Every Russian city will be within easy reach for many foreign tourists starting January 2021, with the e-visa itself costing no more than $50. Here’s what we know so far about the large-scale entry visa reform.
From January 1, 2021, many visitors to Russia will be able to travel to any Russian city using a one-time electronic visa (e-visa). The associated bill passed a first reading at the State Duma on June 23. The law is set to affect the current regulations under which visitors from 53 countries are already allowed to enter Russia via an existing e-visa – however, only to a small number of regions: the Kaliningrad Region, the Dalnevostochny Okrug, Leningrad Region and its main city – St. Petersburg.
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