Support The Moscow Times!
Contribute today
My account
Signout
×
Sections
Home
Ukraine War
News
Opinion
Business
Arts and Life
Podcasts
Galleries
Newsletters
Multimedia projects
Mothers & Daughters
Generation P
News
Ukraine War
Business
Opinion
Arts and Life
Podcasts
Newsletters
RU
My account
Signout
Support The Moscow Times!
Contribute today
Articles with tag "Visas"
rush of applications
Russians Scramble for Visas as EU Mulls Travel Restrictions
"What if the borders are closed and my mother will not be able to visit me?” said one Russian citizen living in Europe.
travel tribulations
Russians Face Long Wait Times for Schengen Visas Following Diplomatic Expulsions
Short-staffed embassies and surging demand for summer travel have made it harder than ever to obtain a visa appointment.
closed door
Netherlands Halts Visas at Moscow Embassy After Diplomat Expulsions
The embassy made the “tough and sad decision” to halt visa services after its entire visa section was expelled.
restricted access
Putin Ends Simplified Visas for ‘Unfriendly’ Countries’ Officials, Journalists
The measure comes in response to Western sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
keep out
Russia to Limit Entry for 'Unfriendly' States: Lavrov
Russia's "unfriendly countries" list includes all EU members, Britain, the U.S. and more.
‘TAKE ALL YOUR CLOTHES OFF’
Foreign Workers in Russia Report Invasive Examinations Under New Health Check Law
Confusion surrounds legislation that introduced compulsory tests for infections and addictions for people staying in the country for over 3 months.
closed door
Britain to Scrap ‘Golden Visa’ Scheme Over Russian Ties – Reports
At least 14,516 Russian citizens have been granted so-called “golden visas” since the program launched in 2008.
diplomatic drought
Russia Calls on U.S. to Beef Up Understaffed Moscow Embassy
The U.S. Embassy has stopped processing immigrant visas in Moscow, requiring Russians to travel to Warsaw to apply.
trading blame
Russians Now Must Travel to Warsaw for U.S. Immigrant Visas
The U.S. says Moscow's limit on the number of diplomatic staff it can keep in Russia has hindered its ability to issue visas.
TIT FOR TAT
U.S. Senators Call for Expulsion of Up to 300 Russian Diplomats Over Visas
Moscow has barred embassies from hiring Russian or third-country staff, forcing Washington to lay off nearly 200 locals.
diplomatic downsizing
U.S. Embassy in Moscow to Halt Visa, Consular Services From Aug. 1
Russia banned the embassy from employing foreign nationals when it designated the U.S. as an “unfriendly” country.
permission to stay
Russia Issues Last-Minute Extension to Foreigner Visas
Foreigners with expired visas had been beset with uncertainty as the latest extension was set to expire on June 15.
shrinking presence
U.S. Embassy to Cut Staff, Most Visas for Russians as Moscow Bans ‘Unfriendly’ Hiring
Starting May 12, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will only offer emergency U.S. citizen services and emergency immigrant visas.
WELCOME BACK
Russia Relaxes Entry Rules, Opens to British Citizens Again
The changes allow easier entry for citizens of 29 countries.
shrinking presence
U.S. Slashes Visa Services at Consulates in Russia
The changes leave the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and its consular district as the last U.S. diplomatic mission in Russia.
red tape reduced
Russia to Soften Visa Policy for Tourists, Relatives of Russians
Foreign tourists will be able to visit Russia for up to six months, up from the current one-month maximum, if the bills are passed.
TRAVEL ON HOLD
Russia Suspends e-Visas Due to Coronavirus
Citizens of 52 countries were supposed to have been able to apply for e-visas from Jan. 1, 2021.
diplomatic downsizing
U.S. Eyes Closing 2 Remaining Russian Consulates – Kommersant
The Vladivostok and Yekaterinburg consulates are reportedly at risk due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
cutting the red tape
Everything You Need to Know About Russia’s New E-Visas
Citizens of 52 countries will be able to visit Russia in just a few clicks once pandemic border restrictions are lifted.
visa expansion
Russia Announces Long-Term Family Member Visas
Relatives of Russian citizens will also be able to renew their visas without leaving the country.
View more articles