# Vietnamese tourist arrivals to Russia expected to rise at least 30% under visa waiver

https://mins.news/en/item/96780

- TASS, 2026-10-12 16:28 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2201047

> The Association of Tour Operators of Russia expects visa-free entry for Vietnamese citizens to raise tourist arrivals from Vietnam by at least 25% to 30%. Visitors can stay in Russia for up to 30 days for tourism, business or other purposes under the one-year regime, which runs until October 15, 2027.

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