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MontenegroVisasRussia to Require Visas from Montenegrin Travelers
In a reciprocal move, Russia will soon introduce visa requirements for citizens of Montenegro. This change will affect travel between the two countri…
AzerbaijanPassportsAzerbaijani Passport Ranks 11th Among OPEC+ Countries
The Azerbaijani passport has been ranked 11th among 21 OPEC+ countries, providing holders access to numerous destinations without a visa.
RussiaEntry rulesRussia Implements Visa-Free Entry for Vietnamese Citizens
Vietnamese citizens can now enter Russia without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. This new rule aims to enhance tourism and travel between the two …
EstoniaVisasTravel to EU Could Get Harder for Russians After Estonia Backs Visa Ban
Estonia has backed Finland's call for a European Union-wide ban on tourist visas for Russian citizens. No timeline or decision date has been announce…
RussiaVisa-freeVietnam to Russia trips go visa-free for stays up to 30 days from 15 October
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on 13 October 2026 letting Vietnamese ordinary passport holders enter Russia visa-free for up to 30 …
FinlandEntry rulesFinland Proposes EU Tourist Visa Ban for Russians Amid Ongoing Conflict
Finland's Foreign Minister has called for a ban on tourist visas for Russian citizens until the end of the war in Ukraine, as the EU considers strict…
NetherlandsVisasRussian Gymnasts Denied Visas for World Championships in Netherlands
Three Russian gymnasts have been denied visas by the Netherlands, preventing them from competing in the upcoming World Artistic Gymnastics Championsh…
RussiaVisa-freeRussia Allows 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Vietnamese Citizens Starting October 15
Vietnamese citizens can enter Russia without a visa for up to 30 days for various purposes starting October 15, 2026.
FinlandEntry rulesFinland Urges EU to Halt Issuing Tourist Visas to Russians
Finland is calling on EU member states to cease issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens, aiming to tighten entry regulations amidst ongoing geopoli…
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