Russia may join the growing list of countries offering visa-free entry to Indians, likely becoming a part of this list next year.
Recently, many countries, including Malaysia, and Iran, have joined this initiative.
With Russia’s inclusion, the count of nations offering visa-free access to Indians will rise to 27.
Countries offering visa-free entry to Indians
In addition to Russia, countries that have recently granted visa-free entry to Indian citizens include Iran, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Currently, a total of 26 countries provide visa-free entry to Indian nationals. They are as follows:
| Countries | Stay duration (in days) |
| Angola | 30 |
| Barbados | 90 |
| Bhutan | 14 |
| Dominica | 180 |
| El Salvador | 180 |
| Fiji | 120 |
| Gambia | 90 |
| Grenada | 90 |
| Haiti | 90 |
| Iran | 15 |
| Jamaica | Visa-free |
| Kazakhstan | 14 |
| Kiribati | 90 |
| Macao | 30 |
| Malaysia | 90 |
| Mauritius | 90 |
| Micronesia | 30 |
| Nepal | Visa-free |
| Palestinian Territories | Visa-free |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 90 |
| Senegal | 90 |
| Rawanda | Visa-free |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 |
| Thailand | 60 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 |
| Vanuatu | 120 |
Rise in Indians visiting Russia
A report in the Economic Times quoted Evgeny Kozlov, chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, who stated that the number of travelers from India visiting the Russian capital is expected to significantly increase thanks to the developing agreement.
According to Kozlov, the number of Indians who visited Moscow in the first half of 2024 was 28,500, which is 1.5 times the number of visitors during the same period in 2023.
Currently, Indians can visit Russia by applying for an E-Visa, which takes about four days to issue.
