Visa regime partially lifted between Azerbaijan and number of countries
Azerbaijan and the Maldives have mutually exempted holders of ordinary passports from visa requirements.
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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
EU to partially suspend visa-free regime with Georgia in November
The European Union is preparing to suspend its visa-free regime with Georgia. High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas announced that a partial suspension will take effect in November.
EU Commission may sanction Georgia and suspend visa-free travel
The European Commission is considering the possibility of imposing sanctions against Georgia and suspending its visa-free regime. The level of political contact has already been reduced to a minimum.
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.
Visa-free agreement with Kazakhstan ratified in Armenia
Armenian parliamentarians have approved the visa-free agreement with Kazakhstan. The Central Asian republic ratified this document last week.
Putin expresses gratitude to China for visa-free travel for Russians
China's abolition of visas for Russians is a landmark event, Vladimir Putin said. The Russian President has expressed gratitude to the Chinese leadership for this decision.
China to match Turkey in popularity after visa abolition for Russians
China will become as popular as Turkey and Thailand after visa-free entry is introduced for Russians, the press service of the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) said, citing the ITM Group tour operator.
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: No threats to visa-free travel with EU
The Georgian parliamentary committee on European integration confirms no immediate threats exist to the country's visa-free travel arrangement with the European Union.
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.”
