Visa-free travel to Russia! Good news for Indian travellers likely soon - All you need to know
visa-free travel to russia! good news for indian travellers likely soon - all you need to know
India-Russia Visa Free Travel: In what could be a big development for the tourism industry, India and Russia are on the brink of finalising a landmark visa-free travel agreement, anticipated to come into effect by the close of 2024. Talks between the two nations have been underway, with a focus on easing travel restrictions and fostering stronger tourism ties, according to TOI.
Scheduled to commence discussions in June, both parties are keen to facilitate visa-free group tourist exchanges, aiming to bolster cultural and economic relations between Moscow and New Delhi. Nikita Kondratyev, Director of the Russian Economic Development Ministry's Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects, emphasized India's preparedness for the forthcoming agreement, citing progress in internal state coordination.
India-Russia Visa Free Travel
Speaking at the sidelines of the International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum 2024" in Kazan, Kondratyev revealed that negotiations are progressing well, with a tentative timeline in place for the agreement's signing by year-end. The initiative seeks to replicate the success of existing visa-free tourist exchanges with China and Iran, which commenced on August 1 of the previous year.
Tourism Boost: India-Russia Visa Free Travel
As per TOI, Reflecting on recent tourism trends, Moscow experienced a significant uptick in business tourists in 2023, with Indian travellers notably contributing to this surge. Statistics indicate a substantial increase in Indian visitors to the Russian capital, with 60,000 recorded in 2023, marking a 25% rise from the previous year. Conversely, there has been a corresponding surge in Russian tourists exploring India, highlighting the reciprocal nature of tourism between the two nations.
In anticipation of the visa-free agreement, travellers are already planning their itineraries. Among the must-visit destinations in Russia once visa-free travel becomes a reality are the iconic Red Square in Moscow, the illustrious Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, the breathtaking Lake Baikal, and the majestic Peterhof Palace, often hailed as the "Russian Versailles."
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