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Visas Russia
Citizens of most non-CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries must obtain a visa prior to arriving in Russia. Citizens of following countries do not need a visa: Argentina (90 days), Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days), Brazil (90 days), Chile (90 days), Colombia (90 days), Croatia (3 months, invitation required), Cuba (30 days), Hong Kong (14 days), Israel (90 days), Macedonia (90 days), Montenegro (90 days), Nicaragua (90 days), Peru (90 days), Serbia (30 days, only biometric passports) , Thailand (30 days), Turkey (30 days), Venezuela (90 days).
Persons transiting through the Moscow Sheremetyevo , Moscow Domodedovo, and Yekaterinburg Koltsovo airports are not obligated to obtain a transit visa, regardless of nationality, if they remain in the airport for no more than 24 hours unless in transit to/from Belarus and Kazakhstan and have confirmed tickets to their final destination. Keep in mind that travellers passing through St. Petersburg Pulkovo airport must have transit visas, regardless of length of stay. Visas can, in some cases, also be obtained from the consular officer on duty located at the airports.
Obtaining a Russian visa is almost as costly, time-consuming, and often frustrating process as is an EU or US visa. Most visitors should start the process at least two months in advance, but it can be done in a few weeks if you are willing to spend a little extra. For citizens of EU-Schengen countries, this will cost €35 and take three days (or even the next day), instead of the usual 4-10 days.
There is also a way to get a visa in just a few days, but for citizens of some countries, this will cost a couple hundred dollars.
Recently, The Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin stated that he will be introducing the "Visa-Free" regime for citizens of all nationals because of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by Russia. The regime's duration will be synchronized with the duration of the tournament.
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