Visa-free states for Russians. Which countries will accept Russians without a visa? Where to rest in Europe without a visa

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

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

We have compiled a complete list of countries where Russians can travel without a visa in 2020. Choose and relax! For convenience, we have divided countries geographically and next to each popular destination we have placed a link to search for air tickets or tour packages to this country.

List of visa-free countries for Russians in 2020

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

Without a passport (according to a general passport)

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

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

Europe (according to the international passport)

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

Former USSR (according to the international passport)

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

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

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South America and the West Indies

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

Africa

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

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Asia and Oceania

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

Where to go without a visa in 2020: a simplified system

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

Visa on arrival

Russians in 2020 can travel without a pre-arranged visa to 31 countries- it will be delivered upon arrival at the airport. In some places you will have to pay (for example, in Jordan), and somewhere it will be delivered for free. In any case, a visa on arrival is a very convenient thing: you do not need to go to the consulate and collect a package of documents, wait a long time and be afraid that your visa will be refused. Often, in order to obtain a visa on arrival, you only need to have a return ticket or a ticket to a third country, a hotel reservation and sufficient funds to live in the country for the entire duration of the trip. Requirements depend on the specific country, check the information on the official websites of the consulates.

Asia and Oceania

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

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Africa

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

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Where can I travel with an e-Visa?

There are two types of e-visas:

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

Both visas are convenient and save a lot of time and nerves. Usually, in order to obtain a visa permit, you need to pay a fee and send scanned copies required documents. Below is a list of countries where in 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 electronic visa.

• Australia (3, 6 or 12 months, you can apply online. BUT you need to pass biometrics): tickets →
• Gabon (visa for 1, 2, 3 or 6 months)
• (60 days, visa permission needed):
• (90 days, with an extension of another 90 days)
• (90 days, free registration. Condition: entry to Cyprus only from the territory of the Russian Federation, and not from third countries. If you are flying on a connecting flight or from another country, you need to apply for a regular visa.):
• Ivory Coast (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 in the country with a visa validity of 90 days)
• Sao Tome and Principe (30 days)
• (35 days from visa issuance): tickets →
• Solomon Islands (3 months, free)
• Sierra Leone (30 days)
• (30 days):

Where can you fly cheaply without a visa?

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

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

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Abkhazia

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

Vietnam, Thailand and Sri Lanka

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

Georgia

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

Israel

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

India

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

Kenya

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

Cyprus

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

Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt

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

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UAE

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

Turkey

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

Philippines

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

Montenegro

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

South America and the Caribbean

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

South Korea

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

We have 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-arranged visas (through the consulate and visa centers) or are not destinations where you can fly cheaply.

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A visa is required to enter most countries in the world. The need for paperwork, an interview at the embassy and other formalities greatly complicate the preparation for the rest. In addition, it takes time to obtain a visa - which means that it will no longer be possible to buy a last-minute ticket or present a tour as a gift.

In order not to experience such difficulties, one should pay attention to countries that allow visa-free entry of Russians. In most cases, visa-free countries located to our tourists in 2016 still require that the passport be valid for another 3-6 months after entering the territory of the state. This should be taken into account when planning a vacation.

Remember: most of the South American countries are ready to host our citizens without asking for a visa! In second place are the countries of Asia and Oceania. A much smaller number of African and even fewer European states provide Russians with such benefits. In a number of countries, a visa can be obtained at the airport upon arrival without any particular problems, which can also be equated to a visa-free regime. Let's look at the most popular visa-free countries of 2016.

1st place: Turkey

Popular resorts: Kemer, Antalya, Alanya
3 hours 30 minutes

Are you flying to Turkey? Don't worry about the visa - everyone gets it upon arrival!

This state has long been chosen for recreation by our compatriots. A visa that allows you to stay in the country for up to 60 days in one visit is issued upon arrival. The sea, the sun, hotels with swimming pools, beaches and plenty of entertainment, working on the system " All Inclusive"- it is not surprising that all this attracts Russian tourists! In addition, a lot of Turks understand Russian. Turkey is easy to get to, and a trip here will cost much less than, say, any European state (although Turkey is partly also Europe).

The country has resources for both active and beach pastime. If you are in the mood for an active holiday, then sightseeing, scenic walks and a variety of sports will not let you get bored. If you are going to bask in the southern sun and breathe in the sea air, Turkish hotels are on the first coastline will give you that opportunity.

(Update 11/26/2015) After Turkey shot down a Russian plane that violated its air border, tour operators were banned from selling trips to this country for an indefinite period. Flights to Turkey from Russia have also been suspended. The possibility of introducing visa regime.

2nd place: Egypt

Popular resorts: Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada
Approximate flight time from Moscow: 12 hours

Egypt is the best visa-free country for Red Sea lovers

Even despite the unstable political situation, Egypt continues to break records of popularity among Russians. Revolutionary unrest, of course, had an impact on the number of Russian citizens vacationing here, but many of our compatriots still choose to vacation in this country. The main reason for this constancy is, of course, the Red Sea. Local resorts are a real find for lovers aquatic species sports and, above all, diving.

Fans of a beach holiday will also get the desired portion of the sea and the sun. Hotels here work according to the All Inclusive system already familiar to everyone. Legendary pyramids, ancient Egyptian temples and Muslim cultural monuments will not leave indifferent travelers who come here in search of an "oriental fairy tale". Attention: a visa for a period of 1 month is issued right at the entrance to the country!

(Update 11/23/2015) After the crash Russian aircraft A321 in the sky over Egypt, flights from Russia to this country are suspended indefinitely.

3rd place: Thailand

Popular resorts: Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai
Approximate flight time from Moscow: 16 hours

Thailand is a great place for inexpensive active rest!

A visa is not required if you are going to stay in the country for no more than 30 days. Thailand attracts our fellow citizens with its bizarre landscapes, magnificent beaches and clear sea which you can enjoy all year round. Exotic cuisine, the famous Thai massage or elephant riding will be a great bonus to other benefits of a local holiday. Accommodation in Thailand is relatively inexpensive, so many of our compatriots can afford a tour to this country.

4th place: Israel

Popular resorts: Jerusalem, Haifa, Ein Bokek, Eilat, Netanya
Approximate flight time from Moscow: 7 o'clock

In Israel, 2 seas are available at once: the Red and the Mediterranean

We associate this state with biblical shrines and the Dead Sea. The flow of pilgrims of various denominations does not dry up here throughout the year. In addition to believers, everyone who wants to undergo wellness treatment at the Dead Sea, known for its healing mud and mineral salts, is widely used in the cosmetics industry.

The Red and Mediterranean Sea will appeal to fans of a beach holiday. Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv and Haifa are waiting for inquisitive tourists who are determined to personally explore all the local attractions. You can stay in Israel without a visa for up to 90 days, but upon arrival you will be asked for return tickets, hotel reservations and medical insurance for the duration of your stay in the state.

5th place: Montenegro

Popular resorts: Budva, Becici, Sveti Stefan island
Approximate flight time from Moscow: 4 hours

Montenegro is the best start for visa-free travel to neighboring countries

Montenegro is known for the beauty of its landscapes, mild climate and clean mountain air. You can stay here without a visa for up to 30 days. In addition, the country is adjacent to several states, for visiting which Russians also do not need a visa - with Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This opens up opportunities for traveling across several countries at once, which, of course, is an important advantage when choosing a place to stay. In addition, in Montenegro it is easy to combine urban and beach holidays, since the houses, which are often rented by vacationers, are located in cities with a well-developed infrastructure. All this makes this state incredibly attractive for tourists.

6th place: Cuba

Popular resorts: Varadero, Havana, Holguin
Approximate flight time from Moscow: 13 hours

Cuba is a remote, but extremely hospitable place for Russian tourists

You can visit Cuba without a visa for up to 30 days. Nevertheless, some formalities still have to be observed: fill out an immigration card, and also, possibly, present return tickets and information about a sufficient number Money.

We are connected with Cuba by the Soviet past - songs about Che Guevara, familiar to many from childhood, Cuban dances and a fiery temperament local population certainly resonate in the Russian soul. Beaches caribbean, inexpensive cigars and rum complete the list of pleasant associations with these regions. Unfortunately, it should be borne in mind that the poverty of the local population and widespread devastation can overshadow the impressions.

7th place: Dominican Republic

Popular resorts: Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, La Romana
Approximate flight time from Moscow: 14 hours

Traveling to the Dominican Republic on tours is much cheaper than "savages"

You can stay in the country without a visa for 45 days, but at the entrance you need to purchase tourist map. The Caribbean Sea, coral reefs, palm trees and bright sun attract our tourists with their exoticism. Hotels here also work on the All Inclusive system, which allows you to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Alas, the flight to the Dominican Republic is not cheap.

8th place: Argentina

Popular resorts: Buenos Aires, Villa General Belgrano, Cordoba
Approximate flight time from Moscow: 20 hours

Argentina - wonderful place for the most active tourists

Stay in the country without a visa - a full 90 days. The beauties of this state cannot be seen in one trip: the Andes, the majestic Iguazu Falls, silver mines, Cape Horn and huge glaciers - all this is Argentina. Here you can see penguins walking in their natural element and learn how to dance the Argentine tango.

9th place: Peru

Popular resorts: Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu
Approximate flight time from Moscow: 19 hours

Peru is an original holiday destination with a minimum of Russian tourists

Peru is allowed to enter without a visa for up to 3 months. It's worth coming here just to see famous city Inca Machu Picchu, although it is not the only pearl of these places. The mighty Andes, the Amazon Valley and the mysterious drawings in the Nazca desert attract romantics from all over the world.

10th place: Cyprus

Popular resorts: Paphos, Larnaca, Ayia Napa, Protaras, Nicosia
Approximate flight time from Moscow: 4 hours

These beauties belong to Paphos (Cyprus)

For Russians, entry to Cyprus is conditionally visa-free - a visa is issued upon arrival, if there is a pro-visa, which is easily and free of charge issued online. Cyprus has a very mild climate, it is always warm here, while the air humidity is not as high as, for example, in Turkey. The sea and beaches are always clean, the prices are relatively cheap, the locals are friendly - what else is needed for complete relaxation?

If you don’t know exactly where to go to Cyprus and at the same time like a measured rest, with reviews of architectural and religious sights, then go to Paphos or Larnaca. If you want to "relax" and feel the whole drive nightlife Cyprus, then you are waiting resort town Ayia Napa.

Full list of visa-free countries for Russian citizens

• Abkhazia (entry with a civil passport)
• Azerbaijan (entry with a passport)
• Antigua and Barbuda (1 month)
• Argentina (90 days)
• Armenia (entry with a passport)
• Bahamas (90 days)
• Barbados (28 days)
• Belarus (entry on a civil passport)
• Bosnia and Herzegovina (30 days)
• Botswana (90 days)
• Brazil (90 days)
• Venezuela (90 days in half year)
• Vanuatu (30 days)
• Vietnam (15 days, break between entries into the country - 30 days)
• Haiti (3 months)
• Guyana (90 days)
• Gambia (56 days)
• Guatemala (90 days)
• Honduras (90 days)
• Hong Kong (14 days)
• Grenada (90 days)
• Georgia (90 days)
• Guam (up to 45 days)
• Dominica (21 days)
• Dominican Republic (30 days)
• Israel (90 days)
• Kazakhstan (entry with a common passport)
• Kyrgyzstan (entry with a common passport)
• Colombia (90 days)
• Costa Rica (30 days)
• Cuba (30 days)
• Laos (15 days)
• Mauritius (up to 90 days at a time, no more than 180 days per year)
• Macedonia (90 days in half a year; from 03/15/2016 - by invitation)
• Macau (30 days)
• Malaysia (30 days)
• Maldives (30 days)
• Morocco (3 months)
• Micronesia (30 days with return tickets)
• Moldova (entry with a passport)
• Mongolia (30 days, max 90 in each 180 day period)
• Namibia (3 months)
• Nicaragua (90 days)
• Niue (30 days)
• Cook Islands (31 days)
• Panama (90 days)
• Paraguay (90 days)
• Peru (90 days)
• El Salvador (up to 90 days)
• Swaziland (1 month)
• Northern Mariana Islands (45 days with return tickets)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (up to 1 month)
• Saint Kitts and Nevis (up to 3 months)
• Saint Lucia (up to 6 weeks)
• Serbia (30 days)
• Tajikistan (entry with a civil passport)
• Thailand (30 days)
• Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)
• Tunisia (up to 3 months)
• Turkey (60 days) update 11/27/2015- Russia announced the introduction of a visa regime with Turkey. Let's see how events unfold
• Uzbekistan (entry with a passport)
• Ukraine (90 days in a 180-day period, according to a civil passport)
• Uruguay (up to 90 days within six months)
• Fiji (4 months)
• Philippines (30 days)
• Montenegro (1 month)
• Chile (up to 90 days)
• Ecuador (90 days)
• South Korea (60 days)
• Jamaica (30 days)

Countries that issue a visa at the border

• Bangladesh (15 days)
• Bahrain (14 days)
• Belize (up to 30 days)
• Bolivia (up to 30 days)
• Burundi (with special permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country)
• East Timor (Dili only, up to 30 days)
• Gabon (up to 3 months, with a visa permit)
• Ghana (up to 90 days, with a visa permit)
• Djibouti (1 month)
• Egypt (30 days, free "Sinai stamp" - 15 days)
• Zambia (90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa)
• Zimbabwe (90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa)
• India (30 days with online visa authorization)
• Indonesia (30 days)
• Jordan (30 days)
• Iraq (14 days, visa approval from the MFA of Kurdistan is required)
• Iran (14 days)
• Cape Verde (30 days)
• Cambodia (1 month)
• Kenya (3 months)
• Cyprus (in the presence of a "pre-visa" issued online)
• China (only Hainan Island - up to 15 days, Dalian airport - transit 7 days)
• Comoros (2 weeks)
• Kuwait (1 month under certain conditions)
• Lebanon (under certain conditions; 3 months)
• Madagascar (90 days)
• Myanmar (with eVisa, up to 28 days)
• Nepal (90 days)
• Palau (30 days)
• Paraguay (up to 90 days)
• Pitcairn (up to 14 days; under certain conditions)
• Samoa Western (60 days)
• Sao Tome and Principe (subject to visa approval)
• St. Helena Island (up to 183 days, except for Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha)
• Seychelles (90 days)
• Senegal (with online pre-registration)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (up to 30 days)
• Syria (up to 15 days; under certain conditions)
• Suriname (2 months; with the permission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname)
• Tanzania (90 days - tourist visa, 2 weeks - transit)
• East Timor (30 days)
• Togo (7 days)
• Tonga (31 days)
• Tuvalu (1 month)
• Turkmenistan (under certain conditions; 10 days)
• Uganda
• Central African Republic (7 days)
• Sri Lanka (transit - up to 48 hours, tourist - up to 30 days)
• Eritrea (1 month with visa permission of the host country)
• Ethiopia (1 month, airport only)

Countries with simplified visa processing

• Bahrain (it is possible to apply for a visa online)
• Guinea-Bissau
• Guyana
• Cyprus (it is possible to apply for a visa online)
• Kuwait
• Mexico (it is possible to apply for a visa online)
• Montserrat (visa is issued online)
• Myanmar (visa is issued online)
• Rwanda (visa is issued online)
• Niger
• Singapore (visa is issued online)
• Sri Lanka (visa is issued online)

There are more than a hundred countries in the world for visiting which Russians do not need an entry visa. 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 involve any other activity other than travel. Read more about the conditions of stay in visa-free countries ah in the TOP 10

Thailand

Now the place of Turkey and Egypt has been firmly occupied by Thailand with its excellent climate and wide opportunities for recreation. You do not need 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, as well as an amount of 20,000 baht per person. You will need to prove the availability of money only if the tourist travels on his own, without the participation of a travel agency.

Of the popular Thai resorts, it is worth noting Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui.

Israel this year is increasingly attracting Russian tourists. By the way, in Israel, two seas are available to tourists at once: the Mediterranean and the Red.

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

Passport valid for at least six months;

Return air or other tickets;

Proof of accommodation - hotel reservation, invitation of friends or a letter from a medical institution;

Sufficient amount of 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.

Of the resorts, it is worth noting Da Nang, suitable for family vacation, Nha Trang for lovers of noisy entertainment and parties, and Vung Tau, which will suit everyone.

Another great alternative to Turkey and Egypt is Vietnam. True, you won’t be able to relax here longer - you can stay without a visa for only 15 days. But from the documents you will not need anything other than a passport and a return ticket. Unless 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 holidays on the Adriatic Sea.

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

The most popular among tourists is the island of Sveti Stefan, Budva and Becici.

You can stay in Cuba for up to 30 days without a visa. You will only need a passport, return tickets and a completed migration card - one half will remain with you until departure.

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

Dominican Republic

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

resorts in Dominican Republic a lot, 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 sandy beaches.

To rest here for no more than 30 days, you only need a passport that 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 outdoor enthusiasts, Baa will appeal to those who want privacy, and Lavian is ideal for diving.

Argentina

In this country there are beaches, and beautiful landscapes, and bright 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

Within 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 accommodation - a hotel reservation, a voucher or an invitation from friends.

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

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

The material was prepared jointly with an online travel agency

Many Russians tend to visit foreign countries during their holidays in order not only to have a good rest, but also to get new impressions. When choosing a state, the presence or features of the visa regime play an important role. The formalization of a visa is accompanied by undesirable bureaucratic delays, the collection of the necessary documentation package and requires a certain period of time. Also, the possibility of refusal to obtain a permit is not ruled out.

Therefore, many residents of Russia prefer to visit countries that can be visited without a visa or documentation is promptly issued upon entry into the state.

Popular tourist countries with a visa-free regime for Russians

Among Russians, there are the most popular countries for tourism, offering entry to their territory without a visa.

Thailand

Unique eastern country attracts people from all over the world:

• mild climatic conditions;
• picturesque nature;
• unusual and very tasty cuisine;
• rich cultural heritage and interesting history
• exotic entertainment.

The city leaves the most vivid and unforgettable impressions Pattaya located in the southeast of the state. You can stay in Thailand without a permit for a maximum of three months.

Montenegro

The country is famous for its unsurpassed splendor of the landscape, the optimal climate for tourists and mountain air. You can rest on the territory of Montenegro for no more than a month.

Montenegro is adjacent to countries that also do not require a permit to enter: Albania, Macedonia and other states. This geographical feature gives you the opportunity to continue your journey.

Tourist country offers tourists to combine beach and relaxing holiday with active. It is recommended to visit the following resorts in the country:

• island of St. Stephen;
• Becici;
• Budva.

Israel

After a seven-hour flight from Moscow, the tourist finds himself in an amazing country, which is washed by two seas: mediterranean and red. The state is associated by many with polovnichestvo, holy places and dead sea, which is known to the world for the healing properties of its muds and salts, which are actively used in cosmetology.

The Mediterranean and Red Seas will attract lovers of beaches and bright sun. Jerusalem, Haifa and Bethlehem will not leave indifferent tourists who appreciate historical sights and rich culture foreign countries.

Israel has one of the best and most efficient healthcare systems, which is why the country attracts many health conscious tourists. On the territory of the state without a visa, you can stay and rest for three months.

Dominican Republic

A long flight at 14 hours pays off with vivid impressions immediately upon arrival in the country. Palm trees, bright sun, unique coral reefs, caribbean sea and exotic attract Russian tourists who can stay in the country for 45 days. Hotels operate on the popular All Inclusive system.

Maldives

One of the most picturesque and fascinating places on earth attracts tourists from all over the world. The islands have an atmosphere of calm, romance and harmony.

snow white sandy beaches, the emerald ocean and comfortable hotels with a variety of services will make your vacation unforgettable. A permit document is not required if the tourist stays in the country for a maximum of 30 days.

Cuba

The country remote from Russia treats Russian tourists kindly. You can stay in Cuba for one month without applying for a visa. Temperament local residents, unique cuisine and beaches of the Caribbean Sea will leave many impressions and vivid memories.

Havana and Varadeo are especially popular resorts. It is worth noting that the miserable existence of Cubans can overshadow the rest.

Egypt and Turkey - visa-free countries beloved by Russians are now unavailable?

Two states that have been visited by millions of Russian tourists deserve special attention. Russia announced the introduction of a visa regime with Turkey after the events associated with the downed plane at the end of 2015. Then, due to the actions of the President of the country and the turbulent situation, the Russians in 2016 were banned from entering the state. In the middle of summer 2016, after the official apology of the Turkish President for the downing of the plane in November 2015, Russian citizens allowed to come to Turkey. The situation is constantly changing and it is necessary to follow the latest news.

O popular resorts Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, the Russians had to forget. Egypt has always attracted Russians with excellent conditions for recreation and interesting excursions to the pyramids and other sights. At the end of November 2015, flights from Russia to Egypt were temporarily suspended after a Russian plane crashed in the sky over this country.

After the completion of the disintegration of the USSR, the countries formed the CIS. Within the framework of the union, many agreements of a political nature were signed, with special attention paid to the visa regime.

There are a number of countries where you can spend your holidays with a passport citizen of the Russian Federation:

• Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia;
• Kazakhstan;
• and Ukraine.
• List of other visa-free countries for Russian citizens
• List of state
• Republic of Belarus;
• Kyrgyzstan;
• The Republic of Tajikistan;
• Kazakhstan.

When issued foreign passport you can visit Georgia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Armenia, entry to which does not require a visa, the period of possible stay in the country without a permit is indicated in brackets:

• Antigua and Barbuda (30 days);
• Bahamas (three months);
• Jamaica (month);
• Swaziland (month);
• Barbados (28 days);
• Argentina (three months);
• Fiji (four months);
• Bosnia and Herzegovina (month);
• Paraguay (three months);
• Botswana (three months);
• Malaysia (month);
• Brazil (three months);
• Chile (up to three months);
• Vanuatu (month);
• Vietnam (15 days);
• Haiti Island (three months);
• Guyana (three months);
• Cook Islands (31 days);
• Republic of Gambia (56 days);
• Guatemala (three months);
• Peru (three months);
• Honduras (three months);
• Nicaragua (90 days);
• Hong Kong (two weeks);
• El Salvador (up to three months);
• Grenada (three months);
• Guam Island (up to one and a half months);
• Colombia (three months);
• Costa Rica (month);
• Ecuador (three months);
• South Korea (two months);
• Laos (15 days);
• Tunisia (up to 90 days);
• Mauritius (three months);
• Venezuela (three months in a semester);
• Macau (month);
• Panama (three months);
• Morocco (three months);
• Mongolia (month);
• Namibia (three months);
• Uruguay (up to three months);
• Serbia (30 days);
• Philippines (month).

Countries with visas issued on arrival

Some countries provide for issuing a visa upon arrival at the airport of the state, the procedure takes from five minutes to half an hour:

• India;
• Bangladesh;
• Zambia;
• Gabon;
• Kuwait;
• Myanmar;
• Paraguay;
• Madagascar;
• Bolivia;
• Zimbabwe;
• Ghana;
• Burundi;
• Ethiopia;
• Cyprus;
• Seychelles;
• Lebanon;
• Bahrain;
• Gabon;
• Kenya;
• Cambodia;
• Iran;
• Jordan;
• Iraq;
• Kenya;
• Tonga;
• Mali;
• Western Samoa;
• Uganda;
• Nepal;
• Tanzania;
• Sri Lanka;
• Senegal.

To enjoy the exotic and beauty of foreign countries, it is not necessary to apply for a visa. Many states offer Russian tourists to visit their territory without a permit. Therefore, the Russians have an excellent opportunity to choose the best option.

As the 2020 holiday season approaches, many citizens are thinking about where to go on vacation. The most attractive for many is the rest on the sea. There are a lot of offers, however, many vacationers choose countries that do not need a visa. 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 concluded an agreement on visa-free entry with the Russian Federation are especially attractive to Russians, because:

1. Saving personal time. To obtain an entry permit, you need to collect a package of papers, submit an application to the embassy or Visa Center, wait for a solution. Tourists who travel to countries with visa-free regime, avoid the need to spend time on it.
2. Saving money. Issuance of a visa requires payment of consular and service fees (in case of submission of papers through the visa center).

If a visa is not needed, a tourist can buy last-minute tours, the price of which is much lower.

10 best holiday options

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

1. Israel.
2. Morocco.
3. South Korea.
4. Maldives.
5. Cyprus.
6. Montenegro.
7. Abkhazia.
8. Madagascar.
9. Thailand.
10. Vietnam.

Israel

top 10 best offers Israel is the leader for 2020. beach holiday can be spent on the shores of the Mediterranean, Red or Dead Sea. Whoever decides where to go chooses Israel, because not only the sea attracts tourists, but also rich culture, attractions, 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 six months.

Due to Israel's difficult relations 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, the validity of which expires no earlier than six months later. Also take with you:

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

Sample medical insurance policy

Vacation with children

An insurance medical policy is issued 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 without a visa in Morocco for up to 90 days. Favorite resorts of Russians in Morocco are Essaouira, Agadir. They are located on the shores of the Atlantic. According to experts, Morocco will become an alternative to Egypt.

Hoteliers of the country are ready to reduce prices for Russians. In the spring of 2020, new offerings will be presented at MITT. Major Russian tour operators will send charter flights.

The tourist destination brings Morocco 12% of GDP. The government is concerned about security and comfortable rest tourists.

What papers are needed

You don't need a visa to visit the country. Prepared for border control:

1. International passport.
2. Migration card.

The card is filled out before passing the border control. It is often issued on the plane. Flight attendants help with filling out if there are questions. Personal information is entered with a pen with blue or black ink.

A separate migration card is filled out 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 included 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, Japan), 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 beauties of the country without opening a visa for 60 days.

What papers are needed

When passing through border control, they present:

1. International passport.
2. Return tickets or another country.
3. A paper that confirms the availability of funds for staying in South Korea(voucher from the tour operator, confirmation of the reservation at the hotel).
4. Completed migration card.
5. 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 it undersea world, visit secluded beaches with untouched nature.

Entry permit for Russians at Male airport is issued free of charge. Its validity period is 30 days. There is a $25 check-out fee. travel companies include it in the ticket price.

What papers are needed

Border stamps of the Maldives

At visa-free visit required:

1. A foreign passport, the validity of which expires no earlier than 3 months after entering the territory of the islands.
2. Return ticket with closed departure date.
3. Cash (50-100 USD for each day of stay).
4. Travel voucher.

Vacation with children

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

Cyprus

Cyprus is deservedly included in that 10 best countries for relax. The most beautiful beaches are located next to the ruins, which have a thousand-year history.

Sample Pro-Visa

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

What papers are needed

1. International passport.
2. Pro visa. It gives the right 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.

Vacation with a child

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

Montenegro

Beach holidays in Montenegro are good from June to October. For Russians who plan 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:

1. International passport.
2. Travel voucher or invitation.
3. Return ticket (if tourists are traveling on their own).
4. Employment 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 also no need for a passport. To get into 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 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 on arrival, a citizen of the Russian Federation must take with him:

1. International passport. Its validity must cover the entire stay on the island.
2. 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 period of stay does not exceed 30 days.

What papers are needed

To get to Thailand take with you:

1. Foreign passport, which has 2 blank pages for visa stamps. The validity period of the document must exceed the end of the trip by six months.
2. Return ticket.
3. 20 thousand baht (the amount can be in any currency) for presentation.
4. Migration card. Completed in English.

Vietnam

Sample invitation to Vietnam

This is a new destination that is of great interest to tourists. The visa is opened on arrival for 15 days, consular fee is not charged.

In order 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

1. International passport.
2. Return tickets.
3. Approval Letter - letter of invitation.

It is important to know

The most popular holiday routes for Russians are Turkey and Egypt on this moment are not relevant, as there is a ban on sending tourists to these countries.

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