Where can you go without a visa to Europe? Visa-free countries for Russians

Immigration services of foreign countries put forward various requirements for crossing borders. For citizens of the Russian Federation, in most cases, visa and visa-free countries are available if they provide a number of additional documents, the most popular of which are return tickets and confirmation of sufficient financial resources for the trip.

Entry with a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation

To enter some states, you can cross their borders using the internal Russian one. The list of visa-free countries for Russia, entry to which is possible with a general passport, is presented in the table below:

State		Requirements and documents
Abkhazia	90	Citizens of the Russian Federation only need to have an internal passport; For a stay over 90 days you will need to apply for a visa in your passport
Armenia	90 out of 180	national or foreign passport of the Russian Federation
Belarus	30	Registration required after 90 days of stay
Kazakhstan	30	check-in after 30 days of stay
Kyrgyzstan	30	if the planned trip exceeds 30 days, then within 5 days after entry you need to register with the Ministry of Internal Affairs
South Ossetia	90	internal or foreign passport (or other document that can prove identity)

Entry with a foreign passport

Countries without visas for Russians, where crossing borders are required, are often available to Russian travelers with some additional documents. Most often, when crossing borders, border guards check confirmation of departure from the country before the end of the period giving the right to stay under a visa-free regime, as well as.

State	Number of days of permitted stay	Requirements and documents
Azerbaijan	90	Registration with the migration service is required within 10 days after arrival
Antigua and Barbuda	30
Argentina	90 out of 180	Same
Bahamas	90	the same, instead of a ticket, an extract from the ship’s role can be used - in case of travel on private ships
Barbados	28	return ticket, proof of funds
Bosnia and Herzegovina	30 out of 60	Same
Botswana	90	return ticket, proof of availability of 300 US dollars per person per week (usually a bank card is sufficient)
Brazil	90 out of 180	return ticket, proof of hotel reservation or invitation from an individual or legal entity
Venezuela	90 out of 180	return ticket, proof of sufficient funds (hotel room payment, bank card, traveler's checks or cash), completed migration card
Vanuatu	30	return ticket, proof of sufficient funds
Vietnam	15	return ticket
Haiti	90	Same
Guyana	90	migration card, confirmation of length of stay (tickets, hotel reservation or invitation)
Gambia	56	return ticket or proof of hotel reservation
Guatemala	90	return ticket or to a third country, proof of sufficient funds
Hong Kong	14	Same
Honduras	90	migration card, return ticket, proof of sufficient funds and/or confirmation of hotel reservation
Grenada	90	travel voucher, proof of financial means
Georgia	360	You only need a foreign passport, entry from Abkhazia and South Ossetia is prohibited
Guam	45	migration card (issued on airplanes), return ticket
Dominica	21	a return ticket for an airplane, a sea vessel, or an extract from the ship's role in the case of a trip on a private vessel, proof of sufficient financial resources
Dominican Republic	30	tourist card (worth 10 US dollars), return ticket
Israel	90	return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation or rental housing (printouts from websites are sufficient), invitation - in case of private visits, letter from a medical clinic - for a trip for treatment
Indonesia	30	return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation or enough money to stay in the country, migration card
Colombia	90	return ticket, proof of sufficient funds
Costa Rica	30	return ticket, hotel booking confirmation or invitation
Cuba	30	return ticket, migration card
Laos	15	return ticket, proof of hotel reservation
Mauritius	60	return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation or invitation, proof of funds: USD 100 per person per day (bank card is sufficient)
Macedonia	90 out of 180	medical insurance policy for the entire trip
Macau	30	return ticket, sufficient funds or confirmation of hotel reservation
Malaysia	30	return ticket, at least 500 US dollars for the entire stay in the country
Maldives	30	return ticket, tourist voucher
Morocco	90	migration card (must be completed in Arabic, French or English)
Micronesia	30	return ticket
Moldova	90 out of 180	only passport
Mongolia	one entry – maximum 30, totaling 90 out of 180 days	only passport
Namibia	90	migration card, certificate of vaccination against yellow fever (if arriving from a country with an increased risk of infection)
Nauru	14	return ticket
Nicaragua	90	tourist card (English or Spanish), return ticket, 200 USD for the entire trip
Niue	30	proof of hotel reservation/invitation/tourist voucher
Cook Islands	31	return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation, confirmation of financial means (70 NZD per person for one day of stay)
Panama	90	return ticket, 500 US dollars for the entire trip
Paraguay	90 out of 180	return ticket and enough money to stay in the country
Peru	90	the same + confirmation of hotel reservation
Salvador	90	return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, migration card
Swaziland	30	only passport
Northern Mariana Islands	45	return ticket, migration cards
Seychelles	30	return ticket, proof of hotel reservation/tourism voucher/invitation, USD 50 per person per day
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	30 days	return ticket or extract from the ship's role, proof of availability of funds
Saint Kitts and Nevis	90	proof of hotel reservation or travel voucher,
Saint Lucia	42	return ticket, proof of funds
Serbia	30	50 euros per person per day, medical insurance policy for 20 thousand euros
Tajikistan	90	registration required within 3 days after entry
Thailand	30	migration card
Turks and Caicos	90	return ticket, proof of availability of funds
Trinidad and Tobago	90	the same + confirmation of hotel reservation, migration card
Tunisia	90	return ticket, migration card
Türkiye	60 per entry, no more than 90 out of 180 days	travel voucher, proof of hotel reservation or return ticket, proof of USD 300 for the entire trip
Uzbekistan	60	only passport
Ukraine	90 out of 180 days	confirmation of availability of funds
Uruguay	90 out of 180 days	return ticket
Fiji	120
Philippines	30	Same
Montenegro	30	only passport
Chile	90 out of 180 days	return ticket, proof of financial means for the period of travel, migration card
Ecuador	90	only passport
South Korea	60	return ticket, confirmation of availability of funds for the period of travel, migration card
Jamaica	30	return ticket, proof of financial means for the duration of the trip

Obtaining a visa at the border

A visa for Russians in 2019 may be available in some countries. In this case, the traveler must also take care in advance of preparing additional documents, the list of which varies in each country.

State	Number of days of permitted stay	Requirements and documents
Bangladesh	15	return ticket, migration card and customs declaration, visa fee - 51 US dollars
Belize	30	copy of the passport page with information about the owner, photo 35 x 45 mm, visa application form (issued upon crossing the border)
Bolivia	30	return ticket, proof of availability of funds
Burundi	30	return ticket, visa fee ($40 for a transit visa and $90 for a tourist visa)
East Timor	30	the stamp is placed exclusively in the city of Dili (seaport or airport)
Gabon	90	entry permit from the migration department
Ghana	90	clearance through Ghana Immigration via email at least 48 hours prior to departure, Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, US$100 visa fee
Djibouti	30	migration card in English or French, return ticket, proof of hotel reservation (can be printed from the Internet) or an invitation from a travel agency in Djibouti sent by fax or mail
Egypt	30 (Sinai Peninsula – 15)	return ticket, payment 25 US dollars
Zambia	tourist – 90, business visa – 30	return ticket, copy of the first page of the foreign passport, certificate of vaccination against yellow fever, if the tourist arrives from a country with a high risk of infectious diseases
Zimbabwe	tourist – 30, business visa – 30, transit – 3	return ticket or confirmation of financial means for stay and departure, migration card in English (issued at checkpoints)
Jordan	30	proof of hotel reservation, tourist voucher or invitation, payment of 40 JOD (visa is required at all checkpoints except Allenby-King Hussein, located on the border with Israel)
Iran	30	permit issued by the Iranian Immigration Service through a travel agency or inviting party (can be either an individual or an organization), a questionnaire filled out at the airport (only possible at Tehran Imam Khomein (IKA), Gheshm Island (GSM), Esfahan (IFN) airports , Mashhad (MHD), Tabriz (TBZ), Shiraz (SYZ), Kish Island (KIH))
Cape Verde	30	copy of the passport page with data and photo, return ticket, payment 25 euros
Cambodia	30	payment of a visa fee of 30 US dollars, one passport photo (fine from 1 to 3 US dollars for its absence)
People's Republic of China	O. Hainan (Sanya and Haikou airports) – 15 days,	one color passport photo, application form filled out in English or Chinese, return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation, payment of a visa fee - 5 US dollars (mandatory condition - arrival on a direct international flight without transfers);
(Hainan Island, Dalian Airport and some control	for groups of 2 people or more who booked a trip through a travel agency cooperating with Chinese tour operators - 21 days,	Dalian Airport: one passport-size photo, ticket to a third country (mandatory condition - departure from the same airport), payment of a visa fee - 14 US dollars
checkpoints for residents of territories adjacent to the border)	Dalian Airport – 7 days (for transit purposes)
Comoros	45	2 forms (filled out in Arabic, French or English), visa is issued at the immigration office
Kuwait	30	an invitation from a private individual in Kuwait or an invitation from a tour operator, a return ticket, confirmation of financial means, payment of a visa fee of 20 US dollars (if the passport contains notes about entry into Israel, the visa will be denied)
Lebanon	90	proof of hotel reservation or travel voucher; Tourists whose passports contain entry stamps into Israel will be denied
Madagascar	30, 60, 90 days	return ticket, visa fee 80,000 MGA for 30 days, 100,000 MGA for 60 days and 140,000 MGA for 90 days (can be paid in US dollars and euros)
Mali	the visa is issued for the duration of the planned stay	operates through Bamako airport and the border with Senegal; the traveler is given a special form, with which he will then need to contact the prefecture of one of the regional centers and register, after which a visa will be pasted into the passport
Nepal	90	2 color photos 3x4 cm, completed application form, visa fee: 25 US dollars for 15 days, 40 US dollars for 30 days, 100 US dollars for 90 days
Palau	30	return ticket or entry permit issued by the Palau Immigration Service, proof of funds at the rate of US$200 per person for 7 days (travelers' checks, cash, bank statements)
Paraguay	90 out of 180	return ticket, proof of financial means (they don’t always check at the border)
Pitcairn	14	return ticket or statement of reservation of a place on a sea vessel, confirmation of financial resources at the rate of 300 New Zealand dollars per person for 7 days, payment of a visa fee (30 New Zealand dollars)
Western Samoa	60	return ticket
UAE	30	only passport
St. Helena Island	183	return ticket for a ship or confirmation of a reservation on a private ship, medical insurance for the period of the planned stay, proof of financial means (card, cash), proof of a hotel reservation or confirmation from an individual or organization of the obligation to accommodate a guest, an application (completed in English )
Suriname	60	permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname, return ticket, application form (filled in Dutch or English), 1 color photo 3x4 cm, itinerary / invitation from a private person / proof of hotel reservation for a tourist visa, invitation from a business partner on letterhead with signature of the director of the company and a seal for a business visa, birth certificate and notarized consent of the second parent (also translated into English or Dutch) in case the child travels with one of them or with a third party (documents are sent to the Surinamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, after which the applicant receives permission with whom he goes on a trip and receives a visa upon arrival)
Tanzania	tourist visa – 3 months, transit – 14 days	migration card and application form filled out in English (available at the checkpoint), return ticket, proof of funds at the rate of 3 thousand Tanzanian shillings per person per day
Togo	7	payment of 10 thousand African francs (about 20 US dollars)
Tonga	31	return ticket or proof of further travel by sea, proof of availability of funds
Tuvalu	30	proof of hotel reservation or travel voucher, return ticket, proof of funds at AUD 50 per person per day
Turkmenistan	10	can be issued only at the Ashgabat airport, an official invitation from an organization or an individual, issued through the migration service of Turkmenistan, a boarding card worth 12 US dollars (to be filled out upon arrival at the airport)
Uganda	single entry – 90, single entry – 180	completed application form, payment of the visa fee (USD 50 - single entry, USD 200 - multiple entry)
Central African Republic	7	return ticket, certificate of vaccination against yellow fever, payment of a visa fee in the amount of 30 thousand West African francs (if you have a visa permit from the migration service - 20 thousand African francs), if there is no return ticket, you need to pay a deposit of 15 thousand. African francs, which are returned before departure
Sri Lanka	tourist – 30 days, transit – 48 hours	migration card, receipt of payment of the visa fee, return ticket, no visa fee is charged during transit
Eritrea (Asmara airport only)	tourist – 30 days, transit – 7	one color photo, return ticket, payment of a visa fee of 50 US dollars, a copy of the passport page with data, an invitation from the Eritrean side issued 48 hours before the trip
Ethiopia (only at Addis Ababa airport)	30	application form (filled out in English), payment of a visa fee, return ticket or confirmation of sufficient financial resources

Agreement on local border traffic

There are countries with visa-free entry for Russian citizens who have a special permit for cross-border travel. This permit is issued to residents of border areas with Norway and Latvia.

State	Number of days of permitted stay	Requirements and documents
Norway (Sør-Varanger municipality)	15	border resident certificate (only for residents living in a zone within a distance of no more than 30 km)
Poland (Warmian-Masurian and Pomeranian Voivodeships)	30	permit for local border movement (only for residents of the Kaliningrad region)
Latvia (cities in the 30-kilometer border zone)	90 out of 180 days	permit for local border movement, foreign or internal passport

Obtaining a visa online

Many countries provide the opportunity. To do this, you need to visit the website of the migration service of the country where you are planning a trip and fill out an application form, to which you are often asked to attach a photo and a copy of the passport page with data.

After processing the data at the migration service, you need to obtain an electronic visa permit, which is printed and presented at the border.

State	Number of days of permitted stay	Requirements and documents
Bahrain	14	filling out a form on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Bahrain, paying a visa fee of 29 Bahraini dinars
India	30	scan of a color photo from 10 to 100 kb (JPEG), scan of a page of a foreign passport with data from 10 to 100 kb (PDF), payment of a visa fee of 60 US dollars
Kenya	90	scan of the passport page with data, photo up to 500 kb in size, payment of visa fee: transit – 21 US dollars, tourist – 51 US dollars
Cyprus (Paphos and Larnaca airports only)	90 out of 180 days	completed online application form
Mexico	30	the permit obtained after filling out the online form must be presented at the border
Montserrat	1 year	a printout of the visa form received after filling out the online form (to be presented at the border), a return ticket, confirmation of a hotel reservation or sufficient financial resources
Myanmar	28 out of 90 days	online application, color photo up to 2 MB
Rwanda	30	proof of hotel reservation or invitation (PDF format), the response received after filling out the online form should be printed and provided to border guards upon arrival
Sao Tome and Principe	30	a scan of the hotel reservation confirmation, a scan of the foreign passport page with data (PDF format, size – up to 1 MB); the response sent by mail must be printed and presented at the border
Singapore	35 days out of a 5 week visa validity period	color photo on a white background in JPEG format up to 60 kb (400x514 pixels), confirmation of a hotel reservation, scan of a page of a foreign passport with data, round-trip tickets, invitation from a private individual or organization, medical insurance in the amount of 30,000 US dollars (the latter is not required, but it is a significant advantage)

Entry with visas from other countries

Some countries do not require a visa if you have a visa to another country. The period of stay in the country in this case may be limited to a certain number of days or correspond to the validity period of the visa on the basis of which entry is permitted.

State	Number of days of permitted stay	Requirements and documents
Albania	90 out of 180 days	US visa, UK visa or Schengen visa. The visa must be multiple-entry; in addition, it requires at least one entry for the intended purpose.
Anguilla	validity period of the existing visa
Bermuda	90	multiple entry UK, US or Canadian visa
Bulgaria	valid term of a visa	double or multiple entry Schengen visa or multiple entry visa of Croatia, Cyprus, Romania
O. Bonaire, Sint Eustatitus and Saba	30 days in case of entry with a visa or 90 days in case of stay with a residence permit	visa or residence permit to the Schengen countries, USA or Canada
Gibraltar	21 days if you have a Schengen visa or the period corresponding to a visa to the United Kingdom	multiple entry Schengen visa or UK visa
Ireland	valid term of a visa	visa to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
O. Curacao	30	multiple entry Schengen visa category C or long-term visa category D
Mariana Islands	valid term of a visa	US visa, round trip tickets, immigration cards filled out in English on forms I-94 and I-736 (issued on the plane)
Marshall Islands	the entire visa period	US visa
O. Norfolk	the entire visa period	Australian multiple entry visa or New Zealand visa if entry is from New Zealand
Reunion	the entire visa period	French Schengen visa marked ALSO VALID FOR REUNION
Romania	validity period of a cash visa	double or multiple entry Schengen visa or visa to Bulgaria, Croatia or Cyprus
Sint Maarten	30	multiple entry Schengen visa category C or D
French Guiana	validity period of a cash visa	French Schengen visa marked ALSO VALID FOR FRENCH GUIANA
Croatia	the entire period of validity of the existing visa	double or multiple entry visa for Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania

Visa countries for Russians

Despite the fact that Russian citizens are given many opportunities to visit many countries, some states require a visa before traveling. depend not only on the country, but also on the purpose of entry.

Depending on the purpose of your visit, you can apply for different visas, the validity periods of which differ depending on their categories. Therefore, it is better to find out about the validity period of visas before preparing documents - directly at the consulate or immigration service of the state you are interested in.

Iceland,

Lithuania,

Finland,

Netherlands,

Portugal,

Liechtenstein,

Estonia,

Slovenia,

Sweden,

Slovakia,

Switzerland.

Visa-free countries in Europe - Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey - do not require a Schengen visa, since they are not members of the Schengen Agreement.

For those who are interested in learning more about the possibilities of traveling with a Schengen visa, we recommend.

Conclusion

Russians have the opportunity to travel to many countries without a visa. But many states require evidence at the border that the guest intends to return to their homeland or, if transiting, to travel further. For this purpose, they often request a ticket in the opposite direction or to a third country.

Also, proof that you do not intend to stay in the country longer than allowed is proof of a hotel reservation indicating the dates of entry and exit. In addition to these documents, immigration officers may ask you to provide proof of sufficient funds to stay in the country.

In addition to meeting these requirements, some countries can only be visited by first applying for a visa online or obtaining a special entry permit through immigration authorities.

Russians have the opportunity to travel to some countries with visas from other states, as well as with permits for local border movement.

Where to go on vacation. New visa-free countries for Russians: Video

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Inexpensive holidays have always been the most common among tourists. On such budget foreign trips, you can visit many countries without worrying too much about the fact that the prices for tickets and accommodation abroad will be too high.

Distant countries have an attractive effect on Russian tourists.

After all, abroad offers:

• excellent service;
• getting to know the rest of the world;
• break from routine;
• profitable purchases.

Before starting a trip, everyone should determine for themselves its main purpose. The direction is chosen based on this. Egypt and Turkey with their convenient All Inclusive system have long been considered the most budget-friendly. Bulgaria, which has a mild climate, is attractive for its low prices.

But besides this, you can have a good and inexpensive holiday in:

• Poland;
• Romania;
• Montenegro;
• Croatia.

In these countries, not very far from Russia, with excellent and original cuisine, a beach holiday can easily be diluted with visits to numerous natural and architectural attractions.

The most affordable European countries are:

• Spain;
• Italy;
• Greece.

In these places it is better to relax away from the resort area and in the off-season. And if you rent a separate apartment instead of a hotel room, it will be almost free. Although not very popular hotels also offer quite reasonable prices for accommodation on their territory.

Exotic lovers can choose:

• India;
• Vietnam.

If you are lucky enough to find charter flights to these countries, then your vacation will definitely be budget-friendly. Latin American countries attract tourists with their low local prices and their relationship to the dollar.

Among them:

• Cuba;
• Brazil;
• Peru;
• Argentina.

Early purchase of tickets and hotel reservations will help you save significantly on your vacation. When choosing a trip from a travel agency, you need to carefully familiarize yourself with the offers of several operators. If your vacation is not limited by time, you can purchase a last-minute tour.

The right holiday season can also make it budget-friendly. So, it is better to go to Turkey at the end of May or in the second half of September. In Europe, the highest prices are observed on January holidays and in the summer.

Holidays in foreign countries can be made inexpensive if you book a hotel abroad without meals. Local restaurants and cafes are famous for their affordable cuisine. Such establishments are usually located a few blocks from the resort center.

And it’s best to prepare your own food, purchasing everything for this in grocery stores and markets, if your stay is not planned at a hotel. As a guide for excursions, you can choose not a hotel worker, but a local resident offering his services right on the beach.

For city transport, it is better to purchase travel cards or use hitchhiking instead. This type of transportation is not only cheap, but also safe. Experienced tourists also advise staying in budget houses or hostels rented from the local population to save money.

A budget holiday abroad can be spent in comfort and sightseeing. You can stay in a hostel.

Budget holidays abroad are popular where charter flights constantly depart from Moscow airports. Türkiye is advantageous in this regard with its cheap hotels and inexpensive flights. Lovers of sea travel are attracted by Georgia and Abkhazia, and fans of oriental culture are happy to visit Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.

Tourists accustomed to rich cultural values ​​and high cliffs can go to:

• Macedonia;
• Croatia;
• Serbia;
• Montenegro;
• Bulgaria.

Instead of Europe, vacationers often visit:

• Tunisia;
• Morocco;
• Vietnam;
• Thailand.

For a budget holiday, special sites for finding inexpensive air tickets offer the following prices:

A country	Cost, rub.
Vietnam	from 35 thousand
Argentina	from 26 thousand
Spain	from 17 thousand
Italy	from 16 thousand
Croatia	from 18 thousand
Romania	from 6 thousand
Bulgaria	from 10 thousand
Montenegro	from 8 thousand
Türkiye	from 14 thousand
Greece	from 11 thousand
Egypt	from 11 thousand

Top 5 countries where you can relax cheaply and without a visa

There are a number of countries where Russian residents can go on vacation without a visa.

These include:

1. Thailand;
2. Israel;
3. Vietnam;
4. Montenegro;
5. Argentina.

Modern Thailand is very beautiful and has a fairly developed infrastructure.

Airfare:

• Novosibirsk-Phuket – $370 and above;
• St. Petersburg-Phuket – $265 and above;
• Moscow-Phuket – $240 and above;
• Novosibirsk-Bangkok – $260 and above;
• St. Petersburg-Bangkok – $220 and above;
• Moscow-Bangkok – $200 and above.

Rooms for two in two- or three-star hotels in Thailand and rooms in hostels cost from 10 to 12 euros. In Phuket, for 17 euros you can rent accommodation in a guest apartment, as well as a room for two in a bed and breakfast hotel. In Krabi hotels, suites or bungalows cost from 7 to 20 euros per night.

On Samui, a bungalow with a fan on the seashore is rented for 15 euros. In Pattaya, the price for double rooms with air conditioning and lofts reaches up to 14 euros per night. Accommodation in 5-star hotels in Thailand costs from 100 euros.

Vacationers in Thailand usually focus on:

• In Bangkok– at palaces and Buddhist pagodas, they will also be interested in the market and river boat rides. Thai gymnastics is often held on the lake shore, the lessons of which vacationers attend with pleasure. The Thai capital also attracts with its nightlife entertainment.
• To Chiang Mai– in nature reserves and mountains; ride elephants, and also attend master classes on local cuisine.
• To Pai– at thermal springs and waterfalls; go to spa centers and massage parlors.
• To Krabi– in natural parks and excellent beaches, where you can rent boats to explore the caves.
• In Phuket– on gastronomic abundance and surfing.
• To Phanom Rung– on the thousand-year-old house of Shiva;
• To Chiang Rai– on elephant farms and temple complexes.
• In Ayutthaya– on historical monuments and Buddhist stupas.
• On Koh Phangan– at fire shows and beach parties.
• To Kanchanaburi- at the tiger temple.
• To San Kampenge– at silk manufactories and healing springs.
• In Hin Daeng– on the underwater world and diving.

The advantages of holidaying in Thailand include:

The disadvantages include:

• dirty tap water and spicy food;
• high humidity;
• long 9 hour flight.

A budget holiday abroad can also be organized when traveling to Israel. Pre-purchased round-trip tickets from Moscow usually cost between $200 and $230. It is better to order them 2-3 months in advance. before travel.

Israeli hotels offer their rooms for $80-90 per night. Rooms in hostels and hostels in the periphery cost from 7 to 50 dollars. For family and elderly travelers, the best housing option would be rental apartments by the sea, in the central part of the city, for $55-75 per day.

Main attractions for tourists:

• Jerusalem with the biblical zoo and the City of David;
• Bahai Gardens in Haifa;
• Solomon's Ponds in Bethlehem;
• Clock Tower and Wishing Bridge in Jaffa;
• Caesarea National Park;
• ancient Capernaum in Galilee;
• old city of Acre.

The advantages of a budget holiday in Israel include:

• a large number of attractions and historical sites;
• advanced tourism sector;
• politeness and hospitality of local residents.

Disadvantages include the hot summer climate and the strict Sabbath.

If you get to Vietnam on a direct flight, then air tickets will be much more expensive than a flight with transfers, which is also expensive - 350-430 euros. In large city hostels the price per room reaches 7 euros, and a room for two with breakfast in an inexpensive hotel costs 10 euros.

Apartments in Nha Trang and Hoi An cost 8-15 euros per day, but it is advisable to book them 6 months in advance. before travel. Prices for double rooms in three-star hotels range from 13 to 15 euros. In spring and summer they become heavier by almost 30%.

Popular Vietnamese places:

• water puppet theater and turtle temple in Hanoi;
• Ha Long Bay;
• the northern mountain town of Sapa;
• Hoi An, rich in architectural monuments;
• the property of the empire in Hue;
• Michon temple complex;
• pearl farms on Phu Kok Island;
• Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park.

Among the advantages of a Vietnamese holiday are:

• a variety of shopping places for shopping lovers;
• inexpensive excursions and exotic cuisine;
• lots of entertainment.

The disadvantages include:

• chaos and traffic jams;
• cunning natives;
• dirty city beaches.

Regular flights to Montenegro cost from 13 thousand rubles, and charter flights are 2 or 3 times cheaper.

Double rooms cost:

• 25 euros in guest houses far from the sea;
• 33 euros in guesthouses by the sea;
• 40 euros in hotels with 1 star;
• 44 euros in 2-star hotels;
• 54 euros in three-star establishments;
• 100 euros in four-star hotels;
• 284 euros in five-star.

In Montenegro you can also rent:

• for 19 euros an apartment;
• apartments for 24 euros;
• for 100 euros a house;
• from 15 euros a room in a hostel.

In the country you can:

• go on a tour of the monasteries;
• in Budva, look at the fortress and riviera;
• swim along the sea bay of Herceg Novi;
• go on a tour of the canyons;
• visit the Slavic Pompeii bar;
• see Sadar Lake;
• go to Durmitor National Park;
• visit the fortress walls in Budva.

The main advantage of a Montenegrin holiday is the affordability of prices for literally everything, but the disadvantage is insufficient quality service during the high season. An air flight to Buenos Aires from Russia with a transfer in Madrid or Paris costs from 55 to 78 thousand rubles. It lasts from 15 hours to 1.5 days.

It will be most profitable to use the services of carriers:

• Alitalia;
• Swiss;
• Emirates.

A room in a hostel in the Argentine capital costs from 500 rubles, and a room for two in a modest hotel costs 600 rubles. Flats and apartments are rented from 2,600 rubles. per day.

Attractions:

• colorful Kamenito;
• Women's Bridge in Puerto Madero;
• Holy Trinity Cathedral in Buenos Aires;
• Recoleta cemetery crypts;
• Iguazu National Park;
• cave of hands in Pinturas Canyon.

Pros of holidays in Argentina:

• cheap hotel rooms;
• inexpensive taxi;
• climate moderation.

The only downside that stands out is the long flight from Russia.

Top 5 visa countries for a budget holiday

Budget holidays abroad can also be arranged in countries with a visa regime. The financial issue in such travels does not play a key role.

Cheap countries for a holiday with a visa include:

• Portugal;
• Bulgaria;
• Hungary;
• Albania;
• Sri Lanka.

The cheapest flights to Portugal are offered by KLM and Airfrance. Their tickets cost from Moscow to Lisbon and back from 200 euros. It is better to live in rented apartments during your holidays in the country. After all, a hotel room costs 30-40 euros, and a rented apartment with three rooms costs 50 euros. One-room apartments are rented for 30-35 euros.

Among the significant Portuguese attractions are:

• Guimarães Castle;
• National Monastery-Museum of Batalha;
• fortress town of Obidos;
• Jeronimos, capital monastery;
• Basilica of Fatima;
• Beles Tower from the Renaissance.

The advantages of a Portuguese holiday are:

• excellent hotel service;
• excellent local cuisine;
• interesting excursions and attractions;
• clean sea and beautiful nature;
• fast flight.

Disadvantages include often inflated prices for tours. The golden Bulgarian shores can be reached from Russia in 3.5 hours by plane. The price of tickets will start from 4,500 rubles. International trains also depart from St. Petersburg or Moscow to Sofia. Then you will have to spend almost three days on the road. One-way tickets cost 8 thousand rubles.

Prices for daily accommodation in Bulgaria range from 5 to 50 euros. Houses are rented for 30-40 euros, and hotel rooms - from 10.

Cheap hotels can be found in villages by the sea:

• Sarafovo;
• Kranevo;
• Pomorie;
• Byalo.

In Bulgaria it is worth looking at:

The positive features of relaxation include:

• very low prices;
• Russian-speaking population;
• free and open beaches with all amenities;
• fast acclimatization.

One of the negative things about Bulgaria that stands out is the modesty of the resorts. To get from Moscow to Hungary, you will have to pay from 6.5 thousand rubles for air tickets. Places in hostels cost from 700 rubles, and hotel rooms are 10 times more expensive.

Visited in Hungary:

Pros of rest:

• mild climate;
• variety for shopping;
• inexpensive and pleasant local cuisine;
• medical direction;
• inexpensive hotels;
• hospitality of local residents;
• many attractions.

Minuses:

• dirt in cities;
• abundance of tourists;

The price of an air flight from Russia to Tirana starts from 30 thousand rubles. Hotel rooms with breakfast cost from 300 to 500 euros, and rented accommodation from 100 euros. Hotels with 4 stars offer their beds for 70 euros, and hotels with 3 stars for 15 euros. Hostels charge from 5 euros per night for their rooms.

In Albania they strive to see:

• flower riviera;
• the ancient road network of Egnantia;
• Venetian tower;
• Tyrant;
• marine park;
• Mount Daiti.

Benefits of rest:

• high level of security;
• affordable prices;
• clean beaches and sea.

The disadvantages include:

• insufficient quality of service;
• the language barrier;
• early closing (at midnight) of clubs and discos.

Flights to Sri Lanka from Moscow cost 30 thousand rubles. For a double room in a guesthouse in small towns they pay from 7 to 12 euros, in Colombo - from 10 to 14 euros. Rooms in 3-star hotels cost from 18 to 35 euros, and rooms in hostels cost from 5 to 7 euros.

Attractions:

• Kumana Nature Reserve;
• the sacred Buddhist city of Kandy;
• Dambulla cave temple complex;
• Mount Sigiriya;
• Adam's Peak.

Pros of rest:

• many attractions;
• friendliness of the local population;
• abundance of varied food;
• lack of crime.

Minuses:

• poorly developed tourism sector;
• high humidity;
• strong waves on the southern beaches;
• expensive and long flight.

Where to relax at sea abroad inexpensively

A budget holiday abroad is unthinkable without the sea. Visiting cheap countries with favorable air tickets on last-minute packages will allow you to significantly save on your vacation without losing its quality.

Inexpensive seaside resorts are:

• In Cyprus;
• in Greece;
• in Italy;
• in Spain;
• in the Maldives.

Tours to Cyprus for two people have a price tag from 57 thousand rubles. The cost of air travel is from 12 thousand rubles. Hotels rent from 30 euros.

The tours have the following popular destinations:

• Protaras;
• Pathos;
• Larnaca;
• Limassol.

Attractions:

Benefits of rest:

• simplified visa obtaining;
• Russian-speaking employees;
• comfortable beaches;
• air purity;
• friendly locals;
• no sudden temperature changes.

Flaws:

• poor lighting of the tracks;
• pharmacies only in cities;
• high prices for services and goods.

Tours to Greece will cost from 54 thousand rubles. for two people, and air tickets - from 9600 to 16 thousand rubles. You can rent rooms in Rhodes and Thessaloniki from 22 euros.

In Greece usually visited:

• Athos monastery and caves;
• Olympus;
• remains of the temple of Hera;
• ruins of the Olympic Stadium;
• ruins of Sparta;
• Corinth.

The benefits of relaxation include:

• cultural and entertainment diversity;
• affordable prices;
• high quality service.

The disadvantages include:

• paid medicine;
• long siesta;
• the language barrier.

Tours to Italy cost from 62 thousand rubles, and air tickets - from 10 thousand to 19 thousand rubles. The price of hotel rooms is 36-70 euros per day.

Inexpensive attractions include:

Benefits of rest:

• beaches, the best in Europe;
• varied climate;
• generous historical heritage;
• wellness treatments;
• the opportunity to relax with children, even newborns;
• original kitchen;
• unique Venice;
• fashion boutiques with cheap brands;
• a paradise for shopping lovers.

Flaws:

• misunderstanding due to the lack of English in the country;
• poor quality service in budget hotels;
• insufficient security.

The price of a resort often plays a major role in choosing a vacation spot. Due to the high cost, many travelers cannot afford to spend their holidays abroad. But thanks to the emergence of budget destinations in tourism, people still found a way out of the current situation.

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Video about budget holidays abroad

TOP cheap countries to travel in 2020:

Visa is a pressing issue, due to which many Russians are forced to cancel their vacation or change their destination. If you are already looking for visa-free countries for Russians in 2019, then you shouldn’t be told what problems you might encounter when getting it.

List of the most popular countries with a visa-free regime for Russians

There are several visa-free countries in the world for Russians in 2019, and if you visit them, you will definitely be satisfied. Beautiful places, amazing sights, clean beaches, etc.

Countries in Africa, America, Europe and Asia with visa-free visits for a long period

The list includes countries of the world that do not require a visa to visit, but require a foreign passport. We offer you a list of visa-free countries for Russians in 2019, where a beach holiday will be inexpensive.

Azerbaijan	90 days, registration within 3 days
Antigua and Barbuda	1 month, return tickets required
Argentina	3 months, air tickets, top-up account
Albania	from May 15 to November 1, 2017 - visa-free
Bahamas	90 days
Barbados	28 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina	1 month, Europe
Botswana	90 days, $300 to take with you
Brazil	3 months, hotel booked
Venezuela	90 days in half a year
Vanuatu	1 month
Vietnam	15 days, at least 30 days after previous entry
Haiti	3 months, airport tax $60
Guyana	90 days, from November 27, 2015 became visa-free
Gambia	56 days
Guatemala	90 days
Honduras	90 days
Hong Kong	14 days
Grenada	90 days
Georgia	365 days
Guam	up to 45 days
Dominica	21 day
Dominican Republic	30 days
Israel	90 days
Indonesia	30 days, but previously they issued a visa at the border
Colombia	90 days
Kyrgyzstan	60 days, but previously there was entry with a Russian passport
Costa Rica	30 days
Cuba	90 days, subject to return tickets
Laos	15 days
Mauritius	up to 60 days, but it was 90
Macedonia	up to 90 days within six months
Macau	30 days
Malaysia	30 days
Maldives	30 days
Morocco	3 months
Micronesia	30 days, return tickets
Moldova	entry with a foreign passport
Mongolia	30 days, no more than 90 in total in each 180-day period
Namibia	3 months
Nauru	14 days
Nicaragua	90 days
Niue	30 days
Cook Islands	31 days
Panama	90 days
Paraguay	90 days
Peru	90 days
Salvador	up to 90 days
Seychelles	30 days, and were with special. permission upon arrival
Swaziland	1 month
Northern Mariana Islands	45 days if return tickets are available
Saint Kitts and Nevis	up to 3 months
Saint Lucia	up to 6 weeks
Serbia	30 days, Europe
Tajikistan	entry with a foreign passport
Thailand	30 days
Trinidad and Tobago	90 days
Tunisia	up to 3 months
Türkiye	60 days, Europe
Ukraine	entry with a foreign passport, 90 days and registration, more than 4,700 hryvnia with you
Uzbekistan	90 days within 180, entry with a foreign passport
Uruguay	up to 90 days within six months
Fiji	4 months, return tickets
Philippines	30 days
Montenegro	90 days, Europe, and before it was 30
Chile	up to 90 days
Ecuador	90 days
South Africa	as of March 30, 2017, the visa is officially canceled! 90 days
South Korea	60 days, but not more than 90 days in six months
Jamaica	90 days

Several countries in China can be visited by “flight” or transit if desired.

List of countries that Russians can visit without a visa in transit for a short period of time

Such flights have their significant advantages. For example, we decided to go on vacation to Thailand, but when purchasing tickets, we noticed that there are transit tickets through China. So it turns out that we were heading to one country, but visit two. Typically, such flights are cheaper than direct flights.

But even here there are some tricks or rules. Each country has its own laws for such passengers, which are best known in advance. For example, China only requests tickets in English for transit. Another minus - be sure to check and count the time.

For a list of visa-free countries that you can visit in transit for a short period of time, see below.

Is China canceling visas?

China and Russia have been closely cooperating in various areas of the economy for several years. Likewise, the flow of tourists between countries is increasing every year. The only obstacle for tourists is obtaining a visa.

But not so long ago, the media reported the abolition of visas for visiting the Celestial Empire. So, to some extent, it can be considered a visa-free country for Russians in 2019, although the agreement only includes a few cities.

Similar attempts have been made more than once, as evidenced by constant negotiations between our countries.

From 01/01/2019, the Chinese authorities gave consent to tourists from 53 countries and 5 cities of China for a visa-free stay for 144 hours, the Chinese government announced this not long ago. Therefore, residents of Russia today can enter some cities for 144 hours:

• Kunming;
• Xiamen;
• Chengdu;
• Qingdao (Shandong Province);
• Wuhan.

Before the agreement was adopted, these five cities also had a visa-free regime, but the conditions of stay were limited to 72 hours and it was mandatory to arrive only at the airports of these places.

There is a condition - this is the presence of a ticket to travel to a third country. This regime is already in effect at airports and sea checkpoints. This especially applies to ports from where you can travel to Taiwan, South Korea and Japan - Qingdao and Xiamen.

If foreigners arrive in Qingdao, they have the right to travel within Shandong Province for 144 hours without a visa; in other cases, citizens of other countries cannot leave their host cities.

Today in China you can only visit Beijing, Dalian, Tianjin, Shenyang, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou without a 6-day visa.

Simplified visa obtaining

A simplified visa regime means virtually visa-free entry into the country for Russian tourists in 2019, see the list below. The procedure for receiving it is simplified by the fact that you do not need to order, wait or worry about refusal.

List of countries with simplified visa regime

A country	Mode	Residence	Passport expiration date
Egypt	Simplified	30 days	6 months
Jordan	Simplified	30 days	6 months
Qatar	Simplified	14 days	6 months
Kenya	Simplified	90 days	3 months
Nepal	Simplified	30 days	6 months
Oman	Simplified		6 months
Syria	Simplified	14 days	6 months
Sri Lanka	Simplified	30 days	6 months

Countries where a visa must be issued at the border and how much it costs

Bangladesh	15 days			50 $
Bahrain	14 days			65 $
Belize	up to 30 days			50 $
Bolivia	up to 30 days			50 $
Burundi ( bucks)	30 days, subject to special permission from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs			90 $
East Timor	only at the international airport and seaport of Dili, up to 30 days			30 $
Gabon	30 days, visa is issued online in advance			100 $
Ghana	up to 90 days, subject to visa permission			100 $
Guinea-Bissau	30 days, e-visa			64 euros
Djibouti	1 month			90 $
Egypt	30 days, free “Sinai stamp” - 15 days			25 $
Zambia	90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa			50 $
Zimbabwe	90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa, 3 days - transit			30 $
India	30 days if you have a visa permit issued online, only at selected airports			60 $
Jordan	30 days			55$
Iraq	14 days, applies only to Kurdistan, Visa permission required from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kurdistan Region
Iran	30 days, Kish and Qeshm islands do not require a visa, but there were only 14 days, for tourist groups Traveling to Iran no longer requires a visa			30-80 euros
Cape Verde	30 days			20 euros
Cambodia	1 month			35 $
Qatar	1 month, $1500 on card			27 $
Kenya	3 months, from 09/01/2015 with eVisa,			51 $
Cyprus	90 days free with proVisa issued online
China	only about. Hainan - up to 15 days, Dalian airport - transit 7 days, a number of ground checkpoints for residents of border areas
Comoros	14 days			50 $
Kuwait	1 month under a number of conditions - you need an invitation from Kuwaiti tour operator			30 $
Lebanon		under a number of conditions; 3 months
Madagascar		90 days
Mali
Mauritania				50$
Mexico		up to 180 days, electronic permission is issued in advance		for free
Myanmar		if you have an eVisa, up to 28 days		50 $
Nepal		90 days		30-90 $
Nicaragua		90 days		10 $,
Palau		30 days		50 $
Paraguay		up to 90 days
Pitcairn		up to 14 days		35 $
Rwanda		90 days		100 $
Samoa Western		60 days
Sao Tome and Principe		if you have a visa issued online	20 $
Saint Helena Island		up to 183 days, does not apply to o. Ascension and the Tristan da Cunha archipelago
Senegal		became a visa, only through the consulate
Saint Vincent and Grenadines		up to 30 days
Syria		up to 15 days
Singapore		30 days e-visa, can transit for 96 hours	40 $
Somalia		30 days	50 $
Suriname		2 months; with permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname	30 $
Tanzania		90 days - tourist visa, 14 days - transit	50 $
Togo		7 days,	17 $
Tonga		31 days	for free
Tuvalu		1 month	for free
Turkmenistan		10 days, you need an invitation from an individual or legal entity in Turkmenistan	155 $
Uganda		90 days
Central Africa Russian Republic		7 days
Sri Lanka		transit - up to 48 hours, tourist - up to 30 days	30-35 $
Eritrea		1 month if you have a visa permit issued host at the immigration service	50 $
Ethiopia		1 month, only at the airport	50 $

Attention! When crossing the border, the child must have a passport! Also, if there is no passport, but minors are included in the parents’ document, the simplified regime does not apply to them!

Documents for crossing the border

To successfully cross the Russian border, you need very few documents. The first and most important thing is to have a valid passport with free pages for subsequent stamps. Its period until completion should be at least 3-6 months.

To enter countries with a visa regime, of course, you will need a visa. To visit visa-free countries for Russians in 2019 (see the list above), you will probably have to apply for a special tourist card. To obtain a visa, each country has its own individual package of documentation.

It is advisable to have a health insurance policy. It is not only mandatory, but also very useful, because no one knows what can happen to you in a foreign country. A travel voucher is another useful document that will confirm that you have fully paid for your vacation, and it also states the availability of a reserved hotel room.

The Russian border requires a one-way ticket, but the country of arrival asks for a return or transit document.

If you are going on tour with a child, the consent of the other parent is not required today.

We hope that our lists will help you figure out which countries will be visa-free in 2019.

Planning a vacation is an exciting process. The success of your trip depends 100% on the right choice of country for your holiday. But often the possibility of travel is limited by the visa regime for entering the country. What to do if it is not possible to obtain a visa? Choose countries where you can travel without a visa.

Video: overview of visa-free countries on the map

Where in Europe to holiday without a visa?

For Russians, visiting most of the countries of Europe is a necessity. But not all European countries are members of the Schengen agreement.

Countries with visa-free travel in 2020:

1. - You can travel around the country for a whole month; to enter, you must have a foreign passport with you, the validity period of which ends no earlier than the end of the trip.
2. Ukraine, - stay up to 3 months, you need to present both passports: both a citizen of the Russian Federation and a foreign one.
3. - stay up to two months, only a foreign passport is required.
4. - You can travel for up to a month, you must have a foreign passport.
5. Moldova - travel period - 90 days, a foreign passport is required.
6. - travel period is 90 days, in addition to a foreign passport, a certified invitation or a voucher from a travel company is desirable.
7. Bosnia and Herzegovina - travel period - up to 1 month, in addition to a foreign passport, you need a certified invitation-support, provision of tickets to your homeland, a travel agency voucher.

Countries with different entry conditions

You can also travel to Europe without a visa to the following countries:

• . In general, Russians need a visa to travel to Cyprus. But in case of arrival by plane landing in Paphos or Larnaca, it is possible to purchase a visa for three months online in advance. You must first submit an application form on the embassy website.
• A two-week visit to the border part of the Sør-Varanger region is allowed if the Russian lives no more than 35 km from the Norwegian border. Kaliningrad residents can come to the northern regions of the Warmian-Masurian and Pomeranian Polish regions for a month.
• And for a period of 90 days, Russians - residents of the cities of Krasnogorodsk, Pechera, Pytalovo, Ostrov and the Pskov region - can travel.

Where to relax without a visa at sea?

The vast majority of Russians associate holidays abroad with mandatory swimming in the warm sea. In which countries by the sea can you spend your holiday?

Türkiye

Previously, visiting Turkey required paying for a visa upon entering the country. Now this procedure is not required, so Russians can visit any of the Turkish resorts and stay in the country for up to 30 days. High-quality service, an all-inclusive system, excellent nightclubs and mandatory animation in every hotel are essential conditions for a holiday in Turkish hotels. Additionally, you can purchase a flight tour to Israel and enjoy excursion programs.

Vietnam

Traveling to Russia does not require a visa in advance - it is issued upon arrival in the country. However, before purchasing a ticket and traveling, you must obtain permission from the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam to purchase an entry visa. This can be done in two ways: through a tour operator or independently via the Internet. The “Vietnamese” destination is still new, so it’s worth visiting the country before it turns into a typical tourist reservation.

Dominican Republic

A visa is issued directly at the airport upon arrival in the country. Validity period is one month. A beach holiday in the Dominican Republic means pearly white beaches and coral reefs, a warm ocean and gentle sun. The country also has a huge reserve with American crocodiles. Fans of excursions will appreciate the many museums and monuments covering the history of the colonization of the islands.

Egypt

A country proven by generations of tourists, where traditional beach activities are successfully combined with ancient history. Those wishing to enjoy a resort holiday and visit the majestic pyramids only need to pay $20 for entry. Read more about and methods of free entry.

Israel

Jerusalem is an ancient city with a special atmosphere, as if saturated with the spirit of ancient world religions. And the Dead Sea of ​​Israel is famous for its healing properties. Russians can stay without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maldives

Flying to means enjoying a holiday on the pristine beaches surrounded by a piercing blue sea with coral reefs, trying your hand at diving and plunging into an atmosphere of absolute peace. The right to enter is confirmed by a visa, which the tourist receives for $10 right at the airport.

Thailand

“Pop”, so attractive to tourists, also does not require travelers to pre-register a visa for entry.

For a 30-day stay in the country, a foreign passport with two blank pages is sufficient, the validity of which expires no earlier than six months before the end of the trip.

Will it be possible to vacation without a visa in Greece?

Are you planning a trip to Greek resorts? It is not surprising - the luxurious climate, abundance of entertainment and rich architecture attracts tourists from all over the world to Greece.

Unfortunately, to holiday at most Greek resorts you need to obtain a Schengen visa.

But there is a way out - trip to one of the islands adjacent to Turkey. An entry visa is provided to a tourist upon arrival in the country. Its cost is 30 euros.

List of Greek islands where you can go by ferry from Turkey and get a short-term visa on the spot:

• Cyclades Islands: Mykonos and Santorini.
• Lesvos.
• Chios.

Entry without a visa to other countries worthy of tourist attention

Peculiarities:

1. period of stay - 90 days;
2. document - internal passport of the Russian Federation;
3. You cannot travel from Abkhazia to Georgia.

Azerbaijan

Peculiarities:

1. period of stay - 90 days;
2. Ethnic Armenians are prohibited from entering the country, regardless of their citizenship;
3. refusal of entry if there are marks of Nagorno-Karabakh in the passport.

Duration of stay - 90 days.

Bangladesh

Peculiarities:

1. Travel duration is 3 months.
2. A visa is issued upon entry for $50.

Duration of stay - 14 days

Peculiarities:

1. Duration of stay - 90 days.
2. A ban on visiting the country for persons with stamps of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in their passports.

Indonesia, island

Peculiarities:

1. The visa is issued upon arrival.
2. You must have a return ticket.
3. Travel duration is 30 days.
4. The cost is $25.
5. It is possible to extend your stay by a month.

Peculiarities:

1. Travel duration is 30 days.
2. The cost of a visa is 10 Jordanian dinars.
3. Possibility of extending the period of entry by six months.

Peculiarities:

1. A tourist visa is issued upon arrival.
2. Validity period - 1 month.
3. You must provide a photo or pay an additional fee.
4. Cost - 20 dollars.

Visa-free entry is granted for a 30-day period.

The visa is issued at the airport upon arrival. You must provide 2 photos.

Cost of different types of visas:

1. 15 days - 30 dollars;
2. 30 days - 40 dollars;
3. 90 days - 90 dollars.

Syria

Visa on arrival is available for men only for $20.

Peculiarities:

1. free visa-free entry for 21 days;
2. 59 days visa on arrival for $62.

Peculiarities:

1. Online pre-registration and a $20 processing fee are required.
2. At the airport, you will need to present a printout of the visa permit, after which the tourist will be issued a 30-day double-entry visa (cost: $20).

Duration – up to 60 days.

South Ossetia

Peculiarities:

1. Duration of stay - 3 months.
2. Possibility of entry with an internal passport.
3. You cannot move from Ossetia to Georgia.

Infographics: a complete list of countries that do not require visas

Holidays abroad without a passport

Resort countries where you should buy a ticket or go traveling as “savages” without a foreign passport at all are:

• Abkhazia. The purest sea water and low housing prices are very attractive to tourists. The most popular resorts in Abkhazia are New Athos, where you can visit unique caves, Gagra with a rich history and architectural monuments, Pitsunda, Sukhum and Gudauta.
• Belarus. This former Soviet republic is famous for its attractions and quality sanatoriums. There is no sea in Belarus, but there are a huge number of lakes and protected areas. It’s better to come here with a ticket to a sanatorium and combine your vacation with excursion programs: visiting Belovezhskaya Pushcha, visiting historical monuments in Grodno, Minsk and Brest.
• is a region famous for its unique national reserves and a whole complex of historical, architectural and archaeological monuments. Baikonur, the world's first cosmodrome, is also of interest to tourists, as well as recreation at the best ski resorts located on the slopes of Altai.

Why should you choose countries with visa-free entry for your holiday?

Obtaining a visa is associated with certain difficulties:

1. Impossibility of purchasing a last minute ticket. Applying for a visa takes quite a lot of time, so it is impossible to save money by purchasing a last-minute ticket - most of these tours are sold out 2-3 days before the possible departure.
2. Long visa processing time. This is especially true in the summer - during the summer holidays, huge queues of potential tourists gather at embassies.

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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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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And a little exotic

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 2020. 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 2020. 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 2020. 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