The Russian Prime Minister signed a decree adding Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar to the list of countries whose citizens are granted electronic visas to enter the country.
The Russian government press office today issued a statement saying that Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has approved a decree expanding the list of countries whose citizens are granted electronic visas.
“Citizens of Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar will be able to use a one-time electronic visa to enter Russia from August 1. This decision will increase the number of countries on the list to 55,” the statement said.
Visa allows foreign citizens to enter Russia once for business, tourism, and participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political and sports events. Each visa is valid for 60 days, the stay in Russia must not exceed 16 days from the time of entry.
To apply for a visa, foreign citizens can use the electronic declaration form on the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Russian government in July 2020 passed a law allowing citizens from 52 friendly countries, including a number of European Union (EU) countries, Japan, China, Turkey, North Korea, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Malaysia and Singapore applied for electronic visas to enter the country. The policy was suspended from January 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgeny Ivanov said in March that the country was drafting an agreement to simplify visa procedures with 6 countries, including Vietnam.
Ms. Pham Thu Hang, then deputy spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Vietnam “supports measures to create favorable conditions for citizens of Vietnam and other countries to trade, travel, and increase people-to-people exchanges.” people, contributing to strengthening friendly relations between Vietnam and other countries.”
Vietnam and Russia established diplomatic relations in 1950, then decided to upgrade the relationship to a strategic partnership in 2001. 11 years later, the two countries became comprehensive strategic partners. Relations between the two countries are strengthened through delegation exchanges and bilateral meetings at all levels.
According to the information portal on consular work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vietnamese citizens must apply for a visa at Russian consular and diplomatic agencies before entering Russia. A visa application requires a number of procedures, including an invitation to enter Russia or travel documents, travel tickets…