Flights and tourist traffic from Russia amidst pandemic (weekly update)

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Country

Direct flights

Conditions for visit

Permission for tourists

Charter flights

1

Abkhazia

No

You can cross the border freely. You must have coronavirus insurance while traveling.

Yes

2

Albania

No

Visa-free regime from June 10 to November 30, 2020. No Covid-19 test is required.

3

Austria

Yes, from December 27, S7, one flight per week.

It is required to present a negative test made 72 hours before arrival. If no medical note is available, a 10-day quarantine will be required. If the result of a SARS-CoV-2 test taken within 48 hours is negative, the quarantine may be terminated.

Children under 10 are not required to take the COVID19 test.

No

4

Belarus

Yes. Air traffic with Belarus was resumed on September 21. Flights to Minsk fly 3 times a week.

It is required to present a negative test made 72 hours before arrival (transit passengers who have a document confirming departure within a day are exempted from the test).

Yes

5

Bosnia and Herzegovina

No

Visa-free regime. You must have with you PCR test, done no later than 48 hours before arrival.

6

Brazil

No

At the border, you will not need to provide a certificate of the absence of coronavirus. But you need to present a return ticket and a hotel reservation.

Yes

7

Bulgaria

No

It is not required to make a PCR test.

No

8

Colombia

No

The test is not required. Pessenger must fill out the online migration form 1-24 hours before departure. The flight is possible via Istanbul, New York, Miami, London.

Yes

9

Croatia

No

You must have with you a "fresh" PCR test done no later than 48 hours before arrival. Without a test you have to quarantine for 14 days or make a PCR test in Croatia at your own expense (it will take about 7 days). Coronavirus insurance is not required, but it is better for you to include the risk of Covid-19 in travel insurance.

No

10

Cuba

Yes, from November 1, two flights per week, Aeroflot.

From 2021, Cuba will allow Russian tourists to enter the country only after presenting a negative PCR test for coronavirus.  Everyone must make a test at the airport. You must have coronavirus insurance or purchase it upon arrival for $ 30.

Yes

From November 2, Pegas Touristik operator/ Nord Wind.

From November 3, Coral travel operator/ Royal Flight.

11

Cyprus

From December 28, one flight per week, S7.

From December 22, two flights per week, Aeroflot.

From March 1, Cyprus divided the countries of the world into three categories, depending on the coronavirus situation in them. Representatives of the countries of the "red category" need a PCR test for entry (made no earlier than 72 hours before the trip) and another one upon arrival. Representatives from the "orange" zone only need a test to enter. Tourists from countries of the "green category" do not need analyzes for entry. Tourists have to undergo coronavirus tests at their own expense.

In addition, all tourists flying to Cyprus must register on the CyprusFlightPass electronic platform 24 hours prior to departure. Travelers who tested positive for coronavirus will be sent for treatment, and the government will cover the costs of living, food, drink and medicine.

Yes

12

Dominican

Yes

Measuring of the temperature at the airport, filling out a health declaration, a mandatory test for Covid-19 (done no more than 5 days in advance) are canceled at the end of September 2020.

Yes

According to the preliminary schedule of Russian tour operators, charter programs are planned from four cities - Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan and Yekaterinburg. In case of restoration of air service charters will fly to 4 regions of the Dominican Republic: Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Samana and La Romana.

13

Egypt

Yes, from September 9, three flights per week, Aeroflot and three flights per week, Egyptair.

Upon arrival, you must fill out a questionnaire. Everyone needs to have a "fresh" PCR test for Covid-19 in Arabic or English, done no later than 72 hours before arrival (the date and time of the test must be indicated). You need to have with you a copy of the certificate and coronavirus insurance. You cannot make a PCR test at Cairo Airport. Children under 6 years old do not need to take the test.

Yes

14

Ethiopia

No

You must have with you PCR test, done no later than 120 hours before arrival.

15

Finland

Yes, from December 24, four flights per week, Aeroflot.

From April 2, Finnair, twice a week.

While boarding, the passenger will be required to provide a certificate with a negative PCR test for coronavirus received no later than 72 hours before the flight.

Entry to Finland is possible only for citizens of the country or persons with a residence permit, their family members, as well as diplomats, students with valid long-term study visas and property owners. The country is still closed for tourists.

No

16

France

No

All passengers, including citizens of France who are arriving from Russia, must have medical confirmation on paper of absence of Covid symptoms in English or French. Results of the following tests are accepted: Antibody test, LAMP-test, Molecular Assay or tests, Nucleic-acid Amplification tests (NAAT), PCR tests (PCR, RT-PCR, SARS-CoV2 Assay, SARS-CoV2 DDPCR, SARS-COV2 RNA or SARS-CoV2 RT-PCR). The test must be done no more than 72 hours before departure. The cited requirements do not apply to children younger than 11.

Yes

From November 14, S7.

17

Germany

Yes, from December 2, one flight per week, Ural Airlines.

From December 26, one flight per week (Berlin, Cologne), Pobeda.

Passengers arriving in Germany must present a certificate with a negative PCR test result upon arrival (the test itself must be done no earlier than 48 hours before flight), or, alternatively, undergo testing immediately after entering Germany.

All arrivals, regardless of the test results, are required to undergo 10-day quarantine.

In addition, all travelers in Germany must fill out an electronic registration form at www.einreiseanmeldung.de.

No

From December 28, S7, one flight per week.

18

Great Britain

Yes, Aeroflot, British Airways, Wizz air.

Russia until March 17 extends the suspension of flights with the UK.

No coronavirus test is required. For visitors 14 days quarantine and Covid-19 insurance are mandatory.

No

19

Greece

Yes, two flights per week, Aeroflot.

two flights per week, Aegean Airlines.

Until February 8, the permit to enter the country has been extended up to 500 Russians a week.

Greece has introduced a 7-day quarantine to replace the previous 3-day quarantine requirement for all passengers of international flights arriving in the country.

All passengers entering Greece from any country must go through mandatory quarantine at home or at the place of temporary residence within seven days, which is indicated in the Passenger locator form (PLF).

Requirements for presenting a certificate with a negative result of a PCR test for COVID-19, made 72 hours before departure in the country of departure, are preserved.

Yes

20

India

Yes, from February 12, two flights per week, Aeroflot.

From February 27, one flight per week, Air India.

No

21

Indonesia

No

Entry to Indonesia is possible with an electronic business visa, which allows entry for business tourists from any country in the world. Such visa is issued for 60 days, after which it can be extended for another 120 days. The cost of the visa is $ 750.

No

22

Israel

Yes, from November 26, one flight per week, EI AI.

Foreign citizens are prohibited to entry Israel.

No

23

Italy

No

Persons who have been authorized and are entering Italy for a short-term business/work trip (holders of Schengen visas issued by the Consulate of Italy with a note “AFFARI”), family members of citizens or residents of Italy (holders of Italian Schengen visas with a note “FAMIGLIA”), or persons who have other permitted purposes and documents may stay in the territory of Italy for no more than 120 hours (or 5 days). A passenger must leave the territory of Italy before this period ends. If the trip has an anticipated duration of more than 120 hours, then upon completion of this period the passenger must be isolated for 14 days. If upon entering Italy a passenger presents a ticket with a return date that falls between 5 and 14 day after arrival, the Border Police at Verona airport considers them to be likely to violate the rules effective during the pandemic. Such passengers will be denied transportation.

Yes

From December 29 and 30 to Rome and Milan, respectively, S7, one flight per week.

24

Japan

Yes, from November 5, two flights per week, Aeroflot.

You must have with you PCR test done no later than 72 hours before arrival. Upon arrival, you need to make a second test and pass 14-days quarantine.

No

25

Jordan

No

Visa-free regime. It is required to present a negative test made 72 hours before arrival. For visitors 14 days quarantine and Covid-19 insurance are mandatory.

No

26

Kazakhstan

Yes, from September, one flight per week, Aeroflot.

It is required to present a negative test made 120 hours before arrival. You are recommended to have coronavirus insurance.

Yes

27

Kenya

No

It is required to present a Covid-19 test, made no later than 96 hours before arrival.

Yes

28

Kyrgyzstan

Yes, from September 21, one flight per week, Aeroflot

Upon arrival, you must fill out a questionnaire. Everyone needs to have PCR test for Covid-19, done no later than 72 hours before arrival. You are recommended to have coronavirus insurance.

Yes

29

Lebanon

No

Visa-free regime. Covid-19 test is required.

No

30

Macedonia

No

Visa-free regime. Covid-19 test is not required.

No

31

Malaysia

No

At the airport in Malaysia, it will be necessary to undergo a screening test for COVID-19 at your own expense.

All visitors are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine at hotels or state quarantine centers.

No

32

Maldives

Yes, from September 10, Aeroflot, four times per week.

It is required to present a test for Covid-19, made no later than 96 hours before arrival (children under 1 year old do not need to take the test). You must fill out a Health Declaration on the IMUGA website and upload a negative test result there 24 hours before departure. You need travel insurance to cover your Covid-19 treatment.

Yes

From November 28, Anex Tour and Intourist operators/ Azur air.

33

Malta

No

Entry through the UAE or Turkey after 14 days of stay.

Yes

34

Mexico

No

You need to fill out Immigration Form (FMM) at the airport and keep it until the end of a trip. You do not need to take a coronavirus test.

Yes

35

Moldavia

No

Visa-free regime. Covid-19 test is not required.

No

36

Montenegro

No

It is required to present a negative test made 72 hours before arrival. It is forbidden to rent cottages, apartments for more than two people, except for members of the same family.

No

37

Morocco

No

Visa-free regime. It is required to present a negative test made 48 hours before arrival.

No

38

Netherlands

Yes, from February 12, two flights per week, KLM, Amsterdam - Saint Petersburg.

No

39

Nepal

No

It is required to present a negative test made 72 hours before arrival. You need to pass 7 days of quarantine and make Covid 19 test on the fifth day.

No

40

Oman

No

Visitors need to fill out a "traveler questionnaire" and purchase medical insurance to cover the costs in case of infection with COVID-19. Upon arrival, tourists must pass another coronavirus test and observe a 14-days quarantine.

Yes, only  in organized groups.

41

Peru

No

It is required to present a negative test made 72 hours before arrival. Passengers must fill out the Declaracion Jurada de Salud form 72 hours before departure. Flights are allowed from some cities of Latin America: Asuncion, Guayaquil, Quito, La Paz, Medellin, Montevideo, Panama, Santa Cruz and Santiago, Bogota and Cali.

Yes

42

Qatar

Yes, from March 2, tree flights per week, Qatar airways.

Passengers will be asked for a certificate with a negative PCR test for coronavirus. The certificate must be in English, and the test must be done no earlier than 96 hours before departure at one of the authorized laboratories. In addition, all passengers will be required to sign an agreement to provide test results. Children under 12 do not need a certificate. Entry in Qatar is currently allowed only to citizens of this country, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. All travelers are sent to quarantine.

No

43

Serbia

Yes, from October 17, two flights per week, Aeroflot, Air Serbia.

From January 24, Nordwind, one flight per week.

Upon arrival, the tourist must present documents of a negative PCR test result, done no later than 48 hours before arrival. Visitors must notify in advance the Chamber of Commerce on their arrival and within 24 hours after entering the country travelers must undergo the PCR test.

Yes

44

Seychelles

No

Vaccinated tourists are allowed to enter two weeks after receiving the second dose. This fact must be confirmed by a covid passport or an approved vaccination certificate. In addition to this, a negative PCR test is required, done 72 hours before departure. At the same time, the certificate with the results and the vaccination certificate itself must be placed on the portal of the Ministry of Health, after which the tourist will be able to obtain an official entry permit.

It should be noted that these rules also apply to children. In addition, some restrictions for tourists remain in force within the country. In particular, they are still prohibited from using public transport and visiting bars, restaurants and other entertainment points.

Yes

45

Slovenia

No

Everyone needs to have PCR test for Covid-19, done no later than 48 hours before arrival.

Yes

46

South Africa

No

You need to have PCR test for Covid-19, done no later than 72 hours before arrival. In case of infection with Covid-19, treatment is at your own expense.

No

47

South Korea

Yes, from September 27, one flight per week, Aeroflot.

All passengers (including citizens of South Korea) departing from foreign countries with an unfavorable epidemiological situation (including from Russia) are allowed for transportation only if they have a negative PCR test. The test must be done no later than 72 hours before departure at medical facilities designated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. The test result must be on paper in Korean or English. If the test results are provided in Russian, then an additionally certified translation into Korean or English. The complete list of medical institutions is published on the consulate website..

No

48

Spain

No

Passengers must complete the “FCS Health Monitoring Form” here before flying to Spain. At the airport of arrival, you must show the airport staff the QR code generated from the completed form.

All passengers (including Spanish citizens) departing from Russia are accepted for carriage only if there is a negative PCR test on a paper form in Spanish or English. The test must be done no more than 72 hours before flight departure. The test is not required for passengers under 6 years of age.

Yes

From November 13, S7.

49

Switzerland

Yes, from August 15, Aeroflot three flights per week and Swiss three flights per week.

No coronavirus test is required. Visits to the country are permitted only for the purpose of treatment or education.

No

50

Tanzania

Yes, from November 27, Utair.

No coronavirus test is required. There are no mandatory vaccinations to visit the country. You need to fill out a special form on the air board. Upon arrival everyone is measured the temperature at the airport. It is recommended to purchase extended Covid-19 insurance for the trip.

Yes

From October 25, Pegas Touristik operator/ Nord Wind air - one flight per each 10 day.

From October 30, Coral Travel operator/ Royal Flight - one flight per each 11 day.

From October 30, Anex operator/ Azur air - one flight per each 11 day.

51

Thailand

Yes, Aeroflot, from January 07, on the route Moscow-Bangkok and from January 23, on the Phuket-Moscow route.

From December 26, 2020, S7weekly flights from Novosibirsk to Bangkok.

Russian citizens are for boarding if they have all the documents necessary for entry. The basic rule for all tourists is to observe quarantine at ASQ hotels in Bangkok and ALQ hotels in other provinces of Thailand for the first 16 days/15 nights. A room in such hotel must be booked in advance and a booking confirmation must be provided upon arrival. Those travelers who plan to visit Thailand within 90-270 days must apply for a Special Tourist visa (STV) and Certificate of Entry (COE).

Tourists who travel to Thailand for 60-90 days (60 + 30 days) must apply for a Tourist visa (TR) and Certificate of Entry (COE). For holders of an ordinary foreign passport of Russian Federation who plan to come to Thailand for a period of up to 30 days, a visa is not required, but they must contact the Thai Embassy to obtain a Certificate of Entry (COE).

No

52

Tunisia

No

From March 8, everyone entering Tunisia must present a negative PCR test for COVID-19, done 72 hours before arrival, and undergo a rapid test at the point of arrival and go to self-isolate for 48 hours at a pre-booked hotel (earlier this period was 7 days).

After the end of quarantine, tourists will have to undergo the second PCR test for covid at their own expense, and, in a case of a negative result, they will be allowed to travel the country.

Yes

53

Turkey

Yes, from August 1, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines.

You must have with you PCR test done no later than 72 hours before arrival. You need to fill out a special form on the air board. If the temperature is measured at the airport in Turkey and it is above 38, the visitors will be sent to make a PCR test (free of charge).

Yes

From September -Pobeda, Azur air, Onur air, Ural air, S7, Nord Wind, Red Wings. I-Fly, Yamal, Nord Star.

54

UAE

Yes, from September 11. Seven flights per week, Aeroflot.

Two flights per week, Emirates. Seven flights (from regions) per week

Ural Airlines.

One flight per week, Pobeda.

From December 13, one flight per week, Utair, Grozny – Sharjah, Grozny - Dubai.

Passengers arriving in the UAE from Russia must have a medical certificate on paper in English with a negative result of the PCR test for coronavirus. The test must be done no earlier than 72 hours before departure. For passengers arriving at Sharjah Airport, this period is extended to 96 hours. Upon arrival, all foreign citizens are required to undergo re-testing for COVID-19 by the PCR method and wait for its results, observing self-isolation in a hotel or other place of temporary stay.

No medical certificate is required for passengers under 12 and passengers with limited mobility.

Yes

Pobeda airline/Biblio Globus operator, one flight per week

55

USA

No

Visa. Entry only through the UAE or Turkey

56

Uzbekistan

No

Visa-free regime. You must have with you PCR test, done no later than 72 hours before arrival and pass 14 days quarantine.

57

Vietnam

No

So far, Russians fly to Vietnam only with a work visa. Entry is allowed for foreign investors, diplomats, experts, highly skilled workers and business managers, and Vietnamese citizens.

No

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