What has changed for tourists in 2026: new visa-free travel for Russians, rules for air travel and insurance abroad
Imagine: you dream of an unforgettable vacation, and the rules of entry abroad in 2026, then please, then make nervous with formalities!
- Visa-free countries for Russians 2026: where to go without a visa
- Tightening entry rules 2026
- Mandatory insurance abroad 2026
- Insurance requirements
- Air travel rules
- Hotel check-in
- Checklist for the trip
Visa-free countries for Russians 2026: where to go without a visa
Good news for travel lovers!
- In 2026, new visa-free destinations for Russians are a real gift.
- China Visa-free until September 14, 2026: enjoy 30 days on a simple passport!
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- Jordan From December 2025 beckons 30 days per visit (90 per year) ideal for relaxation, passport for 6 months.
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- Saudi Arabia is about to open a visa-free entry, we are looking forward to it!
Tightening entry rules 2026
From January 20, 2026 you need a passport for children under 14 years of age AbkhaziaBelarus, South Ossetia, KazakhstanKyrgyzstan.
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Georgia requires health insurance from $ 30,000 from January (from 2500 rubles in total) safety above all else.
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Montenegro Introduces visas from September 2026 (while enjoying 30 days without a visa) sadly, but plan ahead.
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Mandatory insurance abroad 2026
Do not risk your health – travel insurance will save you from stress! In Schengen is required 30,000 euros for the entire duration of the trip.
Saudi Arabia,Jordan. Qatar. Cuba Also check the policy - be sure 100%. Check the rules of entry to 2026 countries before departure - this is your trouble shield!
Insurance requirements
In the Schengen area, the policy is mandatory with coverage of at least 30,000 euros for the entire duration of the trip. Same for JordanSaudi Arabia, katara and Cuba - check at the border. Before departure, check the current rules on the websites of embassies.
Air travel rules
From January 2026 to IATA, power banks are only in hand luggage (up to 2 pcs, power up to 100 Wh), without charging in flight, stored under the seat.
Since March, the electronic boarding pass is equal to paper in strength. When the flight is delayed from 30 minutes - a full refund of the ticket, even non-refundable; drinks after 3 hours, food - 6 hours, hotel - 8-10 hours.
In the EU, compensation was reduced: 300 euros for 4+ hours (up to 3,500 km), 500 euros for 6+ hours (longer).
Hotel check-in
At the end of 2025, the State Duma introduced an important bill that puts the protection of the rights of tourists from overbooking (rebooking rooms in hotels) to a new level.
- If the hotel did not have enough seats for your reservation, now you are obliged to move:
- In a room of the same level or higher - completely free, without extra extra charges.
- In the option below the category - only with your explicit consent, plus a refund of the price difference.
- In another hotel - at the full expense of the guilty hotel, including all transportation costs and amenities.
Updated hotel rules from March 1, 2026
If you cancel the booking in advance (before the day of arrival) - a full refund of the entire amount without questions.
If the cancellation, non-appearance or delay on the day of arrival - will keep the maximum cost of one day, no more.
Registration is simplified: in addition to the passport, a driver's license will fit, and from April 1, 2026 - even confirmation through the State Services app.
Checklist for the trip
- Check visa-free: China, JordanSaudi Arabia (up to 30-90 days).
- Get a passport for the child and insurance (min. 30 000 € / USD).
- Powerbank in luggage, up to 100 Wh, without charging at takeoff / landing.
- Book with cancellation, have financial guarantees and 2 blank pages in the passport.
Text and photo: personalguide
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