Nizhny Novgorod residents will be able to travel visa-free to three new countries in 2026.

      June 8, 2026 10:50 Society Russian authorities intend to abolish visas with three countries this year. This was reported by TASS, citing the director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, Nikita Kondratiev, at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The countries in question are Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kuwait. The head of the department shared expectations that work on coordinating agreements in the profile of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation will continue actively.

      Malaysia and Indonesia are key tasks for this year. We also expect Kuwait. These are probably the three countries with which we want to complete the negotiation process this year, Nikita Kondratiev said.

      Additionally, it is noted that entry with a Russian passport is permitted to Abkhazia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and South Ossetia. Earlier, the director of a travel company shared how not to become a victim of theft while on vacation. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+