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Border traffic will be suspended in Russia

Monday, March 30, 2020

The Russian government headed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has prepared an order on temporary restriction of traffic through automobile, railroad and other checkpoints on the Russian border. This order comes into force on March 30. Read

Extending period of temporary stay of foreign citizens in Russian Federation

Monday, March 23, 2020

The official representative of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs Irina Volk said that to ensure the realization of the rights and freedoms of citizens, and also with account of the situation associated with the spread of the new coronavirus infection, from March 19, 2020, foreign citizens can extend their temporary stay in the Russian Federation. Read

The Russian Embassy in the U.S. to close its Consular Division

Monday, March 16, 2020

The Russian Embassy in the United States decided to close its Consular Division for visitors starting from 16 March due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Read

Russia suspends visa issuance to Italian citizens temporary

Friday, March 13, 2020

Due to coronavirus Russia suspends temporary the visa issuance to Italian citizens except for the visas for business, diplomatic, humanitarian, service purposes. Read

Visa-free regime between Russia and Mexico

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

The Ambassador of Mexico in Russia Norma Pensado Moreno clarified that issue of visa-free regime between Russia and Mexico is in the works, but for its solution it is necessary to agree on technical details. Read

The initiative to introduce medical visas in Russia

Monday, March 2, 2020

The government is ready to support initiative to introduce medical visas in Russia, which will contribute to development of medical tourism in the country. Read

Change of Sapsan schedule between St. Petersburg and Moscow from 13 May till 29 May

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The press service of Russian Railways reports that Sapsan high-speed train schedule between St. Petersburg and Moscow will change from 13 May to 29 May 2020. Read

Ban on entry of Chinese citizens Russia

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin signed an order to temporarily suspend entry of Chinese citizens into Russian territory. This decision applies to all citizens coming from China: tourists, students, entrepreneurs who wish to visit Russia on private visit or work in the country. Read

Russian Foreign Ministry to request the USA to restore visa issuing

Monday, February 17, 2020

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry situation with American visa issuing to Russian officials continues to deteriorate. Read

To obtain Russian citizenship without to renounce former citizenship

Monday, February 10, 2020

Foreigners can obtain Russian citizenship without to renounce former citizenship. Read

Foreigners to get tourist visa up to 6 months

Monday, February 3, 2020

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia is developing project issuing of tourist visas for foreign citizens for period of 6 months. At the moment such visa is issued for only one month. Read

“Rossiya Airlines” and “Biblio-Globus” cancel meals on short flights

Monday, January 27, 2020

Rossiya Airlines cancels meals on flights lasting up to 5 hours from 1 March 2020. Read

Tourist police to work in Vladivostok

Monday, January 20, 2020

Since 1 February specialized tourist police platoon will be created in Vladivostok, which will be focused on providing assistance and support to foreign citizens. Read

The simplified visa regime between Belarus and the EU

Monday, January 13, 2020

On the official website of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry it is reported that Belarus and the European Union have signed a visa simplification agreement. Read

Introduction of e-visas at the Zabaykalsk vehicle crossing points

Thursday, January 9, 2020

According to the Minister of Investment Development Mikhail Churkin e-visas will be accepted at the international vehicle crossing point Zabaikalsk in the Trans-Baikal Territory in 2020. Read

Tourist visa

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Business visas vary in number of permitted entries (for single-, double- and multiple-entry trips) and validity period (from 30 days to 1 year and more). The complete term of stay in Russia on a business visa should not exceed 90 days within each 180 days.

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