Where to stay abroad without a visa in 2024?
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Despite a number of restrictions and some tightening in the registration of documents for entry, in 2024 a large number of countries remain open for Russians.
More than 100 countries do not even require a visa, or it can be obtained at the airport on arrival. Let’s talk about the most popular and most exotic destinations.
Where can I go with a Russian passport?
There are several destinations for which our compatriots do not even need a passport:
- Abkhazia
- Belarus
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Armenia (under conditions of entry by air).
All these countries are rich in picturesque natural reliefs, cultural features and historical places, and are also famous for their hospitality.
In Abkhazia and Kazakhstan, you can enjoy a beach holiday, and in Kyrgyzstan and Armenia you can see the famous Lake Issyk-Kul and Mount Ararat, Belarus will surprise travelers with mysterious memorial complexes and abandoned estates, many of which are open to tourists.
Where can I travel with a foreign passport without a visa?
This category includes, perhaps, some of the most popular vacation destinations among Russians. This includes the states of the former USSR - Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan - as well as countries where the favorite resorts of our compatriots are located - the UAE, Egypt, Turkey, Thailand, Cuba, Maldives.
At the same time, to visit some of them, for example, Thailand or Cuba, it is necessary to make a medical insurance coverage for coronavirus treatment.
We will talk about other countries that Russians can visit without obtaining a visa in advance, or simply obtaining it at the entrance.
Visa-free countries of Europe: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro.
What to see: historical and natural attractions, such as the Belgrade fortress, mountains and noisy waterfalls.
This is the easiest way for Russians to visit Europe without bothering to apply for a Schengen visa.
Visa-free countries of Asia: Bahrain, Vietnam, Israel, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, South Korea.
What to see: Most Asian countries attract tourists from Russia and around the world for their golden sands, warm waters and a variety of exotic fruits and national dishes.
But among them there are destinations for urban lovers, for example, Malaysia and South Korea, as well as for followers of world religious places - Israel, Jordan.
Visa-free countries of North America: Bahamas, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, El Salvador, Jamaica.
What to see: these countries are suitable for tourists who dream of escaping winter in summer. Here you can bask in the white sands and swim in the ocean, as well as study the local colorful culture.
Remember that the terms of stay for Russians in the countries of the North American continent vary from 25 to 90 days. And in addition to a foreign passport, traveler’s health insurance will be a mandatory document.
Visa-free countries of South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Chile, Ecuador.
What to see: Hot countries are not just about Africa. No less hot reception is waiting for our compatriots in the tropics of Brazil, Argentina, Chile and other countries, and you can stay on their territory without problems for up to 90 days.
South America is a vibrant carnival, wild jungle, crystal beaches and temperamental dances.
Visa-free countries of Africa: Botswana, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Seychelles, Tunisia, South Africa.
What to see: these states will find a response in the hearts of real fans of exotic and extreme sports. After all, only in Africa you can go on a safari to meet real lions, rhinos and other wild animals, or on a journey on camels through the sands of the vast Sahara. In addition, Africa will surprise Russians with a variety of authentic local cuisine.