home Spinning Where to go without a visa per year. Which countries will accept Russians without a visa? Entry to Moldova

Where to go without a visa per year. Which countries will accept Russians without a visa? Entry to Moldova

With the 2020 holiday season approaching, many citizens are thinking about where to go to rest. The most attractive for many is considered to be a seaside vacation. There are a lot of offers, however, many vacationers choose countries where a visa is not required. In the article we will find out where to go to the sea without a visa, what papers you need to collect.

In 2020, countries whose governments have entered into an agreement with the Russian Federation on visa-free travel are especially attractive to Russians, since:

Saving personal time. To obtain an entry permit, you need to collect a package of papers, apply to the embassy or visa center, and wait for a decision. Tourists who travel to countries with visa-free regimeavoid the need to waste time on it.
Cost savings. Visa processing requires payment of consular and service fees (in case of submitting papers through the visa center).

If a visa is not needed, a tourist can buy last-minute vouchers, the price of which is an order of magnitude lower.

Top 10 Vacation Options

Russians in 2020 have a wide choice. Seventy-one countries are ready to accept Russian residents without special permission. Among the most popular countries that provide an opportunity to relax by the sea:

Israel.
Morocco.
South Korea.
Maldives.
Cyprus.
Montenegro.
Abkhazia.
Madagascar.
Thailand.
Vietnam.

Israel

Top 10 Best Deals for 2020 is topped by Israel. Beach holidays can be spent on the shores of the Mediterranean, Red or Dead Sea. Whoever decides where to go chooses Israel, since not only the sea attracts tourists, but also a rich culture, sights, and places of pilgrimage.

This is what border stamps look like upon arrival.

In 2020, citizens of the Russian Federation can spend up to 90 days in Israel without a visa during each half of the year.

Due to the difficult relations of Israel with some countries, the border control service is especially attentive to checking the papers of citizens whose passports contain notes about visiting Iran, Libya, Syria, Lebanon and other Arab countries.

What papers are needed

To enter, you must have a foreign passport with you, which expires no earlier than six months later. Also take with them:

Tickets that confirm the intention to leave Israel within 90 days.
Confirmation of a hotel room reservation if a citizen of the Russian Federation enters the country for tourist purposes.
An invitation if a citizen of the Russian Federation travels to relatives, friends or on a business trip.
Letter from a medical clinic if the purpose of entry is treatment.
Medical insurance policy.
A certificate that confirms the solvency (certificate of income, account statement, certificate of employment).

Sample health insurance policy

Vacation with children

A medical insurance policy is drawn up for each child. If the child is traveling with one of the parents or with a third person, permission to travel abroad is required.

Morocco

Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay on the territory of Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days. Favorite resorts of Russians in Morocco - Essaouira, Agadir. They are located on the shores of the Atlantic. According to experts, Morocco will become an alternative to Egypt.

The country's hoteliers are ready to cut prices for Russians. New offerings will be presented at MITT in Spring 2020. Major Russian tour operators will send charter flights.

The tourist destination brings Morocco 12% of GDP. The government of the country takes care of the safety and comfortable rest of tourists.

What papers are needed

You do not need a visa to visit the country. For border control they prepare:

International passport.
Migration card.

The card is filled out before going through border control. It is often issued on the plane. Flight attendants help fill out if questions arise. Personal information is entered with a pen with blue or black paste.

A separate migration card is filled in for each family member, including for children, if they have passports.

Vacation with children

Children do not need a visa to visit the country. If the child travels with one of the parents, then permission is required for the child to travel abroad from the second parent, which will be notarized or a certificate of his absence (death certificate, certificate of deprivation of parental rights).

If the child is traveling with a third person, then permission to leave from both parents is required.

South Korea

Korean border stamps

This country is in the top 10 offers and is a great option for those who love new things.

South Korea, washed by three seas (Yellow, East China, Japanese), it offers relaxation to those who love the sea and the sun.

Residents of the Russian Federation are allowed to enjoy the sea, admire the beauty of the country without opening a visa for 60 days.

What papers are needed

When going through border control, they present:

International passport.
Return tickets or another country.
A paper that confirms the availability of funds for a stay in South Korea (a voucher from a tour operator, confirmation of a hotel reservation).
Completed migration card.
Completed customs declaration.

Sample of filling out a migration card

Maldives

Rest will provide an opportunity not only to enjoy the sea, but also to explore its underwater world, visit secluded beaches with unspoiled nature.

An entry permit for Russians at Male airport is issued free of charge. Its validity period is 30 days. There will be a check-out fee of USD 25. Travel companies include it in the price of the tour.

What papers are needed

Maldives border stamps

Visa-free visits are required:

Foreign passport, which expires no earlier than 3 months after entering the territory of the islands.
Return ticket with closed departure date.
Cash (50-100 USD for each day of stay).
Tourist voucher.

Vacation with children

Children under the age of 14 can travel with their own passport or the passport of their parents. If the child who is included in the parent's passport is over 6 years old, his photo is pasted into the document.

Cyprus

Cyprus is deservedly included in the top 10 countries for holidays. Beautiful beaches are located next to the ruins that have a thousand-year history.

Sample Pro-Visa

Russian citizens need to obtain a pro-visa, which makes it possible to obtain a visa upon arrival. Get it online within 1 day.

What papers are needed

International passport.
Pro-visa. It entitles you to obtain a single entry permit upon arrival. Conditions: arrival to the islands directly from the Russian Federation through the airports in Paphos and Larnaca.

Rest with a child

You can apply for a pro-visa via the Internet for a child if he has his own foreign passport.

Montenegro

Beach holidays in Montenegro are good from June to October. For Russians planning to spend less than a month in the country, an entry permit is not required.

What papers are needed

To enter the country you need:

International passport.
Travel voucher or invitation.
Return ticket (if tourists travel on their own).
Labor agreement for persons who make a business visit.

Abkhazia

Rest in Abkhazia will be cheap and will be remembered for the beauty of nature and local flavor.

What papers are needed

Residents of Russia do not need permission to visit Abkhazia. There is no need for a foreign passport either. To get to the country, you need to fly to Adler. From Adler to the border with Abkhazia 10 km.

Madagascar

Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world. Rest there will not leave indifferent lovers of everything unusual. Rare flora and fauna will amaze you with their beauty.

Russian citizens have the right to stay on the island for 30 days with a free visa upon arrival.

What papers are needed

In order to receive a free visa upon arrival, a citizen of the Russian Federation must take with him:

International passport. Its duration must cover the entire stay on the island.
Printed round trip plane tickets.

Thailand

Holidays in Thailand are in great demand among Russians. One of the reasons is that you do not need to open a visa if the stay does not exceed 30 days.

What papers are needed

To get to Thailand they take with them:

Foreign passport, which has 2 blank pages for the visa stamp. The validity of the document must exceed the end of the trip by six months.
Return ticket.
20 thousand baht (the amount can be in any currency) for presentation.
Migration card. To be completed in English.

Vietnam

Sample invitation to Vietnam

This is a new destination that is of great interest to tourists. The visa opens on arrival for 15 days, no consular fee is charged.

For this option to be possible, it is necessary to obtain permission in advance from the country's Ministry of Public Security.

What papers are needed

International passport.
Return tickets.
Approval Letter - invitation letter.

It's important to know

The most popular travel routes for Russians - Turkey and Egypt are currently not relevant, since there is a ban on sending tourists to these countries.

RIA Novosti reports that the presidents of the Russian Federation and Egypt held a telephone conversation on March 7, in which the importance of resuming flights between the countries was noted.

Relax easily! We list all visa-free countries for Russians in 2020. Bonus: a list of countries where you can fly to relax at sea without a visa and inexpensively.

Don't 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 a complete list of countries where Russians can travel without a visa in 2020. Take your pick and relax! For convenience, we divided the countries according to geographic principle and placed a link to search for air tickets or tour packages to this country next to each popular destination.

List of visa-free countries for Russians in 2020

Russians in 2020 without a visa can go to 76 countries and territories... Of these, 5 countries and territories can be visited even without a passport. But in Europe, only 4 countries are open for visa-free entry, most of them need Schengen. But you can travel around South America to your heart's content and literally without borders - you can live in each country for 90 days, and you only need to show a valid passport at border points. Visa-free for Russians and many Asian countries.

Without a passport (according to a civil 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 general civil passport:

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

Europe (by passport)

Bosnia and Herzegovina (30 days): tickets →
Macedonia (90 days): tickets →
Serbia (30 days): tickets →
(30 days):

Former USSR (according to passport)

(90 days)
(up to one year):
Moldova (90 days)
Uzbekistan (not limited)
Ukraine (90 days)
Tajikistan (up to 90 days)

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

(photo © ArArAt Brandy / flickr.com)

South America and West Indies

Antigua and Barbuda (30 days)
Argentina (90 days)
Bahamas (90 days): tickets →
Barbados (28 days)
Bolivia (90 days)
(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 Islands (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)
(60 days)
(90 days):
Namibia (90 days)
Swaziland (30 days)
(30 days):
(90 days):

(photo © dibaer / flickr.com)

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 2020: a simplified system

If the list of visa-free countries for Russians is not enough for you, then choose a destination for your vacation with simplified entry. In some countries, a visa can be obtained upon 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 vacation.

Visa on arrival

Russians in 2020 can travel without a pre-issued 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), but somewhere it will be delivered for free. In any case, a visa upon 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 a visa will be refused. Often, in order to obtain a visa upon arrival, you only need to have a return ticket or a ticket to a third country, a hotel reservation and sufficient funds to stay in the country for the entire duration of the trip. Requirements depend on a 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, in Dili)
Tonga (1 month, free)
Tuvalu (1 month, free)
Turkmenistan (10 days, paid, issued at the Ashgabat airport, you need to have an invitation)

(photo © dibaer / flickr.com)

Africa

Burundi (30 days, need permission from the country's Foreign Ministry)
Guinea-Bissau (90 days)
Djibouti (30 days)
(30 days or 15 days for Sinai peninsula on a 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)
(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)

(photo © Guybrush Tripwood / flickr.com)

Where can you go with an e-visa

There are two types of e-visa:

actually electronic, that is, you issue it via the Internet and you are allowed into the country without sticking a paper visa into your passport (for example, in Cyprus);
an electronic permit for obtaining a visa upon arrival, when you only receive a visa permit on the Internet, and at the airport they paste your 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 authorization, you need to pay a fee and send scanned copies of the required documents. Below is a list of countries where in 2020 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 e-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 authorization required):
(90 days, renewable for 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 with a connecting flight or from another country, you need to apply for a regular visa.):
Cote d'Ivoire (3 months)
(30 days, extension is possible. You can stay in the country up to 180 days within one trip. Free registration.): Tickets →
Montserrat (1 year, multiple entries)
Myanmar (28 days stay in the country with a visa validity period of 90 days)
Sao Tome and Principe (30 days)
(35 days from the date of visa issuance): tickets →
Solomon Islands (3 months, free)
Sierra Leone (30 days)
(30 days):

Where you can fly inexpensively without a visa

Do you want to relax on a budget and without a visa? Please select a country from the following. We have compiled a list of visa-free countries and states with simplified entry for Russians, where you can fly quite inexpensively.

The specified minimum prices in rubles for air tickets (round trip) for one person. The cost of the tours is indicated for two for 7-10 nights. Watching flights from Moscow.

Search for air tickets.Compare prices of different airlines on Skyscanner - smart search will help you find cheap flights.

Abkhazia

To get to Abkhazia, you need to fly to Sochi (Adler) airport. Then, by land transport, we get to the Abkhaz resorts. Tickets to Adler cost from 3000 rubles, tours to Abkhazia - from 20,000 rubles.

Vietnam, Thailand and Sri Lanka

Inexpensive and visa-free destinations for Russians. One thing is bad - you will have to spend money on the flight. Tickets cost from 30 thousand rubles, sometimes you can find it 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 travel for Russians, and it is allowed to stay in Georgia for at least a year. You can fly here inexpensively: air tickets from Moscow and St. Petersburg usually cost about 8-12 thousand rubles. The cheapest air tickets 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 cheap, and many people enjoy using it! Tickets cost from 11,000 rubles, tours - from 55,000.

India

An electronic visa is issued for a trip to India: it is easy to get it, but it costs $ 100. But Goa is one of the most inexpensive seaside holiday destinations. Tours cost from 50 thousand, last minute ones are cheaper. Tickets to Delhi cost from 20 thousand.

Kenya

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

Cyprus

Another popular holiday destination. An e-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.

Photo © Marc Veraart / flickr.com.

UAE

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

Turkey

Where can you go inexpensively and without a visa, if not to Turkey? It is these two criteria that made the country so popular for Russians: visa-free travel and cheap vacations. You can fly to Istanbul for 8,000 rubles, to Antalya - for 10,000. Tours are very cheap: even 20 thousand rubles is not the limit, there are vouchers for 15 and even 10 thousand for two. All-inclusive vacation 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 to this visa-free country for Russians cheaper - sometimes there are tickets for 27-30 thousand.

Montenegro

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

South America and the Caribbean

An unfortunate paradox and injustice - almost all states are included in the list of visa-free countries for Russians South America and the Caribbean, but it is very expensive to fly there. Only big sales (for example, Allitalia) or erroneous rates save. Usually tickets to the countries of Latin America cost from 40-50 thousand rubles.

South Korea

One of the few developed countries on the list of visa-free travel for Russians. It's worth using! The cheapest flight to Seoul is from Vladivostok and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - tickets for direct flights of S7 airlines can cost only 14,000 rubles. Flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg cost from 30 thousand rubles.

We considered all the countries where Russians in 2020 can travel without a visa and at the same time inexpensively. All other countries either require pre-issued visas (through consulates and visa centers) or are not destinations where you can fly cheap.

Introductory image source: © Bestpicko / flickr.com / bestpicko.com.

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

Where can you go without a passport?

When it comes to a vacation spot, everyone wants to go there quickly, without wasting time preparing a visa. This is especially true for those who do not even have a foreign passport. There are countries of 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 general rule, to travel anyway, you need an identity 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 travels to visa-free countries and an international passport.

Most often, in such states it is allowed to stay for up to three months, and at the border tourists will have to fill out a questionnaire or get a migration card, which is issued on a train or plane for free.

The most popular holiday destinations according to the national passport of the Russian Federation

Visa-free countries for Russians are very attractive as places for travel (2016). The list of places where a passport is not needed includes the following directions:

First of all, it is recommended to go to Abkhazia. Rest here is relatively inexpensive. You can go to the mountains, stay in a sanatorium or by the sea, at the discretion of vacationers. Here everyone will find something to do, so you can safely take the whole family with you. The most popular among tourists are such settlements as Gagra, New Afron, the capital of the republic Sukhum and others.
Some believe that the friendly Republic of Belarus, which is a visa-free country for residents of Russia in 2016, does not have the necessary resources for a good rest. In fact, this is not only a state where you can easily come without a passport, but also a place with a 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 should be noted Kazakhstan, a country with a visa-free regime for Russians. Astana and Alma-Ata are interesting cities with a chic historical heritage and distinctive culture. The legendary Baikonur cosmodrome is no less attractive for visitors. There are also ski resorts, the Beket-Ata underground mosque and many others. interesting places.

Kyrgyzstan is also a visa-free country for Russia for 2015 and 2016. It is strikingly different from the Russian Federation, which is what attracts Russian tourists. It is here that the wonderful famous Issyk-Kul Lake, the ancient settlement of Koshoy-Gorgon and many other interesting places are located. Kyrgyzstan does not require a passport, and rest in this country is relatively inexpensive, which you should definitely take advantage of in order to plunge headlong into 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 with a 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 should be strictly observed.

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

Antigua and Barbuda - wonderful state, which is located on three sunny islands of the Caribbean Sea. When paying a tax of 135 dollars, Russian tourists are allowed to have a great rest on the paradise beaches. You can stay here without a visa for up to 30 days. The islands have unpretentious names A, B and R. The first two are more expensive due to the developed resort business and modern beaches, and the latter enchants with the beauty of pristine nature and pleases with a small number of tourists.
Argentina is another southern state that is part of the visa-free countries for Russians (2016). The list of the advantages of this region is endless. The cities most loved by tourists are here: Cordoba, Ushuya, Buenos Aires, Salta. In addition to them, you can visit the world famous Tierra del Fuego. Here, Russians can stay without a visa for up to three pounds.
Barbados is another country where you can go without a visa and enjoy the exotic, but no more than 28 days. Rest here is fabulous, so Russians tired of megacities can relax and forget about everything, once they are here. The wonderful climate, white sand, developed tourism industry and the Atlantic Ocean will make your vacation unforgettable.
The Republic of Paraguay is also a visa-free country for Russians (2016). The list of features of local tourism should begin with the fact that this country has a large number of monuments dedicated to famous Russian people. There are many resorts here for lovers or those who are on vacation with the family. You can stay on 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, canoe down 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 vacation in full. Few Russian tourists run the risk of flying to such a distant land, so vacation in this country is not the most popular at the moment. Those who are tired of the hustle and bustle and strive for unity with nature and themselves should go to the sunny islands of the Pacific Ocean. Ecotourism, diving, volcanoes, coral gardens and many other adventures await Russians in this country.
Venezuela provides Russian travelers with the opportunity to visit this land without a visa for three months every six months. However, this direction is still poorly understood and is not popular today among tourists from Russia. Nevertheless, there is something to admire: beaches, exotic nature, the beautiful city of Caracas, the highest in the world, the stunning Caribbean Sea and much more.
Israel is the most popular tourist destination and a visa-free country for Russians (2016). The list of all kinds of options for how to relax on the holy land is huge. There are monuments of ancient Judaism, wonderful architectural objects, the best sanatoriums on the planet and, of course, a warm seaside. That 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 gives Russian visitors the opportunity 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 extremals will definitely like it here! Sunny beach, wild animals, foggy jungle - all within the safari genre.
Micronesia today is one of the most popular countries for beach holidays. Russians can bask in the sun on local beaches no more than thirty days. The state is part of a visa-free country for Russians. A complete list of the joys of a tropical vacation is provided for single tourists and families coming here. Outlandish marine life, corals, white beach, outdoor activities, excursions - there is something for everyone!

Conditions for entry

Before setting off, you need to find out on what conditions entry to visa-free countries for Russians is allowed (2015). A complete list of them includes, as a rule, the term of the tourist's international passport, the availability of a return ticket, time limits for stay, as well as an invitation from residents of this state or a booked hotel room. They may demand an extract from the bank accounts of a Russian in order to make sure that he has something to live in this country.

After a person makes a choice, he should find out more about the conditions of travel to the territory, prices for after crossing the border (if any), and so on.

Inaccessible Europe

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

Visa-free countries in Europe for Russians (2016):

Serbia opens the list, which is one of the most supportive states in Europe towards Russia. To visit it, a citizen of the Russian Federation must have an international one which will end later than the moment the tourist leaves Serbia. In addition, be sure to register no later than 48 hours after arrival at the place of stay.
Macedonia is another state whose conditions for Russians to visit are simplified. Residents of the Russian Federation can stay here for three months without additional conditions, except for a valid passport and a tourist's 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 tax at the airport.
If someone has a desire to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, then this can be easily done without a visa, provided that the stay of tourists in the country does not exceed one month. In addition, a voucher from a travel agency and a booked hotel room are required.
Turkey is a country that is trying to join the number of European states. A Russian can stay on its territory for no more than two months without a visa. In this case, you need a voucher from the tour operator, a valid international identity card, a booked hotel room, 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;
Turkey;
Dominican Republic;
Maldives;
Montenegro;
Northern Cyprus.

What countries can I apply for visas online?

There is a simplified border crossing procedure in some countries when a citizen applies for a visa through the Consulate's e-mail. If the government allows a foreigner to enter, then the stamp in the passport, permitting stay in this country, is placed right at the airport upon arrival. It's convenient, because you don't have to run around with pieces of paper.

This method is typical, for example, in India and Bahrain. A provisional visa can also be obtained online before traveling to Cyprus. In Mexico, an entry permit can be obtained online and is valid for six months. If a Russian is going to Rwanda, then a visa will have to be issued for a fee, but it is also allowed to use the Internet resource. The payment in this case will be $ 60. Similar rules are set 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 on 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 you have a visa to Romania, and this is where the passenger goes, then Bulgaria will receive a transit guest for 36 hours. If the traveler went to Cyprus or has in his hands Romania will accept him for 5 days. Within 72 hours, you can transit in Japan and Brunei, and Singapore and the UAE receive transit tourists for 96 hours.

Two weeks trip

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

It should be noted some of the features of the visa-free regime in various states. In particular, the Republic of Fiji allows Russians to legally reside on their territory without a visa for up to 120 days, and in Armenia you can stay for six months!

A very interesting tourism system in China. In each region, Russians are allowed to reside without visas for different times. 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, a visa-free regime applies only to those tourists who come in an organized way. The South Korean authorities are allowed to stay without a visa only on separate island Jeju, in addition, a tourist must be a regular in this country (visit it ten times or more).

Vacation planning is an exciting process. The success of the trip depends on the right choice of the country for the rest. But often the possibility of travel is limited by the visa regime of entry into the country. What if there is no possibility of obtaining a visa? Choose countries where you can go without a visa.

Video: overview of visa-free countries on the map

Where in Europe to rest without a visa?

Visiting most of the countries of Europe is a necessity for Russians. 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 have a passport with you, the validity period of which ends no earlier than the end of the trip.
Ukraine, - the period of stay is up to 3 months, you must present both passports: both a citizen of the Russian Federation and a foreign one.
- stay up to two months, only a passport is required.
- You can travel up to a month, you must have a foreign passport.
Moldova - travel period - 90 days, a foreign passport is required.
- travel period - 90 days, in addition to a foreign passport, a certified invitation or a voucher of a travel company is desirable.
Bosnia and Herzegovina - travel period - up to 1 month, in addition to a passport, you need a certified invitation-support, provision of tickets to the Motherland, 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 aircraft landing in Paphos or Larnaca, it is possible to purchase a visa for three months in advance online. You must first submit an application form on the embassy website.
B and 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. Kaliningraders can visit the northern regions of the Warmia-Mazury and Pomorskiy Polish regions for a month.
And for a period of 90 days, you can go to Russians - residents of cities: Krasnogorodsk, Pechera, Pytalovo, Ostrov and the Pskov region.

Where to relax without a visa at sea?

The overwhelming majority of Russians associate holidays abroad with the compulsory swimming in the warm sea. In which countries by the sea can you spend your vacation?

Turkey

Previously, to visit Turkey, it was required to pay 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, all-inclusive system, excellent nightclubs and obligatory animation in every hotel are indispensable conditions for rest in Turkish hotels. Additionally, you can purchase a tour for a flight to Israel, enjoy excursion programs.

Vietnam

Traveling in does not require a visa in advance - it is issued upon arrival in the country. However, before buying a ticket and traveling, you must obtain permission from the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam to obtain a visa upon entry. 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 - month. Beach holidays in the Dominican Republic are pearl white beaches and coral reefs, a warm ocean and gentle sun. Also in the country there is a huge reserve with American crocodiles. Tourist enthusiasts will appreciate the many museums and monuments that highlight the history of the colonization of the islands.

Egypt

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

Israel

Jerusalem is an ancient city with a special atmosphere, as if saturated with the spirit of the ancient world religions. And the Dead Sea of \u200b\u200bIsrael is famous for its healing properties. Russians can stay in without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maldives

To fly on means to enjoy a vacation on the pristine beaches surrounded by a piercing blue sea with coral reefs, try yourself in 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-apply for a visa to enter.

For a 30-day stay in the country, a 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 work out without a visa in Greece?

Planning a trip to Greek resorts? No wonder - the gorgeous climate, abundance of entertainment and rich architecture attract tourists to Greece from all over the world.

Unfortunately, to stay in most Greek resorts, you need to obtain a Schengen visa.

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

List of 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.

Visa-free entry to other countries worthy of the attention of tourists

Features:

duration of stay - 90 days;
document - internal passport of the Russian Federation;
you cannot leave Abkhazia for Georgia.

Azerbaijan

Features:

duration of stay - 90 days;
ethnic Armenians are prohibited from entering the country, regardless of their citizenship;
refusal to enter if there are marks of Nagorno-Karabakh in the passport.

The period of stay is 90 days.

Bangladesh

Features:

The travel period is 3 months.
A visa is issued upon entry for $ 50.

Length of stay - 14 days

Features:

The period of stay is 90 days.
A ban on visits to the country by persons with the stamps of Abkhazia, South Ossetia in the passport.

Indonesia, island

Features:

The visa is issued upon arrival.
A return ticket is required.
The travel period is 30 days.
The cost is $ 25.
It is possible to extend the stay by a month.

Features:

The travel period is 30 days.
The cost of the visa is 10 Jordanian dinars.
The possibility of increasing the period of entry by six months.

Features:

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

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

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

The cost of different types of visas:

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

Syria

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

Features:

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

Features:

Requires preliminary online registration and payment of $ 20 for information processing.
At the airport, it will be necessary to present a printout of the visa permit, after which the tourist is issued a 30-day double-entry visa (cost - $ 20).

Term - up to 60 days.

South Ossetia

Features:

The duration of stay is 3 months.
Possibility of entry with an internal passport.
You cannot move from Ossetia to Georgia.

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

Rest abroad without a passport

Resort countries where you should buy a ticket or go to travel "savages" without a passport at all are:

Abkhazia. The purest sea water and low prices for housing are very attractive for tourists. The most popular resorts of Abkhazia are New Athos, where you can visit unique caves, Gagra with rich history and architectural monuments, Pitsunda, Sukhum and Gudauta.
Belarus. This former Soviet republic is famous for its sights and quality health resorts. There is no sea in Belarus, but there is a huge number of lakes and protected areas. It is better to go here by a voucher to a sanatorium and combine rest with excursion programs: visiting Belovezhskaya Pushcha, visiting 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 rest in the best ski resorts located on the slopes of Altai.

Why is it worth choosing a country with a visa-free entry regime for a vacation?

Obtaining a visa is associated with certain difficulties:

Impossibility of purchasing a “burning ticket”. Visa processing takes quite a lot of time, so it is 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 period - during the summer holidays, huge queues of potential tourists gather at the embassies.

There are more than a hundred countries in the world where Russians do not need an entry visa to visit. TOP 10 visa-free destinations, the most popular and relevant in 2016.

The ability to visit countries without a visa, as a rule, applies only to tourist trips. A visa-free stay is always limited to the time spent in a foreign country, and does not imply any other activity other than travel. Read more about the conditions of stay in visa-free countries in the TOP-10

Thailand

Now the place of Turkey and Egypt is firmly taken by Thailand with its excellent climate and wide opportunities for recreation. You do not need to apply for a visa to stay in the country for less than 30 days.

To enter Thailand without a visa, you will need a passport with a remaining validity of at least six months, return air tickets, and an amount of 20 thousand baht per person. Proving money will be required only if the tourist is traveling alone, without the participation of a travel agency.

Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui are worth noting of the popular Thai resorts.

Israel is attracting more and more Russian tourists this year. By the way, in Israel, tourists have access to two seas at once: the Mediterranean and the Red.

For a stay in Israel up to 90 days, you will need to present at the entrance:

International passport valid for at least six months;

Return air or other tickets;

Confirmation of place of residence - hotel reservation, invitation of friends or letter from a medical institution;

Enough money for a holiday in the country. There is no specific amount, but $ 50 per day will be enough.

Of the resorts and interesting cities for recreation, it is worth noting Jerusalem, Ein Bokek, Haifa, Netanya and Eilat.

Among the resorts, it is worth noting Da Nang, which is suitable for families, Nha Trang for lovers of noisy entertainment and parties, and Vung Tau, which is suitable for everyone.

Another great alternative to Turkey and Egypt is Vietnam. True, you won't be able to rest here longer - you can stay without a visa for only 15 days. But from the documents, you will not need anything except a passport and a return ticket. Is that the passport must be valid for at least another six months, and after leaving Vietnam, at least 30 days must pass.

Montenegro

Montenegro is a country with a mild climate, beautiful nature and beach vacation on the shores of the Adriatic Sea.

Russian citizens have the right to stay in Montenegro without a visa for 30 days - you only need confirmation of the place of residence (for example, a hotel reservation) and registration within 24 hours if you are traveling on your own.

The most popular among tourists are the islands of Sveti Stefan, Budva and Becici.

Without a visa, you can stay in Cuba for up to 30 days. All you need is a passport, return tickets and a completed migration card - one half will remain with you until you leave.

You can relax in Cuba almost everywhere along the coast, but the most popular resorts are Havana, Varadero and Holguín.

Dominican Republic

In the Dominican Republic, you can stay without a visa for up to 30 days - you just need to buy a tourist card for about $ 10 and have a passport with you.

There are a lot of resorts in the Dominican Republic, but Punta Cana, La Romana and Puerto Plata are especially loved by tourists.

Maldives

The Maldives is an extremely romantic holiday destination, with warm ocean waters and white beaches.

To relax here for no more than 30 days, you only need a passport, which expires no later than 3 months after the planned end of the holiday, a tourist voucher or hotel reservation and return tickets.

The Maldives is almost entirely a resort area. It is best to relax on the beaches of the North and South Atolls. Ari Atoll is suitable for amateurs active rest, Baa will appeal to those looking for privacy, while Lavian is ideal for diving.

Argentina

In this country there are beaches, beautiful landscapes, and vivid and interesting impressions for any tourist. Russian citizens can stay in the country without a visa for 90 days - it will be enough to have a passport and return tickets.

In Argentina, it is worth visiting Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Mar del Plata.

Brazil

For 90 days, Russian tourists have the right to stay in Brazil without a visa. To do this, it will be enough to present a passport valid for at least six months, return plane tickets and proof of residence - a hotel reservation, a voucher or an invitation from friends.

Among the resorts and cities of Brazil, it is worth noting the capital, Rio de Janeiro, as well as the beach resorts of Salvador and Sao Paulo.

Not all of China is accessible to Russian tourists without a visa. Without a visa, you can stay for 14 days in Hong Kong, for 30 - in the special administrative region of Macau, for 21 days - on Hainan Island as part of a tourist group of two people, for 15 days - in Sunfenhe and for 30 days - in Heihe, located only just across the Amur River from the city of Blagoveshchensk.

The material was prepared in cooperation with an online travel agency