EU assesses Armenia visa-free travel prospects by 2029
Brussels has urged caution against premature predictions regarding visa liberalisation with Yerevan.
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Poland tightens entry rules for Georgian citizens
New entry rules for Georgian citizens travelling to Poland for work take effect on August 15, though visa‑free tourist travel remains unchanged.
Azerbaijan introduces one year visa free regime for Bosnia and Singapore
Azerbaijan has introduced a one-year visa-free regime for tourists from Singapore and Bosnia and Herzegovina to attract more foreign visitors.
Russia plans to scrap visas with three countries in 2026
Russia aims to abolish visa requirements for citizens of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kuwait in 2026, Director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects at the Russian Ministry of Economic Development Nikita Kondratyev said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Visa-free travel takes effect between Russia and Saudi Arabia
A visa-free travel arrangement between Russia and Saudi Arabia took effect on Monday.
Azerbaijan and Maldives introduce mutual visa-free regime
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared the establishment of a mutual visa-free regime between Baku and Malé.
Montenegro to introduce visa-free travel for Kazakh citizens
Citizens of Kazakhstan will soon enjoy the opportunity to travel to Montenegro without a visa. This visa-free travel will be available from May 1 until October.
Russia and Lebanon introduce visa-free regime for diplomatic passport holders
Russia and Lebanon have simplified their diplomatic relations by mutually agreeing to waive visa requirements for individuals holding special passports.
Russia-Saudi Arabia visa-free deal comes into force on May 11
The agreement between the governments of Russia and Saudi Arabia on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for citizens of the two countries comes into force on May 11, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
China ready to extend visa-free regime for Russians by one year
China has notified Russia about its readiness to extend the visa-free regime for Russians by a year, until September 2027, the newspaper Izvestiya reported on Monday, citing a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Visa-free travel between Russia and China should be made permanent - Chinese Ambassador
An indefinite visa-free regime would benefit both the Russian and Chinese peoples and open up broad opportunities for both sides, according to Chinese Ambassador Hanhui.
Switzerland imposes visa requirements on Georgian diplomatic passport holders
From today, individuals possessing Georgian diplomatic and service passports will be required to obtain a visa prior to traveling to Switzerland.
Russia intends to expand visa-free travel with countries
Maxim Reshetnikov, the Minister of Economic Development, stated that Russia aims to expand its visa-free travel agreements with other countries.
Azerbaijan lifts visa requirements for citizens of several Gulf states
Azerbaijan has abolished visa requirements for citizens holding ordinary passports from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, the Azerbaijani State Migration Service reported.
EU begins lifting visa-free travel for Georgia
The European Union has suspended visa-free travel for Georgian citizens holding diplomatic and service passports - a decision dismissed by the ruling Georgian Dream party as absurd and ineffective.
Russians can travel to 120 countries visa-free
As of early 2026, Russian citizens can visit 120 countries without obtaining a visa in advance, according to the Russian State Duma.
Visa regime partially lifted between Azerbaijan and number of countries
Azerbaijan and the Maldives have mutually exempted holders of ordinary passports from visa requirements.
Cyprus visa application centers open in Russia
The Embassy of Cyprus has announced the launch of visa application centers across eight major Russian cities, with visa processing services to be managed by BLS International.
Russia-Jordan visa-free travel agreement comes into force
Nationals of Russia and Jordan will be able to travel to both countries without visas for up to 30 days starting December 13, with a respective agreement having entered into force.
ATOR expects significant increase in tourism from Saudi Arabia due to visa waiver
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) is expecting a significant increase in mutual tourism between Russia and Saudi Arabia after the visa waiver.
