Immigration News - Global entry, Global mobility, Visa waiver, Middle East and North Africa, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia | Visa-free travel agreement with Russia, effective May 11 Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) April 15, 2026 The governments of Saudi Arabia and Russia announced that the visa-free travel agreement between the two countries signed December 2025 takes effect May 11, 2026. Key takeaways: Citizens of Saudi Arabia and Russia may travel between the two countries for up to 90 days per year without obtaining a visa. Visa-free travel applies to tourism, business and family visits. The visa-free agreement does not apply to work, study, residency or travel during Hajj. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2026 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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