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Articles with tag "Visas"

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.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Russia Resumes Visa-Free Entry for Some Foreigners on Official Visits

The rules apply to foreigners whose home countries already had a visa-free agreement with Russia before the coronavirus lockdown.
easy visa

Russia to Offer Simplified E-Visas to Tourists From 53 Countries in 2021

Citizens of EU member states, China, Japan, India and Turkey will be able to obtain e-visas to Russia for about $50.
easier access

Russia Seeks to Revive Coronavirus-Hit Tourism Industry By Cutting Visa Red Tape

Tourists would be able to get multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years if the changes take effect.
NO PENALTY

Foreigners in Russia Can Extend Visas Without Leaving Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

The Interior Ministry said the new measures ensure the rights and freedoms of citizens.
visa-free

Russia to Offer Simplified E-Visas to 53 Countries, Snubs U.S. and Britain

The 16-day e-visas will be available to citizens of the EU and different countries in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
Time to explore

Russia Looks to Extend Tourist Visa Stay Period to 6 Months – Izvestia

The relaxed visa rules would also allow visitors from anywhere in the world to apply with a hotel reservation.
Ease of travel

Russia Falls in 2020 World Passport Ranking

Russian passport holders can currently travel to 118 countries without a prior visa.
Ignore them

U.S. Has Ignored UN Appeals About Visa Delays for Russians – Spokesman

Moscow says Washington has deliberately delayed issuing visas to Russian officials traveling to the U.N. headquarters in New York.
VISA ISSUES

Russia Accuses U.S. of Deliberately Delaying Visas for Its Officials

The Russian Embassy said Washington could further damage already strained relations.
visa struggles

Russia Summons Senior U.S. Diplomat Over UN Visa Row

Moscow said 10 members of a Russian delegation traveling to attend the United Nations General Assembly had not been issued visas by the U.S.
fragile relationship

Russia Denies Visas to 2 U.S. Senators Amid G7 Tensions

Russia has done so several times in recent years, especially those who have pushed for sanctions against Moscow.
visa struggles

Russian Chess Legend Karpov Unable to Get U.S. Visa, His Friend Says

Karpov has been helping train top young U.S. chess players at the Chess Max Academy for the past two years.
thaw in relations

Russia to Grant Some Visas to U.S.-Embassy Backed Moscow School

Russia last month blocked visas for 30 teachers and administrators at the school, founded in 1949 to educate the children of diplomats.
Visa snub

Russia Demands U.S. End ‘Discriminatory’ Athlete Visa Practices

Russian tennis star Svetlana Kuznetsova was denied a U.S. visa, barring her from defending her title at a tournament in Washington D.C.
Tourist-friendly

Russia Offers Simplified E-Visas to Visitors of St. Petersburg

The move is expected to attract 12 million tourists to Russia's cultural capital each year.
Visas

U.S. Doubles 3-Year Visa Fees for Russians in 'Reciprocal' Move

New rules will also make it mandatory for Russian nationals to appear at a U.S. embassy or consulate for interviews to renew the multiple-entry visas.
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