A visa-free regime means obtaining a visa at the border or at ground checkpoints (checkpoints, airports, etc.). There is automatically no need to contact the embassy, provide a lot of documents and wait to receive the long-awaited exit permit. .
However, a number of European countries are not members of the EU. Many of them have a visa-free regime with the Russian Federation. In 2020, Russians will not need to pre-issue an entry permit to these countries.
List of republics with visa-free entry into Europe:
- Abkhazia (90 days);
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (30);
- Macedonia (30);
- Moldova (90);
- Transnistria (180);
- Republic of Belarus (90);
- Serbia (30);
- Türkiye (60);
- Ukraine (90);
- Montenegro (30).
All these countries are not members of the European Union. Although Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Macedonia and Serbia are considered potential candidates for membership. Today, active negotiations are underway regarding their accession to the EU. But until these countries become members of the European Union, Russians can freely enter these republics.
Visa-free countries for Russians on the world map
Visa to enter the territory of Ukraine
The rules for crossing the border have been simplified for Russians. They are given a crossing stamp in their foreign passport at customs control points. A prerequisite for crossing the border is filling out a migration card.
Previously, Russians had the right to enter Ukraine only with internal passports. But since 2015, the situation has changed due to military operations on the territory of Ukraine. Since 2015, Russians can cross the Ukrainian border only if they have a foreign passport.
Conditions for entry into Ukraine for Russians in 2014 became more stringent against the backdrop of the armed conflict in Donbass and the annexation of Crimea. Now entry is impossible from the Crimea, as well as the Lugansk and Donetsk Republics. Those Russians who violate this rule are subsequently not allowed to enter Ukraine.
Entry to Moldova
The Russian Federation and Moldova have signed an agreement on a visa-free regime. Therefore, citizens of the Russian Federation in 2020 do not need to obtain a preliminary entry permit. Crossing the border is carried out only with a foreign passport. The permitted period of stay on the territory of Moldova without permission for Russians is 3 months.
If crossing the border is carried out with a minor child, then the parents must provide the border services with not only the child’s foreign passport, but also the original of his birth certificate.
Checkpoint Berestovitsa, Belarus
When crossing the border by land, namely by car, the owner of the car must provide customs officers with a driver’s license, registration certificate, personal documents and, of course, insurance for the car.
Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay in the country without a visa for no more than 90 days. But if a citizen of the Russian Federation intends to stay in Belarus for more than one month, he is required to register at his place of residence. Otherwise, when leaving the country, the Russian will be fined.
Entry to Abkhazia
To travel to Abkhazia in 2020, Russians will need a foreign or general passport. A prerequisite is life insurance for a Russian citizen in the amount of more than 30 thousand rubles. The insurance covers tourist accommodation in Abkhazia at the rate of 1 thousand rubles per day.
That is, the amount of insurance must be equal to the expected period of stay in Abkhazia. Children under 6 years of age are exempt from insurance. Persons who work in Abkhazia for more than 6 months are also exempt from insurance.
Persons who have visited Abkhazia subsequently cannot obtain a visa to travel to Georgia.
Entry into Serbia
Entry into the country is carried out using a foreign passport. The main thing is that the validity period is at least one month after the end of the intended trip. When crossing the border, you will need to provide financial resources at the rate of $50 per day per person. Also, to enter Serbia you will need to take out insurance with coverage of at least 20 thousand euros.
Last minute tours to visa-free countries are more popular than travel to countries with strict visa controls. And this is not surprising. Many Russian tourists, going on vacation abroad, have repeatedly encountered bureaucratic red tape associated with the need to obtain entry documents. Going through all the formalities takes a lot of time and effort, so when planning their next vacation, Russians are already consciously choosing visa-free tourist destinations. This not only allows you to save on the cost of the trip, but also saves your time and nerves. Let's talk in this article about which countries were included in the list of visa-free countries for Russians in 2017? We will also tell you where a visa will be issued under a simplified scheme?
Every year, more and more states demonstrate a loyal attitude towards Russian citizens visiting their territory. So, there are countries with simplified visa access; the visa issuance procedure takes place upon arrival, which is very convenient. Indeed, in this case, you initially will not have to settle issues with the travel agency and the consulate regarding obtaining permits. When going through control at the airport of arrival, it will be enough to present your international passport; in isolated cases, you will need to confirm the trustworthiness of your intentions and show a sample form of a tourist voucher or return air tickets.
When passing control, in addition to your passport, you may be asked to present a return ticket, voucher, health insurance, invitation and confirm your solvency with a certain amount of money. There is no universal visa-free period of stay for all visa-free countries, so each country resolves this issue separately. Usually the period is 30 days, in some countries – up to 90 days, sometimes – only two weeks.
Where can you go on vacation without a visa?
Let’s take a closer look at which visa-free destinations you can choose for your holiday in 2017, and tell you about these countries. The list of the most popular and inexpensive visa-free countries includes:
- Türkiye. Such favorite holiday destinations for Russians as Kemer, Antalya and Alanya do not need any introduction. The visa is obtained at the airport of the country of arrival and is valid for 60 days.
- Egypt. Although the political situation here can hardly be called stable, many Russians remain faithful to their choice and continue to vacation in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. A visa is automatically issued to everyone upon arrival, valid for 30 days.
- Thailand. Anyone planning to stay in Thailand for 30 days or less is given an arrival stamp in their passport at the airport. A visa needs to be issued only to those who want to spend 2-3 months in this country, for example, the whole winter. A single-entry visa for 60 days will cost $40 and can then be extended for another 30 days.
- Russians can stay in Vietnam without a visa for 15 days. If the period is longer, then here, as in many countries, you can apply for a Visa on arrival right at the airport for free.
- Israel. Russians can enter Israel with one foreign passport, and the maximum period of stay in this country is 90 days for our tourists.
- Georgia. A foreign passport is sufficient for entry.
- Tunisia. A popular visa-free country for our citizens. To visit, you only need a foreign passport valid for more than 3 months from the date of application.
- Morocco. The popularity of Morocco among Russian tourists began to grow about 3-4 years ago, and since then the trend has not weakened. This was largely possible due to the fact that you do not need a visa to visit this country.
- Dominican Republic To get to the Dominican Republic, you just need to apply for a tarjeta del tourista - a tourist card and pay a fee of 10 euros for it. It allows you to stay in the republic for up to 30 days.
- Cuba. You do not need a visa to travel to Cuba. A passport must be valid only for the duration of the trip.
- China (Hainan Island). If a tourist from Russia flies to Hainan on his own, he can apply for a visa upon arrival at the airport. If you are part of a tourist group, then Russians do not need a visa.
- Mexico and India. These countries require a formal visa. It can be easily completed online.
- Jordan. You do not need to apply for a visa before traveling to Jordan. Tourists receive a permit for 40 dinars right at the airport.
Which European countries are easy to get a visa for?
Cyprus. Aphrodite Island attracts tourists with its luxurious beaches, ancient architecture and amazing nature. To get to heaven on earth you will need to apply for a visa online, valid for 90 days.
Bulgaria. Happy holders of a valid Schengen visa will not have to obtain a visa, the period of stay is limited to 3 months. If there is no multiple visa, then the permit is issued at the Bulgarian visa center or the visa issuing department at the consulate.
Montenegro. In this country, visa-free stay is allowed for 30 days, from here you can visit any visa-free neighbor - Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Herzegovina.
Serbia. You can safely travel around Serbia without a visa if your trip does not exceed 30 days.
Macedonia. Visa-free entry to Macedonia for Russians will be valid at least until March 2018.
Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you are traveling to this country for tourist purposes and for no more than 30 days, then you do not need to obtain a visa.
Greece. A short-term visa to Greece costs 35 euros. And although the procedure for obtaining a document is almost the same as in the case of obtaining a visa to any other country of the Schengen Union, Greece is the most loyal to tourists from Russia.
Which countries can you travel to with a Russian passport?
Don’t forget about the most popular resort countries, entry into which is allowed with an internal Russian passport. Feel free to go there for new experiences, but remember that the period of stay for Russian tourists on their territory is limited to 90 days.
- Abkhazia is a sunny region with amazing mountain nature, ancient caves and healing mineral springs.
- Belarus is definitely where neither acclimatization nor the language barrier can prevent you from enjoying your vacation to the fullest.
- Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Average prices for last-minute tours to visa-free countries from Moscow
Traveling to countries without a visa on a last-minute tour is the ideal and most common holiday option. The cost of such tours is actually 30-40% lower than regular options, and the visa-free regime makes organizing the trip easy. You can choose a tour 4-5 days before the expected date, buy it and quickly get ready. There is no need to worry about whether you will be given a visa or not.
Many exotic countries require visa-free entry; they are slightly less popular among tourists, since holidays in them are more expensive. But nevertheless, last-minute tours departing from Moscow are sold there more often than to countries where Schengen is required.
Rest easy! We list all visa-free countries for Russians in 2020. Bonus: a list of countries where you can fly on a seaside holiday without a visa and inexpensively.
Don’t want to collect packages of documents, pay expensive fees, wait for registration and comply with other bureaucratic formalities? Fly on vacation without a visa!
We have compiled a complete list of countries where Russians can travel without a visa in 2020. Choose and relax! For convenience, we divided the countries by geographic principle and next to each popular destination we placed a link to search for air tickets or tour packages to that country.
List of visa-free countries for Russians in 2020
Russians in 2020 can travel to Russia without a visa. 76 countries and territories. Of these, 5 countries and territories can be visited even without a passport. But in Europe, only 4 countries are open for visa-free entry; most require Schengen. But you can travel around South America to your heart's content and literally without borders - you can live in each country for 90 days, and at border points you only need to show a valid passport. Visa-free for Russians and many Asian countries.
Without a foreign passport (using a general passport)
You can travel abroad not only without a visa, but also without a passport. True, the choice is very limited. Russians can enter the following countries and territories using a general passport:
- (90 days)
- Armenia (180 days)
- Belarus (90 days)
- (90 days)
- Kyrgyzstan (90 days)
Europe (by passport)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (30 days): tickets →
- Macedonia (90 days): tickets →
- Serbia (30 days): tickets →
- (30 days):
Former USSR (according to international passport)
- (90 days)
- (up to one year):
- Moldova (90 days)
- Uzbekistan (unlimited)
- Ukraine (90 days)
- Tajikistan (up to 90 days)
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South America and West Indies
- Antigua and Barbuda (30 days)
- Argentina (90 days)
- Bahamas (90 days): tickets →
- Barbados (28 days)
- Bolivia (90 days)
- (90 days): tickets →
- Venezuela (90 days)
- Haiti (90 days)
- Guyana (90 days)
- Guatemala (90 days)
- Honduras (90 days)
- Grenada (90 days)
- Dominica (90 days)
- (60 days):
- Colombia (90 days)
- Costa Rica (90 days)
- (30 days):
- Nicaragua (90 days)
- Panama (90 days)
- Paraguay (90 days)
- Peru (90 days)
- El Salvador (90 days)
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (up to 30 days)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis (up to 90 days)
- Saint Lucia (up to 42 days)
- Suriname (60 days)
- Turks and Caicos (up to 90 days)
- Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)
- Uruguay (90 days)
- Chile (90 days)
- Ecuador (90 days)
- (30 days)
Africa
- Botswana (90 days)
- Gambia (56 days)
- (60 days)
- (90 days):
- Namibia (90 days)
- Swaziland (30 days)
- (30 days):
- (90 days):
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Asia and Oceania
- Vanuatu (30 days)
- (15 days, for a longer period you need to apply electronically):
- (14 days): tickets →
- Guam (45 days)
- Northern Mariana Islands (45 days)
- (90 days):
- (30 days): tickets →
- Cook Islands (31 days)
- Laos (15 days)
- Macau (30 days)
- (30 days)
- (30 days, free):
- Micronesia (30 days)
- Mongolia (30 days)
- Niue (30 days)
- (30 days):
- (30 days):
- (60 days):
- Fiji (up to 4 months)
- (30 days): tickets →
- (60 days)
Where to go without a visa in 2020: simplified system
If the list of visa-free countries for Russians is not enough for you, then choose a vacation destination with simplified entry. In some countries you can get a visa on arrival, in others an electronic visa is easily obtained. There are no difficulties in obtaining such visas - it is quick and easy. The lists below will greatly expand the geography of your vacation.
Visa on arrival
Russians in 2020 can travel without a pre-issued visa to 31 countries- it will be placed upon arrival at the airport. In some places you will have to pay (for example, in Jordan), but in others they will install it for free. In any case, a visa on arrival is a very convenient thing: you don’t need to go to the consulate and collect a package of documents, wait a long time and be afraid that the visa will be refused. Often, to obtain a visa on arrival, you only need to have a return ticket or a ticket to a third country, a hotel reservation and funds sufficient to stay in the country for the entire duration of the trip. Requirements depend on the specific country; check the information on the official websites of the consulates.
Asia and Oceania
- Bangladesh (15 days)
- Bahrain (30 days)
- (30 days)
- Iran (30 days)
- (30 days)
- Lebanon (30 days, free visa at Beirut airport)
- Nepal (15-90 days)
- Palau (30 days)
- Pitcairn (14 days)
- Samoa (60 days, free)
- East Timor (30 days, to Dili)
- Tonga (1 month, free)
- Tuvalu (1 month, free)
- Turkmenistan (10 days, paid, issued at Ashgabat airport, you need to have an invitation)
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Africa
- Burundi (30 days, permission from the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required)
- Guinea-Bissau (90 days)
- Djibouti (30 days)
- (30 days or 15 days to the Sinai Peninsula with a free visa)
- Zambia (30-90 days)
- Zimbabwe (30-90 days)
- (30 days)
- Comoros (14 days)
- Madagascar (30 or 90 days)
- Mozambique (30 days, at Maputo airport)
- Nauru (14 days)
- Rwanda (30 days)
- (90 days)
- Togo (7 days, can be extended up to 90 days)
- Uganda (90 days)
- Eritrea (30 days)
- Ethiopia (up to 90 days at Bole Airport)
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Where can you go with an e-visa?
There are two types of e-visa:
- actually electronic, that is, you apply for it via the Internet and you are allowed into the country without having to paste a paper visa into your passport (for example, in Cyprus);
- electronic permission to obtain a visa upon arrival, when you only receive a visa permission over the Internet, and at the airport they stick a visa in your passport (for example, in Vietnam, if your stay exceeds 15 days).
Both visas are convenient and save a lot of time and nerves. Typically, to obtain a visa permit, you need to pay a fee and send scanned copies of the required documents. Below is a list of countries where you can travel in 2020 without a visa in the traditional sense - that is, you can either apply for a visa permit online or get an electronic visa.
- Australia (3, 6 or 12 months, you can apply online. BUT you need to submit biometrics): tickets →
- Gabon (visa for 1, 2, 3 or 6 months)
- (60 days, visa required):
- (90 days, extendable for another 90 days)
- (90 days, free registration. Condition: entry to Cyprus only from the territory of the Russian Federation, and not from third countries. If you are flying on a connecting flight or from another country, you need to apply for a regular visa.):
- Ivory Coast (3 months)
- (30 days, extension possible. You can stay in the country for up to 180 days within one trip. Free registration.): tickets →
- Montserrat (1 year, multiple entry)
- Myanmar (28 days stay in the country with a visa validity of 90 days)
- Sao Tome and Principe (30 days)
- (35 days from the date of visa issue): tickets →
- Solomon Islands (3 months, free)
- Sierra Leone (30 days)
- (30 days):
Where can you fly inexpensively without a visa?
Do you want to relax on a budget and without visas? Select a country from those listed below. We have compiled a list of visa-free countries and states with simplified entry for Russians, where you can fly quite inexpensively.
The minimum prices in rubles for air tickets (round trip) for one person are indicated. The cost of tours is indicated for two for 7-10 nights. We are watching flights from Moscow.
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Abkhazia
To get to Abkhazia, you need to fly to Sochi (Adler) airport. Then we get to the Abkhaz resorts by land transport. Tickets to Adler cost from 3,000 rubles, tours to Abkhazia - from 20,000 rubles.
Vietnam, Thailand and Sri Lanka
Inexpensive and visa-free destinations for Russians. One bad thing is that you will have to spend money on the flight. Tickets cost from 30 thousand rubles, sometimes you can find them for 22-25 thousand. Tours cost from 60 thousand for two, to Sri Lanka - from 80 thousand.
Georgia
The country is on the list of visa-free countries for Russians, and they are allowed to stay in Georgia for at least a whole year. You can fly here inexpensively: air tickets from Moscow and St. Petersburg usually cost about 8-12 thousand rubles. The cheapest air tickets from Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnodar, Adler and Krasnoyarsk to Tbilisi cost around 15-22 thousand.
Israel
Israel is another country where you can fly to without a visa and very cheaply, and many enjoy this! Tickets cost from 11,000 rubles, tours - from 55 thousand.
India
To travel to India, an electronic visa is issued: it is easy to obtain, but it costs $100. But Goa is one of the most inexpensive destinations for a holiday by the sea. Tours cost from 50 thousand, last minute tours are cheaper. Tickets to Delhi cost from 20 thousand.
Kenya
If you want to go to real black Africa, go to Kenya or Tanzania! Alas, these countries are not on the list of visa-free countries for Russians, and tickets are not cheap - from 32,000 rubles. But everything is learned by comparison. Obtaining visas for almost all other African countries is difficult, and flights there are even more expensive. Traveling to Kenya and Tanzania is easier: visas are issued using a simplified system, there are more flights, and security is higher.
Cyprus
Another popular holiday destination. An e-visa can be easily obtained online; prices at resorts are European, but not prohibitively high. Tickets to Larnaca cost from 6,000 rubles, to Paphos - from 15,000 rubles. You can buy a tour to Cyprus from 50 thousand rubles.
Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt
Russians can fly to Morocco and Tunisia without a visa; in Egypt, a visa is issued upon arrival. Holidays in all countries are inexpensive. Tickets from Moscow to Morocco cost from 10-15 thousand, to Egypt and Tunisia - the same.
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UAE
Inexpensive tickets to Dubai are also not uncommon, and for flights from many Russian cities. You can fly to the UAE from Ekaterinburg, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Mineralnye Vody, Krasnodar, Kazan from 15 thousand rubles, and during big sales it’s even cheaper. Vouchers cost from 50 thousand.
Türkiye
Where can you go inexpensively and without a visa, if not to Turkey? It is these two criteria that have made the country so popular for Russians: visa-free entry and cheap holidays. You can fly to Istanbul for 8,000 rubles, to Antalya for 10 thousand. Tours are very cheap: even 20 thousand rubles is not the limit; there are tours for 15 and even 10 thousand for two. An all-inclusive holiday costs from 35 thousand rubles.
Philippines
A flight to the Philippines cannot be called inexpensive - tickets usually cost from 35-40 thousand rubles. However, sometimes you can fly to this visa-free country for Russians cheaper - sometimes there are tickets for 27-30 thousand.
Montenegro
Tickets to Tivat can be found from 10 thousand rubles, to Podgorica - from 13 thousand. Vouchers cost from 40 thousand.
South America and the Caribbean
An unfortunate paradox and injustice - the list of visa-free countries for Russians includes almost all the countries of South America and the Caribbean, but flying there is very expensive. Only major sales (for example, Allitalia) or erroneous tariffs save you. Usually tickets to Latin American countries cost from 40-50 thousand rubles.
South Korea
One of the few developed countries on the list of visa-free countries for Russians. It's worth using! The cheapest way to fly to Seoul is from Vladivostok and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - tickets for direct flights with S7 airlines can cost only 14,000 rubles. Flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg cost from 30 thousand rubles.
We looked at all the countries where Russians can travel in 2020 without a visa and at an inexpensive price. All other countries either require pre-issued visas (through the consulate and visa centers) or are not destinations where you can fly cheaply.
Introductory image source: © Bestpicko / flickr.com / bestpicko.com.
There are more than a hundred countries in the world for which Russians do not require an entry visa. TOP 10 visa-free destinations, the most popular and relevant in 2016.
The ability to visit countries without a visa, as a rule, only applies to tourist trips. Visa-free stay is always limited to the time spent in a foreign country, and does not imply any other activity other than travel. Read more about the conditions of stay in visa-free countries in the TOP 10
Thailand
Now the place of Turkey and Egypt has been firmly occupied by Thailand with its excellent climate and ample opportunities for recreation. To stay in the country for less than 30 days, you do not need a visa.
To enter Thailand without a visa, you will need a passport with at least six months remaining validity, return air tickets, and an amount of 20 thousand baht per person. You will need to prove the availability of money only if the tourist travels independently, without the participation of a travel agency.
Among the popular Thai resorts, it is worth noting Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Samui.
Israel is increasingly attracting Russian tourists this year. By the way, in Israel, tourists have access to two seas at once: the Mediterranean and the Red.
To stay in Israel for up to 90 days, you will need to present at entry:
International passport valid for at least six months;
Return air or other tickets;
Confirmation of place of residence - hotel reservation, invitation of friends or letter from a medical institution;
Enough money for a holiday in the country. There is no specific amount, but $50 per day will be enough.
Among the resorts and cities interesting for recreation, it is worth noting Jerusalem, Ein Bokek, Haifa, Netanya and Eilat.
Of the resorts, it is worth noting Da Nang, suitable for family holidays, Nha Trang for lovers of noisy entertainment and parties, and Vung Tau, which is suitable for everyone.
Another great alternative to Turkey and Egypt is Vietnam. True, you won’t be able to relax here longer - you can only stay for 15 days without a visa. But you won’t need anything other than a passport and a return ticket. Unless the passport must be valid for at least another six months, and at least 30 days must pass after leaving Vietnam.
Montenegro
Montenegro is a country with a mild climate, beautiful nature and beach holidays on the shores of the Adriatic Sea.
Russian citizens have the right to stay in Montenegro without a visa for 30 days - you only need confirmation of place of residence (for example, a hotel reservation) and registration within 24 hours if you are traveling on your own.
The most popular among tourists are the islands of Sveti Stefan, Budva and Becici.
You can stay in Cuba for up to 30 days without a visa. You will only need a foreign passport, return tickets and a completed migration card - one half will remain with you until departure.
You can relax in Cuba almost everywhere along the coast, but the most popular resorts are Havana, Varadero and Holguin.
Dominican Republic
You can stay in the Dominican Republic without a visa for up to 30 days - you just need to buy a tourist card for about $10 and have a passport with you.
There are a lot of resorts in the Dominican Republic, but Punta Cana, La Romana and Puerto Plata are especially loved by tourists.
Maldives
The Maldives is an extremely romantic holiday destination, with warm ocean waters and white beaches.
To relax here for no more than 30 days, you only need a foreign passport, which expires no later than 3 months after the planned end of your vacation, a tourist voucher or hotel reservation and return tickets.
The Maldives is almost entirely a resort area. It is best to relax on the beaches of the North and South Atolls. Ari Atoll is suitable for lovers of outdoor activities, Baa will appeal to those who want privacy, and Lavian is ideal for diving.
Argentina
This country has beaches, beautiful landscapes, and bright, interesting experiences for any tourist. Russian citizens can stay in the country without a visa for 90 days - it will be enough to have a foreign passport and return tickets.
In Argentina, it is worth visiting Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Mar del Plata.
Brazil
For 90 days, Russian tourists have the right to stay in Brazil without a visa. To do this, it will be enough to present a foreign passport valid for at least six months, return plane tickets and proof of accommodation - a hotel reservation, a voucher or an invitation from friends.
Among the resorts and cities of Brazil, it is worth noting the capital, Rio de Janeiro, as well as the beach resorts of Salvador and Sao Paulo.
Not all of China is accessible to Russian tourists without a visa. Without a visa, you can stay for 14 days in Hong Kong, for 30 days in the Macau Special Administrative Region, for 21 days on Hainan Island as part of a tourist group of two people, for 15 days in Sunfenhe and for 30 days in Heihe, located just just across the Amur River from the city of Blagoveshchensk.
The material was prepared jointly with an online travel agency
Do you want to go abroad, but don’t want to get involved in bureaucratic battles with embassy staff? No problem, because there are as many as 38 states that can be visited without unnecessary formalities.
Visa-free countries for Russians included in this list in 2019 offer beach holidays for every taste: from inexpensive to exclusive. A relatively short flight is also an important argument when choosing a destination.
Albania belongs to the Balkan states. This member of the list is located near Montenegro and Greece, washed by the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. Adriatic resorts are rich in clean sandy beaches. The shores are decorated with picturesque places, rocky bays and pine forests. You can stay in the country for 90 days without a visa.
Vietnam attracts with its pristine nature, the good nature of the locals, clean white and pink beaches and a mild climate. Here you can relax for 15 days completely freely and, importantly, inexpensively.
Georgia. The resorts of Adjara are ideal for family holidays. The cleanest water, mild climate and comfortable conditions are appreciated by many tourists. If you are looking for a holiday abroad without a visa, and inexpensively, then Georgia is a great option. Free entry for Russians is valid for a whole year.
Egypt continues the list, despite some difficulties with . Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh still delight vacationers with comfortable hotels. Clean beach areas, beautiful underwater world and coral reefs attract travelers all year round. The visa is issued upon arrival, valid for a month, the price is $25.
Israel– a country rich in ancient sights and resort areas. The Mediterranean coast attracts tourists with its unique vegetation, warm healing water of Dead Sea and. Here you can vacation visa-free for 90 days.
It pleases with bright colors, inexpensive food and the absence of language problems, because the Russians have occupied almost all the hot spots. An e-visa to India for 30 days can be issued online and costs $60.
Indonesia in 2019 climbed even higher in the list of popular tourist destinations among travelers abroad. Fascinating flora and fauna, many picturesque corners with clear sea water - an ideal place for tourists. The coasts of Indonesia are popular among surfers and those who like to bask in the rays of the tropical sun. Tourists are provided with a visa-free holiday for a month.
– the ancient coast of Aphrodite, washed by the warm Mediterranean Sea, with vibrant landscapes and beautiful beach stretches. This is a little paradise for tourists. To enter, you just need to first apply for a visa online, valid for 90 days. A single entry will cost inexpensively, 25 euros, a multiple entry visa - 65 euros.
– an African state with Arabic exoticism. It is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The coast and Moroccan beaches will delight tourists with untouched nature, hot sand and warm water. The visa-free regime for Russians is valid for 90 days.
Thailand- an exotic warm country, similar to a paradise fairy tale. Luxurious resorts with coconut palms and clear blue lagoons will not leave any tourist indifferent. Visitors from abroad are allowed to enjoy the local beauty for a month.
It is located in North Africa and is washed by the warm Mediterranean Sea. You can swim here almost all year round. Picturesque shores, clear turquoise water and cozy surroundings are the optimal place for traveling with children. A hassle-free and inexpensive holiday in Tunisia is provided for a period of 90 days.
Türkiye, which at the beginning of 2019 was still on the list of “undesirable” destinations for Russians, continues the list of visa-free countries for a beach holiday. The long coastline is rich in beautiful beaches and historical sites. You can spend a month in Turkey without visa control.
Montenegro is a hospitable country on the Balkan Peninsula. The Adriatic coast has picturesque beach resorts, cozy sunny bays and clear waters of the Adriatic. Visa-free entry is valid for 30 days.
Sri Lanka- a paradise on the planet with amazing colors and romantic landscapes. The cleanest beach areas, calm ocean waters, amazing corals and a peaceful atmosphere will make your vacation unforgettable. An entry permit is issued upon arrival, valid for no more than 1 month.
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If the previous options for getting a tan abroad did not interest you, it’s too early to get upset. The most interesting things are yet to come. Visa-free entry for Russians extends to another list of countries where you can sunbathe in 2019. They are located, as a rule, on other continents, so this vacation can hardly be called inexpensive. However, the brighter the impression will be.
Antigua and Barbuda is a small island state in the Caribbean Sea. The mild climate, exotic vegetation, pink and white sand, and cozy bays attract travelers from all over the world. Free entry is open for a month.
Argentina- an unusually vibrant country on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The beautiful beach coast stretches for 17 km, where there are 24 comfortable resorts, which are crowded with tourists in the summer. You can relax here for 90 days.
Bahamas- the next tropical exotic in the Atlantic Ocean. The Bahamas is rich in white sandy beaches, blue lagoons, coral reefs and pristine tranquility of nature. Visa-free entry for Russians is valid for 3 months.
Barbados located in the eastern Caribbean. It is famous for its pristine beaches, luxurious gardens, caves with underwater lakes and rivers. You can stay here freely for up to 28 days.
Brazil– a bright exotic country that attracts tourists with its color, warm climate and rhythm of life. Brazil's white sand coastline is very diverse, with secluded picturesque spots and crowded resorts. You can vacation for 90 days without a visa.
Vanuatu- tropical islands surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Beautiful weather all year round makes for an unforgettable beach holiday. For lovers of underwater entertainment, there is a long list of opportunities here. It is fashionable abroad to spend a honeymoon here. Visa-free entry for Russians is valid for 30 days.
Venezuela– a beautiful Latin American country with unique exoticism. Picturesque landscapes, delicate sand, an abundance of pearls and tropical forests will leave a lot of impressions. Margarita Island is famous for its excellent recreation and clean warm water. A visa is not required for visits up to 90 days.
Haiti is a tropical island state surrounded by coral reefs, with hot sand, clear lagoons and romantic sunsets. You are allowed to stay for three months without any formalities.
Hong Kong, washed on three sides by the South China Sea, is rarely offered on tourist lists for a beach holiday. And in vain. Numerous bays and bays stretch along the coastline, and the clean coastline is protected from the wind by mountain ranges and is excellent for swimming. Russians are allowed to vacation here without a visa for two weeks.
Grenada is located on the southeastern coast of the Caribbean Sea. Cozy bays, a rich underwater world and a deserted coast are created for lovers of calm, peaceful leisure. Visa-free travel is allowed for 90 days.
Located in eastern Haiti. Evergreen vegetation and snow-white beaches with delicate sand, diving and snorkeling activities will be remembered for a long time by guests from abroad. You can vacation in the country for a whole month without obtaining an entry permit.
Kenya continues the list of destinations where you can gain impressions relatively inexpensively. The Indian Ocean washing it will delight tourists with warm waters all year round. The opportunity to engage in water sports greatly diversifies your leisure time. The visa is issued at the airport, valid for 90 days, and costs $50.
Colombia. The waves of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea wash the shores of an amazing and colorful state. The Caribbean coast is rich in secluded beach resorts and tropical exotica. Russians are allowed to stay in the country for 90 days.
Comoros They are distinguished by excellent beaches with emerald crystal clear water and wild, untouched nature. It’s not for nothing that those who come from abroad call them a “tropical paradise.” The visa is issued upon arrival, for 45 days, and costs 30 euros.
Costa Rica tops the list of the happiest countries in the world. It is located in Central America, known for its colorful beaches with azure waters on the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. You can rest for 30 days without an entry permit.
– the famous Freedom Island offers unique opportunities for diving and underwater photography. The country's luxury beach resorts welcome tourists all year round. Russians can vacation in Cuba visa-free for no more than 30 days.
- the highlight of the Indian Ocean, which is extremely popular in 2019. The island nation is prized for its lush beachfront, colorful plants, underwater sports and wedding ceremonies. Vacations are allowed for two months without obtaining an entry permit.
Malaysia- a small tropical paradise with white sandy islands and stunning soft sand, picturesque bays and azure water. You are allowed to spend a holiday in Malaysia without a visa for 30 days.
– the famous islands of the Indian Ocean are truly its pearl. Maldives beaches are located in picturesque transparent lagoons with luxurious comfortable villas and the peaceful tranquility of nature. You can enjoy a visa-free stay for 30 days.
– another member of the list from South America. A cheerful state washed by two oceans - the Pacific and the Atlantic. Iconic Acapulco is prized for its holiday-friendly climate, stunning beach resorts and vibrant nightlife. You can stay here for a whole six months without visa control.
Seychelles located in the western Indian Ocean. Untouched charming nature, pink and white beaches, clear water, soft sand - all this is called “a little paradise on earth.” Here you can relax for up to 30 days.
Fiji- magnificent fairy-tale islands in the Pacific Ocean. They are known for their excellent facilities for weddings, luxury holidays, diving, surfing and snorkeling. Russians are allowed to stay freely for 4 months.
Jamaica completes the list of visa-free countries for 2019. This delightful island in the northern Caribbean attracts with its outlandish places and unspoiled nature, elite beaches with golden sand, warm sun and hospitality. You are allowed to stay in Jamaica for 30 days without an entry permit.
Consolidated list of visa-free countries for beach holidays
| № | A country | Days without a visa |
| 1 | Abkhazia | 90 |
| 2 | Albania | 90 |
| 3 | Antigua and Barbuda | 30 |
| 4 | Argentina | 90 |
| 5 | Bahamas | 90 |
| 6 | Barbados | 28 |
| 7 | Brazil | 90 |
| 8 | Vanuatu | 30 |
| 9 | Venezuela | 90 |
| 10 | Vietnam | 15 |
| 11 | Haiti | 90 |
| 12 | Hong Kong | 14 |
| 13 | Grenada | 90 |
| 14 | Georgia | 365 |
| 15 | Dominican Republic | 21 |
| 16 | Israel | 90 |
| 17 | Indonesia | 30 |
| 18 | Colombia | 90 |
| 19 | Costa Rica | 30 |
| 20 | Cuba | 30 |
| 21 | Mauritius | 60 |
| 22 | Malaysia | 30 |
| 23 | Maldives | 30 |
| 24 | Morocco | 120 |
| 25 | Seychelles | 30 |
| 26 | Thailand | 30 |
| 27 | Tunisia | 90 |
| 28 | Türkiye | 90 |
| 29 | Montenegro | 90 |
| 30 | Fiji | 120 |
| 31 | Jamaica | 30 |
