RUSSIAN TOURIST VISAS EXTENDED

A Russian tourist visa is normally issued for the period of 1 month.

Russian parliament has updated the Federal Law “On entrance and exit from Russian Federation”. In accordance with the new regulation, the tourist visa will be issued for the period of up to 6 months. A foreign tourist shall have a valid booking from a registered tour operator or a qualified hotel, beach or ski resort.

The law shall enter on August 25, 2021 into force.