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Turkey extends visa-free travel for Russians to 60 days
1.       tunci
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 04 May 2012 Fri 06:48 pm

Turkey extends visa-free travel for Russians to 60 days

Russia sent 3.5 million Russian visitors to Turkey in 2011. (Photo: Today´s Zaman)
4 May 2012 / FARUK AKKAN, MOSCOW

Turkey has increased visa-free visits from 30 days to 60 days for Russian citizens, according to an announcement published in the Official Gazette on Friday.

On April 17, 2011, visa-free travel for 30 days between Russia and Turkey came into effect, marking a historic cornerstone in the Russian-Turkish relationship, as people from both nations for the first time were able to cross their respective borders without needing a visa. With the implementation of this scheme, Russia became the 58th country to which Turkish citizens are able to travel without the need of a visa.

However, with the high demand from Russian visitors who usually stay in Turkey for 45 to 60 days, renting property for a summer vacation, Turkey decided to extend the period to 60 days. Turkey has also contacted Russian officials to extend the date for Turkish citizens visiting Russia. Last year, Ministry of Culture and Tourism data showed there were 3.5 million Russian visitors to Turkey and that each tourist contributed approximately $1,000 to the country’s economy. Turkey aims to attract 4 million Russian tourists in 2012. Experts say that with the extension of visa-free travel and recent approval by Parliament of legislation increasing the limit on property foreigners can purchase in Turkey from 2.5 hectares to 30 hectares, Russian real estate investment around Antalya and other holiday locations in Turkey will increase.

Note: Good news for Russians ..!

 

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