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Russia resumes airspace with eight countries

Russia resumes airspace with eight countries

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Russia has restored air traffic with the United States, Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, Jordan, Ireland, Cyprus and North Macedonia on a reciprocal basis starting June 28. The emergency response center to prevent the import and spread of the novel coronavirus infection on the territory of Russia made such a decision on June 18. The number of flights on previously opened routes will also increase. Read
Putin signed a decree extending stay of foreigners in Russia

Putin signed a decree extending stay of foreigners in Russia

Monday, June 21, 2021
On June 16, a new Decree came into force on temporary measures to regulate the legal status of foreign citizens in Russia. Read
Eight new countries open for Russian citizens

Eight new countries open for Russian citizens

Tuesday, June 8, 2021
On June 10, the operational headquarters informed on the opening of air gateway with eight countries. Regular flights are resumed with Austria, Lebanon, Hungary, Mauritius, Luxembourg, Croatia and Morocco, charter flights with Albania. Read
Russian President signed a law on tourist visas for six months

Russian President signed a law on tourist visas for six months

Monday, May 31, 2021
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law easing restrictions on tourists coming to Russia. It allows staying in Russia for up to six months if foreign tourists have hotel bookings. Read
Visa free entry to Russia for all funs UEFA Euro 2020

Visa free entry to Russia for all funs UEFA Euro 2020

Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The organizing committee of the European Football Championship said that in order to enter Russia, foreigners need to provide tickets for the matches, a fan passport and a negative PCR test. Read
Russia to resume air traffic with five countries

Russia to resume air traffic with five countries

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The emergency response center to prevent the import and spread of the novel coronavirus infection on the territory of Russia announced that Russia is resuming regular reciprocal air traffic with Iceland, Malta, Mexico, Portugal and Saudi Arabia starting May 25, 2021. Information about this decision can be found on website of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 14, 2021. Read
Tourists from Russia to travel Spain at the end of May

Tourists from Russia to travel Spain at the end of May

Thursday, May 13, 2021
If Russia meets the EU criteria, then Russian tourists will be able to fly to Spain at the end of May. Spain's Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, said this at a press conference on May 12. Read
Italy renews tourist visas for Russians

Italy renews tourist visas for Russians

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Russians whose Italian tourist visas (Schengen visa Type C) expired after January 1, 2020 to the present can apply for a new document from May 3. Read
Transit flights to Russia for British citizens

Transit flights to Russia for British citizens

Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The government of the Russian Federation has changed the procedure for entry into Russia for UK citizens and foreign citizens living in the UK with a residence permit. We are talking about the government order dated April 14, 2021 No. 963-r. Read
Greece Visa Application Centers to Resume Operations in Russia

Greece Visa Application Centers to Resume Operations in Russia

Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Greek visa centers resume work in the regions of Russia, additional centers will open on April 21, according to the visa operator GVCW. Read
Russia to suspend flights with Turkey from April 15 to June 1

Russia to suspend flights with Turkey from April 15 to June 1

Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Russia will suspend flights with Turkey from April 15 to June 1 due to risk of importing new coronavirus infection. Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Tatyana Golikova announced this on Monday. The Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation stressed that there are two flights per week on reciprocal basis: Moscow – Istanbul, Istanbul – Moscow. Read
Croatia resumed issuing tourist visas for Russians

Croatia resumed issuing tourist visas for Russians

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Croatian visa centers in Russia from April 5 began accepting documents for tourist visas in 19 Russian cities. TourDom.ru informed about resumption of accepting applications for tourist visas to Croatia. 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

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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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