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Russian Visitors Granted 90 Days Visa-Free In Thailand

From November 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024, Thailand will grant Russian tourists a 90-day visa-free stay, an extension from the previous 30-day limit. The move comes as tourists from the country have had increasingly few options for travel, given Moscow’s war on Ukraine, the impact of sanctions, travel restrictions, and a weakening ruble. Thailand’s…
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New Transit Visa Requirement For Georgian and Russian Travellers in the UK

The United Kingdom has expanded its transit visa requirements to include Georgian and Russian citizens. This significant change, effective from September 8, 2023, comes as part of an effort to address the misuse of the UK’s transit provisions by individuals from these countries, particularly in relation to asylum claims. Under the amended Immigration (Passenger Transit…
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Russian Citizens’ Entry Ban To Latvia Extended 

Following the most recent developments in Russia, the Republic of Latvia has decided to extend the existing entry ban on most Russian nationals until March next year. The same was first imposed on September 19, 2022, and was scheduled to expire next Friday, June 30. “Due to the continuation of Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine,…
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Russian Travel Shifts Away From Europe

European destinations such as Italy, Germany, France, Spain, and Greece have seen a significant decrease in Russian tourists. The impact of sanctions on Russians, travel restrictions, and the fall of the ruble have combined to drastically reduce the number of travellers and change the destinations Russians visit for holidays. A study by travel intelligence service…
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Schengen Visa For Russians: Where To Submit Your Application

Following the termination of the EU-Russia visa facilitation agreement, European consulates stopped issuing Schengen visas for more than one year to Russian citizens and most visas are issued for just the trip period unlike before. The EU Council terminated the EU-Russia visa facilitation agreement in September 2022. As a result, it now takes longer to…
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