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Direct flights between Russia and Greece

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Russian Tour Operators Association announced possible renewal of air traffic between Russia and Greece. The authorities of two countries can make a bilateral decision to lift restrictions on international flights from October 1. Read

Russia to resume flights with 4 countries starting September 21

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Russia has resumed flights with Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan starting September 21. Flights to these states will be operated on a reciprocal basis once a week. Read

Foreigners could be required to present fingerprints

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

A new federal law on migrants is under development at the Russian Interior Ministry. The plan of new law provides for fingerprinting and medical examination before the arrival of foreigners in Russia. Read

Finnish visas can be issued in Russia starting September 7th

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

The Finnish authorities have decided to resume the work of visa centers in Russia from September 7th. After announcement of pandemic in March, the Finnish Visa Сenters stopped working in Russia. Applicants applied for visa only at the Finnish representations. Read

Borders of Poland, Belarus and Moldova are opened for Russia

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

According to RIA Novosti, some countries are resuming flights. The Polish authorities have excluded Russia from list of countries prohibited from entering Poland. Read

Putin named condition for opening borders of Russia

Friday, August 28, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin noted the need to open borders with other countries and stressed that it should not trigger a new coronavirus outbreak. Read

Finland is closed till September 8

Monday, August 17, 2020

Finland has extended entry ban for Russian citizens till September 8 due to increase of COVID-19 new cases in the world. The press service of Finnish government announced this on August 6. Read

Montenegro allowed entry to Russian citizens from August 7

Monday, August 10, 2020

Russian citizens will be able to enter Montenegro from August 7th. This was announced by the government of the country. Read

Russia lifts travel ban for Swiss citizens

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin lifted ban to enter to Russia for Swiss citizens August 1. This decree was published on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers on August 2. Read

Visas rules at Russia Visa Application Center in the UK

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Starting July 25, restrictions on entry to Russia were lifted for British citizens applying for all types of visas. Read

Russia resumes international flights

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

According to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, international flights will partially resume starting August 1. At cabinet meeting on July 24, Mishustin explained that the Russian authorities were relied on the epidemiological situation in other countries and principles of mutuality. Read

Rospotrebnadzor canceled quarantine for foreigners

Monday, July 20, 2020

From July 15, 2020, the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare has canceled the 14 days isolation for foreigners arriving in Russia by regular flights from countries with which it is planned to resume air traffic. Foreigners must have a negative result of the study of materials on COVID-19, selected not earlier than three days before arrival in Russia. Read

Russia to discuss resume of international flights from July 15

Monday, July 13, 2020

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova proposed to discuss an opening of international flights after July 15. It means a gradual return to normal life amid the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, the basis must be the principle of reciprocity, Tatyana Golikova emphasized. Read

Electronic visa in Russia will become a multiple entry visa

Monday, July 6, 2020

According to Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Yevgeny Ivanov, the Russian government admits the possibility that the electronic visa introduced from January 1, 2021 will be multiple entry visa. Read

Tourist visa

Tourist visa is ideal for a short-term trip to Russia (for up to 30 days) and allows to enter the country not only for the purpose of tourism but also to participate in business negotiations or visit Russian relatives and friends, etc. More...

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Business visa

Business visa is the most popular type of Russian visa for businesspeople and long-term trips.

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.

Business visa is issued only on the basis of the Invitation from a Russian legal entity. The Business visa Invitation processing time and the way to submit it to the Consulate (original or copy) depend on its issuing organization (Federal Migration Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Russian organization). More...

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