Under a draft agreement, citizens of both countries will be able to visit the other visa-free for up to 90 days a year
The Russian government has approved a draft deal with Saudi Arabia to waive visas for mutual visits of up to 90 days a year.
The document, published on Russia’s official legal information portal on Thursday, says the agreement will take effect 60 days after it is signed and ratified by both sides.
If adopted, Russians and Saudis will be able to enter each other’s country and remain for a combined total of no more than three months per calendar year.
Travel for the purpose of employment, study, or permanent residence would require separate permits. The visa waiver would also not apply to Russian citizens traveling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage.
Russian travel industry representatives say the move could significantly boost tourism and help broaden ties between the two countries. Intourist press service head Darya Domostroyeva told RBK that the tour firm expects the measure to boost tourist flows and support growing business and cultural contacts.
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