
• Uzbekistan (unlimited)
• Ukraine (90 days)
• Tajikistan (up to 90 days)

Where is it calm and safe? Look - we compared countries in terms of natural disasters, wars and terrorism, peacefulness and attitude towards tourists.

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South America and the West Indies

• Antigua and Barbuda (30 days)
• Argentina (90 days)
• Bahamas(90 days): tickets →
• Barbados (28 days)
• Bolivia (90 days)
• Brazil (90 days): tickets →
• Venezuela (90 days)
• Haiti (90 days)
• Guyana (90 days)
• Guatemala (90 days)
• Honduras (90 days)
• Grenada (90 days)
• Dominica (90 days)
• (60 days):
• Colombia (90 days)
• Costa Rica (90 days)
• (30 days):
• Nicaragua (90 days)
• Panama (90 days)
• Paraguay (90 days)
• Peru (90 days)
• El Salvador (90 days)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (up to 30 days)
• Saint Kitts and Nevis (up to 90 days)
• Saint Lucia (up to 42 days)
• Suriname (60 days)
• Turks and Caicos (up to 90 days)
• Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)
• Uruguay (90 days)
• Chile (90 days)
• Ecuador (90 days)
• (30 days)

Africa

• Botswana (90 days)
• Gambia (56 days)
• Mauritius (60 days)
• (90 days):
• Namibia (90 days)
• Swaziland (30 days)
• (30 days):
• (90 days):

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Asia and Oceania

• Vanuatu (30 days)
• (15 days, for a longer period you need to issue an electronic one):
• (14 days): tickets →
• Guam (45 days)
• Northern Mariana Islands(45 days)
• (90 days):
• (30 days): tickets →
• Cook Islands (31 days)
• Laos (15 days)
• Macau (30 days)
• (30 days)
• (30 days, free):
• Micronesia (30 days)
• Mongolia (30 days)
• Niue (30 days)
• (30 days):
• (30 days):
• (60 days):
• Fiji (up to 4 months)
• (30 days): tickets →
• (60 days)

Where to go without a visa in 2019: a simplified system

If the list of visa-free countries for Russians is not enough for you, then choose a destination with simplified entry for your vacation. In some countries, a visa can be obtained on arrival, in others an electronic visa is easily done. There are no difficulties in obtaining such visas - it is quick and easy. The lists below will greatly expand the geography of your holiday.

Visa on arrival

Russians in 2019 can travel without a pre-arranged visa to 31 countries- it will be delivered upon arrival at the airport. In some places you will have to pay (for example, in Jordan), and somewhere it will be delivered for free. In any case, a visa on arrival is a very convenient thing: you do not need to go to the consulate and collect a package of documents, wait a long time and be afraid that your visa will be refused. Often, to obtain a visa on arrival, you only need to have return ticket or a ticket to a third country, a hotel reservation and cash sufficient to live in the country for the entire duration of the trip. Requirements depend on the specific country, check the information on the official websites of the consulates.

Asia and Oceania

• Bangladesh (15 days)
• Bahrain (30 days)
• (30 days)
• Iran (30 days)
• (30 days)
• Lebanon (30 days, free visa at Beirut airport)
• Nepal (15-90 days)
• Palau (30 days)
• Pitcairn (14 days)
• Samoa (60 days, free)
• East Timor (30 days, to Dili)
• Tonga (1 month, free)
• Tuvalu (1 month, free)
• Turkmenistan (10 days, for a fee, issued at the Ashgabat airport, you need to have an invitation)

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Africa

• Burundi (30 days, you need permission from the country's Foreign Ministry)
• Guinea-Bissau (90 days)
• Djibouti (30 days)
• (30 days or 15 days for Sinai peninsula free visa)
• Zambia (30-90 days)
• Zimbabwe (30-90 days)
• (30 days)
• Comoros (14 days)
• Madagascar (30 or 90 days)
• Mozambique (30 days, at Maputo Airport)
• Nauru (14 days)
• Rwanda (30 days)
• Tanzania (90 days)
• Togo (7 days, can be extended up to 90 days)
• Uganda (90 days)
• Eritrea (30 days)
• Ethiopia (up to 90 days at Bole Airport)

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Where can I travel with an e-Visa?

There are two types of e-visas:

1. actually electronic, that is, you issue it via the Internet and you are allowed into the country without pasting a paper visa into your passport (for example, in Cyprus);
2. electronic permission to obtain a visa upon arrival, when you only receive a visa permission via the Internet, and at the airport you are pasted a visa into your passport (for example, in Vietnam, if your stay exceeds 15 days).

Both visas are convenient and save a lot of time and nerves. Usually, in order to obtain a visa permit, you need to pay a fee and send scanned copies required documents. Below is a list of countries where in 2019 you can travel without a visa in the traditional sense - that is, you can either apply for a visa permit via the Internet or get an electronic visa.

• Australia (3, 6 or 12 months, you can apply online. BUT you need to pass biometrics): tickets →
• Gabon (visa for 1, 2, 3 or 6 months)
• (60 days, visa permission needed):
• (90 days, with an extension of another 90 days)
• (90 days, free registration. Condition: entry to Cyprus only from the territory of the Russian Federation, and not from third countries. If you are flying connecting flight or from another country, you need to apply for a regular visa. ):
• Ivory Coast (3 months)
• Mexico (30 days, extension possible. You can stay in the country for up to 180 days in one trip. Free clearance.): tickets →
• Montserrat (1 year, multiple entries)
• Myanmar (28 days in the country with a visa validity of 90 days)
• Sao Tome and Principe (30 days)
• (35 days from visa issue): Skyscanner - smart search help you find cheap tickets.

  Abkhazia

  To get to Abkhazia, you need to fly to Sochi airport (Adler). Further ground transport we get to the Abkhazian resorts. Tickets to Adler cost from 3,000 rubles, tours to Abkhazia - from 20,000 rubles.

  Vietnam, Thailand and Sri Lanka

  Inexpensive and visa-free destinations for Russians. One bad thing - you have to spend money on the flight. Tickets cost from 30 thousand rubles, sometimes you can find them for 22-25 thousand. Vouchers cost from 60 thousand for two, to Sri Lanka - from 80 thousand.

  Georgia

  A country from the list of visa-free for Russians, and it is allowed to stay in Georgia at least whole year. You can fly here inexpensively: air tickets to from Moscow and St. Petersburg usually cost about 8-12 thousand rubles. The cheapest flights from Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnodar, Adler and Krasnoyarsk to Tbilisi cost around 15-22 thousand.

  Israel

  Israel is another country where you can fly without a visa and very cheaply, and many people use it with pleasure! Tickets cost from 11,000 rubles, tours - from 55 thousand.

  India

  To travel to India, an electronic visa is issued: it is easy to obtain, but it costs $100. But Goa is one of the most cheap destinations to relax by the sea. Tours cost from 50 thousand, last-minute ones are cheaper. Tickets to Delhi cost from 20 thousand.

  Kenya

  If you want to go to real black Africa, go to Kenya or Tanzania! Alas, these countries are not included in the list of visa-free for Russians, and tickets are not cheap - from 32,000 rubles. But everything is relative. It is difficult to get visas for almost all other African countries, and flights there are even more expensive. Traveling to Kenya and Tanzania is easier: visas are issued according to a simplified system, there are more flights, and security is higher.

  Cyprus

  Another popular holiday destination. An electronic visa is easily done online, the prices at the resorts are European, but not prohibitively high. Tickets to Larnaca cost from 6,000 rubles, to Paphos - from 15,000 rubles. You can buy a tour to Cyprus from 50 thousand rubles.

  Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt

  Russians can fly to Morocco and Tunisia without a visa; in Egypt, a visa is issued upon arrival. Rest in all countries is inexpensive. Tickets from Moscow to Morocco cost from 10-15 thousand, to Egypt and Tunisia - the same amount.

  

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  UAE

  Inexpensive tickets to Dubai are also not uncommon, and for flights from many Russian cities. You can fly to the UAE from Yekaterinburg, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Mineralnye Vody, Krasnodar, Kazan from 15 thousand rubles, during big sales - even cheaper. Tickets cost from 50 thousand.

  Turkey

  Where can you go inexpensively and without a visa, if not to Turkey? It is these two criteria that have made the country so popular for Russians: visa-free entry and cheap vacation. You can fly to Istanbul for 8000 rubles, to Antalya - for 10 thousand. Tours are very cheap: even 20 thousand rubles is not the limit, there are vouchers for 15 and even 10 thousand for two. Rest "all inclusive" costs from 35 thousand rubles.

  Philippines

  A flight to the Philippines cannot be called inexpensive - tickets usually cost from 35-40 thousand rubles. However, sometimes you can fly cheaper to this visa-free country for Russians - sometimes there are tickets for 27-30 thousand.

  Montenegro

  Tickets to Tivat can be found from 10 thousand rubles, to Podgorica - from 13 thousand. Tickets cost from 40 thousand.

  South America and the Caribbean

  An unfortunate paradox and injustice - the list of visa-free countries for Russians includes almost all states South America And Caribbean but flying there is very expensive. Saved only by large sales (for example, Allitalia) or erroneous tariffs. Usually tickets to countries Latin America cost from 40-50 thousand rubles.

  South Korea

  One of the few developed countries from the list of visa-free for Russians. This is worth using! The cheapest way to fly to Seoul is from Vladivostok and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - tickets for direct S7 flights can cost as little as 14,000 rubles. Air tickets from Moscow and St. Petersburg cost from 30 thousand rubles.

  Perhaps we have considered all the countries where Russians in 2019 can go without a visa and at the same time inexpensively. All other countries either require pre-arranged visas (through the consulate and visa centers) or are not destinations where you can fly cheaply.

Last minute tours to visa-free countries are more popular than travel to states where strict visa control. And this is not surprising. Many Russian tourists, going on vacation abroad, have repeatedly encountered bureaucratic red tape associated with the need to obtain entry documents. Going through all the formalities takes a lot of time and effort, so when planning their next vacation, Russians are already consciously choosing visa-free tourist destinations. This not only allows you to save on the cost of the tour, but also save your time and nerves. Let's talk in this article, which countries for Russians in 2017 were included in the list of visa-free states? We will also tell you where a visa will be issued under a simplified scheme?

Every year, more and more states demonstrate a loyal attitude towards visiting their territory by Russian citizens. So, there are countries with simplified visa access, the procedure for issuing a visa occurs upon arrival at the place, which is very convenient. Indeed, in this case, you initially do not have to settle issues with the travel agency and the consulate regarding obtaining permits. When passing through control at the airport of arrival, it will be enough to present a passport, in isolated cases it will be necessary to confirm the reliability of intentions and show a sample form of a tourist voucher or return air tickets.

When passing through control, in addition to your passport, you may be asked to present a return ticket, voucher, medical insurance, an invitation and confirm their solvency by having a certain amount of money. There is no universal period of stay without a visa for all visa-free states, so each country decides this issue separately. Usually the period is 30 days, in some countries - up to 90 days, sometimes - only two weeks.

Where can you go on vacation without a visa?

Let's take a closer look at which visa-free destinations you can choose for holidays in 2017, and talk about these countries. The list of the most popular and inexpensive visa-free countries includes:

• Turkey. Such favorite vacation spots for Russians as Kemer, Antalya and Alania need no introduction. A visa is obtained at the airport of the country of arrival, valid for 60 days.
• Egypt. Although the political situation here can hardly be called stable, many Russians remain true to their choice and continue to relax in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. A visa is automatically issued to everyone upon arrival, for a period of 30 days.
• Thailand. Anyone who is going to stay in Thailand for 30 days or less is stamped on their passport at the airport on arrival. A visa should be issued only to those who want to spend 2-3 months in this country, for example, all winter. A single entry visa for 60 days will cost $40 and then it can be extended for another 30 days.
• Russians can stay in Vietnam without a visa for 15 days. If the period is longer, then here, as in many countries, you can apply for a Visa on arrival/Visa on arrival for free right at the airport.
• Israel. Russians can enter Israel with one passport, while the maximum stay in this country is 90 days for our tourists.
• Georgia. A passport is sufficient for entry.
• Tunisia. A popular visa-free country for our citizens. To visit, you only need a passport valid for more than 3 months from the date of application.
• Morocco. Popularity of Morocco among Russian tourists began to grow about 3-4 years ago, since then the trend has not weakened. In many ways, this became possible due to the fact that you do not need a visa to visit this country.
• Dominican Republic. To get to the Dominican Republic, it is enough to issue a tarjeta del tourista - a tourist card and pay a fee of 10 euros for it. It allows you to stay in the republic for up to 30 days.
• Cuba. You do not need a visa to travel to Cuba. A passport must be valid only for the duration of the trip.
• China (Hainan Island). If a tourist from Russia flies to Hainan on his own, then he can apply for a visa upon arrival at the airport. If in the composition tourist group, then the Russians do not need a visa.
• Mexico and India. These countries require a formal visa. It is easily done online.
• Jordan. You do not need to apply for a visa before traveling to Jordan. Tourists receive a permit for 40 dinars right at the airport.

Which countries in Europe are easy to get a visa to?

Cyprus. Aphrodite's Island attracts tourists luxurious beaches, ancient architecture and amazing nature. To get to heaven on earth, you need to apply for a visa online, valid for 90 days.

Bulgaria. Happy holders of a valid Schengen visa will not have to receive a visa, the period of stay is limited to 3 months. If there is no multivisa, then the permit document is issued in visa application center Bulgaria or the visa department at the consulate.

Montenegro. In this country, stay without a visa is allowed for 30 days, from here you can visit any visa-free neighbor - Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Herzegovina.

Serbia. You can safely travel around Serbia without a visa if your trip does not exceed 30 days.

Macedonia. Visa-free entry to Macedonia for Russians will be valid until at least March 2018.

Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you are traveling to this country with a tourist purpose and not more than 30 days, then you do not need to obtain a visa.

Greece. A short-stay visa to Greece costs 35 euros. And although the procedure for obtaining a document is almost the same as in the case of obtaining a visa to any other country of the Schengen Union, Greece is the most loyal to tourists from Russia.

Which countries can I travel to with a Russian passport?

Don't Forget the Most Popular resort countries, entry to which is allowed on the internal Russian passport. Feel free to go there for new experiences, but remember that the period of stay for Russian tourists on their territory is limited to 90 days.

• Abkhazia is a sunny land with amazing mountain nature, ancient caves and healing mineral springs.
• Belarus - that's exactly where neither acclimatization nor the language barrier can prevent you from enjoying your vacation to the fullest.
• Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Average prices for last-minute tours to visa-free countries from Moscow

Traveling to countries without a visa on a last-minute tour is the ideal and most common vacation option. The cost of such vouchers is really lower by 30-40% compared to the usual options, and the visa-free regime makes it easy to organize the trip itself. You can choose a tour 4-5 days before the expected date, buy it and quickly pack up. No need to worry about whether you will be issued a visa or not.

in many exotic countries visa-free entry, they are slightly less popular among tourists, since holidays in them are more expensive. But nevertheless, last-minute tours departing from Moscow are sold in them more often than in countries where Schengen is required.

Everyone, including us, needs a break. Best for sea ​​coast- good for health and good for the soul. In order not to overshadow the vacation with paperwork, we will plan perfect vacation at sea without a visa in 2019.

Benefits of free entry

The main advantages of visa-free entry are the absence of the need to visit in advance (more than once) the consular department of the country of your choice and pay a visa fee.

If you want to get to the sea without a passport and visa, you can visit domestic resorts Black Sea. You can go to some neighboring country. However, you can swim in the sea only on the beaches of Abkhazia.

In other states with access to warm sea, you must take at least .

Visa-free countries for Russians are more than sixty states located all over the world: in South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. You can visit some European states which are not included in the Schengen area. But this does not mean that you can cross the border with only one passport.

The border guards will check with you:

• or other place of residence;
• to your own country or a third country;
• the availability of sufficient funds;
• a passport with a validity period of three to six months.

In addition to visa-free countries, there are also countries where entry permits can be obtained or issued via the Internet. Strictly speaking, they are not visa-free, but the tourist is not interested in the name of the stamp in the passport, but in the practical side of the matter.

For example, in the beloved Egypt, entry is carried out precisely on such a visa upon arrival. And permits to India or Myanmar are issued on the Internet through special sites. The main condition for obtaining them is the timely payment of the visa fee.

Beach holiday seasons

Due to the presence on earth of different climatic zones visa-free vacation at sea for Russians is available all year round. You just need to know what months the high season begins in a particular region. High season are the optimal weather conditions, the most high prices for accommodation and a maximum of the same as you, pale-faced tourists.

It is always warm in the tropics and at the equator, we know this from the school geography course. But you should not focus only on the thermometer when choosing a place for a beach holiday. The low season in warm latitudes is prolonged rains, heat, humidity and a high probability of strong gale-force winds.

From the tables below, you can find out in which months it is possible beach holiday without a visa for Russians in 2019 (corresponding cells are highlighted in color). And for sightseeing holiday rainy weather and coolness is not a hindrance, therefore tourist season in many countries is always open.

How to book sea tours abroad inexpensively

Our goal is a seaside vacation abroad without a visa, but it is better to prepare for the trip in advance. The less time left before departure, the more expensive the tickets will be.

Inexpensive tours are best tracked and booked on special search engine sites, for example,. Surely you will find other services that allow you to compare prices from popular tour operators and choose the most budgetary rate.

In order to save, you can choose a period at the very beginning or at the end of the season. Then there will be fewer people, and prices are not so high.

But do not overdo it, otherwise your holiday will be ruined. weather conditions- hellish heat or cold, heavy rains and hurricanes.

Where to relax at sea abroad

Rest on Russian resorts now in a trend, and the dollar exchange rate contributes to this, but there are many who want to visit the beach just abroad.

Another country is not always a hotter sun and a high level of service, it is a different cuisine, customs, language environment. Interesting and informative.

You will have a great opportunity to join the culture of other nations.

The list of visa-free countries for a beach holiday for Russians in 2019 is again confidently leading. Close, affordable and comfortable. beach season starts in April-May and ends in October. Best months for recreation - June and September, the water in the sea is already warm enough, and there is no strong heat.

From spring to autumn, Russians are waiting for resorts without a visa at sea in the very near abroad - in Georgia and Azerbaijan.

The countries of the Middle East or Asia can be safely chosen by those who have a vacation in the autumn or winter months. In September-October, the heat slowly subsides in such hot spots as Egypt and. In Egypt, a visa can be obtained without problems upon arrival, and in Israel, visa-free beaches for Russians are available for three months.

Dates ripen in autumn in Tunisia and Morocco. Visa-free stay for Russians in these countries is possible for three months.

And in October-November, the rainy season in Asia will come to an end. Most popular destinations for Russians - Thailand, Vietnam - are famous for their excellent service and low prices for accommodation.

The tourist season is open almost all year round in Chinese Hainan, the Maldives and Indonesia. However, it is in winter period it is warm and dry here, while summers are hot and humid.

You can visit Hainan only as part of a tourist group. A visa to the Maldives is issued upon arrival, while in Indonesia you only need a hotel reservation and enough money for one month of visa-free stay.

A wonderful winter option for a beach holiday is Goa, the most popular Indian state. An electronic entry permit is required for the visit.

But in order to spend a vacation at sea without a visa in South Korea, you should choose the traditional summer months.

You have traveled all over Asia and Egypt and are thinking where to go next spring? At this time of the year, you can wave to America, since there are enough countries in the southern part of the continent where you can relax without a visa at sea. However, not all so simple - long flights in this region often require transplants, and in the United States. And here you can’t do without a transit American visa.

Nevertheless Paradise islands caribbean can compete with such a popular resort as the Maldives, both in terms of service level and climatic conditions. Which islands do not need a visa: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Bahamas, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Cuba, Jamaica. All these are small island states, with a pronounced tropical climate. This means that, in principle, you can sunbathe and swim there all year round.

Where to go to rest at sea without a visa in the countries of Central and South America? Russians are expected in Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, Panama, Costa Rica. There you can not only sunbathe in the sun, but also look at the wonders of the local nature and culture. And in Costa Rica, for example, you can visit two coasts at once - on the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

A feature of visa-free Argentina will be a small number of beaches suitable for recreation and a short summer.

The entire coast of which is one continuous beach, is one of the most common resort places in America, however, Russians will need an e-visa.

Europe

Since it is warm in summer in our latitudes, you don’t need to fly far overseas, it’s enough to move a little south. Most budget options at sea for the weekend without a visa is Balkan countries, having access to the sea: and, traditionally canceling visas for Russians in the summer.

Holidays in the Mediterranean without a visa are waiting for you at the beginning of summer, while there is no sweltering heat. The island, as you know, is divided into two halves - Greek and Turkish. For Greek Cyprus you can apply for an e-visa. To get to the northern part of the island, you only need a passport.

Abroad with a child

Do parents need special training when planning a vacation with children at sea without a visa? Check if you have all documents available:

• the child's own passport;
• his birth certificate (to confirm that the child is yours);
• if you and your child have different surnames, you need to take with you documents confirming kinship (certificates of divorce or marriage);

In order not to take with you a pile of documents that tell about all your marriage unions, you can enter the child in your passport. But you can do this only if you have an old document.

To get a visa, it is not enough just to meet the strict requirements. Applicants must prepare a weighty package of certificates and certificates, as well as pay solid consular fees. These difficulties make border crossing inaccessible for many residents of the Russian Federation. Most countries in Europe, America and Asia require a visa when entering their territory. But many states are more friendly towards Russians.

In this article, we will talk about the ten most attractive places where in 2017 you can go without a visa. Popular until recently tourist destinations were Egypt and Turkey. However, direct flights to these countries are now prohibited. Meanwhile, the holiday season is approaching, and Russian tourists are already looking for an alternative to the beaches of Antalya and Sharm el-Sheikh.

1st place: Morocco

Main resorts: Agadir, Marrakech, Essaouira, Casablanca, Fet.
Flight time from Moscow: 6 hours.

Morocco is a country where Arabic flavor is intertwined with European comfort. The kingdom favorably differs from other North African resorts by its political stability, mild climate and unobtrusiveness. local residents. Morocco has long been a colony of Spain and France. This significantly affected the culture of the country and the mentality of its inhabitants, bringing them closer to the standards of the European part of the world.

For a vacation on comfortable beaches and first-class surf waves, head to Agadir with confidence. Achievements of Moroccan architecture can be seen in the old quarters of Casablanca. The spirit of the noisy Arab city you can feel in ancient Marrakech. And not far from it are located - what is there in this country!

Wherever you go, the exotic culture of North Africa is palpable at every turn. Be sure to take a steam bath in a traditional local bath (hamam) and taste Moroccan mint tea. You can stay in Morocco without a visa for a maximum of 90 days. To cross the border, you need to have return tickets with you and fill out a migration card upon arrival.

2nd place: Thailand

Main resorts: Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui, Bangkok, Krabi.
Flight time from Moscow: 16 hours.

Have you been dreaming for a long time of lying on a tropical beach, breaking away at a noisy disco or finding a path to enlightenment in a Buddhist temple? For all this, travelers go to Thailand. In addition to national business cards like Thai massage or the notorious sex tourism, this Asian country beckons guests magnificent landscapes and millennial architecture.

Leading resorts in Thailand - a tropical corner of Phuket, designed for family vacation Koh Samui and fabulous Krabi, where beach relaxation is combined with trips to the mountains and caves. However, the specialization of each region is very conditional. At any self-respecting Thai resort you will be offered a lot of various services and entertainment.

Bangkok, the capital of the country, is a bustling metropolis where entertainment never stops. IN different areas countries bathing season lasts for different time. So ask in advance about the weather forecast at the chosen resort and make the necessary vaccinations. For tourism purposes, you can stay in Thailand for up to 30 days.

3rd place: Tunisia

Main resorts: Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said.
Flight time from Moscow: 4 hours.

Tunisia is another North African tourist magnet. Like neighboring states, it attracts mainly lovers of a relaxing beach holiday. Chip local resorts is thalassotherapy. This direction of alternative medicine uses the properties of the sea climate, water and algae as a medicine.

Thalassotherapy in Tunisia treats stress, circulatory diseases, rheumatism and dozens of other diseases. But for most clients, these treatments are a pleasant way to unwind. In addition, Tunisia has a solid historical heritage. Everyone can visit the ruins of Carthage - ancient city North Africa which was founded before Rome.

Sidi Bou Said - another one tourist gem countries. In this seaside town, all the buildings are painted in two colors, snow-white and azure-blue, which turns every street into an amazing picture. And those who are not afraid of the heat and long journeys can book a tour of the Sahara. Russians can stay in Tunisia without a visa for no more than 14 days.

4th place: Israel

Main resorts: Tel Aviv, Nazareth, Herzliya, Caesarea, Eilat.
Flight time from Moscow: 4 hours.

The homeland of the Jewish people equally attracts pilgrims, connoisseurs of beach holidays and admirers of wellness treatments. The tiny territory of the state is washed by several seas at once. You can swim in the salty Dead Sea only an hour a day - with a recreational purpose. It is not surprising that the cities adjacent to the reservoir are famous for their spa centers.

The Red Sea coast attracts lovers water sports, and on mediterranean resorts go for parties and relaxation on the golden sand. Of course, guests of Israel can see with their own eyes the Christian shrines: Nazareth, Jerusalem, the Jordan River. Russian tourists have 90 days to combine all the "pleasures" in one trip.

5th place: Dominican Republic

Main resorts: Boca Chica, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, Juan Dolio.
Flight time from Moscow: 13 hours.

If you dream of swimming in azure waters and relaxing in the shade of sprawling palm trees, feel free to go to the Dominican Republic. This piece of paradise pleases natural beauties, colorful carnivals and good service. Recreation bonuses at the resorts of the Republic include acquaintance with the inhabitants of coral reefs, fishing and windsurfing.

The main historical attraction of the country is the city of Santo Domingo. The capital of the state was built back in the 15th century and is a bright mixture of various architectural styles. The period of visa-free stay of residents of the Russian Federation in the Dominican Republic is 30 days.

6th place: Brazil

Main resorts: Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Recife, Salvador, Brasilia.
Flight time from Moscow: 18 hours

Enchanting carnivals are not the only thing that attracts tourists to this country. Brazil is ideal for a quality seaside holiday. The status of the country's main beach is kept by Copacabana - a four-kilometer strip of sand along ocean shore. Here are concentrated best hotels, bars and clubs of the state. Less "biting" prices for a beach holiday are offered in regions such as Sao Paulo, Recife and El Salvador.

The largest city in the countries, Rio de Janeiro, attracts tourists with magnificent views and the opportunity to consider modern marvel light - a statue of Christ the Savior. Want to conquer the Amazon jungle? Go to national park Iguazu: the tropical scenery here is breathtaking! You can travel around Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days.

7th place: Montenegro

Main resorts: Bar, Budva, Kotor, Podgorica, Petrovac.
Flight time from Moscow: 4 hours.

Montenegro - corner Adriatic coast with an unusual name for us and primordially Slavic color. Democratic prices remain a clear advantage of Montenegro. Guests of the country combine holidays on a sparsely populated beach with bright excursion program. You can stay in Montenegro without a visa for 30 days.

On the territory of the country are medieval cities Budva and Kotor, picturesque Skadar lake park, majestic river canyons, first of all - Tara. This makes the resorts of Montenegro an excellent option for a leisurely and budget vacation with the family.

8th place: Malaysia

Main resorts: Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, Sipadan.
Flight time from Moscow: 10 hours.

Unlike India or Thailand, this country remains a real oriental mystery for Russians. And there is a reason for that. The popularity of Malay resorts did not prevent their residents from keeping the traditions of their ancestors unchanged, and the standards of tourist service - very high. Malaysia abounds beautiful beaches, amazing nature and ancient Buddhist temples. You can stay here for no more than 30 days without a visa.

9th place: Cuba

Main resorts: Havana, Varadero, Holguin, Santa Maria del Mar.
Flight time from Moscow: 12 hours.

Incredible seascapes, the beauty of the Caribbean depths, well-groomed beaches and luxury hotels ... All this and much more can be seen on Liberty Island. But do not forget that Cuba is a socialist republic, where Fidel Castro and Che Guevara are still honored. It is allowed to rest in the state without a visa for one month. But even a week in this country will plunge you into special atmosphere the lives of friendly and groovy islanders.

10th place: Peru

Main resorts: Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Chiclayo, Iquitos.
Flight time from Moscow: 16 hours.

Mysterious Peru - the cradle prehistoric civilizations and unimaginable flora and fauna. Among the historical riches of the region, it is worth highlighting the high-altitude temples of Machu Picchu, the bastions of Cuzco and mystical drawings on the surface of the Nazca desert. Acquaintance with the nature of Peru includes a visit to Lake Titicaca and numerous national parks. For everything about everything, the Russians are given 90 days.

Full list of visa-free countries for Russian citizens

• Abkhazia (90 days, entry on a civil passport)
• Azerbaijan (90 days)
• Albania (90 days; V this moment a visa is required, but the issue of its cancellation for the summer of 2017 is already under consideration)
• Antigua and Barbuda (30 days)
• Argentina (90 days)
• Armenia
• Aruba (14 days)
• Bahamas (90 days)
• Barbados (28 days)
• Belarus (entry on a civil passport)
• Bosnia and Herzegovina (30 days)
• Botswana (90 days)
• Brazil (90 days)
• Venezuela (90 days)
• Vanuatu (30 days)
• Vietnam (15 days, for a longer period a temporary visa is issued via the Internet)
• Guyana (90 days)
• Guatemala (90 days)
• Honduras (90 days)
• Hong Kong (14 days)
• Grenada (90 days)
• Georgia
• Guam (up to 45 days)
• Dominica (21 days)
• Dominican Republic (30 days, tourist card required, purchased at the airport for $10)
• Israel (90 days)
• Indonesia (30 days)
• Kazakhstan (entry with a common passport)
• Kyrgyzstan (entry with a common passport)
• Colombia (90 days)
• Costa Rica (30 days)
• Cuba (30 days)
• Laos (15 days)
• Mauritius (60 days)
• Macau (30 days)
• Macedonia (90 days; voucher required from 15.03.2016)
• Malaysia (30 days)
• Maldives(30 days)
• Morocco (90 days)
• Micronesia (30 days)
• Moldova
• Namibia (90 days)
• Nauru (a fee of $25 applies when leaving the country)
• Nicaragua (90 days)
• Niue (30 days)
• Cook Islands (31 days)
• Panama (90 days)
• Paraguay (90 days)
• Peru (90 days)
• El Salvador (90 days)
• Samoa (30 days)
• Swaziland (1 month)
• Northern Mariana Islands (45 days)
• Northern Cyprus
• Seychelles(30 days)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (up to 1 month)
• St. Kitts and Nevis (up to 3 months, travel voucher required)
• Saint Lucia (up to 2 months)
• Serbia (30 days)
• Tajikistan (entry with a civil passport)
• Thailand (30 days)
• Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)
• Tunisia (14 days)
• Uzbekistan
• Ukraine (90 days in a 180-day period, according to a civil passport)
• Uruguay (90 days in a 180 day period)
• Fiji (4 months)
• Philippines (30 days)
• Montenegro (1 month)
• Chile (90 days)
• Ecuador (90 days)
• South Korea(60 days)
• Jamaica (30 days)

Countries that issue a visa at the border

• Bangladesh (15 days)
• Bahrain (14 days, hotel reservation required, extension up to 1 month possible)
• Belize (up to 30 days)
• East Timor (30 days, extension possible at an additional cost)
• Gabon (up to 3 months)
• Ghana (up to 90 days, subject to certain conditions and yellow fever vaccinations)
• Djibouti (1 month)
• Egypt (30 days, free "Sinai stamp" - 15 days), direct flights are currently suspended
• Zambia (90 days)
• Zimbabwe (90 days)
• Jordan (30 days)
• Iraq (14 days, visa approval from the MFA of Kurdistan is required)
• Iran (30 days)
• Cape Verde (30 days)
• Cambodia (1 month)
• Comoros (2 weeks)
• Kuwait (1 month under certain conditions)
• Lebanon (1 month)
• Madagascar (90 days)
• Myanmar (with eVisa, up to 28 days)
• Nepal (from 15 to 90 days)
• Palau (30 days)
• Pitcairn (up to 14 days; under certain conditions)
• Sao Tome and Principe (with a visa permit and certain conditions are met)
• Saint Helena (90 days)
• Senegal (with online pre-registration)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (up to 30 days)
• Syria (up to 15 days; under certain conditions for women)
• Tanzania (90 days)
• Togo (7 days)
• Tonga (31 days)
• Tuvalu (1 month)
• Turkmenistan (under certain conditions; 10 days)
• Uganda (requires permission obtained via the Internet)
• Central African Republic (7 days)
• Eritrea (1 month with visa permission of the host country)
• Ethiopia (30 days, Addis Ababa airport only)

Countries with simplified visa processing

• Bahrain (it is possible to apply for a visa online)
• India (requires visa approval obtained online)
• Guinea-Bissau
• Guyana (90 days within half a year)
• Kenya (requires visa approval obtained online)
• Cyprus (it is possible to apply for a visa online)
• Kuwait
• Mexico (it is possible to apply for a visa online)
• Montserrat (visa is issued online)
• Myanmar (visa is issued online)
• Rwanda (Visa Permit Obtained Online Required)
• Niger
• Singapore (visa is issued online)
• Sri Lanka (visa is issued online)

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There is a crisis in the country, but according to statistics, it is for last years Russians most often requested visas from other countries for holidays. And the number of Russians who vacationed in countries with a visa-free regime with our country exceeded five million! So now a very relevant question is, which countries do not need a visa for Russians in 2019 to relax and spend time in the sun at sea. We have compiled a list of all countries and found out which visa is not needed, and which countries can only be entered if you have a Russian passport.

All countries that sign an agreement with Russia on visa-free regime, dream that our tourists would come to them to rest. But not all countries are able to offer budget holiday with quality service. Therefore, many countries remain last place Russians when choosing a place to stay. let's look at the whole list.

Countries where you can travel with a Russian passport.
There are not many such countries. And two of them are not recognized by the world community:
- Abkhazia
- Belarus
- Kazakhstan
- South Ossetia

At the same time, Russians can stay in Abkhazia and South Ossetia for up to 90 days. But extending your stay is very simple, and sometimes it is not required. Such a restriction was made to show the whole world that these independent countries are themselves, and their territories do not belong to Russia.

List of countries where Russians do not need a visa.

Next, we will provide you with a list of countries where you can travel without a visa. But this does not mean that anyone can enter these countries. There are still some rules, and in front of each country we will explain how to get into it without a visa. We will not write about a passport, since it is needed in any case for a stamp.
1. Azerbaijan - you can stay in the country for up to 90 days.
2. Albania - if you have a Schengen, you can enter the country. The rest will have to apply for a simplified visa.
3. Antigua and Barbuda - pay $140, verify your income and stay in the country for up to 30 days.
4. Argentina - you can stay in the country for up to 90 days. You must also have a return ticket.
5. Armenia - you only need a passport.
6. Aruba - up to 15 days.
7. Bahamas - you only need to confirm your finances and have a return ticket in your hands. Then you can rest on the islands for 90 days.
8. Barbados - up to 29 days. Entry by invitation or voucher only. They can be obtained from the travel agency when buying a tour.
9. Bolivia - 30 days, cost simplified visa 60 dollars.
10. Bosnia and Herzegovina ( different states!) - You also need a voucher or an invitation. you can stay in the country for 30 days.
11. 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.
12. Brazil - before three months. We need hotel confirmation, return tickets.
13. Venezuela - from 90 to 180 days.
14. Vietnam - up to 30 days without a visa. Extending is simple - you leave the country, and then re-enter and again rest for 30 days.
15. Guatemala - no more than 90 days without a visa
16. Gambia - up to 56 days. A voucher or invitation is required.
17. Honduras - up to 90 days within 180 days. That is, you can leave the country, and then return again. But more than 90 days of stay in six months!
18. Hong Kong - 14 days without a visa. During these days you can not do what can bring you benefits! Don't even play in the casino.
19. Georgia - visa is not needed all year. If you want to apply for a visa, you can get it online on the website.
20. Dominican Republic - 30 days without a visa. In this case, you must buy a card in local airport for 10 dollars.
21. Israel - up to three months. But you still have to submit documents: a passport, certificates from work, medical insurance, a return ticket, and so on.
22. Indonesia - up to 30 days. Can't be extended.
23. Kyrgyzstan - you only need a passport.
24. Colombia - up to 90 days of stay in the country. Usually you only need a passport.
25. Costa Rica - you can get here without a visa and spend exactly 30 days in the country.
26. Cuba - you need a passport and a return ticket. The period of stay without a visa is not more than a month. It is easy to extend - just leave the country, and then re-enter it.
27. Laos - only 15 days without a visa. In this case, you must have a return ticket in your hands.
28. Mauritius - no more than 60 days. And for the last 180 days, no more than 90 days of stay on the island.
29. Macau - a month.
30. Macedonia - up to 90 days without a visa.
31. Malaysia - exactly one month without a visa. Further, either obtaining a visa, or leaving the country.
32. Maldives - no more than one month without a visa.
33. Morocco - three months without a visa. If you need a visa, then it is issued easily and not for a long time.
34. Moldova - no visa required. But due to recent political events, Russians are often not allowed into the country.
35. Mongolia - Only 30 days at a time. At the same time, for a year no more than 90 days in the country.
36. Namibia - you can rest without a visa for three months.
37. Cook Island - up to 30 days. Availability of financial guarantee, hotel reservation and return ticket.
38. Panama - 90 days.
39. Paraguay - 90 days.
40. Peru - also 90 days.
41. El Salvador - the same 90 days without a visa.
42. Seychelles - a month without a visa. But one condition - at least $ 200 per day per person! This is a lot.
43. Serbia - exactly one month without a visa.
44. Thailand - 1 month visa is not needed. The rest of the visas are obtained easily, you have to pay only 143 dollars.
45. Tajikistan - you need a passport and that's it.
46. ​​Tunisia - 14 days to rest. More - apply for visas.
47. Turkey - up to 30 days without a visa.
48. Uzbekistan is a passport and you can at least live in the country.
49. Uruguay - exactly 90 days.
50. Fiji - 120 days. You can enjoy the islands for 4 months, this is quite enough.
51. Philippines - exactly one month.
52. Montenegro - no more than 1 month. You will have enough to rest.
53. Chile - three months without a visa on vacation.
54. Ecuador - you can also rest in the country for three months.
55. South Korea - up to 60 days.
56. Jamaica - exactly one month. During this time, inspect the entire wound and all its beauty.