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.
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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.
Russia waives visas for Chinese tourists
Chinese nationals traveling to Russia for tourism or business purposes for up to 30 days have been granted the ability to enter the country without visas, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decree.
Visa waiver for Chinese citizens to take effect in Russia in near future
Russian President Vladimir Putin assured that Russia would lift visa requirements for tourists from China soon in response to a similar move by Beijing.
EU to simplify suspension of visa-free travel for certain categories of Georgian citizens
European ministers will reportedly approve the agreement in five days
Russia-Jordan visa-free travel to begin in December
The agreement between Russia and Jordan on the mutual cancellation of visa requirements will come into force on December 13, 2025, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Armenia and EU to finalize visa-free travel action plan
Armenia and the EU will shortly sign a joint action plan that establishes the framework for visa-free travel implementation following its completion.
EU expelled nearly 2,700 Georgian citizens in 2025
EU countries deemed 1,560 Georgian men and 417 women unacceptable on their territory
