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Russian and Saudi flags crossed, visa-free travel 2026 banner, 90 days per year badge, and map showing Russia-Saudi Arabia connections.

Russia and Saudi Arabia Move Closer to Visa-Free Travel: Mutual Exemption Agreement Set to Launch in Second Half of 2026, Boosting Tourism and Business Ties

Russia and Saudi Arabia move closer to visa-free travel – mutual exemption agreement set to launch in second half of 2026 for up to 90 days per year.

Editorial Team

5 days ago

Chinese and Russian flags crossed, visa-free extension banner, 30-day badge, and map showing travel between China and Russia.

China to Extend Visa-Free Entry for Russian Citizens by One More Year, Ambassador Calls for Permanent Deal

China to extend visa-free entry for Russian citizens by one more year – ambassador calls for permanent deal. 30-day visa-free travel continues into 2027.

VISASUPDATE

5 days ago

Side-by-side comparison of an old Russian non-biometric passport rejected at the Finnish border and a new biometric ePassport with chip symbol accepted for entry into Finland starting June 1, 2026.

Finland to Reject Non-Biometric Russian Passports at the Border from 1 June 2026 – Full Schengen Ban on Old-Style Travel Documents Confirmed

Finland confirms full ban on non-biometric Russian passports from June 1, 2026, aligning with EU security standards.

XAVIO

Mar 3

Cinematic hero banner showing a giant smartphone DM interface with "Russia wants to DM you: 2.3 million jobs available" and a glowing ACCEPT button. Behind it, a holographic map of Russia with neon connection lines radiating to India and Asia. Chai cup and laptop in foreground. Dreamy sunset sky background. Represents Russia's labor shortage and recruitment of Indian workers in 2026.

Russia Labor Shortage: Acute Workforce Crisis Drives Recruitment of Millions from India and Asia

Russia is facing a workforce COLLAPSE — 2.3 million jobs unfilled TODAY. They're turning to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. 72,000 work permits issued in 2025. Quota just raised. Salaries rising. Your chance to work in Russia starts here.

XAVIO

Feb 13

Russia visa-free policy update - 90-day limit passport and calendar illustration

Russia Updates Visa-Free Stay Policy: New 90-Day Limit and Extension Options

As of July 18, 2025, Russia has introduced a major revision to its visa-free entry rules, cutting the permitted stay for foreign visitors to 90 days per calendar year—a reduction from the earlier policy that allowed stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day window.

VISASUPDATE

Jul 22, 2025

Travel Disruptions for Russians: Comprehensive Guide to Visa and Permit Suspensions in Europe (2025 Update)

Many European nations have halted visa issuance for tourism, business, and residency purposes.

VISASUPDATE

Mar 13, 2025