A bilateral agreement between India and the Russian Federation, similar to those with Iran and China, is expected to be signed by the end of the year.
According to Nikita Kondratyev, director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, visa-free tourist exchange will allow group organized tourists to travel without the need for visas.
In December 2022, India became the most populous country in the world, overtaking China in terms of population.
However, at the moment, Russian tourists still need a visa to visit India, including the beaches of Goa.
The visa can be obtained through a special website for various periods - from 30 days to 5 years.
Tourists are warned that visa processing at the border is not possible and violation of migration rights may result in deportation with costs.
Tour operators also warn that even business visa holders may face denial of entry to Goa.
Therefore, tourists are advised to familiarize themselves in advance with all the necessary conditions and requirements for safe and comfortable travel to India, reports “Turprom”.
Earlier, Thailand approved visa-free regime for citizens of Kazakhstan.