Visa-free countries for Russians (2016): list, rating, design features and reviews

Every Russian tries to plan his vacation. In this regard, there may be a question about what kind of visa-free countries for Russians in 2015-2016, where you can relax without registration of additional papers or where to arrive on business matters Russian businessmen can without formalities?

Where can I go without a passport?

When it comes to the place of rest, everyone wants to go there quickly, without wasting time preparing a visa. This is especially true for those who do not even have a foreign passport. There are countries of visa-free or simplified entry for Russian citizens whose crossing of the border is possible with an internal passport. These include Tajikistan, South Ossetia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and others. Ukraine also belongs to the visa-free countries for Russians (2016), the list of required documents for entry into its territory is still supplemented with a foreign passport.

As a rule, for travel in any case, you need an identity card for each adult and a birth certificate for children. In addition, the child's documents must have a stamp proving the citizenship of the Russian Federation, even if the family goes to visa-free countries for Russians, where they do not need a visa and an international passport.

Most often in these countries are allowed to stay up to three months, and on the border, tourists will have to fill out a questionnaire or obtain a migration card, which is issued in a train or plane for free.

The most popular places for recreation on the national passport of the Russian Federation

Visa-free countries for Russians are very attractive as places for traveling (2016). List of places where you do not need a passport, includes such areas:

1. First of all it is recommended to go to Abkhazia. Rest here is relatively inexpensive. You can go to the mountains, stay at a sanatorium or by the sea, at the discretion of vacationers. Here everyone will find something to do, so you can safely take the whole family with you. The most popular among tourists are such settlements as Gagry, Novy Afron, the capital of the Republic of Sukhum and others.
2. Some believe that the friendly republic of Belarus, which is part of a visa-free country for residents of Russia in 2016, does not have the necessary resources for a full rest. In fact, this is not only a state where you can easily come without a passport, but also a place with a developed infrastructure. Unique flora and fauna, resorts, clubs and restaurants, historical sights and interesting places are waiting for all comers to have a great time.
3. One can not fail to note Kazakhstan, a country with a visa-free regime for Russians. Astana and Alma-Ata are interesting cities with a chic historical heritage and original culture. No less attractive for visitors is the legendary Baikonur cosmodrome. Also there are ski resorts, the underground mosque Becket-Ata and many other interesting places.

Kyrgyzstan also enters the visa-free countries for Russia for 2015 and 2016. It is strikingly different from the Russian Federation, which attracts Russian tourists. It is here that there is a wonderful famous lake Issyk-Kul, an ancient settlement of Koshoi-Gorgon and many other interesting places. Kyrgyzstan does not require a passport, and leisure in this country is relatively inexpensive, which is definitely worth taking advantage of to plunge into the mysterious local culture.

Where to go in 2016?

The list of visa-free countries for Russian tourists includes many countries, where you can come without a visa for a foreign passport and have an excellent rest up to 3 months. But in every state, as is known, their rules of stay and conditions, which must be strictly observed.

The most exotic visa-free countries for Russians in 2016:

1. Antigua and Barbuda - a wonderful state, which is located on three sunny islands of the Caribbean Sea. When paying a fee of $ 135, Russian tourists are allowed to have a rest on the paradise beaches. You can stay here for up to 30 days without a visa. The islands have unpretentious names A, B and R. The first two are more expensive due to the developed resort business and modern beaches, and the latter is enchanted by the beauty of the pristine nature and pleases with a small number of tourists.
2. Argentina is another southern state that enters visa-free countries for Russians (2016). The list of advantages of this edge can be continued indefinitely. The most beloved cities are Córdoba, Ushuya, Buenos Aires, Salta. In addition to them, you can visit the world famous Tierra del Fuego. Here, Russians can stay without a visa up to three months.
3. Barbados is another country where you can go without a visa and enjoy exotic, but not more than 28 days. Rest here is fabulous, so Russians, tired of megacities, can relax and forget about everything, being here. A beautiful climate, snow-white sand, developed tourism industry and the Atlantic Ocean will make the holiday unforgettable.
4. The Republic of Paraguay is also included in the visa-free countries for Russians (2016). List of features of local tourism should start with the fact that this country has a large number of monuments that are dedicated to famous Russian people. There are many resorts for lovers or those who rest with their family. Stay in the territory of this state without a visa can be up to three months.
5. Botswana is also ready to accept Russians without a visa for up to 90 days. This state attracts real adventurers and travelers, who are attracted by the unknown. Here you can see many exotic plants, birds and animals, canoeing along the river, taste local cuisine and much more.
6. If we talk about visa-free countries for Russians (2015-2016), the list would be incomplete without the "land of happiness" - Vanuatu. Here you can come for a month without a visa and enjoy an exotic vacation in full. Few Russian tourists risk flying to such a remote region, so vacation in this country at the moment is not the most in demand. Go to the sunny islands of the Pacific Ocean is for those who are tired of the bustle and seeks to unite with nature and themselves. Ecotourism, diving, volcanoes, coral gardens and many other adventures await Russians in this country.
7. Venezuela gives Russian travelers the opportunity to stay on this land without a visa for three months every six months. However, this direction is still poorly understood and is not currently popular among tourists from Russia. Nevertheless, there is something to admire: the beaches, exotic nature, the beautiful city of Caracas, the highest in the world, the amazing waterfall Angel, the Caribbean Sea and much more.
8. Israel is the most popular tourist state in the visa-free countries for Russians (2016). The list of all kinds of options, how to relax on the holy land, is huge. Here there are monuments of ancient Judaism, beautiful objects of architecture, the best sanatoriums of the planet and, of course, a warm sea shore. That's why tourists from all over the world come here all year round. And for Russians there is a unique opportunity to get without a visa to this land of biblical mythology, but no more than for three months.
9. Costa Rica provides an opportunity for newcomers to stay in the country without a visa for up to thirty days. This state is not suitable for rest with children, since the way here is very tedious and long. But the extremals here just like it! Sunny beach, wild animals, foggy jungle - all within the genre of safari.
10. Micronesia today is one of the most popular countries for beach recreation. Warm under the sun on local beaches, Russians can not more than thirty days. The state enters the visa-free countries for the Russians. A full list of the joys of tropical relaxation come here to single tourists and families is provided. Outlandish sea inhabitants, corals, white beach, outdoor activities, excursions - there is a lesson for everyone!

Conditions for entry

Before embarking on a journey, it is necessary to find out under what conditions entry into a visa-free country for Russians is allowed (2015). The full list of them includes, as a rule, the international tourist passport, the availability of a return ticket, restrictions on the time of stay, as well as an invitation from residents of that state or a reserved hotel room. May require an extract from the bank accounts of a Russian, in order to make sure that he has something to live in this country.

After the person is determined with the choice, he should learn more about the conditions of travel to the territory, the price for the registration of tourists after crossing the border (if any) and so on.

Inaccessible Europe

This part of the planet is difficult for Russian citizens, and few people can get through without additional formalities to its territory. However, there are countries that are not included in the European Union and the territory of the Schengen zone, where a Russian tourist or businessman can get there without additional bureaucratic ceremonies.

Visa-free European countries for Russians (2016):

1. The list opens with Serbia, which is one of the most supportive states of Europe to Russia. To visit it, a citizen of the Russian Federation is required to have an international passport, the expiration date of which will end later than the time when the tourist leaves Serbia. In addition, you must register at least 48 hours after arrival at the place of stay.
2. Macedonia is another state, the conditions for visiting Russians are simplified. Here, residents of the Russian Federation can stay for three months without additional conditions, except for the current passport and medical certificate of the tourist.
3. In Montenegro, a Russian tourist can go for a whole month without a visa. But when you leave the country you will have to pay a special fee at the airport.
   If someone has a desire to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, then this can easily be done without a visa, provided that the stay of tourists in the country does not exceed one month. In addition, you need a voucher from the travel agency and the ordered room at the hotel.
4. Turkey is a country that is trying to join the number of European states. On its territory without a visa a Russian can be no more than two months. At the same time you need a voucher from the tour operator, a valid international ID card, a reserved hotel room, a return ticket.

Rating of popularity

At present, according to official data, there are more than a hundred different states allowing Russian tourists or businessmen to enter their territory without special formalities.

Top 10 visa-free countries for Russians in 2016:

• Israel;
• Cuba;
• Tunisia;
• Egypt;
• Vietnam;
• Turkey;
• Dominican Republic;
• Maldives;
• Montenegro;
• Northern Cyprus.

What countries can I apply for visas on the Internet?

There is a simplified procedure for crossing the border in some countries, when a citizen applies for a visa through the Consulate's e-mail. If the government allows the foreigner to enter, the stamp in the passport, allowing to stay in this country, is placed directly at the airport upon arrival. This is convenient, because you can not run with paper.

This method is typical, for example, for India and Bahrain. Before the trip to Cyprus, a preliminary visa can also be issued online. In Mexico, permission to enter is available on the Internet, and it is valid for six months. If a Russian is going to Rwanda, the visa will have to be paid for, but it is also allowed to use the Internet resource. Payment in this case will be 60 dollars. Similar rules were established by the Government of Singapore and Sri Lanka.

Visa-free transit

Certain states allow Russians to stay on their territory without issuing a visa. In this case, the residence time is extremely limited. In order to legally spend time in the country that is on the route of the tourist's route, it is necessary to have a foreign passport and a valid ticket that confirms the tourist's right to stay in the territory for a certain time.

For example, within a day a tourist can stay in Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Sint-Marten. Only 9 hours are allowed to travel in Panama. If there is a visa to Romania, and it is there that the passenger follows, then Bulgaria will accept the transit visitor for 36 hours. If the traveler went to Cyprus or has a Schengen visa in his possession, Romania will accept it for 5 days. Within 72 hours you can transit in Japan and Brunei, and Singapore and the UAE accept transit tourists for 96 hours.

Trip for two weeks

As a rule, the overwhelming majority of Russians go to distant countries to rest. This is quite enough for two weeks. In this regard, individual states provide an opportunity to come to their territory to tourists from Russia, get acquainted with the culture and attractions without having to issue a visa. In 2016, among them Tunisia, Netherlands Antilles, Laos, Hong Kong and Vietnam.

Interesting Facts

It is necessary to note some features of the visa-free regime of various states. In particular, the Republic of Fiji allows Russians to live legally on their territory without a visa for up to 120 days, and in Armenia you can stay for six months!

Very interesting system of tourism in China. In each region, Russians are allowed to live without visas at different times. For example, 14 days in Hong Kong, a whole month in Macao and only 72 hours in the capital of this state. This is due to the fact that in each province there are regional authorities and their own laws.

In Tunisia, the visa-free regime applies only to those tourists who arrived on organized tours. Authorities of South Korea are allowed without a visa to be only on a separate island of Jeju Island, in addition, a tourist should be a regular in this country (visit it ten times).