Russia allows visa-free entry to foreigners for short-term business trips

The move is applicable on holders of diplomatic or service passports from countries with which Russia has visa-free entry agreements

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed a decree lifting restrictions on foreigners' visa-free Russia entry for short-term business trips.

"Visa-free Russia entry for short-term business trips is now allowed to foreigners. This applies to holders of diplomatic or service passports from countries with which Russia has visa-free entry agreements," the explanatory note, published on the cabinet website, read.