Cheap visa-free countries. The best visa-free countries for Russian citizens Places to stay without a visa

Traveling to Europe was already an expensive pleasure, and given the new economic conditions, vacations in the main European capitals have become an almost unaffordable luxury.

Fortunately, in addition to expensive London, Paris and Rome, there are cheaper European cities, so there is still an opportunity to see Europe without going broke, you just need to carefully plan your trip and choose a direction. To make things easier for you, we've put together a list of 10 interesting and inexpensive cities in Europe where a weekend won't leave a hole in your budget.

1. Krakow

It is surprising that Krakow, one of the most beautiful and at the same time the cheapest cities in Europe, has not yet been appreciated by tourists. Krakow was the capital of Poland until the end of the 16th century, but even after losing this status it always remained the main cultural and scientific center of the country. Fortunately, unlike Warsaw, the city was practically not damaged during World War II, so many ancient buildings have been preserved here (there are thirty-nine churches alone), the medieval Jagiellonian University and the huge the Royal Castle 13th century.

2. Budapest

Despite the fact that the popularity of the Hungarian capital has grown greatly in recent years, prices here still remain relatively low. If you choose a hotel not in the very center and use public transport, you can enjoy views of the Danube and classical architecture while staying within a modest budget. Be sure to visit one of Budapest's famous thermal baths, cross the river on the Chain Bridge and stroll through the Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion.

3. Lisbon

Even by European standards, there are a lot of attractions in Lisbon and its surroundings - castles, palaces and basilicas, and the decent cost of air travel to the Portuguese capital is more than offset by cheap hotels, restaurants and shops. If you plan to move around the city a lot by public transport or use the funiculars (including the famous city elevator of Santa Justa), be sure to buy a Viva Viagem travel system, this will allow you to save additional money.

4. Prague

Prague has won the love of tourists from all over the world thanks to two factors: cheap Czech pubs and a beautiful historical center. By attractiveness and richness cultural monuments Prague is hardly inferior to the main Western European capitals, and a trip here will cost you much less than to Paris or Amsterdam. The only negative is that there are a lot of tourists in Prague during the high season, so choose the less popular months, since this city is beautiful at any time of the year.

5. Istanbul

One of ancient cities world, Istanbul is considered a must-visit place for every history buff. Mosques, bazaars and amazing views The Bosphorus Strait will not leave even the most experienced travelers indifferent. Today, Istanbul captivates not only with its rich cultural heritage, but also with its low prices, which, alas, fall in inverse proportion to the level of safety in the city.

6. Athens

Athens is an ideal city for a weekend - there are enough attractions here for just two days of leisurely exploration. You should set aside one full day to explore the Parthenon and the Acropolis, you will need at least half a day to visit the luxurious archaeological museum of Athens, and if you still have time, check out the Monastiraki area - see the mosque and wander around the market. Despite the fact that Athens is one of the most expensive cities on our list, by European standards it is still a very cheap place, especially if you go there out of season, but in late autumn or even winter.

7. Split

Split is a less touristy copy of Dubrovnik: the same red roofs, white walls and views of the bay. The city is much cheaper and is located in Dalmatia, which is famous for its excellent beaches, so you can combine a visit to Split with a beach holiday nearby. Split, of course, does not have a grand city wall like Dubrovnik, but it does have the ancient Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian, which is considered the best-preserved Roman-era palace in the world.

8. Berlin

Despite the fact that Berlin is the capital of one of the richest countries in the eurozone, prices here remain relatively low. Of course, compared to cities of Eastern Europe The cost of a night in hotels and hostels in Berlin is not so attractive, but due to the popularity of the destination and the large number of flights, tickets to Berlin can be bought quite inexpensively (especially if you take care of the purchase several months before the trip).

9. Riga

If you have not yet been to Riga, try to correct this annoying mistake as soon as possible - after the transition to the euro, prices in this city are constantly rising. The historical center of Riga fully corresponds to the concept of a classic European city - open cafes, pretty squares, surrounded by ancient buildings with tiled roofs, paved sidewalks. Well, the advantages of a holiday in Riga for Russians are obvious: geographical proximity and the absence of a language barrier.

10. Ljubljana

Gradually, from a place that no one can find on the map, Ljubljana is turning into one of the most popular cities in Europe. It has everything you need for a classic European weekend: beautiful historical Center, good restaurants, architectural monuments, including a large, perfectly preserved medieval castle. We strongly recommend going to the capital of Slovenia before it begins to attract crowds of tourists and hotel prices do not jump to the average European level.

The busy work schedule of a modern person leaves little free time for relaxation. A budget weekend spent exploring numerous Russian and foreign attractions can correct the situation and give you strength. If you want to make good use of the end of the work week, you should find out in advance where to fly or go on an inexpensive weekend without a visa in 2019, and plan your trip in advance.

Weekend tours to Russian cities

For unforgettable impressions it is not necessary to travel abroad. In Russia there are countless historical monuments and the most beautiful corners of nature. Studying them can be a fun way to spend your time and have a great time relaxing.

Judging by the RosIndex study, last year 10.6% of Russians made tourist trips around the expanses of their homeland. Interest in such travels does not fade. This is partly due to the low cost of vacation and the lack of need for additional documents. For a short voyage, on average you have to pay 11,500 rubles per person.

It’s easy to go to any part of Russia for the weekend. During this time, many people manage to study interesting places Moscow. You can get to the capital by plane, train, car and rent accommodation to suit different tastes.

Within Garden Ring hotel prices are high. It is easier to book affordable rooms away from the center: the distance does not really matter. Any attraction can be reached by metro.

Tourists who come to Moscow for a couple of days try to see:

Kremlin,
St. Basil's Cathedral,
Big theater,
Tretyakov Gallery,
Cathedral of Christ the Savior,
Armory Chamber,
Pushkin Museum.

During your vacation, you need to find time to walk along the Old and New Arbat, visit the famous Sandunov Baths and the Diamond Fund.

If Moscow is well explored, you can go on a weekend tour to St. Petersburg, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Sochi, or take a ride along the Golden Ring. Lovers of secluded relaxation will enjoy a trip to Karelia, where there are about 60 thousand waterfalls and lakes, wild forests and historical monuments.

It is equally interesting to plan a weekend for the holidays. On Maslenitsa it is good to have fun in small towns, for example, in Torzhok, Tver, Kashin. New Year holidays you can spend visiting the Snow Maiden by going to Kostroma for 2 days, or take part in ancient Russian rituals in Suzdal, Nizhny Novgorod or Vladimir. On May holidays beautiful in Rostov-on-Don, Kazan, St. Petersburg.

In order not to waste time planning a route, booking accommodation, etc., it is better to entrust these concerns to a travel agency, where they can easily select a short or long excursion to the cities of Russia and Europe.

Weekend at sea

You can take a break from all your worries and fully relax in a couple of days on the seashore. You can go sunbathing on weekends in the summer in Crimea, Sochi or Anapa. To do this, just order a suitable tour and have the required amount with you.

Statistics show that Last year about 8.7% of Russians traveled abroad for vacation. The average travel cost was approximately 39,600 rubles per person.

If you want to travel abroad, you need to check whether the documents required to cross the border are in order. Russians are allowed to travel to neighboring countries where there is seaside resorts. For example, to Abkhazia. To travel to other countries, you need, and sometimes a visa.

When it comes to a trip of several days, it is advisable to choose a country that does not require a visa stamp to visit. The list of countries is quite wide, so flying away for a weekend without a visa will not be difficult.

A country	Conditions for entry
Georgia	A foreign passport is required, which does not contain any notes on visiting Abkhazia. You are allowed to stay in the country for 3 months. Georgia - great option for the trip. It’s easy to combine beach time with a visit ancient monuments culture, beautiful parks and entertainment centers.
Türkiye	A weekend in Turkey is popular among Russians. The country provides good service. Reasonable prices for air tickets and hotel accommodations in Istanbul and other cities make holidays accessible to most. You can enter with a foreign passport.
Montenegro	The country was formed after the collapse of Yugoslavia. Bordered by the Adriatic Sea, it has a mild climate, ideal for visiting the beach. Russian citizens are allowed to enter the country without a visa for 30 days.
Egypt	It's nice here even in late autumn. To soak up the sea, you only need a passport. The most popular are tours to Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada.
Cyprus	To visit Cyprus you need a visa. But for a short trip it’s easy to get it yourself in 1-2 days online. You need to collect a minimum package of documents and send an application to the website of the Cyprus Embassy in Russia. In a couple of days, the applicant will receive a letter with a visa. It must be presented at the airport when crossing the border.

In addition to these countries, Thailand, Malaysia, Morocco, Tunisia, and Seychelles, Maldives. The duration of visiting these places varies from 1 to 3 months.

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Shopping tours

Everyone understands vacation in their own way. For some, the best pastime is shopping. To go shopping abroad for a weekend, you don’t always have to apply for a visa. Some countries are happy to accept such tourists without visas or make it much easier to obtain them.

There are special shopping tours, after paying for which the tourist gets the opportunity to visit the most attractive shops in the country and see some of the sights. Even if a visa is required for entry, the tour organizers take care of its registration. The cost of the service is included in the tour payment. It is easy to book a trip through travel agencies specializing in such destinations.

You can easily go on a weekend trip without a visa for active shopping to the following countries:

Georgia.

When planning a trip, you should pay attention to seasonal discounts, which can save you significant money. In most countries, the sales period begins twice a year: before Christmas and in mid-summer. At this time, it is easy to purchase quality goods at reasonable prices.

Short holiday in the mountains

For fans ski resorts A desirable weekend getaway is a descent from the mountain, causing a surge of adrenaline and strong emotions. To spend 2-3 days enjoying clean air and magnificent nature, it is not necessary to apply for a visa and spend huge amounts of money. There are many budget options for skiers.

You can have a wonderful time in Armenia without a visa. Ski season here starts from the end of November and continues until mid-April. The most popular place is the resort of Tsaghkadzor. It attracts tourists high quality services and the opportunity to engage in sports for both beginner skiers and professionals. The total length of the trails is about 7200 m, the height of the slopes is 1800 m.

Not inferior in popularity to Tsakhkadzor ski holiday in the Georgian resort village of Bakuriani. It offers tourists two two-stage ski slopes with different levels difficulties.

On the basis of a foreign passport without a visa it is easy to visit world famous ski slopes in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Turkey is home to Mount Ararat and many other mountain plateaus. Mild snowy winters make areas of the country ideal place for skiers. Popular Turkish slopes are located in the following resorts:

Kartaklaya,
Palandoken,
Sarykamysh,
Uludag,
Erciyes.

Having only an internal passport, you can go to the Caucasus and fully relax among the snowy mountain peaks. Inexpensive service and original flavor guarantee an exciting holiday and an unforgettable experience.

Weekend tours with children

When planning a trip with children, you need to choose your route especially carefully. Important to book good hotel, equipped with a playground, providing animator services and other options for interesting children's leisure. It is advisable to exclude long flights and countries with exotic cuisine, where it is difficult to provide the baby with the usual nutrition. If you do not want to apply for a visa for young travelers, you should pay attention to countries that do not require strict border controls.

The priorities for traveling with children are Türkiye and Tunisia. The flight time there takes about 3-4 hours. The warm sea and gently sloping beach make holidays abroad pleasant and safe.

It's easy to spend a fun weekend with children in many countries. Among them:

Serbia,
Montenegro,
Israel.

The list of states that allow you to cross the border on the basis of a foreign passport without a visa includes about 100 names.

Conclusion

It’s inexpensive to relax for a couple of days and enjoy the sea and sun in Abkhazia and Russian resorts. Cheap holiday and entertainment are offered by the villages of the Taman Peninsula, Anapa, Taganrog. No matter how difficult it is to find time, you need to travel more often - on your own or with the help of travel agencies. Even a short trip reliably protects you from depression, despondency and broadens your horizons.

We present a list of the best visa-free countries for holidays with children in 2018 with marks on the map. We have already published a rating of the top 10 countries for a trip to the sea with a child:

Applying for a visa is always an extra hassle with collecting documents, a waste of a lot of time and money. As a rule, a visa costs 30-70 dollars or euros and it is good if it is issued upon arrival. It’s worse if you need to obtain a visa in advance in Russia, collecting and submitting to the country’s consulate a stack of documents, already purchased air tickets and hotel reservations, bank statements, photographs...

And if you are traveling with 2-3 children, the difficulties, time and money costs increase many times over! Often, the presence of children will be required to obtain a visa.

Now let’s imagine that the family lives not in Moscow or St. Petersburg, but in a place where there are no visa centers and consulates of other countries... In addition to the above, you will have to buy round-trip tickets for the whole family in order to apply for a visa, and then and to get a visa!.. As a result, a family with 2-3 children can spend several days, a lot of effort and up to 30-60 thousand rubles just on visas! And after all this, you can still get a visa refusal

2 Georgia

You can stay in Georgia without a visa for up to a year!

Georgia is small, but amazing country, where you can find absolutely everything - amazing culture, history and sights, excellent cuisine, magnificent nature, mountains, valleys, forests, rivers, lakes and of course the sea. Beaches are sandy and pebble.

You can get to Georgia from Russia by plane, train, bus, car... But keep in mind that entry into Georgia is from Abkhazia or North Ossetia prohibited.

The beach season in Georgia lasts from May to September, but in May the sea is still a little cool for children.

3 Türkiye

Turkey is consistently in first place among Russians, including families with children. And there are many reasons for this, besides the lack of visas: short flight, excellent service, great amount resorts, a variety of beaches (both pebble and sandy), low prices, many attractions, entertainment, water parks, etc. Not last place when choosing, the All Inclusive system in most hotels is also taken into account...

You can vacation in Turkey without a visa for up to 60 days.

The easiest and cheapest way to get there is by plane; the flight, depending on the resort, will take 3-3.5 hours.

The beach season in Turkey lasts from May to September, although in May the sea may still seem a little cool to a child, and from mid-July to the end of August it becomes hot. Turkey is ideal for traveling with children in June and the first half of July, as well as in September.

4 Cyprus

Cyprus is a visa-free country for Russians with minor reservations. Northern Cyprus (Turkish territory) is indeed absolutely visa-free for Russian citizens. A visa for the rest of Cyprus is theoretically needed, but it can be quickly, easily and freely applied for online without traveling to a visa center or consulate. The so-called “pro-visa” is issued online on the website of the Cyprus Embassy - after 1-2 days you receive it by e-mail and print it out.

Cyprus has excellent beaches and developed infrastructure! The beaches in Larnaca and Paphos are mostly small pebbles, while those in Ayia Napa, Limassol and Protaras are sand. In Cyprus there are noisy youth resorts, such as Ayia Napa. For family vacation Limassol and especially Protaras are more suitable for children, where there are playgrounds, water parks, and amusement parks...

You can stay in Cyprus for up to 90 days.

The plane flight from Moscow takes 4 hours.

The beach season in Cyprus lasts from May to September-October, although in the second half of summer it can be a little hot for a baby...

5 Montenegro

Montenegro is very beautiful country with magnificent nature, forests, lakes, rivers and clear sea with small pebble beaches. There are a lot of interesting sights and well-developed infrastructure. You will also be pleased with decent European service at very reasonable prices.

Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay in Montenegro without a visa for up to 90 days.

The flight from Moscow will take less than 3 hours.

The beach season in Montenegro lasts from May to September, but in May the sea is still a little cool for children.

6 UAE

In 2018, the UAE announced the abolition of visas for Russians! You can stay in the UAE without a visa for up to 30 days.

Dubai and other emirates of the UAE offer the highest level of safety, cleanliness, service and service in hotels. Dubai has many Amusement Parks, Water Parks, shopping centers, the coolest excursions and attractions As well as perfectly clean sandy beaches and warm sea.

A direct flight from Moscow will last approximately 5 hours.

In the UAE it is good from March to May and October-November. In summer it is very hot, and the sea warms up so much that it ceases to be refreshing...

7 Israel

For a holiday with a child, the most suitable resorts are not Dead, but Mediterranean Sea, for example, Haifa and Netanya. Travelers with children in Israel will find a very developed infrastructure, high level service, lots of entertainment and attractions... There are gorgeous sandy beaches and warm sea.

The flight from Moscow lasts approximately 4 hours. You can stay in Israel without a visa for up to 90 days.

The beach season in Israel is from April to June and September to October. It's hot in summer.

8 Tunisia

Tunisia is most famous for thalasotherapy. However, besides it there is a lot of interesting things here: the ancient ruins and ruins of Carthage, interesting excursions and natural attractions, close to European cuisine with bright oriental notes... and of course the warm sea and excellent sandy beaches, some of the best in northern Africa.

The flight lasts about 4 hours.

Russians can stay in Tunisia without a visa for up to 90 days.

The beach season in Tunisia lasts from May to October. July-August can be a bit hot for children.

9 Thailand

Despite the remoteness of this country from Russia in South-East Asia, Thailand is suitable for families with children. There is a developed infrastructure, low prices, a wide selection of hotels, many beautiful islands and beaches. Thailand is an opportunity to turn winter into summer, which is why wintering in Thailand has been very popular among Russians lately...

A direct flight to Thailand from Moscow lasts approximately 10 hours, and if you fly from the East of Russia, it is noticeably less.

The best time to visit Thailand is from October to March. The end of spring and summer is the rainy season, except for the island of Koh Samui... You can safely fly to Koh Samui in the summer - from May to September, and the rains on this island only in October-November.

10 Dominican Republic

The biggest disadvantage of the Dominican Republic when traveling with children is the long twelve-hour flight from Moscow and its cost... The biggest advantages are stunning beauty, warm clean sea, ideal white sandy beaches, large hotel areas, level of service in hotels and developed infrastructure.. It is precisely because of all of the above that the Dominican Republic was included in our rating.

Without a visa, Russian citizens can stay in the Dominican Republic for up to 30 days.

The beach season in the Dominican Republic lasts from November to March-April

Yes, and don't forget! If you want to go on vacation with your child for the New Year holidays, then it is better to plan, book and pay for this trip in advance - several months in advance!!! There will be more choice, and prices are much lower than right before the New Year!

Which visa-free countries Are Russians granted entry without a visa this year? Current and complete list of visa-free countries for tourists from Russia. Beach holiday the sea is very close! 2019 has already come into its own, and the upcoming 2020 will come very quickly (summer will fly by without blinking an eye).

Visa is one of the reasons why many Russian tourists postpone their beach holiday. Since you are already looking for countries with a visa-free regime, and you are a citizen of Russia, then you do not need to explain what a tourist (Schengen) visa is and how to get it.

Stop working, it's time to relax

For those who are “in the tank”: a tourist visa is needed to visit a number of countries for a short period (during a stay on a tour package, for a beach holiday, while traveling).

In our experience, it is best to obtain a visa from a visa or travel agency. This way you will save both time and money. To understand, the obtaining procedure requires a number of documents and cash(consular fee, photographs, translation, income certificates, etc.).

“Savages” and free travelers may be denied a visa more often than those who purchased it from an agency!

Visa-free countries, for entry into which you do not need not only a visa, but also an international passport - Where you can go without a passport

This is our neighboring countries:

Armenia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
South Ossetia

Visits to these countries are allowed for 90 days, except for Belarus (without restrictions).

Visa-free countries for Russians in 2019 list of countries in Europe, Asia, America, Africa

Here is a list of countries where a passport is required (no visa required):

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 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 bucks)
Guyana (90 days), became visa-free from November 27, 2015.
Gambia (56 days)
Guatemala (90 days)
Honduras (90 days)
Hong Kong (14 days)
Grenada (90 days)
Georgia (365 days), +5 days
Guam (up to 45 days)
Dominica (21 days)
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), and 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, Europe)
Macau (30 days)
Malaysia (30 days)
Maldives (30 days)
Morocco (3 months)
Micronesia (30 days, return tickets)
Moldova (entry with international 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)
El Salvador (up to 90 days)
Seychelles (30 days), but there were specials. 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 international passport)
Thailand (30 days)
Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)
Tunisia (up to 3 months)
Türkiye (60 days, Europe)
Uzbekistan (entry with a foreign passport, 90 days and registration, more than 4,700 hryvnia with you)
Ukraine (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 (from 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)

By the way, you can visit Singapore and a number of Chinese countries by “flight” (in transit).

List of countries with visa-free transit and how long you can stay

For example, you decided to go on vacation to Thailand and noticed that you can purchase air tickets with transit through China. It turns out that you fly to one country, and you will visit (at least for a few hours) another. Such visa-free transits (overflights) are often even cheaper than direct ones.

But don't relax. There are some subtleties, or rather rules. For everyone transit country their laws. In China, it is necessary for a transit flight: air tickets for English language, and count your stay time - this is very important.

And here is a list of countries that provide visa-free transit:

UK - (24 hours)
New Zealand (if final destination is Australia) - (24 hours)
Romania - (24 hours)
Bulgaria - (36 hours)
China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing) - 72 hours).
Singapore - (96 hours)

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

Bangladesh (15 days, 50 dollars)
Bahrain (14 days, $65)
Belize (up to 30 days, $50)
Bolivia (up to 30 days, $50)
Burundi (30 days, with special permission from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 90 bucks)
East Timor (only in international airport And seaport Dili, up to 30 days, 30$)
Gabon (30 days, visa is issued online in advance, $100)
Ghana (up to 90 days, with visa permit, $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 bucks)
Zimbabwe (90 days tourist visa, 30 days business visa, 3 days transit visa, $30)
India (30 days with online visa approval, select airports only, $60)
Jordan (30 days, $55)
Iraq (14 days, applies to Kurdistan Region only, requires visa permission from the Kurdistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Iran (30 days, the islands of Kish and Qeshm do not require a visa, 30-80 euros), but there were only 14 days, a visa is no longer required for tourist group trips to Iran
Cape Verde (30 days, 20 euros)
Cambodia (1 month, $35)
Qatar (1 month, $27, $1,500 on card)
Kenya (3 months, from 09/01/2015 with eVisa, $51)
Cyprus (90 days, free with proVisa issued online)
China (Hainan Island only - up to 15 days, Dalian airport - transit 7 days, a number of ground checkpoints for border residents
territories)
Comoros (14 days, $50)
Kuwait (1 month under a number of conditions - you need an invitation from a Kuwaiti tour operator, $30)
Lebanon (subject to certain conditions; 3 months)
Madagascar (90 days)
Mauritania ($50)
Mexico (free, up to 180 days, electronic permit issued in advance)
Myanmar (with eVisa, up to 28 days, $50)
Nepal (90 days, $30-90)
Nicaragua ($10, 90 days)
Palau (30 days, 50 bucks)
Paraguay (up to 90 days)
Pitcairn (up to 14 days; 35 bucks)
Rwanda ($100, 90 days)
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 Ascension Island and the Tristan da Cunha archipelago)
Senegal, (became visa-friendly, only through the consulate)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (up to 30 days)
Syria (up to 15 days)
Singapore ($40, 30 days e-visa, can be in transit for 96 hours)
Somalia ($50, 30 days)
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, free)
Tuvalu (1 month, free)
Turkmenistan (10 days, you need an invitation from an individual or legal entity in Turkmenistan, 155 bucks)
Uganda (90 days)
Central African Republic (7 days)
Sri Lanka (transit - up to 48 hours, tourist - up to 30 days, $30-35)
Eritrea (1 month with a visa permit issued by the host party at the Immigration Service, $50)
Ethiopia (1 month, only at the airport, 50$)

List of countries with online (easy) visa

Australia (visa application online), but it was only at consulates.
Bahrain (visa online)
Gabon (visa online), but it was at the border
Guinea-Bissau
Cyprus (minimum documents at the consulate, or visa online)
Kuwait
Mexico (visa online possible)
Montserrat (visa applied online)
Myanmar (visa is issued online)
Rwanda (visa applied online)
Niger
UAE (visa can be issued online or upon arrival at the airport, but more expensive)
Singapore (visa is issued online)

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Visa-free countries with the sea for Russians 2019: list of Top 9 countries with inexpensive beach holidays in summer and winter

Where can you go on an inexpensive holiday at sea without a visa in 2019? Where can you safely soak up the sand next to the sea? And how you don’t want to waste time getting a visa - Brrrr...

List of Top 9 visa-free countries for Russian citizens, where they offer comfortable and inexpensive beach holidays at sea in summer and winter:

Do you want to know in which country you can sunbathe on the beach inexpensively without a visa?

Türkiye - the best beach holiday without visas, no problems! The most popular destination for Russians in 2019

First place on the list inexpensive countries without visa control we give it to Turkey. Why do you think the Russian people are so eager to come to the shores of Antalya? Everything is very clear, here you will have the best and most comfortable holiday! It’s cheap, beautiful (even “luxury”) and accessible.

And everything is fine today with tours, air tickets, hotels, and weather in Turkey!

Just imagine that on an all-inclusive tourist package for 2 adults and 2 children, we paid only 96 thousand rubles. Even at the airport there is a huge banner in Russian “Welcome Home”!

Five-star hotel “Ali Bey Resort”, amazing, clear, warm sea. “Shvedka” (buffet) with so much food that it makes your eyes wide open. Breakfast, second (late) breakfast, lunch and dinner. There was simply plenty of food. Drinks and alcohol in countless quantities and for every color and taste.

Find a great tour →

In the meantime, let’s move on to the country that took 2nd place in our ranking of visa-free countries for Russians.

Thailand

A paradise in Asia - Thailand has very often begun to attract our fellow countrymen with its almost white sandy beaches with the purest water. The most popular resorts are Phuket Island, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Bangkok, Krabi. Flight time is 15-16 hours from the capital of Russia. You can stay for a month without a visa.

Russians do not need a visa to this country, only a foreign passport. It rains most often in summer, so it’s worth going here between November and April. Cheap hotels, inexpensive food, inexpensive service and a fabulous view by the sea.

Morocco - without a sea visa

Not telling you that it's inexpensive here would be lying. But a holiday with an Arabian twist and Turkish luxury is guaranteed here. You can relax on the beaches right away Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The visa-free regime lasts a maximum of 3 months.

Main resorts: Agadir, Marrakesh, Essaouira, Casablanca, Fet.

Tunisia

An alternative holiday in Turkey - inexpensive! Steps are building up here travel business. But what about: the warm sea is available all year round, clear blue (turquoise) water invites you to swim, relatively cheap beach service, especially with children.

Today, visa-free stay in this country is 3 months. Popular resorts: Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said.

Israel

Connoisseurs of beach holidays and visa-free travel can return to the homeland of Jesus - Israel. Just think about it and imagine: healing hot springs - good for health, three seas at once - Mediterranean, Dead and Red, ancient cultural and historical values, attractions and water parks for children.

You can stay and relax here for a maximum of 90 days.

Montenegro

Holidays in Montenegro are divided: beach holidays in summer and ski holidays in winter. The most attractive resort is the city of Budva. Here you can relax on the beach or improve your health in a sanatorium.

Our tourists also like the Montenegro resort, which attracts with its slender cliffs, gentle Adriatic Sea and budget options. Without a visa you can enjoy a holiday of up to 30 days.

More details about this country and best resorts Abkhazia, where is the best place to relax in our article:.

Vietnam is an inexpensive visa-free country for Russians

Two weeks (visa-free) is enough to enjoy amazing nature– flora and fauna. It is better to come on vacation to Vietnam in winter, although beach season lasts all year round. If we talk in this case about the south coast.

In summer it rains more often and even typhoons occur, more often on the northern coast.

The food and housing here are quite inexpensive, and that’s why Russians began to visit Vietnam more and more every year.

P.S.: If you don’t “bother” at all with either a visa or an international passport - don’t go through these “circles of hell” of bureaucratic rules and laws, then you should pay attention to what lies right in front of your nose - and the Krasnodar Territory .

P.P.S.: As new rules change and are introduced, this list of visa-free countries for Russians will be updated and, if possible, changed.

Last minute tours to visa-free countries are more popular than travel to countries with strict visa controls. And this is not surprising. Many Russian tourists, going on vacation abroad, have repeatedly encountered bureaucratic red tape associated with the need to obtain entry documents. Going through all the formalities takes a lot of time and effort, so when planning their next vacation, Russians are already consciously choosing visa-free tourist destinations. This not only allows you to save on the cost of the trip, but also saves your time and nerves. Let's talk in this article about which countries were included in the list of visa-free countries for Russians in 2017? We will also tell you where a visa will be issued under a simplified scheme?

Every year, more and more states demonstrate a loyal attitude towards Russian citizens visiting their territory. So, there are countries with simplified visa access; the visa issuance procedure takes place upon arrival, which is very convenient. Indeed, in this case, you initially will not have to settle issues with the travel agency and the consulate regarding obtaining permits. When going through control at the airport of arrival, it will be enough to present your international passport; in isolated cases, you will need to confirm the trustworthiness of your intentions and show a sample form of a tourist voucher or return air tickets.

When passing control, in addition to your passport, you may be asked to present a return ticket, voucher, health insurance, invitation and confirm your solvency with a certain amount of money. There is no universal visa-free period of stay for all visa-free countries, so each country resolves this issue separately. Usually the period is 30 days, in some countries – up to 90 days, sometimes – only two weeks.

Where can you go on vacation without a visa?

Let’s take a closer look at which visa-free destinations you can choose for your holiday in 2017, and tell you about these countries. The list of the most popular and inexpensive visa-free countries includes:

Türkiye. So favorite places holiday destinations for Russians like Kemer, Antalya and Alanya do not need any introduction. The visa is obtained at the airport of the country of arrival and is valid for 60 days.
Egypt. Although the political situation here can hardly be called stable, many Russians remain faithful to their choice and continue to vacation in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. A visa is automatically issued to everyone upon arrival, valid for 30 days.
Thailand. Anyone planning to stay in Thailand for 30 days or less is given an arrival stamp in their passport at the airport. A visa needs to be issued only to those who want to spend 2-3 months in this country, for example, the whole winter. A single-entry visa for 60 days will cost $40 and can then be extended for another 30 days.
Russians can stay in Vietnam without a visa for 15 days. If the period is longer, then here, as in many countries, you can apply for a Visa on arrival right at the airport for free.
Israel. Russians can enter Israel with one foreign passport, and the maximum period of stay in this country is 90 days for our tourists.
Georgia. A foreign passport is sufficient for entry.
Tunisia. A popular visa-free country for our citizens. To visit, you only need a foreign passport valid for more than 3 months from the date of application.
Morocco. Morocco's popularity among Russian tourists began to grow about 3-4 years ago, since then the trend has not weakened. This was largely possible due to the fact that you do not need a visa to visit this country.
Dominican Republic To get to the Dominican Republic, you just need to apply for a tarjeta del tourista - a tourist card and pay a fee of 10 euros for it. It allows you to stay in the republic for up to 30 days.
Cuba. You do not need a visa to travel to Cuba. A passport must be valid only for the duration of the trip.
China (Hainan Island). If a tourist from Russia flies to Hainan on his own, he can apply for a visa upon arrival at the airport. If in the composition tourist group, then Russians do not require a visa.
Mexico and India. These countries require a formal visa. It can be easily completed online.
Jordan. You do not need to apply for a visa before traveling to Jordan. Tourists receive a permit for 40 dinars right at the airport.

Which European countries are easy to get a visa for?

Cyprus. Aphrodite Island attracts tourists with its luxurious beaches, ancient architecture and amazing nature. To get to heaven on earth you will need to apply for a visa online, valid for 90 days.

Bulgaria. Happy holders of a valid Schengen visa will not have to obtain a visa, the period of stay is limited to 3 months. If there is no multiple visa, then the permit is issued at the Bulgarian visa center or the visa issuing department at the consulate.

Montenegro. In this country, visa-free stay is allowed for 30 days, from here you can visit any visa-free neighbor - Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Herzegovina.

Serbia. You can safely travel around Serbia without a visa if your trip does not exceed 30 days.

Macedonia. Visa-free entry to Macedonia for Russians will be valid at least until March 2018.

Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you are traveling to this country for tourist purposes and for no more than 30 days, then you do not need to obtain a visa.

Greece. A short-term visa to Greece costs 35 euros. And although the procedure for obtaining a document is almost the same as in the case of obtaining a visa to any other country of the Schengen Union, Greece is the most loyal to tourists from Russia.

Which countries can you travel to with a Russian passport?

Don’t forget about the most popular resort countries, entry into which is allowed with an internal Russian passport. Feel free to go there for new experiences, but remember that the period of stay for Russian tourists on their territory is limited to 90 days.

Abkhazia is a sunny land with amazing mountain nature, ancient caves and healing mineral springs.
Belarus is definitely where neither acclimatization nor the language barrier can prevent you from enjoying your vacation to the fullest.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Average prices for last-minute tours to visa-free countries from Moscow

Traveling to countries without a visa on a last-minute tour is the ideal and most common holiday option. The cost of such trips is actually 30-40% lower compared to regular options, and the visa-free regime makes organizing the trip itself easy. You can choose a tour 4-5 days before the expected date, buy it and quickly get ready. There is no need to worry about whether you will be given a visa or not.

In many exotic countries visa-free entry, they are slightly less popular among tourists, since holidays in them are more expensive. But nevertheless, last-minute tours departing from Moscow are sold there more often than to countries where Schengen is required.