Indian tourists may soon be able to visit Russia without needing a visa, with the new arrangement possibly starting as early as spring 2025.
In June, Russia and India held talks about a bilateral agreement to ease visa rules, aiming to introduce visa-free group tourist exchanges.
This follows a move in August 2023, when Indian travelers became eligible for e-visas to Russia, which are typically processed within four days.
In 2023, India was one of the top five countries receiving e-visas, with around 9,500 issued to Indian citizens, making up 6% of the total.
Most Indian visitors to Russia travel for business or work. In 2023, over 60,000 Indians visited Moscow, a 26% increase from 2022.
By early 2024, India was ranked third among…
