No visa for Russians per year. Visa-free countries for Russians (2016): list, rating, design features and reviews

Planning a vacation is an exciting process. The success of your trip depends 100% on the right choice of country for your holiday. But often the possibility of travel is limited by the visa regime for entering the country. What to do if it is not possible to obtain a visa? Choose countries where you can travel without a visa.

Video: overview of visa-free countries on the map

Where in Europe to holiday without a visa?

For Russians, visiting most of the countries of Europe is a necessity. But not all European countries are members of the Schengen agreement.

Countries with visa-free travel in 2019:

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

Countries with different entry conditions

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

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

Where to relax without a visa at sea?

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

Türkiye

Previously, visiting Turkey required paying for a visa upon entering the country. Now this procedure is not required, so Russians can visit any of the Turkish resorts and stay in the country for up to 30 days. High-quality service, an all-inclusive system, excellent nightclubs and mandatory animation in every hotel are essential conditions for a holiday in Turkish hotels. Additionally, you can purchase a flight tour to Israel and enjoy excursion programs.

Vietnam

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

Dominican Republic

A visa is issued directly at the airport upon arrival in the country. Validity period is one month. A beach holiday in the Dominican Republic means pearly white beaches and coral reefs, a warm ocean and gentle sun. The country also has a huge reserve with American crocodiles. Fans of excursions will appreciate the many museums and monuments covering the history of the colonization of the islands.

Egypt

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

Israel

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

Maldives

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

Thailand

“Pop”, so attractive to tourists, also does not require travelers to pre-register a visa for entry.

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

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

Are you planning a trip to Greek resorts? It is not surprising - the luxurious climate, abundance of entertainment and rich architecture attracts tourists from all over the world to Greece.

Unfortunately, to holiday at most Greek resorts you need to obtain a Schengen visa.

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

List greek islands, where you can go by ferry from Turkey and get a short-term visa “on the spot”:

Cyclades Islands: Mykonos and Santorini.
Lesvos.
Chios.

Entry without a visa to other countries worthy of tourist attention

Peculiarities:

period of stay - 90 days;
document - internal passport of the Russian Federation;
You cannot travel from Abkhazia to Georgia.

Azerbaijan

Peculiarities:

period of stay - 90 days;
Ethnic Armenians are prohibited from entering the country, regardless of their citizenship;
refusal of entry if there are marks of Nagorno-Karabakh in the passport.

Duration of stay - 90 days.

Bangladesh

Peculiarities:

Travel duration is 3 months.
A visa is issued upon entry for $50.

Duration of stay - 14 days

Peculiarities:

Duration of stay - 90 days.
A ban on visiting the country for persons with stamps of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in their passports.

Indonesia, island

Peculiarities:

The visa is issued upon arrival.
You must have a return ticket.
Travel duration is 30 days.
The cost is $25.
It is possible to extend your stay by a month.

Peculiarities:

Travel duration is 30 days.
The cost of a visa is 10 Jordanian dinars.
Possibility of extending the period of entry by six months.

Peculiarities:

A tourist visa is issued upon arrival.
Validity period - 1 month.
You must provide a photo or pay an additional fee.
Cost - 20 dollars.

Visa-free entry is granted for a 30-day period.

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

Price various types visas:

15 days - 30 dollars;
30 days - 40 dollars;
90 days - 90 dollars.

Syria

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

Peculiarities:

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

Peculiarities:

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

Duration – up to 60 days.

South Ossetia

Peculiarities:

Duration of stay - 3 months.
Possibility of entry with an internal passport.
You cannot move from Ossetia to Georgia.

Infographics: a complete list of countries that do not require visas

Holidays abroad without a passport

Resort countries where you should buy a ticket or go traveling as “savages” without a foreign passport at all are:

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

Why should you choose countries with visa-free entry for your holiday?

Obtaining a visa is associated with certain difficulties:

Impossibility of purchasing a last minute ticket. Applying for a visa takes quite a long time a large number of time, so it’s impossible to save money by purchasing a last-minute ticket - most of these tours are sold out 2-3 days before the possible departure.
Long visa processing time. This is especially true in the summer - during the summer holidays, huge queues of potential tourists gather at embassies.

Which countries can Russians travel to without a pre-issued visa in 2020? Just one passport is enough.

In total, 119 countries are available to Russians in 2020, where they can fly and travel without a visa. To visit them, it is enough to have a foreign passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation. Some states give entry permission at the border. And there are those where you need to request a visa in advance, but this can be done online and in the shortest possible time.

State name	Permitted period of stay for citizens of the Russian Federation (expressed in days)
Abkhazia	90	Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (domestic or foreign).
Azerbaijan	90	International passport.
Albania	90 (between April 1 and October 31, 2020)	A foreign passport with a validity period of at least 180 days from the date of entry into the state; Ticket confirming departure from the republic.
Antigua and Barbuda	30	International passport; Return ticket;
Argentina	90	International passport.
Armenia	180	Internal passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation or international passport.
Bahamas	90	International passport.
Barbados	28	International passport with a validity period of at least 180 days; Invitation letter / Return tickets;
Belarus	90	Internal or foreign passport of the Russian Federation.
Bolivia	90	International passport; Return ticket; Reservation hotel room; Evidence of the required amount Money.
Bosnia and Herzegovina	30	A foreign passport valid for at least 90 days from the date of departure from the country; Return tickets; Invitation letter or document confirming hotel reservation.
Botswana	90	International passport; Return ticket; Cash in the amount of $300 per person for 1 week in Botswana.
Brazil	90	A foreign passport with a validity period of at least 6 months from the date of departure; Return ticket; A document confirming the availability of a sufficient amount of money to stay in Brazil; A document confirming the hotel reservation.
Brunei	14	International passport; Hotel or hotel reservation; Evidence of the required amount of funds to stay in the country; Return ticket.
Vanuatu	30	International passport with a validity period of at least 6 months; Evidence of the required amount of funds; Return ticket.
Venezuela	90	Ticket; A document confirming the availability of a sufficient amount of money to stay in Venezuela.
Vietnam	15	A foreign passport with a validity period of at least 180 days; Return ticket.
Gambia	56	International passport; Return ticket; 69 USD at border crossings by land.
Haiti	90	International passport; Return ticket.
Guyana	90	A foreign passport with a validity period of at least 180 days; Return ticket;
Guatemala	90	International passport; Return ticket; Proof of funds for stay.
Honduras	90	International passport; Return ticket; Sufficient amount of funds; Hotel reservation or invitation letter.
Hong Kong	14	A foreign passport with a validity period of at least 30 days; Return ticket.
Grenada	90	A foreign passport, the validity period of which must be at least 180 days; Sufficient amount of funds; Hotel reservation.
Georgia	365	International passport of the Russian Federation. It is important to remember that entering Georgia through Abkhazia or South Ossetia is strictly prohibited.
Dominica	21	International passport; Return ticket; A document confirming the hotel room reservation or an invitation letter; Sufficient amount of funds ($50 per person per day).
Dominican Republic	30	International passport; Return ticket.
West Sahara	90	International passport; Return ticket.
Israel	90	International passport; Return ticket;
Indonesia	30	International passport; Return ticket; A document confirming the hotel room reservation;
Kazakhstan	90
Kyrgyzstan		Internal or foreign passport Russian Federation.
Colombia	90	International passport; Return ticket; A document confirming the hotel room reservation; The required amount of funds.
Costa Rica	90	International passport; Return ticket.
Cuba	30	International passport; Return ticket; Required funds in the amount of 50 US dollars per person per day.
Laos	30	International passport, valid for at least 6 months.
Mauritius	183	International passport.
Macau	30	International passport; Return ticket.
Macedonia	30	International passport; Policy health insurance; The required amount of funds.
Malaysia	30	International passport; Return tickets; The required amount of funds is $500 per person.
Maldives	90	International passport; Hotel reservation; Return ticket.
Morocco	90	International passport.
Micronesia	30	International passport; Return ticket; The required amount of funds.
Moldova	90	International passport.
Mongolia	30	International passport.
Nagorno-Karabakh	180	International passport.
Namibia	90	International passport.
Nicaragua	90	International passport; Return ticket; Cash in the amount of 200 US dollars per person.
Niue	30	International passport; Return ticket; $56 cash per person; Invitation letter or travel voucher.
Cook Islands	31	International passport; Return ticket; Hotel reservation; Cash in the amount of 40 dollars per person per day.
Palau	30	International passport; The amount of funds is not less than 200 US dollars per person for 7 days of stay in Palau; Hotel reservation.
Palestine	90	International passport.
Panama	180	International passport.
Paraguay	90	International passport.
Peru	183	International passport; Return ticket; Hotel reservation; The required amount of funds.
Transnistria	180
Salvador	90	International passport; Return ticket; The required amount of funds.
Seychelles	30	International passport; Return tickets; Hotel reservation or travel voucher; The required amount of money is 150 US dollars per person per day.
Senegal	90	International passport; Return ticket.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	30	International passport; Return ticket; Hotel room reservation.
Saint Kitts and Nevis	90	International passport; Required amount of funds; Return ticket.
Saint Lucia	45	International passport; Return ticket.
Serbia	30	International passport.
Suriname	90	International passport; Return ticket.
Tajikistan	Unlimited stay at the discretion of the migration service	Internal or foreign passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
Thailand	30	International passport; Return ticket.
Taiwan	14	International passport; Return ticket.
Turks and Caicos	90	International passport; Return ticket.
Tonga	31	International passport.
Trinidad and Tobago	90	International passport; Return ticket; Hotel reservation.
Tuvalu	30	International passport; Return ticket.
Tunisia	90	International passport; Return ticket.
Türkiye	60	International passport; Hotel reservation.
Uzbekistan	Unlimited stay at the discretion of the migration service	International passport.
Ukraine	90	International passport; Invitation from the country.
Uruguay	90	International passport; Return ticket.
Philippines	30	International passport; Required amount of funds; Return ticket.
Montenegro	30	International passport.
Chile	90	International passport; Return ticket.
Ecuador	90	International passport.
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)	30	International passport; A document confirming the hotel reservation; The required amount of funds.
South Africa	90	International passport; Documents confirming the reservation of a hotel room or other place of residence in the country.
South Korea	60	International passport; A document confirming the hotel room reservation.
South Ossetia	90	Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
Jamaica	90	International passport; Return ticket; Cash in the amount of 20 US dollars per person per day.

When entering any state, you must fill out a migration card.

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List of countries where visa is issued upon arrival

State name	Permitted period of stay	Cost of visa application	Required documents for crossing the border
Bangladesh	30	50 US dollars	Foreign passport (validity period travel document not less than 180 days); Return ticket; Evidence of sufficient funds.
Bahrain	14	US$66	Foreign passport (valid for at least 180 days); Return ticket; Permission letter from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Bahrain; Printout of electronic entry permit.
Burundi	30	40 US dollars	International passport; Permit document issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Burundi	60	90 US dollars
East Timor	30	US$30	International passport.
Guinea-Bissau	90	85 EUR	International passport valid for at least 6 months; Return tickets; Invitation; Financial guarantees; Certificate confirming vaccination against yellow fever.
Djibouti	30	90 US dollars	Entry permit form (issued at the point customs control); International passport.
Egypt	30	US$25
Zambia	90	50 US dollars	International passport; Photocopy of travel document; Medical report; Round trip tickets.
Zimbabwe	90	US$30	International passport; Return ticket; Sufficient amount of funds.
Jordan	60	40 dinars	A foreign passport with a validity period of at least 180 days; Hotel reservation. If a person flies in and out of Aqaba, he is not required to pay for a visa.
Iran	30	40 euros	Foreign passport valid for at least 6 months; Photograph 30 by 40 mm.
Cape Verde	90	25 euros	Foreign passport + copy; Return ticket.
Cambodia	30	US$30	International passport; Photograph; Confirmation of entry issued on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Qatar	30	For free	International passport valid for at least six months; Return tickets; Hotel reservation; Confirmation of solvency (availability of at least 1500 USD).
Comoros	45	30 euros	Foreign passport with a validity period of more than 6 months; Return ticket;
China, Hainan Island	30	For free	A foreign passport with a validity period of at least 180 days.
Lebanon	30	For free	International passport; A document confirming a hotel reservation or an invitation letter.
Mauritania	30	100 EUR	International passport; Return tickets; Tourist voucher.
Madagascar	90	35 EUR or 37 USD	International passport; Return tickets.
Marshall Islands	90	For free	International passport; Letter of preliminary approval of a visa application from the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Mozambique	30	52 EUR or 55 USD	International passport; Return ticket; Sufficient amount of funds.
Nauru	14	For free	International passport; Return ticket.
Nepal	15	25 USD	International passport; Questionnaire; Photographs in the amount of 2 pieces.
UAE	30	For free	International passport; Return ticket; Hotel reservation or invitation.
Oman	10	6 Omani rials	International passport; Return ticket; Hotel reservation or invitation.
Pitcairn	14	44 pounds	International passport; Ticket; The required amount of funds is 300 US dollars per person for 7 days of stay in the country.
Rwanda		30 USD	International passport; Return ticket; Financial guarantees.
Samoa	60	For free	International passport; Return ticket; Financial guarantees.
Sao Tome and Principe	30	50 dollars	Permission issued through the airline; International passport; Ticket.
Saudi Arabia	60	440 rials (approx. 140 USD)	Medical insurance; Hotel reservation.
Saint Helena Island (Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)	183	17 GBP	International passport with a validity period of more than 6 months; Medical insurance; Return tickets; Hotel reservation; Financial guarantees.
Tanzania	90	50 US dollars	International passport; Medical report; Return ticket; The required amount of funds is 3.5 US dollars per person per day.
Turks and Caicos	7	US$16	International passport valid for 6 months; Certificate of vaccinations.
Togo	7	10000 CFA (16 USD)	International passport; Medical certificate confirming vaccination against yellow fever.
Turkmenistan	10	US$155	International passport; An invitation letter can only be obtained by the civil service of a given country for registration of foreign residents.
Uganda	90	100 dollars	International passport; The required amount of funds.
Fiji	120	For free	International passport; Return tickets; Financial guarantees.
CAR	7	40 US dollars	International passport; A document confirming vaccination against yellow fever; Return ticket.
Sri Lanka	30	40 USD upon arrival, 35 USD – upon preliminary registration of an e-visa	Permission obtained in advance from the ETA portal (issued 24-48 hours in advance); International passport; The required amount of money is 15 dollars per person per day; Return ticket.
Eritrea	30	50 US dollars	Invitation letter; International passport; Photocopy of 1 page of the travel document; Photograph; Return ticket.
Ethiopia	30	50 US dollars	International passport; Return ticket; The required amount of funds.

Countries that issue a visa on arrival require each family member to have a passport, regardless of age.

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Angola, 120 USD.
Gabon 90 days, 100 EUR.
India 30 days, 75 USD.
Kenya 90 days, 50 USD.
Cyprus 90 days, free.
Mexico 180 days, free.
Montserrat 90 days, 50 USD.
Myanmar 28 days, 50 USD.
Oman, 10 days, 5 Omani rials.
Rwanda 30 days, 30 USD.
Samoan Eastern (American) 30 days, 20 USD.
Sao Tome and Principe 20 EUR.
Solomon islands 90 days, free.
Sierra Leone 30 days, 140 USD.
Tristan da Cunha, free

Countries with visa-free transit

State name	Permitted length of stay
Anguilla	24 hours
Aruba	24 hours
Bulgaria	36 hours
Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (Netherlands Antilles)	48 hours
Great Britain	24 hours
China	72 hours Transit is only provided in Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu
Curacao	48 hours
New Zealand	24 hours Visa-free transit is possible if the final destination of the flight is Australia
Romania	24 hours
Singapore	96 hours

Countries you can enter with a visa from another country

State name	What country's visa is allowed to enter with?
Albania	Schengen, USA
Anguilla	Great Britain
Aruba	Schengen, USA
Belize	Schengen, USA
Bermuda	UK, USA, Canada
Bulgaria	Schengen, Cyprus, Romania, Croatia
O. Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius	Schengen, USA, Canada
Guadeloupe	French Schengen
French Guiana	French Schengen
Gibraltar	Schengen, UK
Guam	USA
Ireland	Great Britain
Cyprus	Schengen, Bulgaria, Romania
Kosovo	Schengen
O. Curasay	Schengen, USA
Mayotte	French Schengen
Mariana Islands	USA
Martinique	French Schengen
Marshall Islands	USA
Mexico	USA, Schengen
Montserrat	Schengen, USA
New Caledonia	French Schengen
O. Norfolk	Australia
Oman	USA
Polynesia French	French Schengen
Puerto Rico	USA
Reunion	French Schengen
Romania	Schengen, Croatia, Bulgaria, Cyprus
Saint Barthelemy	French Schengen
Saint Martin	French Schengen, USA, Canada
Saint Pierre and Miquelon	French Schengen
Sao Tome and Principe	Schengen, USA
Turks and Caicos	UK, USA, Canada
Wallis and Futuna	French Schengen
Croatia	Schengen, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania

Schengen visas to enter the above countries must be open and multiple-entry (double-entry).

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	Season	average temperature air during the day	Peak season water temperature
Thailand	November - April	+32° C	+28.5° С
Vietnam	November - April	+30° C	+25° C
India	December-February	+32° C	+27° C
Sri Lanka	All year round	+31.5° С	+30° C
Cyprus	May-October	+30° C	+27.5° С
Türkiye	May-October	+34° C	+30° C
Montenegro	April-October	+28° C	+25° C
Egypt	April-October	+33° C	+27° C
Cuba	November - April	+30° C	+26° C
Dominican Republic	All year round	+29° C	+29° C
Tunisia	May-October	+29° C	+26° C
Morocco	May-October	+28° C	+25° C
Georgia	May-October	+30° C	+25° C
Abkhazia	May-October	+29° C	+25° C
Mexico	November-April	+32° C	+28° C

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Uzbekistan

The length of stay in Uzbekistan is not limited, however, entry into the territory of this country is carried out using a foreign passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation. The most popular place cultural heritage is the Blue Mosque.

Armenia

Visiting Armenia is possible with a foreign passport and is limited to a stay of 90 days.

The nature of the country attracts tourists who conduct excursions on foot and on horseback through pristine nature, beautiful and blooming mountain meadows. Numerous historical and architectural monuments allow you to plunge into the life of the people since time immemorial and feel like a small part of that time.

Visa-free countries in Europe and Asia

Russian tourists have the opportunity to visit countries both near and far abroad, having only a foreign passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation. The list of countries that can be visited without a visa is quite large.

Hong Kong, Tunisia and Laos are some of the shortest in terms of permitted period of stay. The period of stay of a citizen of the Russian Federation with a foreign passport in the specified places is limited to two weeks.

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Every Russian tries to plan his vacation. In this regard, the question may arise about what visa-free countries there are for Russians in 2015-2016, where you can relax without filling out additional paperwork, or where Russian businessmen can come on work matters without formalities?

Where can you go without a passport?

When it comes to a holiday destination, everyone wants to go there quickly, without wasting time on preparing a visa. This is especially true for those who do not even have a foreign passport. There are countries with visa-free or simplified entry for Russian citizens, crossing the border with which is possible with an internal passport. These include Tajikistan, South Ossetia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and others. Ukraine is also included in the visa-free countries for Russians (2016); the list of required documents for entry into its territory is still supplemented by a foreign passport.

As a rule, to travel in any case you need an ID card for each adult and a birth certificate for children. In addition, the child’s documents must have a stamp confirming Russian citizenship, even if the family is traveling to visa-free countries and an international passport.

Most often, such states are allowed to stay for up to three months, and at the border tourists will have to fill out a form or receive a migration card, which is issued free of charge on the train or plane.

The most popular vacation spots according to the Russian national passport

Visa-free countries are very attractive as travel destinations for Russians (2016). The list of places where you do not need a passport includes the following destinations:

First of all, it is recommended to go to Abkhazia. Holidays here are relatively inexpensive. You can go to the mountains, stay in a sanatorium or by the sea, at the discretion of the vacationers. There is something for everyone to do here, so you can safely take the whole family with you. The most popular among tourists are: settlements, like Gagra, New Afron, the capital of the republic Sukhum and others.
Some believe that the friendly Republic of Belarus, which is included in the visa-free countries for residents of Russia in 2016, does not have the necessary resources for a good holiday. In fact, this is not only a state where you can easily come without a foreign passport, but also a place with developed infrastructure. Unique flora and fauna, resorts, clubs and restaurants, historical sights and interesting places await everyone who wants to have a great time.
It is impossible not to mention Kazakhstan, a country with a visa-free regime for Russians. Astana and Almaty are interesting cities with a chic historical heritage and original culture. The legendary Baikonur Cosmodrome is no less attractive to visitors. There is also ski resorts, underground mosque Beket-Ata and many others interesting places.

Kyrgyzstan is also included in the visa-free countries for Russia for 2015 and 2016. It is strikingly different from the Russian Federation, which attracts Russian tourists. It is here that the wonderful famous lake Issyk-Kul, the Koshoy-Gorgon settlement and many other interesting places are located. Kyrgyzstan does not require a foreign passport, and holidays in this country are relatively inexpensive, which is definitely worth taking advantage of to immerse yourself in the mysterious local culture.

Where to go in 2016?

The list of visa-free countries for Russian tourists includes many states where you can come without a visa using a foreign passport and have a great vacation for up to 3 months. But each state, as you know, has its own rules of stay and conditions, which must be strictly observed.

The most exotic visa-free countries for Russians in 2016:

Antigua and Barbuda - a wonderful state that is located on three sunny islands Caribbean Sea. By paying a fee of 135 dollars, Russian tourists are allowed to have a wonderful rest on heavenly beaches. You can stay here without a visa for up to 30 days. The islands have simple names A, B and R. The first two are more expensive due to the developed resort business and modern beaches, and the last one enchants with its beauty pristine nature and pleases with a small number of tourists.
Argentina is another southern state that is included in the visa-free countries for Russians (2016). The list of advantages of this region can be continued endlessly. The most popular cities among tourists here are: Cordoba, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires, Salta. In addition to them, you can visit the world famous Tierra del Fuego. Russians can stay here without a visa for up to three months.
Barbados is another country where you can go without a visa and enjoy the exotic, but not more than 28 days. Holidays here are fabulous, so Russians tired of big cities can relax and forget about everything once they are here. Excellent climate, snow-white sand, developed tourism industry and Atlantic Ocean will make your vacation unforgettable.
The Republic of Paraguay is also one of the visa-free countries for Russians (2016). The list of features of local tourism should begin with the fact that this country has a large number of monuments that are dedicated to famous Russian people. There are many resorts here for lovers or those vacationing with family. You can stay in the territory of this state without a visa for up to three months.
Botswana is also ready to accept Russians without a visa for up to 90 days. This state attracts real adventurers and travelers who are attracted by the unknown. Here you can see many exotic plants, birds and animals, go canoeing on the river, taste local cuisine and much more.
If we talk about visa-free countries for Russians (2015-2016), the list would be incomplete without the “land of happiness” - Vanuatu. You can come here for a month without a visa and enjoy exotic holiday in full Few Russian tourists risk flying to such a remote region, so a holiday in this country is this moment not the most popular. Go to sunny islands Pacific Ocean Worth for those who are tired of the hustle and bustle and strive for unity with nature and themselves. Ecotourism, diving, volcanoes, coral gardens and many other adventures await Russians in this country.
Venezuela provides Russian travelers with the opportunity to stay on this land without a visa for three months every six months. However, this direction is still poorly studied and is not popular today among tourists from Russia. Nevertheless, there is something to admire here: beaches, exotic nature, a beautiful city Caracas, the highest in the world, the stunning Caribbean Sea and much more.
Israel is the most popular country among tourists and is one of the visa-free countries for Russians (2016). The list of all possible options for relaxing on the holy land is huge. Here are monuments of ancient Judaism, beautiful architectural objects, the best sanatoriums planets and, of course, warm Coast. This is why tourists from all over the world come here all year round. And for Russians there is a unique opportunity to get to this land of biblical mythology without a visa, but for no more than three months.
Costa Rica allows visiting Russians to stay in the country without a visa for up to thirty days. This state is not suitable for families with children, as the journey here is very tiring and long. But extreme sports enthusiasts will definitely like it here! sunny Beach, wild animals, foggy jungle - all within the safari genre.
Micronesia is one of the most popular countries today beach holiday. Bask in the sun on local beaches Russians can do it no more than thirty days. The state is one of the visa-free countries for Russians. A complete list of joys tropical holiday Single tourists and families who come here are provided with a good deal. Outlandish sea creatures, corals, White beach, leisure, excursions - there is something for everyone here!

Conditions for entry

Before you set off, you need to find out under what conditions entry into visa-free countries is allowed for Russians (2015). A complete list of them includes, as a rule, the expiration date of the tourist’s international passport, the availability of a return ticket, restrictions on time of stay, as well as an invitation from residents of a given state or reserved room at the hotel. They may require statements from Russian bank accounts in order to make sure that he has something to live on in this country.

After a person has made his choice, he should find out in more detail the conditions of travel to the territory, prices for crossing the border (if provided), and so on.

Inaccessible Europe

This part of the planet is inaccessible for Russian citizens, and few manage to get into its territory without additional formalities. However, there are countries that are not included in the European Union and the territory of operation where a Russian tourist or businessman can enter without additional bureaucratic ceremonies.

Visa-free countries Europe for Russians (2016):

The list opens with Serbia, which is one of the most supportive European countries towards Russia. To visit it, a citizen of the Russian Federation must have an international passport that will end later than the moment the tourist leaves Serbia. In addition, you must register no later than 48 hours after arriving at your place of stay.
Macedonia is another state whose conditions for visiting Russians have been simplified. Residents of the Russian Federation can stay here for three months without additional conditions other than a valid international passport and a tourist medical certificate.
A Russian tourist can go to Montenegro for a whole month without a visa. But when leaving the country you will need to pay a special fee at the airport.
If someone has a desire to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, then this can easily be done without a visa, provided that the tourists’ stay in the country does not exceed one month. In addition, a voucher from a travel agency and a reserved hotel room are required.
Türkiye is a country that is trying to join the number European countries. A Russian can stay on its territory without a visa for more than two months. In this case, you need a voucher from the tour operator, a valid international ID card, a reserved hotel room, and a return ticket.

Popularity rating

Currently, according to official data, there are more than a hundred different states that allow Russian tourists or businessmen to enter their territory without special formalities.

Top 10 visa-free countries for Russians in 2016:

Israel;
Cuba;
Tunisia;
Egypt;
Vietnam;
Türkiye;
Dominican Republic;
Maldives;
Montenegro;
Northern Cyprus.

Visas for which countries can be obtained online?

There is a simplified procedure for crossing the border in some countries when a citizen applies for a visa through the Consulate's email. If the government allows a foreigner to enter, then a stamp in the international passport allowing stay in this country is placed directly at the airport upon arrival. This is convenient, because you don’t have to run around with papers.

This method is typical, for example, for India and Bahrain. Before traveling to Cyprus, a provisional visa can also be obtained online. An entry permit to Mexico can be obtained online, and it is valid for six months. If a Russian is going to Rwanda, he will have to apply for a visa for a fee, but he is also allowed to use the Internet resource. Payment in this case will be $60. Similar rules have been established by the governments of Singapore and Sri Lanka.

Visa-free transit

Certain states allow Russians to stay on their territory without a visa. In this case, the time of stay is extremely limited. In order to legally spend time in a country that is located along the route of a tourist, you must have a foreign passport and a valid ticket, which confirms that the tourist has the right to stay in this territory for a certain time.

For example, during the day a tourist can stay in Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Sint Maarten. Only 9 hours are allowed to pass through Panama. If there is a visa to Romania, and that is where the passenger is going, then Bulgaria will accept the transit guest for 36 hours. If a traveler has gone to Cyprus or has Romania in his hands, he will be accepted for 5 days. You can transit in Japan and Brunei for 72 hours, while Singapore and the UAE accept transit tourists for 96 hours.

Two weeks trip

As a rule, the vast majority of Russians go to distant countries to relax. Two weeks is enough for this. In this connection, some states provide the opportunity for tourists from Russia to come to their territory, get acquainted with the culture and sights without the need for a visa. For 2016, these include Tunisia, the Netherlands Antilles, Laos, Hong Kong and Vietnam.

It is impossible not to note some features of the visa-free regime of various states. In particular, the Republic of Fiji allows Russians to legally reside on its territory without a visa for up to 120 days, and in Armenia you can stay for as long as six months!

A very interesting tourism system in China. In each region, Russians are allowed to live without visas for different periods of time. For example, 14 days in Hong Kong, a whole month in Macau and only 72 hours in the capital of this state. This is due to the fact that each province has regional authorities and its own laws.

In Tunisia, the visa-free regime applies only to those tourists who arrived in an organized package. Authorities South Korea They are allowed to stay without a visa only on the separate island of Jeju, in addition, the tourist must be a regular visitor to this country (visit it at least ten times).

During the holiday season, many of our compatriots rush abroad to seek new experiences and emotions. When choosing a travel destination, the visa regime that operates on the territory of states plays a huge role. What has changed in the list of visa-free countries for Russians in 2018, as well as the top 8 most popular tourist destinations where a visa and additional costs for its application will not be required.

Visa-free mass tourist destinations

It is worth noting that most states that do not require submission of documents to the consulate are outside the European part and are located in Asia, Africa and South America.

The most widespread tourist destination in the summer, which has gained its popularity thanks to its impeccable service (one of the best in the world), as well as its unique all-inclusive system. Specific gravity Russian tourists in the total tourist flow of the country is about 20%; therefore, the Turkish government has canceled the purchase of visas for our citizens. You can stay in the country without a visa for up to 60 days.

One more no less popular destination recreation both in summer and in winter period. A relatively inexpensive pricing policy, an all-inclusive system similar to the Turkish one, a unique Red Sea and a rich history attract Russian citizens to this marvelous eastern country.

Close economic cooperation between our states, a huge flow of tourists, as well as the crisis of recent years influenced the decision by the Egyptian authorities to abolish the visa regime. You can stay in the country without a visa for up to 1 month.

A small country, formerly part of Yugoslavia. The mild climate, crystalline Adriatic Sea, related culture and common Orthodox religion have ensured the popularity of Montenegro resorts among tourists from Russia. You can stay in the country without a visa for up to 30 days.

Amazing eastern country, which attracts tourists with its picturesque nature, mild tropical climate, exotic entertainment, delicious cuisine and rich culture. There is not a single person who would remain indifferent after visiting the resorts of Thailand. A bright kaleidoscope of impressions is undoubtedly Pattaya, which was originally the “capital of entertainment” since the 60s. It was here that the American army soldiers spent their leave from the base, which was located not far from the resort.

The once simple street of Wolf Street in Pattaya, once inhabited by local fishermen, has been transformed to suit the needs of vacationers into the most scandalous and shocking, where anyone can find entertainment to their liking. If you are planning a trip to this paradise for up to 90 days, then a visa is not required.

Caribbean countries - Cuba and Dominican Republic

Surely many of you have watched the famous film “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Filming took place surrounded by picturesque Dominican landscapes. White sandy beaches, a service system that is built according to the Turkish principle attracts a huge number of tourists in Dominican Republic, making it more and more popular with our compatriots every year.

Cuban resorts are not as pretentious and rich as Dominican ones, but no less in demand. Close long-term cooperation and long-term friendship between our states, mutual assistance and support in the most difficult times for the countries ensured a special reverent attitude of the Cubans and a warm welcome from Russian citizens. A visa is not required to visit these countries.

It attracts not only beach lovers, but also a large number of pilgrims rushing to visit the “Holy Land”. Thanks to one of the best healthcare systems, the presence of highly qualified specialists in various fields of medicine, and unique rehabilitation centers, a continuous flow of medical tourism representatives from all over the world, including from Russia, is drawn to Israel. A visa is not required to visit the country for up to 3 months.

IN last years a developing and gaining popularity direction due to its relatively moderate pricing policy and impeccable service. Resorts of unprecedented beauty, the hospitable mentality of the Vietnamese, low prices on services and products makes Vietnam a heavenly holiday destination. A visa is not required when visiting the country for up to 15 days; beyond this period, a visa is provided free of charge.

One of the most unique places in a world whose atmosphere is permeated with romance. Snow-white beaches with unique sand that does not heat up in the sun, emerald ocean water, pristine landscapes and secluded hotels with a full range of services - an ideal place for newlyweds and couples to relax. A visa upon arrival in the republic is not required if your trip does not exceed 30 days.

After the collapse of the USSR, the participating states created a new union - the CIS, within the framework of which agreements on close economic and cultural cooperation were concluded. Particular attention was paid to the procedure for establishing borders and the visa regime. Below is a list of states that are Russia’s closest neighbors, some of which can be visited if you have an internal passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation:

Abkhazia;
Belarus;
Kyrgyzstan;
Tajikistan;
Kazakhstan;
South Ossetia.

Entry into the remaining countries is possible with a foreign passport:

Ukraine;
Azerbaijan;
Armenia;
Georgia;
Moldova;
Uzbekistan.

This list does not include the Baltic countries (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia), when visiting which it is necessary to obtain a visa by submitting documents to the consulate, as well as Turkmenistan, where a visa is issued by flight for a period of no more than 10 days. List of other visa-free countries for Russian citizens:

Antigua and Barbuda;
Argentina;
Aruba (Netherlands Antilles);
Bahamas;
Barbados;
Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Botswana;
Brazil;
Vanuatu;
Venezuela;
Guatemala;
Honduras;
Hong Kong;
Grenada;
Guam;
Dominica;
China (not all provinces);
Colombia;
Costa Rica;
Laos;
Mauritius;
Macau;
Macedonia;
Malaysia;
Morocco;
Micronesia;
Mongolia;
Namibia;
Nauru;
Nicaragua;
Niue;
Cook Islands;
Panama;
Paraguay;
Peru;
Salvador;
Swaziland;
Northern Mariana Islands;
Northern Cyprus;
Seychelles;
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines;
Saint Kitt and Nevis;
Saint Lucia;
Serbia;
Trinidad and Tobago;
Tunisia;
Uruguay;
Fiji;
Philippines;
Chile;
Ecuador;
South Korea;
Jamaica;
Vanuatu.

In some countries, a visa is issued upon arrival at the airport and takes from 5 to 20 minutes; no additional documents are required. These countries include: