A significant increase in demand for travel to Schengen countries is observed in the run-up to the vacation season in Russia.
The demand for "combined tours", when a person intends to visit several Schengen states at once, has grown the most. According to the agency "Yes-Tours", the growth in 2024 increased by 20% compared to the same period in 2023.
It is possible that Schengen is gaining popularity due to the recent opportunity to get a visa for a shorter period of time, the agency believes.
Now European consulates are overloaded with applications for Schengen visa so much that citizens of the Russian Federation have to turn to visa agents. Spain, Italy and France are the most demanded for trips.
As noted in the company, these countries demonstrate the greatest loyalty to tourists from Russia, so Russians more often choose them.