Russia discusses visa waiver with Bahrain and Kuwait Russia is negotiating with Bahrain and Kuwait to waive visas for tourists. This was said by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Georgi Borisenko. According to the diplomat, Moscow expects the two countries to follow the lead of the other Gulf countries. Now Russians can already travel without visas to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, Borisenko recalled. In addition, in 2026, Russia plans to introduce a reciprocal visa-free regime with Malaysia and Indonesia.

Russia discusses visa waiver with Bahrain and Kuwait Russia is negotiating with Bahrain and Kuwait to waive visas for tourists. This was said by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Georgi Borisenko. According to the diplomat, Moscow expects the two countries to follow the lead of the other Gulf countries. Now Russians can already travel without visas to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, Borisenko recalled. In addition, in 2026, Russia plans to introduce a reciprocal visa-free regime with Malaysia and Indonesia.