Russians can go on vaccine tours abroad
Maya Lomidze, executive director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), said that tour operators began offering Russian tourists vaccine tours abroad so that travelers could be vaccinated with a drug approved by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The delay in the recognition of Russian vaccines by WHO encourages certain categories of Russians to seek opportunities to get vaccinated with a drug that allows them to travel to most countries of the world <...> Serbia and Germany are among the most popular countries for vaccine tours.
Requests are received from Russians who often travel abroad for humanitarian reasons (relatives, studies), for work, and from those who want to ensure their departure as a tourist to the EU countries.
Serbia vaccinates foreign citizens free of charge with Pfizer, BioNTech, Astra Zeneca, Sinopharm (to choose from).
Vaccine tour to Germany will cost more to tourists. The Pfizer/Biontech vaccine in Munich is 580 euros per person or 50 thousand rubles, one dose (you need two vaccinations). The Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Baden-Baden is 870 euros per person or 75 thousand rubles (one vaccination is needed). The cost of the service includes vaccination and registration of a medical invitation. In addition, the services of an interpreter are paid from 60 euros per hour (minimum 2 hours). Flight and accommodation are also required.
It is impossible for foreign citizens to make an appointment for vaccination or arrive at the vaccination site without prior appointment through the tour operator.
Among European countries, Sputnik V is recognized by Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Bulgaria, Estonia. Other EU countries allow entry to tourists who have been vaccinated with WHO-approved drugs: AstraZeneca, Janssen, Moderna and Pfizer/BionTech, and two Chinese vaccines: Sinopharm and Sinovac.
Source: tourism.interfax