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Articles with tag "Visas"

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.
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.
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