Russia changes rules for entering the country
The Russian government has simplified entry procedures for foreign citizens.
As Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at a government meeting, foreigners who are close relatives of Russian citizens will be able to apply for visas in a simplified way.
According to him, husband, wife, parents, children, brothers, sisters, grandparents,Russian citizenwill enjoy such status.
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“Such relatives will be able to apply for a long-term personal visa for up to a year, and this can be done on the basis of a simple application by a Russian citizen,” the Prime Minister explained.
In addition, the law would eliminate the provision under which foreigners must leaveRussiaEvery 3 months to retain visa eligibility.
