Updated on November 16, 2021
More and more countries are opening up for Russian tourists vaccinated with the Sputnik V vaccine. We tell you where you can go if you are already vaccinated and more than 14 days have passed since you received the second dose. The material will be updated.
Tourists from Russia who have a certificate of full vaccination against COVID-19 are exempted from the need to provide PCR tests or quarantine upon arrival in the countries below.
Azerbaijan
Since June 10, the country has opened air borders for vaccinated tourists from the Russian Federation. To enter, you will need a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or a certificate of a previous illness, as well as a negative coronavirus test done no earlier than 72 hours before departure.
If you do not have a vaccine yet:
Tourists can enter the country only if they are vaccinated or in case of a previous illness.
View flights
Argentina
From December 1, Russia resumes flights with the country. In addition to the certificate of vaccination (including the drug “Sputnik V”), you must provide a negative result of the PCR test, made no earlier than 72 hours before arrival. In the period from the fifth to the seventh day after arrival, you will have to re-pass the PCR test. In addition, you need to fill out a special form.
View flights
Armenia
The decision to facilitate the entry of fully vaccinated foreign citizens into the country was made by the country’s leadership on May 6, 2021.
If you do not have a vaccine yet, you will need:
PCR test done no later than 72 hours before arrival. The document must be in Armenian, English or Russian.
View flights
Belarus
With a certificate of full coronavirus vaccination, tourists can enter the country without PCR test results. The vaccination course must be completed 1 to 12 months before the date of arrival.
If you do not have a vaccine yet, you will need:
PCR test done no later than 72 hours before arrival.
View flights
Bulgaria
In addition to vaccinated travelers, tourists who have a certificate of a disease transferred over the past six months can enter the country.
If you are not sick and there is no vaccine yet, you will need:
Negative PCR test (completed 72 hours before arrival) or certificate of rapid antigen test result (48 hours).
View flights
Hungary
On July 27, the country opened for vaccinated tourists from Russia (including the Sputnik V drug). All you need is a vaccination certificate, you don’t need to be tested for COVID-19.
View flights
Georgia
Vaccinated tourists are exempt from the PCR test.
If you do not have a vaccine yet, you will need:
Negative PCR test done no earlier than 72 hours before departure. You also need to fill out a special form.
View flights
Egypt
Vaccinated tourists are exempt from the PCR test.
If you do not have a vaccine yet, you will need:
Submit a negative test for COVID-19 made no earlier than 72 hours before departure.
View flights
India
India announced its readiness to receive tourists from Russia on charter flights from October 15, on regular flights – from November 15. To enter, you must first register on a special portal and upload a certificate there with a negative result of PCR testing, passed no earlier than 72 hours before departure.
If you don’t have a vaccine yet:
Upon the arrival of Russians who have not received the vaccine, they will be re-tested (on the first and seventh days after arrival), as well as quarantine. A pre-travel PCR test remains mandatory.
View flights
Jordan
Vaccinated tourists are exempted from having to undergo a second PCR test upon arrival. You just need to pass the PCR test 72 hours before departure.
If you do not have a vaccine yet, you will need:
Two PCR tests: the first one – 72 hours before departure, the second – right at the airport after arrival. It is important that you pay for the study before sending it. If you are arriving at Amman Airport, you can do so here. If your destination is Aqaba, go here.
View flights
Cambodia