When Russia open for tourists?

Russia is open to all travelers. All arrivals must fill out this form before arrival.



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For a trip to Russia, the electronic visa is mandatory. Since January 1, 2021, you can visit the whole country with the unified electronic visa. The Russia visa allows you to stay 16 days in the various Russian oblasts for the purpose of visiting relatives, for business or tourism.

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Nationals of the following countries can enter Russia for non-commercial purposes without a visa, and remain here for up to 30 days:
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Laos.
  • Macao (Persons holding a Macau Special Administrative Region passport)
  • Mongolia.
  • Montenegro.
  • North Macedonia*
  • Palau.
  • Serbia.


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Yes. Foreigners (except for citizens of the Russian Federation) and stateless persons have the right to enter and legally stay in Ukraine if they have a temporary or permanent residence permit that has expired or is subject to exchange after February 24, 2022.

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Yes. Indians must apply for a visa before entering Russia. Russia recently launched their unified e-visa program, which allows Indians to easily apply for a visa to enter and exit the country*.

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Applying for a Russian eVisa is quick and straightforward.
Applicants will only need a reliable internet connection in order to complete the application from the comfort of their home.

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Most foreign nationals need a visa to travel to St Petersburg in Russia. Citizens of just a few countries can visit Russia without a visa for a limited period. The quickest and most convenient option for travelers is the unified Russian eVisa: the application process is available 100% online.

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Over the three months of 2023, 3,26 million foreigners entered Russia, which is 17,6% more than in the same period last year and 49% less than in pre-pandemic 2019.

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Right now, Moscow is not safe to visit due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.

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Leading source markets for travel to Russia 2020-2022, by arrivals. In 2022, the country that visited Russia the most was Ukraine. Over 2.2 million trips were made to Russia from that country, marking a decrease compared to the previous year.

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Russia tends to be relatively safe for tourists, but petty crime does happen. Travelers are advised to follow the same personal security procedures they would in any other country and stay alert.

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As for this year, it has been revealed that holidaymakers from Russia are flocking to non-Western destinations in record numbers. Countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Egypt, the Maldives, and Türkiye have recorded a surge in Russian visitors.

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