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.
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Iran boycotts FIFA World Cup draw
The Iranian delegation has withdrawn from the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing U.S. visa restrictions that have impacted Iranian athletes, spokesperson for the Iranian Football Federation Amir Mehdi Alavi said.
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 stop issuing multiple-entry visas for Russians
The European Commission has announced a complete ban on issuing new multiple-entry visas to Russian citizens.
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.
Russians now able to visit China visa-free
Starting today, Russians with a regular foreign passport can step into China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
China to introduce visa-free travel for Russians in two weeks
A visa-free policy would be available for Russian tourists visiting China this month, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
Georgia accuses EU of interfering in electoral process
Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili has accused the European Union of interfering in Georgia’s internal political processes ahead of the country’s upcoming local elections, warning that pressure over the visa liberalisation issue is being used as a political tool.
EU not interested in suspension of visa-free travel with Georgia - Kobakhidze
Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze downplayed concerns about the potential suspension of the EU’s visa-free regime with Georgia, saying that it would only mean people queuing at embassies for visas again, while claiming that the majority of the population cares about “real national priorities.”
EU eases Schengen access for Turkish citizens
The European Union has eased rules for Turkish citizens to use its open-border Schengen Area, the bloc's ambassador to Ankara announced.
Nearly 1 mln foreign tourists travel to Russia on e-visas
Some 940,000 foreign tourists have travelled to Russia on e-visas since August 1, 2023, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said.
Azerbaijani parliament ratifies visa exemption deal with China
The Azerbaijani Parliament has ratified the country's agreement with China on mutual visa exemption for citizens holding ordinary passports.
China lifts visa requirements for Azerbaijani citizens
Visa regime between Azerbaijan and China has been abolished. The agreement was signed by Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Today, an "Agreement between the Government of …
Russia and China discuss further visa liberalization
Russia and China have discussed the prospects of further visa liberalization during consultations between foreign ministries that took place in Beijing, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. "During the meeting the …
Thailand announces longer visa stays for Georgian tourists
Visitors from 93 countries, including Georgia, can double the length of their stays in Thailand after the government extended visa-free travel to 60 days. The extension also includes leisure and business travelers from the U.S., …
Russia works on visa-free regime with 6 more countries
Russia is preparing intergovernmental agreements on visa-free travel with six more countries, Russian Economy Minister Maxim …
Residents of Georgia to be able to visit China without visas
The Chinese authorities have introduced a visa-free regime for Georgian citizens to visit the country - now to travel to the Celestial Empire, residents of the country only need to have a valid foreign passport.
EU plans to impose sanctions on Georgia over foreign agents law
A number of European countries are pushing for the visa-free travel suspension and other sanctions against Georgia over 'foreign agents ' law, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Sweden and Estonia are pushing for …
Schengen visa fees to increase this summer
The European Commission adopted a decision to increase short stay Schengen visa (visa type C) fees worldwide by 12%. The increase will …
Türkiye and Tajikistan to introduce mutual visa free regime
The visa regime for citizens of Tajikistan will begin to operate in Türkiye from April 20, 2024, the Foreign Ministry of Tajikistan said. …
