Russia is set to introduce a streamlined electronic visa for visitors from EU countries as of 2021 — but not for British, American or Canadian nationals — under a draft plan reportedly approved by President Vladimir Putin.
According to Russian daily Kommersant, Putin has told government departments and the Federal Security Service spy agency to ensure a new e-visa system, which will allow app-based applications, is ready for January 1, 2021.
The list of applicable countries is yet to be finalized, the report said, but will include EU members, plus non-EU countries that are signed up to the Schengen borderless area, such …read more
Source: European Voice
