Many Russian tourists prefer to relax without using the services of travel agencies. The reason is not only that you do not want to pay a lot of money, but also that it is nice to feel a certain freedom by visiting a country that has a visa-free regime with Russia. The list of countries where in 2013 Russians will be able to relax without obtaining an official entry permit has been significantly expanded, and conditions have changed in some of them. Consider the main innovations and options for the proposed trip.
List of visa-free countries
Georgia canceled visas for Russians. You should know that there is a law on the territory of the country, according to which persons who visited Abkhazia are subject to criminal prosecution.
Abkhazia allows free entry into the country with a Russian passport for up to 90 days.
Andorra will not require a visa for three months. However, it should be remembered thatentry into this country is possible only through France or Spain, for the passage of which a Schengen visa is required.
Albania has been included in the list of visa-free countries for Russia since 2012. You can stay here for up to 90 days.
Barbados is waiting for you without any permits for 28 days. The only condition is the presence of a ticket to your homeland and an account statement confirming your financial stability.
Bahrain will open its arms to you for just 5 Bahraini dinars, which you will have to pay for a visa upon arrival in the country. The visa can be extended for a month. A prerequisite is the presence of a ticket home and hotel reservations.
Ghana will allow you to visit the country by issuing you a visa at the border for $100. You will need to show an invitation, which can be requested 48 hours before arrival, and proof of yellow fever vaccination.
The Dominican Republic, included in the list of visa-free countries, allows entry into the country up to a month. You will have to show a return ticket and buy a tourist card on the spot for $10.
Egypt invites you for up to one month. At the airport, you will be given a stamp ($15). In addition, entry to the south of the Sinai Peninsula will be allowed.
Indonesia will offer to issue a visa at the airport on arrival. For 6 days in the country you will have to pay 10 dollars. For $ 25, a visa extension for a month is possible if you provide a return ticket and prove the availability of funds,sufficient to stay in the country.
China is also included in the list of visa-free countries. However, here it is necessary to remember some nuances. For example, in Beijing, you can freely stay up to 24 hours. It is easy to get a tourist visa for 30 days right at the airport by spending $100. On the territory of different cities of China there are their own visas, having issued which, you will not be able to move around the country. Therefore, it is better to clarify all the conditions in advance.
So, the list of visa-free countries for Russian tourists is quite extensive and is not limited to the above. Without unnecessary paperwork, you can visit Colombia, Morocco, Madagascar, Nepal, Zambia, El Salvador, Thailand and many other countries. Still, before the trip, it is recommended to clarify all the basic requirements that countries and cities impose on travelers.
