One of the first questions foreign entrepreneurs and companies ask is whether a visa is required to enter Russia.
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Currently, there are three main entry regimes:
- ✔️ Visa-free entry — available to citizens of a number of countries, including the UAE, China, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Argentina, and others.
- ✔️ Electronic Visa (e-Visa) — a convenient option for short-term business trips of up to 30 days. Available to citizens of many countries, including China, India, Turkey, Germany, France, Switzerland, and others.
- ✔️ Standard Visa — still required for citizens of certain countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Pakistan.
It is important to understand that there is no separate visa category or special restrictions for opening a business in Russia. Moreover, in many cases, a company can be registered remotely without a personal visit to the country.
Before entering the Russian market, it is advisable to verify the entry regime available to your country and carefully plan the structure of your business launch.
If you are considering Russia as a new market for expanding your company, you may find that the process of entry and business registration is often much simpler than many expect.
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