RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT PREPARES TO EASE VISA RESTRICTIONS FOR FOREIGNERS

Mon 19 September 2022:

Russia revealed on Monday that it is making efforts to speed up the delivery of visas to foreign nationals, Anladolu Agency reported.

Russian consulates are updating the relevant digital tools, including a special website for providing unified electronic visas to foreign nationals, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry.

By the end of 2022, electronic visas are anticipated to be issued, according to the statement.

It also stated that 92 border checkpoints that are set up to process this kind of travel document will offer e-visas to citizens of 52 nations who intend to enter Russia.

The EU last month reached a political deal on suspending its visa facilitation agreement with Russia, a move that would significantly reduce the number of visas issued by EU member states to Russians.

Estonia, Latvia, and Finland had originally proposed an EU-wide blanket ban on tourist visas for Russians.

August’s full suspension of the visa agreement came after the EU partially halted the deal in February, mainly targeting government officials, diplomats, and businesspeople.

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