Every Russian tries to plan his vacation. In this regard, the question may arise: what are the visa-free countries for Russians in 2015-2016, where you can 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 holiday destination, 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 with visa-free or simplified entry for Russian citizens, the border crossing 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 entering its territory is still supplemented by a foreign passport.

As a rule, in order to travel in any case, you need an identity card for each adult and a birth certificate for children. In addition, the child's documents must contain a stamp confirming the citizenship of the Russian Federation, even if the family travels to visa-free countries and an international passport.

Most often, such states are allowed to stay up to three months, and at the border, tourists will have to fill out a questionnaire or receive 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 travel destinations (2016). The list of places where you do not need a passport includes the following areas:

1. 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 settlements, like Gagra, New Afron, the capital of the Republic of Sukhum and others.
2. Some believe that the friendly Republic of Belarus, which is included in the visa-free countries for residents of Russia in 2016, does not have the necessary resources for a good rest. In fact, this is not only a state where you can easily come without a foreign passport, but also a place with a developed infrastructure. Unique flora and fauna, resorts, clubs and restaurants, historical sites and interesting places are waiting for everyone to have a great time.
3. It is impossible not to mention Kazakhstan, a country with a visa-free regime for Russians. Astana and Alma-Ata are interesting cities with a chic historical heritage and original culture. No less attractive for visitors is the legendary Baikonur Cosmodrome. Also here is ski resorts, underground mosque Beket-Ata and many others interesting places.

Kyrgyzstan is also included in the visa-free countries for Russia for 2015 and 2016. It is strikingly different from Russian Federation, which attracts Russian tourists. This is where the wonderful famous lake Issyk-Kul, Koshoy-Gorgon settlement and many other interesting places. Kyrgyzstan does not require a passport, and holidays in this country are relatively inexpensive, which you should definitely take advantage of 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 on your passport and have a great rest for up to 3 months. But each state, as you know, has its own rules of stay and conditions, which must be strictly observed.

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

1. Antigua and Barbuda - a wonderful state, which is located on three sunny islands caribbean. When paying a fee of 135 dollars, Russian tourists are allowed to have a great rest on 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 last one enchants with the beauty of pristine nature and pleases with a small number of tourists.
2. Argentina is another southern state included in the visa-free countries for Russians (2016). The list of advantages of this region is endless. The cities most beloved by tourists are here: Cordoba, Ushuia, Buenos Aires, Salta. In addition to them, you can visit the world-famous Tierra del Fuego. Russians can stay here without a visa for up to three months.
3. Barbados is another country where you can go without a visa and enjoy the exotic, but not more than 28 days. Rest here is fabulous, so that Russians tired of megacities can relax and forget about everything once they are here. Excellent climate, white sand, developed tourism industry and Atlantic Ocean make your vacation unforgettable.
4. The Republic of Paraguay is also included in the visa-free countries for Russians (2016). The list of features of local tourism should begin with the fact that this country has a large number of monuments that are dedicated to famous Russian people. There are many resorts for lovers or those who are relaxing with their families. You can stay in the territory of this state without a visa for up to three months.
5. Botswana is also ready to accept Russians without a visa for up to 90 days. This state attracts real adventurers and travelers who are attracted by the unknown. Here you can see many exotic plants, birds and animals, go canoeing on the river, taste the local cuisine and much more.
6. 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 an exotic vacation in full. Few Russian tourists run the risk of flying to such a remote region, so holidays in this country are this moment not the most sought after. Go to sunny islands Pacific Ocean worth it for those who are tired of the hustle and bustle and strive for unity with nature and themselves. Ecotourism, diving, volcanoes, coral gardens and many other adventures await Russians in this country.
7. Venezuela gives Russian travelers 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 here: beaches, exotic nature, the beautiful city of Caracas, the highest in the world, the stunning Caribbean Sea and much more.
8. Israel is the most popular state among tourists, which is included in the visa-free countries for Russians (2016). The list of all kinds of options for how to relax on the holy land is huge. Here are the monuments of ancient Judaism, beautiful architectural objects, the best sanatoriums on the planet and, of course, a warm Coast. That is why tourists from all over the world come here all year round. And for the Russians there is a unique opportunity to get to this region of biblical mythology without a visa, but not more than for three months.
9. Costa Rica allows visiting Russians to stay in the country without a visa for up to thirty days. This state is not suitable for families with children, as the path here is very tiring and long. But thrill-seekers will definitely like it here! Sunny beach, wild animals, foggy jungle - all within the safari genre.
10. Micronesia is one of the most sought-after countries today beach holiday. Bask under the sun local beaches Russians can no more than thirty days. The state is included in visa-free countries for Russians. A complete list of the joys of a tropical holiday is provided for single tourists and families who come here. Outlandish marine life, corals, White beach, leisure, excursions - there is something for everyone here!

Conditions for entry

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

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

Inaccessible Europe

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

Visa free countries Europe for Russians (2016):

1. The list opens with Serbia, 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 visa which will end later than the moment when the tourist leaves Serbia. In addition, be sure to register no later than 48 hours after arrival at the place of residence.
2. Macedonia is another state whose conditions for Russians to visit have been simplified. Residents of the Russian Federation can stay here for three months without additional conditions, except for a valid passport and a medical certificate of a tourist.
3. A Russian tourist can go to Montenegro for a whole month without a visa. But when leaving the country, you will need to pay a special fee at the airport.
   If someone has a desire to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, then this can easily be done without a visa, provided that the 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.
4. Turkey is a country that is trying to join the ranks of European states. On its territory without a visa, a Russian can stay no more than two months. 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 figures, there are more than a hundred different states that allow Russian tourists or businessmen to enter their territory without any special formalities.

Top 10 visa-free countries for Russians in 2016:

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

Which countries can apply for visas online?

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

This method is typical, for example, for India and Bahrain. Before traveling to Cyprus, a provisional visa can also be processed online. In Mexico, an entry permit can be obtained online, and it 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 dollars. 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 located along the route of the 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 travel in Panama. If there is a visa to Romania, and the passenger is going there, then Bulgaria will accept the transit guest for 36 hours. If the traveler went to Cyprus or has Romania in his arms, he will be accepted for 5 days. Within 72 hours, you can transit in Japan and Brunei, and Singapore and the UAE accept transit tourists for 96 hours.

Trip for two weeks

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

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

Very interesting system of tourism in China. In each region, Russians are allowed to live 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, the visa-free regime applies only to those tourists who arrived in an organized manner on a tour. Authorities South Korea they are allowed to stay without a visa only on a separate island of Jeju, in addition, the tourist must be a regular in this country (visit it at least ten times).

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 the 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.

The tourist country offers tourists to combine a beach and relaxing holiday with an active one. 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 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 medicinal properties 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 of 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.

White sandy beaches, 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. The temperament of the locals, the unique cuisine and the 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 downed plane in November 2015, Russian citizens were allowed to travel to Turkey. The situation is constantly changing and it is necessary to follow the latest news.

The Russians had to forget about the popular resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh. Egypt has always attracted Russians with excellent conditions for recreation and interesting excursions to the pyramids and other attractions. 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 the issuance of 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.

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 full list 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, 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 cash sufficient to live in the country for the entire duration of the trip. Requirements depend on the specific country, check the information on the official websites of the consulates.

Asia and Oceania

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

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Africa

• Burundi (30 days, you need permission from the country's Foreign Ministry)
• Guinea-Bissau (90 days)
• Djibouti (30 days)
• (30 days or 15 days to the Sinai Peninsula with 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)

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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.

The minimum prices in rubles for air tickets (round-trip) for one person are indicated. 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 cheap destinations to relax by the sea. Tours cost from 50 thousand, last-minute ones are cheaper. Tickets to Delhi cost from 20 thousand.

Kenya

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

Cyprus

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

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

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

Where can you go on vacation without a visa?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which countries can I travel to with a Russian passport?

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

• Abkhazia is a sunny land with amazing mountain nature, ancient caves and healing mineral springs.
• Belarus - that's exactly where neither acclimatization nor the language barrier will not be able to interfere with enjoying the rest to the fullest.
• Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

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

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

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

Term: up to 365 days.

Documentation:

What to do: the country is famous for its hospitality, unique architecture and delicious national cuisine. Skiers come to ski in Gudauri, where the total length of the slopes is about 57 km.

Term: up to 90 days in summer and up to 30 days in the rest of the year.

Documentation: passport valid for the duration of the trip.

What to do: Montenegro is a mix different countries and natural attractions. Here are black rocks, and the Adriatic Sea, and mountain villages, and buildings in the Venetian style. In winter, skiers come here to ski in the North Albanian
Alps.

Term: up to 180 days.

Documentation: passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (valid only at the airports of Yerevan and Gyumri) or a foreign passport.

What to do: Armenia is healing springs with mineral water, churches on the rocks, mountain lakes and majestic Ararat. The best skiing here is Tsaghkadzor - the former Main Olympic Base of the USSR.