Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland closed the door to Russian tourists. The transfer of Istanbul to the Russians in their journey to the West became even more critical.
With a few exceptions, the transportation of Russian citizens to Europe by road from the western borders as Tourists Was Closed. Three Baltic states Estonia , Lithuania, Latvia and Poland banned entry to Russian citizens even if they have a Schengen visa from 19 September 2022 due to the Ukraine war. Four countries’ ban on entry to Russians left Finland as the only way out to the West. However, the Finnish government does not easily give visas to Russians.
A joint statement was issued on behalf of the governments of 4 countries due to the decision to restrict travel to Russian citizens. “Considering our social order and security, we ban Russian Citizens From Visiting Our Countries As Tourists,” The Statement Said. We expect all EU countries to take similar steps soon by banning touristic visits to Russian citizens.
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While the doors to touristic trips are closed, Russian citizens will be able to enter these four countries with a special permit if they have close relatives, have a work permit and come for education. In addition, the opponents of the regime fleeing from Russia will also be allowed entry. Air transportation to Turkey, which has become a transit point for Russia in the last 7 months, is expected to increase as the three Baltic countries and Poland have closed their land borders to Russian citizens.
