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. …
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Azerbaijan and Albania cancel visa regime
A meeting was held between Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Fariz Rzayev and Albanian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Besart Kadia on March 1, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reported. The meeting was held as part …
China cancels visa requirements for Georgian citizens
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said the Chinese government had made a decision to introduce visa-free travel to the country for …
Free Sri Lanka visa program for Russians kicks off
In a significant move to bolster tourism, the Sri Lanka government has initiated a policy of issuing free visas to Russian tourists. The policy is …
When unified e-visa to be launched in Russia?
A unified electronic visa in Russia will be launched at 10:00 a.m. Moscow time on August 1, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Consular Department said. "The launch of the unified e-visa will take place on August 1, …
Egypt offers multiple entry visa for $700
A five year multiple entry visa has appeared in Egypt. You can get it for $700. The maximum stay in the country for one trip is 90 days.
Albania cancels visa-free travel for Russian citizens
Albania has waived its visa-free mode of entry for Russian nationals, according to the Albanian Embassy in Russia. Previously, Russian citizens could visit visa-free from May until September and stay for up to 90 days. …
China reopens borders to foreigners
China will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in the three years since the COVID-19 pandemic erupted by allowing all categories of visas to be issued from Wednesday. The removal of this last cross-border …
Russia and Iran may declare visa-free regime
Moscow and Tehran may agree on introduction of visa-free regime in 2023, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said during a press conference Monday, adding that Iran is currently waiting for Moscow’s response on this issue. …
Agreement on simplified crossing of Armenian border enters into force in Georgia
The Georgian government has completed the procedures for an agreement on border crossing facilitation with Armenia, the relevant government decree has been published on the website of the Georgian Legislative Herald. The agreement, …
China liberalizes visa issuance to Russians
The Chinese consulate general in Khabarovsk has liberalized visa issuance to Russian citizens, Consul General Jiang Xiaoyang said. Russian citizens can apply for crew, guest, work, business, family, and long-term student visas, Jiang …
U.S. refuses to issue visas to Russia for IAEA conference
Russia was not allowed to participate in International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conference in the United States, state-run atomic energy agency Rosatom said on Friday. International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st …
Greece not changed documents' requirements for tourist Schengen for Russians
The Greek embassy said that it does not require Russian citizens to provide an European bank account statement and an insurance policy issued in the EU in order to obtain a tourist Schengen visa, RIA Novosti writes. "The …
Switzerland suspends relaxed visa rules for Russians
The Swiss government decided on Friday to fully suspend an agreement that eases visa rules for Russian citizens, it said in a statement. This brings Swiss visa rules for Russians in line with those in the European Union, the statement …
French embassy announces new short-term visa criteria for Russians
France will continue to issue short-term visas to Russian nationals, but visa fees and the term of visa application consideration will be increased, the French embassy in Moscow said. "France will continue to issue short-term visas …
EU Council adopts full suspension of visa facilitation deal with Russia
EU member countries have decided to fully suspend the visa facilitation agreement with Russia, the Council of the European Union said in a press released published on Friday. "Today the Council adopted a decision that fully …
Schengen visa price for Russians to rise to 80 euros
The price of Schengen visas for Russians will rise from 35 euros to 80 euros and the processing time will increase from 10 days to 45 days after the visa facilitation agreement is canceled, the European Commission said on Tuesday. Also, …
Bulgaria to increase Russian visa prices
Bulgaria will increase the price of visas for Russian tourists from €35 to €80 following a decision taken at the EU level, Bulgarian Minister of Tourism Ilin Dimitrov said. In an interview with Bulgarian National …
Estonia aims to stop most Russians from entering country
Estonia aims to stop most Russians from entering the country within weeks, if possible acting in concert with its regional partners, Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu said on Wednesday. "It takes some time, but I think …
EU FMs agree to freeze agreement with Russia that eases visa rules
Foreign ministers of 27 European Union countries agreed to fully suspend the deal with Russia that eases visa rules, which will reduce the number of issued visas and make the process harder, top EU diplomat Josep Borrell said at a news conference …
