The busy work schedule of a modern person leaves little free time for rest. A budget weekend spent exploring numerous Russian and foreign attractions can improve the situation and give strength. If you want to usefully spend the end of the working week, you should find out in advance where to fly or go for the weekend inexpensively without a visa in 2019, and plan your trip in advance.
Weekend tours in Russian cities
You don't have to travel abroad for an unforgettable experience. There are countless historical monuments and beautiful natural areas in Russia. Studying them, you can spend exciting time and have a great rest.
According to research by RosIndex, last year 10.6% of Russians made tourist trips across the expanses of their homeland. Interest in such travel does not fade away. This is partly due to the low cost of recreation and the lack of the need for additional documents. For a short voyage, on average, you have to pay 11,500 rubles per person.
Weekend travel is easy to any part of Russia. During this time, many people manage to explore interesting places in Moscow. You can get to the capital by plane, train, car and rent an apartment for different tastes.
Hotel prices are high within the Garden Ring. Affordable rooms are easier to book far from the center: distance does not really matter. You can get to any sights by metro.
Tourists who have come to Moscow for a couple of days try to see:
- Kremlin,
- St. Basil's Cathedral,
- Grand Theatre,
- Tretyakov Gallery,
- Cathedral of Christ the Savior,
- Armory,
- Pushkin Museum.
During rest, you need to find time and stroll along the Old and New Arbat, visit the famous Sandunov Baths and the Diamond Fund.
If Moscow is well explored, on a weekend tour you can go to St. Petersburg, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Sochi or take a ride along the Golden Ring. Fans of secluded recreation will enjoy a trip to Karelia, where there are about 60 thousand waterfalls and lakes, wild forests and historical monuments.
It is no less interesting to plan a weekend for the holidays. On Shrovetide it is good to have fun in small towns, for example, in Torzhok, Tver, Kashin. You can spend New Year's holidays visiting Snegurochka, having gone to Kostroma for 2 days, or take part in ancient Russian rituals in Suzdal, Nizhny Novgorod or Vladimir. It is beautiful for the May holidays in Rostov-on-Don, Kazan, St. Petersburg.
In order not to waste time planning the route, booking accommodation and, it is better to entrust these worries to a travel agency, where they can easily pick up a short or long excursion around the cities of Russia and Europe.
Weekend at sea
You can get away from all worries and fully relax on the seashore in a couple of days. You can go to sunbathe in the summer on weekends in Crimea, Sochi or Anapa. To do this, it is enough to order a suitable tour and have the required amount with you.
Statistics say that over the past year, about 8.7% of Russians went abroad for recreation. Average travel costs were approximately RUB 39,600 per person.
If you want to travel abroad, you need to check if the documents required for crossing the border are in order. Russians are allowed to travel to neighboring countries where there are seaside resorts. For example, to Abkhazia. To travel to other countries, you need, and sometimes a visa.
When it comes to a trip for several days, it is advisable to choose a country that does not require a visa stamp to visit. The list of states is quite wide, so it will not be difficult to fly away for a weekend without a visa.
| Country | Conditions for entry |
|---|---|
| Georgia | An international passport is required, in which there are no marks about visiting Abkhazia. Allowed to stay in the country for 3 months. Georgia is a great travel option. It is easy to combine beach pastime with visiting ancient cultural monuments, beautiful parks and entertainment centers. |
| Turkey | Weekend in Turkey is popular with Russians. The country provides good service. Reasonable prices for air tickets, hotel accommodation in Istanbul and other cities make rest affordable for the majority. You can enter with your passport. |
| Montenegro | The country was formed after the collapse of Yugoslavia. Washed by the Adriatic Sea, it has a mild climate ideal for visiting the beach. Russian citizens are allowed to enter the country without a visa for 30 days. |
| Egypt | It is good here even in late autumn. To soak up the sea, you only need a passport. The most popular are the tours to Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. |
| Cyprus | You need a visa to visit Cyprus. But for a short trip, it is easy to get it yourself in 1-2 days online. It is necessary to collect the minimum package of documents and send an application to the website of the Cyprus Embassy in Russia. In a couple of days, the applicant will receive a letter with a pro-visa. It must be presented at the airport when crossing the border. |
In addition to these countries, Thailand, Malaysia, Morocco, Tunisia, Seychelles, Maldives are suitable for travel without a visa. The time of visiting these places varies from 1 to 3 months.
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Shopping tours
Everyone understands rest in their own way. For some, shopping is the best pastime. You don't always have to apply for a visa to go shopping for a weekend abroad. Some countries are happy to accept such tourists without visas or make it much easier to obtain them.
There are special shopping tours, after paying for which the tourist gets the opportunity to visit the most attractive shops in the country and see some of the sights. Even if a visa is required to enter, the tour organizers take care of the visa. The cost of the service is included in the payment for the tour. It is easy to book a trip at travel agencies specializing in such destinations.
You can easily go on a weekend without a visa for active shopping to the following countries:
- Georgia.
When planning your trip, you should pay attention to seasonal discounts, which can significantly save you money. In most countries, the sales season starts twice a year, before Christmas and in the middle of summer. At this time, it is easy to purchase quality goods at affordable prices.
Short break in the mountains
For fans of ski resorts, a desirable weekend getaway is a descent from the mountain, causing an adrenaline rush and strong emotions. To spend 2-3 days enjoying clean air and magnificent nature, you do not have to apply for a visa and spend huge sums. There are many budget options for skiers.
You can have a wonderful time in Armenia without a visa. The ski season here starts from the end of November and lasts until mid-April. The most popular place is Tsaghkadzor resort. It attracts tourists with its high quality service and the opportunity to go in for sports for both beginner skiers and professionals. The total length of the tracks is about 7200 m, the height of the slopes is 1800 m.
Alpine skiing in the Georgian resort village of Bakuriani is not inferior in popularity to Tsaghkadzor. It offers tourists two two-step ski slopes with different levels of difficulty.
On the basis of a passport without a visa, it is easy to visit the world famous ski slopes in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Mount Ararat and many other mountain plateaus are located in Turkey. Mild snowy winters make areas of the country ideal for skiers. Popular Turkish slopes are found in the resorts:
- Kartaklaya,
- Palandoken,
- Sarikamysh,
- Uludag,
- Erciyes.
With only an internal passport, you can go to the Caucasus and fully relax among the snow-capped mountain peaks. Inexpensive service and distinctive color guarantee an exciting vacation and an unforgettable experience.
Weekend tours with children
When planning a trip with children, you need to carefully select the route. It is important to book a good hotel equipped with a playground, entertainment services and other interesting children's activities. It is advisable to exclude a long flight and countries with exotic cuisine, where it is difficult to provide the baby with the usual food. If you do not want to apply for a visa for young travelers, you should pay attention to countries that do not require strict border controls.
The priority for traveling with children is Turkey and Tunisia. The flight time there takes about 3-4 hours. The warm sea and the gently sloping beach make your holiday abroad pleasant and safe.
It is easy to spend a weekend with children in many countries. Among them:
- Serbia,
- Montenegro,
- Israel.
The list of states that allow you to cross the border on the basis of a passport without a visa includes about 100 names.
Conclusion
It is inexpensive to relax for a couple of days, enjoy the sea and the sun in Abkhazia and in Russian resorts. Cheap rest and entertainment are offered by the villages of the Taman Peninsula, Anapa, Taganrog. No matter how difficult it is to find time, you need to travel more often - on your own or with the help of travel agencies. Even a short trip reliably protects you from depression, despondency and broadens your horizons.
A vacation abroad is closer and easier than it seems. For many countries, even a visa is not needed - they will be glad to see you with a simple passport. Therefore, we regularly update the list of visa-free countries for Russians.
Countries that don't even need a passport:
Abkhazia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan
The maximum length of stay in these countries without a passport and visa is different. In most cases, this is from 30 to 90 days.
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Visa Free Countries 2019
Azerbaijan(entry by passport)
Antigua and Barbuda(1 month)
Argentina(90 days)
Albania(usually a summer visa-free period from 15 May to 1 November)
Bahamas(90 days)
Barbados(28 days)
Bosnia and Herzegovina(30 days)
Botswana(90 days)
Brazil(90 days)
Yes, you! Collected things and quickly to me for 90 days!
Venezuela(90 days in half a year)
Vanuatu(30 days)
Vietnam(15 days), at least 30 days must elapse from the previous entry into the country
Haiti(3 months)
Guyana(90 days)
Gambia(56 days)
Guatemala(90 days)
Honduras(90 days)
Hong Kong(14 days)
Grenada(90 days)
Georgia
(90 days + can be extended at the place of stay)
Guam(up to 45 days)
Dominica(21 day)
Dominican Republic(30 days)
Israel(90 days)
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Indonesia(30 days)
Colombia(90 days)
Costa Rica(30 days)
Cuba(30 days)
Laos(15 days)
Mauritius(up to 60 days)
Macedonia
Macau(30 days)
Malaysia(30 days)
Maldives(30 days)
Morocco(3 months)
Micronesia(30 days subject to availability of return tickets)
Moldavia(entry by passport)
Mongolia(30 days, no more than 90 in total in each 180-day period)
To Mongolia for 30 days - either vacation, or punishment
Namibia(3 months)
Nauru(14 days)
Nicaragua(90 days)
Niue(30 days)
Cook islands(31 days)
Panama(90 days)
Paraguay(90 days)
Peru(90 days)
Salvador(up to 90 days)
Seychelles(30 days)
Swaziland(1 month)
Northern Mariana Islands(45 days with return tickets)
Saint Kitts and Nevis(up to 3 months)
Northern Cyprus(entry through Cyprus, visa for 90 days, you can put on a separate insert)
Where is Saint Kitts in general?
Saint Lucia(up to 6 weeks)
Serbia(30 days)
Tajikistan(entry by passport)
Thailand(30 days)
Trinidad and Tobago(90 days)
Tunisia(up to 3 months)
Turkey(60 days)
Uzbekistan(entry by passport)
Ukraine(90 days within 180, entry by passport, biometric control)
Uruguay(up to 90 days within six months)
Fiji(4 months)
Philippines(30 days)
Montenegro(90 days)
Chile(up to 90 days)
Ecuador(90 days)
South Korea(60 days)
South Africa(90 days)
Jamaica(30 days)
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Visa at the border
Bangladesh(15 days)
Bahrain(14 days)
Belize(up to 30 days)
Bolivia(up to 30 days)
Burundi(30 days with a special permit from the country's Foreign Ministry)
East Timor(only at the international airport and seaport of Dili, up to 30 days) (up to 3 months, with a visa permit from the Immigration Department)
Ghana(up to 90 days, with a visa permit)
Guinea-Bissau(90 days)
Djibouti(1 month)
Egypt(30 days, free "Sinai stamp" - 15 days)
Zambia(90 days tourist visa, 30 days - business)
Zimbabwe(90 days tourist visa, 30 days - business, 3 days - transit)
Jordan(30 days)
Iraq(14 days, applies only to Kurdistan, requires a visa permit from the Kurdistan Foreign Ministry)
Iran(30 days)
Cape Verde(30 days)
Cambodia(1 month)
Kenya(3 months with eVisa)
China(only Hainan Island - up to 15 days, Dalian airport - transit 7 days, a number of ground checkpoints for residents of border areas)
Comoros(2 weeks)
Kuwait(1 month subject to certain conditions)
Lebanon(under certain conditions; 3 months)
Madagascar(90 days)
Myanmar(with eVisa, up to 28 days)
Nepal (90 days)
UAE (visa is issued for 30 days at the airport)
Palau(30 days)
Paraguay(up to 90 days)
Pitcairn(up to 14 days; under certain conditions)
Samoa Western(60 days)
Sao Tome and Principe(if you have a visa permit issued online)
Saint Helena island(up to 183 days, does not apply to Ascension Island and the Tristan da Cunha archipelago)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines(up to 30 days)
Syria(up to 15 days; under certain conditions)
Tanzania(90 days - tourist visa, 2 weeks - transit)
Togo(7 days)
Tonga(31 days)
Tuvalu(1 month)
Turkmenistan(you need an invitation, 10 days)
Uganda(90 days)
Central African Republic(7 days)
Sri Lanka(transit - up to 48 hours, tourist - up to 30 days)
Ethiopia(1 month, only at the airport)
Easy to get a visa in 2019
Australia(online visa processing)
Bahrain(online visa processing)
Gabon(online visa processing)
Cyprus(minimum documents at the consulate, or online visa processing)
Mexico(it is possible to apply for a visa online)
Montserrat(visa is issued online)
Myanmar(visa is issued online)
Rwanda(visa is issued online)
India(Visa permission is issued online, visa is issued at the border. It does not work for all regions of India)
Cyprus(at the border, if you have a proVisa, issued online)
Oman(at the border with permission from the country's immigration department)
Singapore(visa is issued online)
Suriname(2 months; with permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname)
Eritrea(1 month with a visa permit issued by the host at the Immigration Service)
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Where can you go with a visa from other countries
Albania(if you have a multiple Schengen visa, USA, UK)
Bulgaria(if you have a double or multiple entry visa for Romania, Cyprus, Croatia and national visas and residence permits and Schengen)
Ireland(with UK visa)
Zambia
Zimbabwe(30 days if you have a single KAZA visa with Zambia)
Oman(with UAE visa)
Romania(if you have a double or multiple Schengen visa, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia (national visas)
French guiana(Schengen area with a note on the possibility of entering French Guiana)
Croatia(if you have a double or multiple Schengen visa, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania)
Visa-free transit
You can stay in these countries without a visa for several days if you have transit tickets. Enough to see a couple of sights, buy souvenirs and taste local delicacies.
United Kingdom(24 hours)
New Zealand(if destination is Australia) (24 hours)
Romania(24 hours)
Bulgaria(36 hours)
China: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing (72 hours)
Singapore(96 hours)
More than 100 countries around the world are waiting for you, and for this we offer the most profitable trips to the most beautiful places. Traveling just got easier!
Hello dear readers of the blog site. In this publication, I want to briefly talk about the most popular places, or rather about the countries where you can go relax without a visa.
The list of visa-free countries for Russian citizens is relevant for 2016-2017 and is based on reliable information from the Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry. So if you decide, just for every fireman, to double-check the article below, you are welcome here.
There are about 67 of them (visa-free countries). At the end of the article you will find a complete list of them, and now we will consider the 10 most popular of them among our compatriots.
Thailand. Stay without a visa up to 30 days
The first place could be given to Turkey or Egypt, if not for one BUT. Moreover, it is essential. In November 2015, the Turkish Air Force shot down a Russian military plane that allegedly violated its air border, after which tour operators were banned from selling tickets to this country, and also suspended regular flights to Turkey from Russia. Now, after a year and a half, they have reopened, but the Russian tourist has not yet managed to return this country to the first place in popularity among tourist countries.
Egypt is in the same trouble. After the Russian civilian plane A321 was shot down in the skies over Egypt, flights from Russia to this country have ceased. At the moment, active checks are being carried out by the special. services of both countries in terms of improving the safety of Russian tourists.
Therefore - Thailand! You will not need a visa if your stay in this country is no more than 30 days. Some of the most popular cities in Thailand are Phuket, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai. Why didn't I indicate the city of Pattaya? Most likely because the tourists who have recently returned from their next trip are not flattering about it. They say: "..there is nothing to do, one small street with entertainment, and the beaches are far from clean." Therefore, if you want to please the eye, you can try to sail to the neighboring islands by ferry. You can also read about that - quite an interesting article with a lot of photos about the trip.
I will add that at the beginning of 2017, interest in Turkey begins to gain momentum and tour operators, catching this trend, are beginning to offer incredibly profitable ones. If we consider a voucher at the end of June, then you can fly for 14 days to a 5-star hotel with a family of 2 adults and 2 children over 2 years old for 100 tr. (all inclusive). By comparison, the same Bulgaria offers tours on such conditions for 195-250 tr.
Israel
Israel. Stay without a visa up to 90 days Israel is increasingly attracting tourists from Russia. Pilgrims are attracted by numerous biblical shrines, tourists who want to relax - numerous beaches, interesting sights. For the latter, three seas are at their disposal at once: the Dead, the Mediterranean and the Red. On the Dead Sea - mud baths, on the Mediterranean - waves, magnificent sunsets, on the red - a charming underwater world and magnificent sandy beaches
Vietnam
Vietnam. Stay without a visa up to 15 days
A country where you can have a great two weeks not only basking in the sun, lying on the beach, but also actively traveling to various attractions, of which there are a great many in Vietnam. An extensive hotel base will allow travelers to easily find places to stay for the night of a wide variety of categories. Vietnam is about ancient shrines, temple complexes of unknown civilizations, delicious and healthy food, one of the cheapest diving in the world.
Montenegro
Montenegro. Stay without a visa up to 30 days Montenegro (Montenegro) is an exotic country with a mild climate and beautiful nature. She is in demand among lovers of budget holidays on the Adriatic Sea. To stay in this country, Russian citizens will need confirmation of their place of residence, in fact, an ordinary hotel reservation, at least within a day, if you want to travel around this country, and have not yet drawn up the final itinerary. The island of Sveti Stefan, Becici and Budva are popular among tourists. The climate in Montenegro is similar to the climate in the Crimea.
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic. Stay without a visa up to 30 days The Dominican Republic is a paradise surrounded by the waves of the Caribbean Sea in the east of the island of Haiti. Endless beaches with white sand and gentle azure sea, coral reefs, palm trees and bright sun - that exotic, for which tourists tired of their daily routine go. Attractions worthy of attention of tourists - national parks and local architecture delight the eye. The resorts that are most popular with tourists are Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and La Romana. Deserves special attention. People from all over the world come here to dive into the underwater world.
Unfortunately, the rest in the Dominican Republic is far from being budgetary, due, at least, to the high cost of the round trip. Plus 14 hours flight from Moscow pleases not everyone.
Cuba
Cuba. Stay without a visa up to 30 days
Cuba is the Island of Freedom, a friendly country to Russia. Magnificent nature, delightful old towns, gorgeous beaches, warm climate, aromatic cigars and delicious rum - a real Caribbean exotic. But again, for tourists with an income above average. Although, despite the high cost, the influx of tourists increases all year round. Entertainment: diving, snorkelling, yachting and excellent fishing off the coast for marlin. Some of the most popular resorts are Havana, Holguin, Varadero, Guardalavaca, Playa Esmeralda and the islands of Coco and Largo.
Cyprus
Cyprus. Conditionally visa-free regime Cyprus is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean. For Russian tourists, a visa is issued upon arrival, or you can apply for a pro-visa online in advance. Unlike the climate in Turkey, Cyprus is not so humid. The climate is very mild, it is always warm here, the sea is clean, the beaches are sandy. Service in hotels is quite adequate, because the country is located in the European Union. Prices are relatively low, although who can argue;).
You can see both local architecture and religious sights in Cyprus. If you want to have fun, you can go to the resort town of Ayia Napa.
Maldives
Maldives. Stay without a visa up to 30 days The Maldives are scenic spots in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. One of the best exotic locations. About 1000 islets (atolls) with blue lagoons, white sandy beaches and varied vegetation. Entirely a resort area for a relaxing romantic getaway. The high level of service is the main advantage of these places. Most of all, tourists like to relax on the beaches of the North and South Atolls. For lovers of outdoor activities, the Ari atoll is suitable, for tranquility and tranquility - Baa, for those who want to admire the splendor of the ocean, Lavian atoll is suitable.
Malaysia
Malaysia. Stay without a visa up to 30 days Malaysia boasts not only the magnificent beaches of Kalimantan, but also the unprecedented architecture of its capital, Kuala Lumpur. The pristine nature, clean beaches and excellent service are worth taking a look at, especially since the cost of a tourist trip to these places is not so exorbitant, compared to some of the members of this hot ten. The flight for a tourist from Russia is long, it is a fact, but the fact that he will be able to contemplate it upon arrival cannot be expressed in words. Luxurious hotels and excellent diving combined with a varied and very tasty gastronomy will not leave anyone indifferent to this wonderful country.
Argentina
Argentina. Stay without a visa up to 90 days Argentina is, first of all, vivid and interesting impressions for any tourist. Home of tango, real steaks. Here you can admire the beauty of the Andes, huge glaciers, the Iguazu Falls, wander through various museums and look at the silver mines. Of the minuses - a long flight, and of course its cost. On average, a weekly voucher for one person will be about 70 tr (including flight, accommodation and breakfast at the hotel). For those who have never been to this colorful and rich country, I recommend it.
Vacation planning is an exciting process. The success of the trip depends on the right choice of the country for the rest. But often the possibility of travel is limited by the visa regime of entry into the country. What if there is no possibility of obtaining a visa? Choose countries where you can go without a visa.
Video: overview of visa-free countries on the map
Where in Europe to rest without a visa?
Visiting most of the European countries is a necessity for Russians. But not all European countries are members of the Schengen agreement.
Countries with visa-free travel in 2020:
- - You can travel around the country for a whole month, to enter you have a passport with you, the validity period of which ends no earlier than the end of the trip.
- Ukraine, - the period of stay is up to 3 months, you must present both passports: both a citizen of the Russian Federation and a foreign one.
- - stay up to two months, only a passport is required.
- - you can travel up to a month, you must have a foreign passport.
- Moldova - travel period - 90 days, a foreign passport is required.
- - travel period - 90 days, in addition to a foreign passport, it is desirable to have a certified invitation or a voucher from a travel company.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina - travel period - up to 1 month, in addition to a passport, you need a certified invitation-support, the provision of tickets to the Motherland, a travel agency voucher.
Countries with different entry conditions
You can also travel to Europe without a visa to the following countries:
- ... In general, Russians need a visa to travel to Cyprus. But in case of arrival by aircraft landing in Paphos or Larnaca, it is possible to purchase a visa for three months online in advance. You must first submit an application form on the embassy website.
- B and a two-week visit to the border part of the Sør-Varanger region is allowed if the Russian lives no more than 35 km from the Norwegian border. Kaliningraders can visit the northern regions of the Warmia-Mazury and Pomeranian Polish regions for a month.
- And for a period of 90 days, you can go to Russians - residents of cities: Krasnogorodsk, Pechera, Pytalovo, Ostrov and the Pskov region.
Where to relax at sea without a visa?
The overwhelming majority of Russians associate holidays abroad with the obligatory swimming in the warm sea. In which countries by the sea can you spend your vacation?
Turkey
Previously, to visit Turkey, you had to pay for a visa upon entering the country. Now this procedure is not required, so Russians can visit any of the Turkish resorts and stay in the country for up to 30 days. High-quality service, all-inclusive system, excellent nightclubs and mandatory animation in every hotel are indispensable conditions for rest in Turkish hotels. Additionally, you can purchase a tour for a flight to Israel, enjoy excursion programs.
Vietnam
Traveling does not require a visa in advance - it is issued upon arrival in the country. However, before buying a ticket and traveling, you must obtain permission from the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam to obtain a visa upon entry. This can be done in two ways: through a tour operator or on your own via the Internet. The "Vietnamese" destination is still new, so it's worth visiting the country before it turns into a typical tourist reservation.
Dominican Republic
A visa is issued directly at the airport upon arrival in the country. Valid for a month. Beach holidays in the Dominican Republic are pearl white beaches and coral reefs, warm ocean and gentle sun. There is also a huge nature reserve with American crocodiles in the country. Tourist enthusiasts will appreciate the many museums and monuments that highlight the history of the colonization of the islands.
Egypt
A country proven by generations of tourists, where traditional beach activities are successfully combined with ancient history. Those wishing to enjoy a spa vacation and visit the majestic pyramids need only pay $ 20 for entry. Read more about and methods of free entry.
Israel
Jerusalem is an ancient city with a special atmosphere, as if saturated with the spirit of ancient world religions. And the Dead Sea of Israel is famous for its healing properties. Russians can stay in without a visa for up to 90 days.
Maldives
To fly on means to enjoy a vacation on the cleanest beaches surrounded by a piercing blue sea with coral reefs, try yourself in diving and plunge into the atmosphere of absolute peace. The right to enter is confirmed by a visa, which the tourist receives for $ 10 right at the airport.
Thailand
"Pop", so attractive to tourists, also does not require travelers to pre-apply for a visa to enter.
For a 30-day stay in the country, a passport with two blank pages is sufficient, the validity of which expires no earlier than six months before the end of the trip.
Will it be possible to have a vacation without a visa in Greece?
Planning a trip to Greek resorts? No wonder - the chic climate, abundance of entertainment and rich architecture attract tourists to Greece from all over the world.
Unfortunately, to stay in most Greek resorts, you need to obtain a Schengen visa.
But there is a way out - a trip to one of the islands adjacent to Turkey... An entry visa is provided to a tourist upon arrival in the country. Its cost is 30 euros.
List of Greek islands where you can go by ferry from Turkey and get a short-term visa "on the spot":
- Cyclades Islands: Mykonos and Santorini.
- Lesvos.
- Chios.
Visa-free entry to other countries worthy of the attention of tourists
Peculiarities:
- period of stay - 90 days;
- document - an internal passport of the Russian Federation;
- you cannot leave Abkhazia for Georgia.
Azerbaijan
Peculiarities:
- period of stay - 90 days;
- ethnic Armenians are prohibited from entering the country, regardless of their citizenship;
- refusal to enter if there are marks of Nagorno-Karabakh in the passport.
The period of stay is 90 days.
Bangladesh
Peculiarities:
- The travel period is 3 months.
- A visa is issued upon entry for $ 50.
Length of stay - 14 days
Peculiarities:
- The period of stay is 90 days.
- A ban on visits to the country by persons with the stamps of Abkhazia, South Ossetia in their passports.
Indonesia, island
Peculiarities:
- The visa is issued upon arrival.
- A return ticket is required.
- The travel period is 30 days.
- The cost is $ 25.
- It is possible to extend the stay by a month.
Peculiarities:
- The travel period is 30 days.
- The cost of a visa is 10 Jordanian dinars.
- Possibility of increasing the period of entry by six months.
Peculiarities:
- A tourist visa is issued upon arrival.
- Validity period - 1 month.
- You must provide a photo or pay an additional fee.
- The cost is $ 20.
Visa-free entry is granted for a 30-day period.
The visa is issued at the airport upon arrival. You must provide 2 photos.
The cost of different types of visas:
- 15 days - $ 30;
- 30 days - $ 40;
- 90 days - $ 90.
Syria
Visa on arrival is available for men only for $ 20.
Peculiarities:
- free visa-free entry for 21 days;
- visa for 59 days upon arrival for 62 dollars.
Peculiarities:
- Requires preliminary online registration and payment of $ 20 for information processing.
- At the airport, it will be necessary to present a printout of the visa permit, after which the tourist will be issued a 30-day double-entry visa (cost - $ 20).
Term - up to 60 days.
South Ossetia
Peculiarities:
- The duration of stay is 3 months.
- Possibility of entry with an internal passport.
- You cannot move from Ossetia to Georgia.
Infographic: Complete List of Visa-Free Countries
Rest abroad without a passport
Resort countries where it is worth buying a ticket or going to travel "savages" without a foreign passport at all are:
- Abkhazia. The purest sea water and low housing prices are very attractive for tourists. The most popular resorts of Abkhazia are New Athos, where you can visit unique caves, Gagra with a rich history and architectural monuments, Pitsunda, Sukhum and Gudauta.
- Belarus. This former Soviet republic is famous for its sights and quality sanatoriums. There is no sea in Belarus, but there is a huge number of lakes and protected areas. It is better to go here on a voucher to a sanatorium and combine rest with excursion programs: visiting Belovezhskaya Pushcha, visiting historical monuments in Grodno, Minsk and Brest.
- is a region famous for its unique national reserves and a whole complex of historical, architectural and archaeological monuments. Baikonur, the world's first cosmodrome, is also of interest to tourists, as well as rest in the best ski resorts located on the slopes of Altai.
Why should you choose a country with a visa-free entry regime for your holiday?
Obtaining a visa is fraught with certain difficulties:
- Impossibility of purchasing a "burning ticket". Visa processing takes quite a lot of time, so it is impossible to save money by purchasing a last minute ticket - most of these tours are sold out 2-3 days before a possible departure.
- Long visa processing time. This is especially true in the summer period - during the summer holidays, huge queues of potential tourists gather at the embassies.
Russians have the right to visit without a visa any of the states that were previously part of the USSR, except for the three Baltic countries.
And also among the number of visa-free countries in which you can relax with a rather modest budget include representatives of the European, Asian, African and South American continents.
The most hospitable for our fellow citizens are the countries of South America: in almost each of them, Russians can stay without a visa for 90 days, and crossing the borders of neighboring countries, it is enough to present a valid passport to the customs officer. There are only 4 countries left in Europe, to which our compatriots can come without a visa.
States where citizens of the Russian Federation can go without a visa, on the world map
List of Most Popular Low Cost Visa Free Countries
The most popular budget tourism destinations in 2020 include:
- Abkhazia;
- Argentina;
- Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- Brazil;
- Vietnam;
- Georgia;
- The Dominican Republic;
- Egypt (visa is issued upon arrival at the airport);
- Israel;
- India ();
- Indonesia;
- Cyprus (you can order an electronic provision in 1 working day);
- Costa Rica;
- Cuba;
- Malaysia;
- Morocco;
- Nepal;
- Peru;
- Serbia;
- Thailand;
- Tunisia;
- Turkey;
- Montenegro.
In addition, without additional documents, a Russian can go to any of the former Soviet republics, including.
Let's dwell on the most popular states from the above list.
Waterfall in Abkhazia
Lake Ritsa is rightfully considered one of the wonders of Abkhazia. Landscapes of fabulous beauty cannot leave indifferent the most sophisticated traveler. On the way to the lake, which runs along the gorge of the Bzyb River, tourists will be able to see the ruins of an ancient fortress, a watchtower named after Hasan - one of the heroes of the Abkhaz epic - waterfalls and other lakes.
Table: prices in Abkhazia
| Product / product name | Price (indicated in rubles) |
| Adjika | 100.00 |
| Watermelon | 30.00 |
| Rent of a double room | 2,500 per day |
| House rent | 3000 per day |
| Eggplant | 40.00 |
| Banana | 90.00 |
| Mutton | 400.00 |
| Loaf of bread | 18.00 |
| Boiled sausage | 350.00 |
| Beef | 400.00 |
| Melon | 65.00 |
| Fig | 300.00 |
| Smoked red mullet | 500.00 |
| Smoked cheese | 400.00 |
| Buckwheat groats | 70.00 |
| Boiled corn (piece) | 15.00 |
| Chicken drumstick | 200.00 |
| Chicken fillet | 180.00 |
| Bay leaf | 50.00 |
| Liter of milk | 60.00 |
| Pickled olives | 330.00 |
| Carrot | 35.00 |
| Medlar | 50.00 |
| Cucumbers | 35.00 |
| Quail (piece) | 100.00 |
| Onion | 35.00 |
| Rice | 60.00 |
| Sugar | 65.00 |
| Pork | 350.00 |
| Sausages | 300.00 |
| Suluguni | 400.00 |
| Smoked sausage | 600.00 |
| Trout | 300.00 |
| Persimmon | 80.00 |
| Apples | 50.00 |
Table: prices in restaurants in Abkhazia
Video: everything about rest in Abkhazia
Learn from the video:
- when is the best time to go to Abkhazia;
- the cost of rest;
- subtleties of car rental;
- what money is better to take on vacation.
The Island of Freedom continues to be a bastion of socialism on the American continent: the standard of living of the local population is one of the lowest in the world, but this circumstance in no way can shake the firm confidence of Cubans in the correctness of the chosen path.
In recent years, the policy of the state in relation to the capitalist encirclement has softened somewhat, and this is due, first of all, to the collapse of the USSR. The economic blockade of the island state is gradually weakening; an American president even visited the country - a similar visit took place before 88 years ago.
Cuba beaches
Cubans are in no hurry either at home or at work. A large number of retro cars and bicycle taxi drivers will certainly catch your eye. Seeing the sights of Havana is convenient with specially organized tours on double-decker sightseeing buses.
It is quite difficult to use the Internet in Cuba: for this you need to purchase a special Internet card for 1 hour or 5 hours of using the World Wide Web and choose a place where there is wi-fi.
Cuba will forever be remembered by a foreigner who once visited it for its temperamental salsa, miles of beaches, the famous Cuban rum and the hospitality of the locals.
Table: prices in Cuba
| Product / product name | Price (indicated in USD) |
| A pineapple | 0.50 |
| Watermelon | 0.50 |
| Rent a Car | 50.00 |
| Apartment rent | 70.00 |
| Grilled beef | 2.50 |
| Guayava | 0.70 |
| Potato | 1.50 |
| Cuban rum | 12.00 |
| Chicken eggs | 1.08 |
| Hen | 4.00 |
| Mango | 0.50 |
| Milk | 1.80 |
| Cucumbers | 0.50 |
| Local beer | 1.50 |
| Pizza | 0.50-0.70 |
| Grilled fish | 2.50 |
| Tomatoes | 1.50 |
| White bread | 0.5 |
Table: prices in restaurants and cafes in Cuba
Capital of Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
Prices in Malaysia are slightly higher than those of its northern neighbor Thailand, but lower than those of its southern neighbor, Singapore. A tour from Moscow to Kuala Lumpur can cost an average of 1200 US dollars. Of the sights of the capital city, enjoying the constant interest of tourists, one can single out:
- the Petronas towers, which are considered to be the tallest twin towers in the world;
- Golden Triangle or Bukit Bintang is a shopping and entertainment center, the boundaries of which are outlined by three central streets;
- Menara TV Tower;
- National Museum;
- Botanical Garden;
- old railway station;
- Negara Mosque;
- Royal Palace;
- Buddhist temples.
Table: prices in Malaysia
| Product / product name | Price (indicated in Malaysian ringits), 1 ringit - 15 Russian rubles |
| Car rental per day | 80 |
| Rent of a double room | From 40 |
| Motorbike rental per day | 25 |
| Loaf of bread | 3 |
| Chicken eggs | 5 |
| Liter of gasoline | 2 |
| Lychee | 12 |
| Mango | 10 |
| Mangosteen | 10 |
| Milk | 6 |
| Rambutan | 10 |
| Juice | 6.5 |
Table: prices in restaurants in Malaysia
After Turkey again became available to Russian tourists, the flow of our compatriots who chose this country for recreation again flooded Antalya, Marmaris, Bodrum and Kemer.
In 2020, the number of Russians who visited Turkey on vacation approached this indicator of 2014: it was at that time that problems began in relations between our countries, as a result of which Russians lost the opportunity to fly to Turkey. The consequence of such a ban was a decrease in the number of tourists vacationing at the country's resorts by half.
Today, flights from Russia to Turkey have been resumed, as a result of which both sides have benefited: our tourists can again use the high-quality service of Turkish resorts at a very reasonable price, the hotel and tourism business in Turkey has ceased to suffer losses.
Turkish coast
To travel, citizens of the Russian Federation will need a passport, hotel reservation and tickets in both directions.
Turkish resorts, as a rule, offer an all-inclusive holiday option, which is a favorite among our fellow citizens, and the quality of service for guests in Antalya, for example, is still significantly superior to the Yalta service at practically the same prices.
In addition to Russians, a large number of Germans and British are vacationing in Turkey, although the governments of these countries warn their citizens that it is unsafe to vacation in Turkish resorts today.
