6-Month Russian Tourist Visas - 19 Countries Added to the List
Citizens of these countries now have an easier time visiting Russia, with more available time to stay and complete the immigration process
Starting March 06, 2023, citizens of 19 countries will be able to obtain Russian tourist visas valid for up to 6 months on the basis of confirmation of booking from a hotel or other accommodation facility, information about which is contained in a single federal government list of classified hotels, ski slopes, and beaches (https://классификация-туризм.рф/).
The list of such countries was approved by the Government of the Russian Federation on February 20, 2023. The list includes:
Bahrain
Brunei
India
Indonesia
Iran
Cambodia
China
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Kuwait
Laos
Malaysia
Mexico
Myanmar
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Thailand
Turkey
Philippines
Government Order from 16.02.2023 № 372-р
Source: telegra.ph
Author: Татьяна Андрюшечкина