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Articles with tag "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.
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.
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