Where to go without a visa. Visa-free countries for Russians

The moment of adoption of the Agreement on visa-free regime... Visa-free regime implies obtaining a visa at the border or at ground checkpoints (checkpoints, airport and others). The visa-free regime allows you to freely visit many countries.

Automatically there is no need to contact the embassy, ​​provide a lot of documents and wait for the long-awaited permission to leave. ...

As you know, to visit a country located in Europe, you must first. This applies to everyone. But on the territory of Europe there are a number of republics that are not part of the European Union. Many of them have a visa-free regime with the Russian Federation. In 2019, Russians will not need to pre-issue an entry permit to these countries.

List of republics for visa-free travel in Europe:

• Kyrgyzstan;
• Macedonia;
• Serbia;

Table: the allowed period of stay of Russians in visa-free countries in Europe

All of these countries are not part 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.

Permission to enter the territory of Ukraine

For other foreign citizens, the permitted period of stay on the territory of Ukraine is only one month. They receive a visa upon arrival at international airports, which are located in only two cities of Ukraine: Odessa and Kiev.

For Russians, the rules for crossing the border have been simplified. They are stamped on the crossing in the foreign passport at the 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 their 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.

The conditions of entry to Ukraine for Russians in 2014 were tightened against the backdrop of the armed conflict in Donbass and the annexation of Crimea. Now entry is impossible from the Crimea, as well as from the Luhansk and Donetsk Republics. Those Russians who violate this rule are subsequently barred from entering Ukraine.

Entry to Moldova

Have Russian Federation an agreement on a visa-free regime was signed with Moldova. Therefore, citizens of the Russian Federation in 2019 do not need to apply for a preliminary entry permit. Crossing the border is carried out only with a foreign passport. The allowed period of stay on the territory of Moldova without permission for Russians is 3 months.

If the border crossing is carried out with a minor child, then the parents must without fail border services provide not only the child's passport, but also the original of his birth certificate.

Entry to the Republic of Belarus

As you know, Belarus and Russia are members of the Customs Union, therefore, a simplified regime for crossing the border of Belarus has been concluded between these two countries. It is characterized by the fact that in 2019 Russians can enter the territory of Belarus not only with a foreign passport, but also with an internal one, that is, a passport of the Russian Federation.

When crossing the border by land, namely by car, the owner of the car must provide the customs officers with a driver's license, registration certificate, personal documents and insurance for the car.

According to the current legislation of the Republic of Belarus, 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 must register at the place of residence. Otherwise, a fine will be imposed on the Russian when leaving the country.

Entry to Kyrgyzstan

Russia also signed an agreement with Kyrgyzstan on a simplified border crossing regime. According to the rules of the regime,.

When crossing the border at points customs control the passport is stamped on arrival. If a Russian travels with an internal passport, then this stamp is put on the migration card. Leaving the country without this stamp will be extremely difficult.

If a Russian intends to stay in Kyrgyzstan for less than 3 months, then he does not need to register.

But if the estimated period of stay is more than this period, then registration is required.

On the territory of Kyrgyzstan, you need to contact the passport and visa department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and register for migration. Registration indicates an extension of the period of stay. But it is worth recalling that in order to extend the period of stay, you can become a migration registration no later than the fifth day after arriving in the territory of Kyrgyzstan.

Entry to Kazakhstan

It has long been rumored that Kazakhstan and Russia intend to break the visa-free regime agreement. But these rumors are not supported by documentary evidence. Therefore, in 2019, Russians, as before, can freely enter the territory of this country without first obtaining an entry permit.

But when traveling to Kazakhstan, you should pay attention to the following aspects:

1. When traveling, a Russian must have 2 passports with him: foreign and domestic.
2. If a Russian turns 20 or 45 years old during a trip, then you should take care of reissuing the document in advance. The thing is that on the territory of Kazakhstan these documents will no longer be valid, so a person may have problems leaving the country. To resolve the situation, you will have to contact the Russian Embassy.
3. According to the laws, a citizen of the Russian Federation has the right to stay on the territory of Kazakhstan without a visa for only 3 months. If it is necessary to extend the period of stay, then you will need to issue a temporary residence permit.

Entry to Abkhazia

To travel to Abkhazia in 2019, Russians will need a foreign or Russian passport. A prerequisite for this is life insurance for a Russian in the amount of more than 30 thousand rubles. The insurance covers the accommodation of a tourist on the territory of Abkhazia at the rate of 1,000 rubles a day.

That is, the amount of insurance must be equal to the estimated length of stay in Abkhazia. Children under 6 years of age are exempt from insurance. Persons who work on the territory of Abkhazia for more than 6 months are also exempted from insurance.

It is important to note that persons who have visited Abkhazia cannot subsequently obtain a visa to travel to Georgia.

Let's dot all the i's right away: all directions in this article can be roughly divided into cheap and expensive. And if everything is more or less clear with the former, then, speaking of the latter, I would not cling so much to their visa-free status. Sometimes, even by paying 60-80 euros for a Schengen visa, you will still seriously save (since a vacation in conventional Italy or Greece will in any case cost you less than a trip to Cuba or Indonesia). In a similar situation, payment visa fee can be perceived as an investment. Of course, there are a lot of great destinations in Europe. Choose what you want and fly.

Also, at the very beginning, I want to immediately emphasize that the article itself is focused on Belarusians. Russians and Ukrainians have different visa-free destinations. Therefore, it makes no sense for them to read this article. The only thing I can advise you is to open the site visareq.com and there on interactive map see which countries you need or do not need a visa to. Everything is very simple. I think you can figure it out without me. Therefore, with these words I will smoothly end my introduction and move on to an analysis of the visa-free destinations themselves. Ready? Let's go then!

Conditionally cheap countries

Odessa. Opera theatre.

If there is no money, but you want to go to the sea, then you have a direct road to the resorts of Russia and Ukraine. It can be Odessa or Gelendzhik, Sochi or the conditional Berdyansk on the Sea of ​​Azov. There are many options here. Choose any and go. If your budget is very limited, you are unlikely to find something better for yourself than Koblevo and Zatoka. There are so many tours to these cities that prices are often simply nowhere lower. However, the disadvantages here are also quite obvious - a long journey and not the highest quality of service. I once saw with my own eyes how one recreation center in Zatoka was literally flooded after the rains. You go out - and right behind the porch you have ankle-deep water.

Of course, even in the same Zatoka you can buy cool hotel and have a great rest. But here it all depends on prices. Maybe for the same money you will be able to go to Turkey.

Slightly better, but also relatively cheap countries

These areas can already be considered seriously. This is me about Turkey, Albania, Montenegro, Georgia and Israel. Let me emphasize right away that all countries are very different, so a few words should be said about each of them separately. So…

Montenegro... Conditionally a visa-free country, since Belarusians need it to enter here (which, however, is often not asked). The countries are not similar in appearance, but in terms of their internal content, it strongly reminds me of Georgia in some way. The nature is very beautiful, the sea is clean, there is interesting cities but in the season tourism is a religion here. If you are ready for intrusive service and beaches littered with people - then Montenegro is a great destination. But personally, if I go back to this country, then only in the fall or spring, when there will be less tourist craziness here.

Albania... The only country on this list that I myself have not been to. There is a lot about her now good reviews and I understand why. Beautiful sea, low prices plus exotic Balkan. In general - I would go. However, I saw really cheap flights to Albania only from Warsaw.

Israel... Flight to this country from Minsk (not to mention Vilnius). And this is the only reason why Israel was on my list conditionally budget countries... Prices for food and entertainment in this Middle Eastern country are of course quite high. But personally, I was still happy with my own trip to Israel. If you want color - here's an ultra-religious one, if you want to take a walk among skyscrapers - here's a more luxurious one (which in places generally reminded me of some American city). But there is also, and, where you can swim in the company of colorful fish, and many beautiful national parks.

In general, in my opinion, Israel is a great vacation destination. But when packing your suitcase, do not forget to take a few Rolltones with you. I repeat: prices in Israel are rather high.

Where to go in the summer without a visa if the vastness of the Fatherland is not at all attractive?

The most suitable countries for a beach holiday in the summer, where Russians do not need a visa in 2019:

1. ... You don't need a visa for up to 30 days.
2. Russians can stay in it without a visa for 60 days.
3. A visa is not required if the period of stay does not exceed 90 days.
4. Russian tourists can rest in the country for 30 days without a visa.
5. ... Excellent weather allows you to relax at sea without a visa for 90 days.
6. and Visa is not required, but in these countries it is better to rest in winter, when there is no rainy season. In summer it is very hot, humid and stuffy there.
7. and . In summer, Russian tourists rest there, but at this time it also rains very often.
8. You can stay in this European country without a visa for 30 days.
9. Russians can surf the Internet during the day. Therefore, it can be considered free to travel as well.

Most inexpensive vacation in the summer it is Turkey. There are also inexpensive last-minute tours to Thailand and Vietnam. Can be found good tours at reasonable prices to both Cyprus and Montenegro.

European countries

The first place where the gaze rushes in search of a country where you can relax without a visa - the states of Eastern Europe - and not far, and not very expensive, and many beautiful views, and in terms of mentality they are close enough.

Many east European countries accept travelers from Russia without obtaining an entry permit.

Table: terms and conditions of entry to visa-free countries in Europe

Useful video. Where to send by sea without a visa in the summer - advice from an experienced tourist.

European countries for vacations without visas:

• Albania - in summer period(from April 1 to October 31) no entry permit is required for stays of up to 3 months.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro - will be accepted for one month, you must have a hotel reservation, a tourist voucher and documents proving the amount of financial security.
• It is allowed to stay in Israel for up to 90 days; in addition to a foreign passport and proof of solvency, you will need to book a room and have tickets with blackout dates.
• On the territory of Macedonia, it is permissible to relax in the summer for all 3 months, upon presenting a medical insurance policy and confirmation of solvency at the border crossing.
• Visiting the tourist attractions of Serbia is allowed for a month, excluding Kosovo, which requires a Schengen visa from another state.
• Turkey's popularity is supported by a visa-free period of 2 months.
• Cyprus - in 2019, Russians need a provision, which is issued online in 1 day for free.
• Serbia - it is very comfortable to have a rest in this country in the summer, although there is no sea. ...

It is very easy to get to the sea without a visa - just stock up on a foreign passport and a hotel reservation, get medical insurance and a card with a sufficient number of banknotes and you can move on the road, since Albania, Turkey and Montenegro have a long coastal border.

One should not stay in the country beyond the permissible visa-free period, otherwise there is a threat of forced expulsion from the territory of the state, and a ban on entry.

Countries of South America

South America offers even more options to go on vacation in the summer without the hassle of processing additional documents. Most of its states hospitably open their borders for "visa-free" tourists.

Terms and conditions of visa-free stay in South America (table)

As can be seen from the table, the lion's share of the countries of a distant continent accepts tourists who have not issued a visa for a rather long period, without setting particularly complicated requirements.

Asian countries

Where to fly to rest if you want something exotic and have enough free funds?

Of course, to Asia - alluring, mysterious, shocking.

There is much fewer countries ready to start up a traveler who is not burdened with a full set of accompanying documents.

Table: terms and conditions of entry to visa-free countries in Asia

You can enter Vietnam for up to 15 days, provided that you do not cross the borders of neighboring states. In addition to a foreign passport, you will need to present tickets for the return trip.

Small states, lost among the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, accept travelers who have not bothered to have a visa for one month.

Table: terms and conditions to visa-free countries in Oceania

In Vanuatu, it is allowed to rest for up to 30 days, subject to the presentation of tickets in the opposite direction, the availability of a booked room at the hotel and confirmation of the presence of the tourist with sufficient funds.

You will not be required to comply with the same conditions, but you can rest one day longer.

At the entrance to the North Mariana islands You will need to obtain a Visiting Permit from the Department of the Islands in advance. Under normal conditions, you are allowed to stay here for up to 1 month. If there are return tickets on hand, this period is shifted to 45 days.

For a month you can live in Micronesia, Tuvalu and Western Samoa. In Niue - 31 days.

All living conditions without a visa are quite easy to implement, and it is not necessary to spend time and money on its registration.

Term: up to 365 days.

The documents:

What to do: the country is famous for its hospitality, unique architecture and delicious national cuisine. Skiers come to ski in Gudauri, where the total length of pistes is about 57 km.

Term: up to 90 days in summer and up to 30 days the rest of the year.

The documents: a passport valid for the entire duration of the trip.

What to do: Montenegro is a mix different countries and natural attractions. There are black rocks, the Adriatic Sea, mountain villages, and buildings in the Venetian style. In winter, skiers come here to ski in the North Albanian
Alps.

Term: up to 180 days.

The documents: passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (valid only at the airports of Yerevan and Gyumri) or international passport.

What to do: Armenia is healing springs with mineral water, churches on the rocks, mountain lakes and the majestic Ararat. The best alpine skiing here is Tsakhkadzor - the former Main Olympic Base of the USSR.

Magic words: vacation, vacation abroad, gentle sun, warm sea! When planning a route for a foreign tour, it will not be superfluous to find out where Russians can go without a visa.

Do not burden yourself with collecting documents, running through the authorities, get on the plane, and after a few hours plunge into the gentle sea! Fortunately for us, there are states that receive us with minimal formalities.

Nearest neighbors

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In several republics and territories the former USSR Russian citizens only need a general civil passport, these are:

• Abkhazia - beautiful place for relax. Wonderful pebble sea beaches of Gagra, the unique reserved Cape Pitsunda, high Mountain Lake Ritsa, relict plants and the ruins of medieval defensive towers, a monastery in New Athos - Abkhazia have something to surprise the most sophisticated tourist.
• Belarus is the closest neighbor, in summer it gives you the opportunity to soak up the sandy beaches of Lake Naroch, raft along the Augustow Canal, in winter - visit Zyuzi in Belovezhskaya Pushcha, and all year round- in sanatoriums with excellent service.
• Kazakhstan - will provide rest at any time of the year. Year-round resorts, ski resorts, fishing tourism, mountain tourism - there are many destinations to choose from.
• Kyrgyzstan - if it loses in terms of architectural monuments neighboring countries, then in terms of natural beauty it is difficult to compare with it. Tien Shan and Pamir, the northernmost 7000-meter - Pobeda Peak and mountain lake Issyk-Kul attract travelers.

And in three of them, Russians are allowed 90 days, in Belarus - 30. Another big plus is the knowledge of the Russian language by the local population.

The nearby territories are a good option for a weekend tour

In the remaining 7 former Soviet republics, you will need a foreign passport:

1. Up to 90 days of stay are allowed: Azerbaijan, Moldova, Ukraine.
2. Up to six months: Armenia.
3. Up to a year: Georgia.
4. No time limit: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.

ATTENTION! Tourists who have visited Abkhazia or South Ossetia (stamp in the passport of their stay) will have problems crossing the Georgian border - entry from Abkhazia to Georgia is prohibited. Those who have visited Nagorno-Karabakh are prohibited from entering Azerbaijan, as well as ethnic Armenians.

Uzbekistan cannot boast sea ​​beaches, but even without them it is difficult to get bored in this country. The modern metropolis Tashkent, which have preserved the flavor of the Middle Ages Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench, demonstrate the creations of modern architects and architectural monuments included in the list World heritage UNESCO.

Europe without Schengen

Several more difficult situation with a visit to European tourism centers, only 4 countries accept Russians with a passport:

• Bosnia and Herzegovina (90);
• Macedonia (180);
• Serbia (30);
• Montenegro (30).

Montenegro is one of the states that emerged after the collapse of the SFRY - Yugoslavia. Clean sea, deep canyons mountain rivers, a combination in architecture of features of Muslim and Romanesque architecture, world famous museums of modern art - all this awaits you in Montenegro.

Interesting situation with Greek resorts... For a trip to Greece, Schengen is a must, since it is one of the EU members. But a way was found to visit there without registering it: rest on the islands located near the coast of Turkey:

• The Cyclades islands of Mykonos and Santorini;
• Rhodes;
• Lesvos;
• Chios;

We get a visa to visit the islands on a Turkish ferry.

In other European countries that are part of the EU, Schengen is required in passports.

ATTENTION: in Poland, Latvia and Norway, visa-free entry is allowed for residents of areas adjacent to the border for a period of 2 weeks - to Norway and Poland, up to 90 days - to Latvia.

Continents visa-free

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Our world is endless! And if you like exotic South America or West Indies, ready for a long flight to the ends of the world - you will be interested tourist centers of this region (alphabetically, according to the number of days of visa-free stay):

• Bahamas;
• Brazil;
• Venezuela;
• Haiti;
• Guyana;
• Guatemala;
• Honduras;
• Grenada;
• Dominica;
• Paraguay;
• Costa Rica;
• Argentina;
• Nicaragua;
• Salvador;
• Saint Kitts and Nevis;
• Trinidad and Tobago;
• Uruguay;
• Chile;
• Ecuador;

• Antigua and Barbuda;
• Dominican Republic;
• Cuba;
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines;
• Jamaica;

Another term

• Barbados (28);
• Colombia (up to six months);
• Panama (up to six months);
• Peru (six months);
• Saint Lucia (up to six weeks).

The mention of Peru is associated with the treasures of the Incas, the legendary Eldorado. Choosing this country as a holiday destination, you will not go wrong: the Costa - the Pacific coast, the Sierra - mountain valleys and the Amazon Selva, the Nazca desert and the Machu Picchu fortress - this is one country with inexhaustible opportunities for both beach and educational tourism.

WARNING: before traveling in South America it will be useful to inquire about the political stability and the crime situation in a particular country.

In the Southern Hemisphere, our winter is a hot summer. Are you attracted by the fabulous East? In slushy November, vacation on the seaside without bothering with unnecessary walking around the embassies is promised resort areas Asia and Oceania:

• Vanuatu (30);
• Vietnam (15 days);
• Hong Kong (half a month);
• Guam (up to one and a half months);
• Northern Mariana Islands (1.5 months);
• Israel (90);
• Indonesia (30);
• Cook Islands (30);
• Laos (two weeks);
• Macau (30);
• Malaysia (30);
• Micronesia (30);
• Mongolia (30);
• Niue (30);
• Thailand (30);
• Turkey (60);
• Fiji (120);
• Philippines (30);
• South Korea (60).

Fiji - small state, located on the islands in the South Pacific Ocean, are still far from the beaten track Russian tourists expensive, but tourism is one of the developed items of state income. During the dry season, from May to October, when there is no rain and the rarity of storms and tsunamis, Fiji is a wonderful place to beach tourism.

Interested in Africa? And here it is not difficult to find a resting place in winter without a preliminary visit to the embassy:

• Botswana (90);
• Gambia (8 weeks);
• Mauritius (60);
• Morocco (90);
• Namibia (90);
• Swaziland (30);
• Seychelles (30);
• Tunisia (90).

Seychelles is one of the trendiest tourist destinations. The ocean, beaches, atolls, bungalows, the smell of spices and vanilla, exotic nature, excellent food and quality service - what else do you need for your vacation?

ATTENTION: Before traveling to Africa, find out what vaccinations are desirable.

Electronic visa: what is it and where to do it?

To the delight of those wishing to relax without bureaucratic registration, a number of states simplify the scheme for receiving tourists - Russians: you can get an electronic visa via the Internet (in Cyprus), or you will be sent a visa-permit by e-mail, and a passport will be endorsed at the airport at the airport (in Vietnam, for stay more than 2 weeks).

Countries that made it easier for tourists to enter:

• Australia;
• Bangladesh;
• Bahrain;
• Bolivia;
• Burundi;
• East Timor;
• Gabon;
• Guinea-Bissau;
• Djibouti;
• Egypt;
• Zambia;
• Zimbabwe;
• Jordan;
• India;
• Iran;
• Cape Verde;
• Kenya;
• Cyprus;
• Comoros;
• Cote d'Ivoire;
• Lebanon;
• Madagascar;
• Mauritania;
• Maldives;
• Mexico;
• Mozambique;
• Montserrat;
• Myanmar;
• Nauru;
• Nepal;
• Nigeria;
• Palau;
• Pitcairn;
• Rwanda;
• Samoa;
• Sao Tome and Principe;
• Singapore;
• Solomon islands;
• Suriname;
• Sierra Leone;
• Tanzania;
• Turks and Caios;
• Tonga;
• Togo;
• Tuvalu;
• Turkmenistan;
• Uganda;
• Sri Lanka;
• Eritrea;
• Ethiopia.

Egypt is one of the favorite tourist destinations of Russians. The beaches of the Red Sea, the grandiose pyramids, the majestic Nile rising from the sands of Luxor, the richest collections of museums - unlimited opportunities for beach and educational tourism.

Nepal is a Mecca for climbers, but not only the conquerors of eight-thousanders go there. Ancient cities, Buddhist monasteries, original culture of peoples, National parks with a unique flora and rare animals will be of interest to lovers of outdoor activities.

Tanzania. In the shadow of the eternal snows of Kilimanjaro, fanned by Hemingway's literary glory. Imaginative: highest peak Africa - the sleeping volcano Kilimanjaro, the lowest mark of the African continent - at the bottom of about. Tanganyika, Lake Victoria with the largest area in Africa, and sandy beaches Indian Ocean.

ATTENTION: entry without a visa does not mean free, you will have to pay, sometimes a lot of money - depending on the country and duration of stay.

It is inexpensive to fly without a visa: is it real?

There are many opportunities to buy plane tickets at significant discounts. As a rule, large air carriers periodically arrange sales, and then you can buy a ticket anywhere in the world for half the cost. Cheap airline tickets, bought in advance, plus the purchase of a tour for the promotion, plus a trip to a country with a relatively low prices- all this will save a significant amount.

Countries where you can really relax inexpensively:

• Abkhazia;
• Vietnam;
• Georgia;
• Egypt;
• Israel;
• India;
• Kenya;
• Cyprus;
• Cuba;
• Morocco;
• Serbia;
• Thailand;
• Turkey;
• Tunisia;
• Montenegro.

Vietnam is becoming more and more popular with tourists from different countries: coastline more than 3 thousand kilometers long for lovers of beach tourism, unhurried rivers for lovers of water rafting, walking and cycling routes, big cities and architectural monuments of past centuries can satisfy any tourist.

Thrifty travelers should pay attention to Cuba. Before the revolution, Cuban beaches were a favorite vacation spot for Americans. Now the Americans are not there, but wonderful beaches, clear sea, rich fishing, great surfing opportunities remained.

Holidays on Turkish beaches are attracting more and more beach lovers "dolce far niente". except sea ​​coast from worldwide famous resorts, in the country there are many monuments of history and culture of different eras from the Neolithic to the present day, wonderful museums.

Did you have a 2-3-5 day break from work? It is imperative to change the environment! To fly on vacation abroad without a visa on a "weekend tour" is not difficult, within 2-3 hours of summer, beaches and sanatoriums in the countries:

• Abkhazia;
• Azerbaijan;
• Armenia;
• Belarus;
• Georgia;
• Egypt;
• Israel;
• Cyprus;
• Montenegro.

For winter holiday- you can go to ski resorts:

• Abkhazia;
• Azerbaijan;
• Armenia;
• Georgia;
• Kazakhstan.

Video: where to go to rest? The best visa-free countries.

Parting words

In order for you to remember your vacation trip only with positive emotions, when buying a tour or before leaving, you need to clarify the conditions of stay in the country chosen for your vacation. If a trip requires a transfer in a third country - clarify the conditions and cost of a transit visa.

But this is not all: you need to find out if you have any “arrears” at home - if all the fines for incorrect parking and speeding have been paid, if there are any debts on loans in banks. Otherwise, you may not be allowed out of the country, as a malicious defaulter. Recently, a lot has been said about medical insurance for tourists in the press: it is better to protect yourself in case of an unforeseen situation or an accident.