8. Remember that traveling abroad often needs a visa. Study the information given below and say in what visa do you need if you want to visit this or that counry:
a) Some countries allow citizens of Russia to travel with internal passport:
Country |
Conditions of Access |
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Unrestricted access |
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Unrestricted access |
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Unrestricted access |
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Unrestricted access |
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90 days |
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Ukraine
B) The Schengen Visa is particularly beneficial for persons who wish to visit several European countries on the same trip.
The Schengen Visa has made traveling between its 25 member countries (22 European Union states and 3 non-EU members):
Austria; Belgium; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Italy; Latvia; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland much easier and less bureaucratic. Traveling on a Schengen Visa means that the visa holder can travel to any (or all) member countries using one single visa, thus avoiding the hassle and expense of obtaining individual visas for each country. The Schengen visa is a “visitor visa”. It is issued to citizens of countries who are required to obtain a visa before entering Europe.
The purpose of the visit must be leisure, tourism, or business. Upon the issuance of the visa, the visa holder is allowed to enter all member countries and travel freely throughout the Schengen area. It is strongly recommended to plan your journey within the timeframe of the Schengen Visa as extensions can be very difficult to obtain, thus forcing you to leave to stay in compliance with the Schengen rules and regulations. A Schengen visa allows the holder to travel freely within the Schengen countries for a maximum stay of up to 90 days in a 6 month period.
C) uk Visa
People of all nationalities from around the world are seeking for greener pastures and exciting opportunities. The UK among others offers them a higher standard of living and a better future. This also gets them a chance to improve their career prospects and those of their family’s as well. Applying for UK visa has now become easier, thanks to the ON-LINE system. UK immigration services also refers to visas as “entry clearance". There are 4 types of entry clearance, which are issued for granting permission for the holder to travel to or enter the United Kingdom.
FAMILY VISA: Reuniting the family members : The UK Government offers a variety of Family Visas recognizing the importance of a family life. If you are a family member of a British National/permanent resident or of an EEA-National you may be able to apply for a family Visa to live in the UK. The UK government provides equal rights for both married and unmarried couples in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships and recognizes Civil Registration ceremonies. Thus the family based visa is admissible in both the cases.
BUSINESS VISA: Business visa for the investor and UK solicitor: With these flexible Visa types it is easier than ever to do Business in the UK. These Visas may eventually lead to permanent residence and even British Nationality. If you are a successful businessperson this visa enables individuals to establish themselves as part of a UK-registered company or as a sole trader.
STUDENT VISA: The UK is home to some of the world’s most famous educational establishments. You can help shape your future by studying on a UK student visa at one of these prestigious institutions ranging from leading management/business institutions to famous names such as Oxford and Cambridge. The UK offers student Visa to UK to encourage foreign students to study in the UK at renowned student university. Aside from the general student visa for UK, medical professionals such as student nurses, midwives, postgraduate doctors and dentists can apply to train and/or further their studies in the UK.
VISITOR VISA: No Place Like UK to enjoy your holidays: The United Kingdom is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Sightseeing, visiting family and friends, business trips, and even medical visits make the six months Visitor Visa the most popular category for travelers to the UK.
d). There are travel regulations for other countries, most frequently visited by Russian tourist:
Africa
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1 month visa on arrival for $15; free 15 day visa on arrival for southern Sinai Peninsula only |
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90 days (with return ticket and proof of sufficient monetary means) |
Egypt
Morocco