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Indians will soon be able to travel to Russia visa-free, all you need to know
Updated On May 24, 2024 01:58 PM IST
- Indians may be able to travel to Russia without a visa by the end of this year, as both countries plan to ease travel conditions to boost tourism.
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Consultations between Russia and India on a bilateral agreement to ease travel will begin in June, a Russian minister announced. He added that Moscow and New Delhi are set to strengthen their tourism ties by launching visa-free group tourist exchanges.(Unsplash)
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"India is at the final stage of internal state coordination," Nikita Kondratyev, director of the Russian Economic Development Ministry’s Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects, was quoted by RT News as saying.(Unsplash)
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As per reports, after the finalisation, Russia and India will collectively launch visa-free group tourist exchanges.(Unsplash)
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This significant development allows Indian passport holders to visit Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa, making it easier and more convenient for travellers to explore the country. (Unsplash)
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Earlier, in February, the Russian ministry said it expects to launch visa-free tourist exchanges with India in 2024, on the lines of similar agreements signed with China and Iran.(Unsplash)
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Russia now permits visa-free entry for people from China and Iran through its visa-free tourist exchange program.(Unsplash)
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