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Albania abolishes visa-free travel for Russian citizens
Apr 21, 2023
The Albanian Embassy in Russia has announced the abolition of the visa-free regime for Russian citizens.
This is stated in the message from the embassy.
"The Embassy of the Republic of Albania in the Russian Federation informs that in accordance with the amendments of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania of 20.04.2023, Resolution No. 858 of 29.12.2021 abolishes the visa-free regime for citizens of the Russian Federation (annually from May 1 to September 30)," the statement said.
The diplomatic mission warned that to visit Albania, Russians now need to apply for a visa in accordance with the purpose of the trip.
Previously, Russians could enter the country without a visa from May 1 to September 30. This is how Albania stimulated tourism.
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, North Macedonia abolished visa-free entry for Russians, Montenegro reduced summer visa-free travel to 30 days, and Kazakhstan reduced it to 90 days within six months.
Author - Olena Madiak, 21/04/2023
