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It is necessary to expand the experience of simplified visa regime for tourists - Vladimir Putin

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It is necessary to expand the experience of simplified visa regime for tourists - Vladimir Putin


07.02.2019


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It is necessary to expand the experience of liberalizing visa regime for tourists from abroad who enter Russia for a short time, Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks. He said this during his speech at Business Russia forum, Parlamentskaya Gazeta informs. 

According to him, electronic visas or visa-free entry should be available. Head of state recalled that foreign tourists who come to Saint Petersburg by sea could stay in the city for three days without the need to get visa. 

Vladimir Putin explained that he supported such ideas, but we must take into account the opinion of foreign ministries and law enforcement agencies. Their position has a clear basis, Russian leader added. At the same time, he is sure that prohibitions will not help the development in the tourism sector and in other areas. 

Visa-free regime was valid for the fans at the FIFA World Cup. It helped turn the tournament into a celebration for all football fans from aдд over the world. However, those who were going to move to Europe through Russian territory entered the country under the guise of fans. About 5000 foreign citizens who have come to the World Cup are staying on Russian territory illegally today.

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