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Introduction of visa-free regime for foreign passengers of river cruises

Introduction of visa-free regime for foreign passengers of river cruises

25 марта 2019 г.
“The Union of national and international tourist organizations” sent a letter of appeal to the Ministry of Economic Development on the possibility to introduce visa-free travel for foreign cruise passengers. Read
Russia and the United States halved the visa fee

Russia and the United States halved the visa fee

18 марта 2019 г.
Russia and the United States have agreed to mutually reduce application fees for all types of entry visas. Read
Possible introduction of e-visas in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Crimea

Possible introduction of e-visas in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Crimea

11 марта 2019 г.
According to the Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev, foreign tourists will be able to get electronic visas when traveling to the Crimea and Sevastopol. Subsequently, this practice can be introduced in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Read
Introduction of e-visas in the Kaliningrad region from July 1, 2019

Introduction of e-visas in the Kaliningrad region from July 1, 2019

4 марта 2019 г.
According to the statement of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation Vladimir Kolokoltsev, electronic visas will be introduced on the territory of the Kaliningrad region from July 1, 2019. Read
Visa-free entry to Russia for three weeks in the summer

Visa-free entry to Russia for three weeks in the summer

25 февраля 2019 г.
According to the Russian Olympic Committee, fans arriving this summer in the capital of Belarus Minsk for the 2nd European Games will be able to cross the Russian border without visas. To travel to Russia, they will only need an identity document and a ticket to the competition. Read
Simplification of the visa regime between Russia and Japan

Simplification of the visa regime between Russia and Japan

18 февраля 2019 г.
According to the Japanese newspaper Sankei, the Japanese government is currently considering the possible abolishment of short-term entry visas for Russian citizens. Foreign Minister Taro Kono will discuss this issue with Sergey Lavrov at a meeting in Munich on February 18. Read
The mechanism of e-visas in Russia will be introduced gradually

The mechanism of e-visas in Russia will be introduced gradually

11 февраля 2019 г.
According to the Russian President Vladimir Putin, e-visas can be used more widely but with due regard to the interests of law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Read
The schedule of border check points in Primorye to be changed

The schedule of border check points in Primorye to be changed

4 февраля 2019 г.
According to the press service of the Primorsky Territory Administration, the celebration of Chinese New Year in the People's Republic of China will make adjustments to the schedule of check points across the Russian-Chinese state border in Primorye. Read
The MFA in Russia introduces a common rate for Russian visas

The MFA in Russia introduces a common rate for Russian visas

28 января 2019 г.
The order of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia No. 24320 dated the 17th of December “On approval of the unique method of calculating of the rates to reimburse the actual costs associated with the commission of consular actions” will come into force on the 3rd of February. Read
Possible visa-free regime between Russia and Japan

Possible visa-free regime between Russia and Japan

21 января 2019 г.
According to the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, a visa-free regime can be established between Russia and Japan, firstly for Sakhalin and Hokkaido residents. Read
E-visas for foreigners may be introduced in Russia in 2021

E-visas for foreigners may be introduced in Russia in 2021

14 января 2019 г.
According to the news, foreign tourists will be able to enter Russia on electronic visas in 2021. The introduction of e-visas and e-migration cards is included in the plan of the federal project “Digital State Management” of the national program “Digital Economy”. Read

Туристическая виза

Для краткосрочного (до 30 дней) визита в Россию идеально подходит Туристическая виза, по которой можно приехать не только с целью туризма, но и для проведения бизнес-переговоров, в гости к частному лицу и т.п. Подробнее…

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Деловая виза

Наиболее популярным типом визы для бизнесменов и для долгосрочных поездок является Деловая виза.

Деловые визы различаются по кратности (для одно-, двух- и многократных поездок) и сроку действия (от 30 дней до одного года и более), но пребывать в России разрешается не более 90 дней в течение каждых 180.

Получить Деловую визу можно только по приглашению российского юридического лица. В зависимости от того, каким способом оформляется визовое Приглашение (через Федеральную Миграционную Службу, Министерство Иностранных Дел или непосредственно российской организацией) различается срок оформления и необходимость предоставления оригинала Приглашения в российское Консульство. Подробнее…

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