To travel to most countries, you need a passport and visa. Russian travelers who do not want to waste time processing these documents can take advantage of the opportunity to cross the borders of some states in a simplified mode. In 2021, Russians are allowed to enter 6 countries with a civil passport.
Where can you go without a passport
A number of countries have simplified the entry procedure to support local tourism. So foreign citizens can visit them without a foreign passport.
The reasons why Russians choose such destinations:
- Cheap holidays abroad;
- A trip to close relatives;
- There is no way to get a passport in a short time;
- Debts to tax authorities at home.
Entry procedures and length of stay are different in each country. Most often, at the border during inspection, a civil passport, a completed application form and a declaration are presented. The maximum time spent without a passport is 90 days.
The following directions are open for Russians:
- Republic of Belarus;
- Armenia;
- Kyrgyzstan;
- Abkhazia;
- South Ossetia;
- The Republic of Kazakhstan.
Minors can cross the border with a birth certificate and the consent of one or two parents, which is certified by a notary (when traveling with other relatives or teachers).
Abkhazia
Rest in Abkhazia is the Black Sea beaches, mountain tours, lakes, southern fruits and vegetables, a warm comfortable climate, architectural monuments, natural reserves.
You can get to this country by car: by bus, shuttle bus or your own car. The Moscow-Sukhum railway service operates every 4 days in the autumn-winter period.
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Important! It is forbidden to cross the border from Georgia to Abkhazia. For persons with marks of being in Georgia, a special permit from the Security Service of the Republic will be required. Violation of this rule may even face criminal liability.
Entry mode
Russians can enter and leave without visas using an internal passport or an international passport. The registration procedure with the Ministry of Internal Affairs or in hotels is mandatory. You can pass it up to 3 days after crossing the border.
Children can travel with a birth certificate.
Additional documents:
- Vehicle customs declaration;
- Driver's license;
- Technical certificate;
- Insert about involvement in Russian citizenship (for children).
Armenia
Armenia is famous for inexpensive ski resorts, medieval temples, sanatoriums, lakes, local wines and Armenian cuisine.
Entry mode
Since 2017, Russians can enter Armenia with a civil passport. An exception is children under 14 who have not received an internal passport. Minors will be able to enter the country with a foreign passport and a birth certificate that proves the degree of relationship with their parents.
Entry without a foreign passport is possible through the international checkpoint "Zvartnots" or when traveling by air. By agreement between the countries, Russians can stay in Armenia without registration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs up to 30 days.
Citizens of the Eurasian Union do not carry out customs control of imported baggage and carry-on baggage during air travel. When traveling by car or train, you must fill out a customs declaration. Restriction on the weight of the luggage taken in - 50 Kg for one person. The maximum allowed amount for import is 1500 euros.
Republic of Belarus
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The territory of this country is rich in natural monuments, objects of cultural and historical heritage, ski resorts, sanatoriums. Many people from Russia, close relatives of Russians, live in the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Entry mode
Belarus and Russia are union states, so their citizens can cross the border with their internal passports. Filling out a migration card is not required, border control is not carried out.
The following are exempt from customs payments:
- Personal belongings worth no more than 1000 euros and weighing no more than 35 kg;
- Jewelry (up to 5 pieces);
- Up to 2 liters of alcoholic beverages.
It is forbidden to carry (without special permits):
- Any weapon;
- Narcotic substances;
- Wild animals and rare plants;
- Radio electronic equipment (except for mobile phones).
For traveling by private vehicle you will need:
- Green Card (if it is absent, the car is insured in "Belgosstrakh" at the border);
- National driving license;
- Vehicle registration certificate.
Kazakhstan
This republic is rich in objects of cultural and historical heritage, a special natural landscape, salt and fresh lakes, ancient monasteries and mosques. Mountain tourism is actively developing in Kazakhstan.
Entry mode
For citizens of the Russian Federation, there is a visa-free regime with the ability to travel with an internal or foreign passport. The maximum period of stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan without a visa is 90 days... The first month without registration, then you need to go through the procedure at the Migration Service of the Republic.
Required documents for entry:
- Internal or foreign passport (a prerequisite is a valid document, including for persons aged 20 and 45 years old);
- Birth certificates for each child;
- Completed migration card;
- An insert or stamp of citizenship for each minor;
- Russian driver's license;
- Insurance policy for a car, issued at the border crossing points.
A number of persons wishing to leave for Kazakhstan for business or official purposes must provide additional documents:
- Diplomatic service passport;
- Host organization invitation.
There are no restrictions on the size of the amount of money transported through customs and the weight of personal belongings. During the summer period, there are restrictions on the import and export of meat, fish, poultry.
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is famous for mountains, thermal springs, lakes, ancient temples, sanatoriums, and the Pamir tract. You can get into the country without a passport through the checkpoints on the Kazakh-Kyrgyz border or by air.
Entry mode
In 2021, you can enter this state without a visa using a Russian identity card. To be in the country more than 30 days you will need to go through the registration procedure at the nearest office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.
When going through border control you will need:
- Russian or foreign passport;
- Birth certificate for minors;
- Citizenship insert or stamp for children;
- Parents' consent to cross the border (when traveling accompanied by guides or other relatives);
- Completed customs declaration form.
Allowed to import:
- Personal items weighing up to 50 kg and cost no more than 1500 euros (restriction for air transportation - up to 10,000 euros);
- 1 car without paying a customs fee;
- Up to 3 liters of alcohol;
- Up to 200 cigarettes.
When traveling with an international passport, filling in the migration card is replaced with a stamp in the passport.
South Ossetia
South Ossetia is attractive for medieval temples, mountain tourism, Caucasian cuisine and local wines. You can get to the state by road. In the autumn-winter period, the passage may be closed for several days due to the threat of avalanches.
Entry mode
When crossing the border between Russia and South Ossetia, all persons undergo customs and border control. To complete it you need:
- RF passport;
- Birth certificate of children;
- Compulsory car insurance policy;
- Intra-civil driver's license;
- Technical certificate.
You do not need to fill out a migration card and customs declaration.
Residents of the CIS member states must have an invitation from the host country.
Where in 2021 you can get only with a passport
A visa-free pass regime for Russians is available when traveling to many countries:
- Tajikistan;
- Ukraine;
- Uzbekistan;
- Mongolia;
- Serbia;
- Montenegro;
- Azerbaijan;
- Georgia, etc.
Trip to Tajikistan
To cross the border of this state, you will need a passport, a completed migration card and a customs declaration (2 copies). Minors undergo border control according to their parents' passport and birth certificate.
You can stay in Tajikistan without a visa up to 3 months... On time up to 3 days after entering the country, you must register at the police department or at the hotel. Registration cost - 90 somoni (about 600 rubles).
The maximum amount of money allowed for import is $ 5,000.
Changes in the entry regime in Ukraine
From 2021, new requirements came into force for Russians wishing to travel to Ukraine. Now every citizen of the Russian Federation must pass biometric control and an interview at the border, provide a valid foreign passport.
For men from 16 to 60 years old entry prohibited, except for:
- Employees of diplomatic missions;
- Persons with a Ukrainian residence permit;
- Refugees;
- Truck drivers, buses, machinists;
- Persons traveling to Ukraine due to the death or serious illness of relatives;
- Entrepreneurs.
An electronic questionnaire is filled in a month before the trip (except for sudden trips due to death or illness). After crossing the border, you must register at the place of residence.
With a passport, but without a visa: where else to go in the summer
Russians can vacation without visas in several dozen countries. These are the popular tourist destinations:
- Israel;
- Maldives;
- Thailand;
- Vietnam;
- Jamaica;
- Brazil;
- Dominican Republic, etc.
Since 2019, an offer has been in effect for cruises on the Black Sea. You can visit without a visa or even a passport:
- Istanbul;
- Batumi;
- Bulgarian Nessebar;
- Romanian Constance and other cities.
This can be done as part of a trip on a liner to the resort towns of the Black Sea.
For tourists, special temporary permits are issued for staying in foreign countries.
Where can Russians go in 2021 without visas? The list is impressive - these are 76 countries, 4 of them are European, the rest are in South America and Asia. You can even enter 6 states with a Russian passport. Another advantage of traveling in South America is the ability to legally stay in countries up to 3 months.
