Many Russian tourists prefer to relax without using the services of travel agencies. The reason is not only that I do not want to pay a lot of money, but also because it is nice to feel a certain freedom when I visit a country that has a visa-free regime with Russia. The list of countries where in 2013 the Russians will be able to relax without obtaining official permission to enter has been significantly expanded, and in some of them the conditions have changed. Consider the main innovations and options for the proposed trip.
List of visa-free countries
Georgia canceled visas for Russians. You should be aware that a law is in force in the country according to which persons who visited Abkhazia are subject to criminal prosecution.
Abkhazia allows free entry into the country with a Russian passport for up to 90 days.
Andorra will not require a visa for three months. However, it should be remembered that entry into this country is possible only through France or Spain, which requires a Schengen visa to cross.
Since 2012, Albania has been included in the list of visa-free countries for Russia. Here you can stay up to 90 days.
Barbados is waiting for you without issuing any permits for 28 days. The only condition is the presence of a ticket to your homeland and an extract from the account confirming your financial stability.
Bahrain will open its arms for you for only 5 Bahraini dinars, which will have to be paid for a visa upon arrival in the country. A visa can be extended for a month. A prerequisite is the availability of a ticket home and hotel reservations.
Ghana will allow you to visit the country by applying for a visa at the border for $ 100. You will need to present an invitation, which can be requested 48 hours before arrival, and a certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.
The Dominican Republic, included in the list of visa-free countries, allows entry into the country up to a month. You will have to show a return ticket and buy a tourist card on the spot, laying out $ 10.
Egypt invites you for up to one month. A stamp ($ 15) will be pasted at the airport. In addition, entry to the south of the Sinai Peninsula will be allowed.
Indonesia will offer an airport visa upon arrival. For 6 days in the country you have to pay 10 dollars. For $ 25 a visa can be extended for a month if you provide a return ticket and prove the availability of sufficient funds to stay in the country.
China is also included in the list of visa-free countries. True, here you should remember some nuances. For example, in Beijing you can stay unimpeded for up to 24 hours. It is easy to get a tourist visa for 30 days right at the airport, spending $ 100. On the territory of different cities of China, there are visas, applying for which, you can not travel throughout the country. Therefore, it is better to clarify all conditions in advance.
So, the list of visa-free countries for Russian tourists is quite extensive and is not limited to the above. Without unnecessary paperwork, you can visit Colombia, Morocco, Madagascar, Nepal, Zambia, El Salvador, Thailand and many other countries. Nevertheless, it is recommended to clarify all the basic requirements that countries and cities have for travelers before a trip.