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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.

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.

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.

Russia Falls in 2020 World Passport Ranking

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

U.S. Official Hints at Shorter Visa Waiting Times for Russians

Current visitor visa wait times at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and the consulate in Yekaterinburg stand at 300 days.

Asylum Seeker Extradited to Russia Despite Protests by Rights Watchdogs

Slovak authorities have extradited an asylum seeker from the Russian Caucasus region of Ingushetia to Russia, the Justice Ministry said on Wednesday.

Russia to Extend Football Fans' Visa-Free Regime to the End of 2018

Putin announced that foreigners with fan IDs will receive multi-entry visa-free travel to Russia through December.

Russians Seek Out Greek Properties for Bargains, Visas

George Kachmazov, a Russian realtor, is buying up property in Athens.

U.S. Consulates Resume Visa Services in Russia

Consulates in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok have resumed processing applications

U.S. To Resume Limited Visa Services in Russia Next Week

On Dec. 11, limited interviews for non-immigrant visas to the U.S. will be available at consulates in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok

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