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Russia to resume regular flights with six countries

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Since April 1, Russia to resume regular international flights with six countries. The emergency operations center to prevent the importation and spread of new coronavirus infection in the Russian Federation in agreement with Mikhail Mishustin informs that it was decided to resume regular international flights with Germany, Venezuela, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka. Opening of the airspace on a reciprocal basis is planned from April 1, 2021. Read

UK international flight ban in place until July

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

The Times reported that the UK government plans to extend the ban on international flights until July. It is also mentioned that a new fine of up to 5 thousand pounds sterling for those travelling overseas. Read

Tourists can enter Bulgaria from May 1

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Bulgaria will open the summer tourist season on May 1. The country's tourism ministry notes that a number of measures will be followed. On March 15, security measures were approved for operation of hotels, cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues. The government plans to discuss digital green certificates for tourism. Read

Spain to introduce vaccination passports for tourists

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The Spanish government introduces a vaccination passport as one of the first countries. Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism of Spain Reyes Maroto stressed that this measure is needed to attract tourists to the country. They plan to revive summer tourism. Read

Cities of Russia, the UAE and Italy will be connected by flights

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The Federal Air Transport Agency held a regular meeting of interdepartmental commission on admission of carriers to international flights. Read

Slovenia allowed entry for Russian citizens

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Slovenian authorities allowed opening of borders for citizens from Schengen countries and Russian citizens in a test mode. Citizens should have a certificate of a negative PCR test for coronavirus made 2 days before the trip. Read

Russia extends flight suspension with UK

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Russia has extended suspension with the UK until March 16 inclusive. This was announced by the emergency response center for preventing the import and spread of the new coronavirus infection in Russia. Read

Russia to restore international passenger traffic with Belarus

Thursday, February 11, 2021

The communication of passenger trains with Belarus, interrupted due to the spread of coronavirus, is resumed. Read

Russia to resume regular flights to Greece and Singapore

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

The emergency response center for preventing the import and spread of the new coronavirus infection in the Russian Federation has decided to resume international flights to two countries from February 8, 2021. It was reported on the website of the Government of the Russian Federation on January 28. Read

Suspension of e-visas

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on the introduction of unified electronic single-entry visa for short-term travel for foreign citizens with tourist, business, guest and humanitarian purposes. Read

Russia to resume flights with Finland, Vietnam, India and Qatar

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Russian authorities announced about restart of flights, suspended since the pandemic, with Vietnam, India, Finland and Qatar from January 27, 2021. This will be process based on principle of reciprocity. Read

Extension flight suspension with UK until February 1

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Russia has extended flights suspension with Britain until February 1. The COVID-19 operational headquarters announced it. Amore contagious version of Sars-CoV-2 was identified at the end of December 2020. The Russian government made this decision to protect public health. Read

New e-visa to Russia

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

From January 1, 2021, foreign citizens can travel through territory of Russia with e-visa. E-visa is issued for tourist, business, humanitarian and guest trips. Read

Tourist visa

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