Countries Closing Borders for Russian Tourists: List of Destinations to Deny Visas in May
Updated Travel News for 2025
Get ready for altered visa center hours at top Russian tourist spots this coming May! Many will stick to the public holiday calendar, with Italy, France, Greece, Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, and Switzerland all following suit.
However, remember the special schedule for the Spanish visa center, BLS Spain Russia. While the first May weekend is shared, only May 9 catches a break in the second. May 8 remains a working day for document submissions and passport pickups. Venturing outside the Schengen zone, it's essential to know the UK visa centers will close for all public holidays, while Chinese visa centers won't work for five consecutive days from May's start. Documents can only be submitted on May 6 and 7, with a fresh break from May 8 to 11 [1, 2].
In other travel news, dress comfortably as seasoned travelers recommend mandatory socks on planes and trains [3]. Choosing the perfect beach for families and active travelers is made easier with our handy tips [4]. Discover budget-friendly summer vacation spots across the CIS [5]. And don't forget, France now prioritizes tourists carrying certain passports [6].
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Sources:1. Embassy of the Russian Federation in the United States - Link2. Russian Visa Information - Link3. Socks on Plane and Train - Link4. Choosing the Perfect Beach - Link5. Summer Vacation in the CIS - Link6. France and Biometric Passports - Link7. PrimaMedia VK and Telegram channels - Link VK / Link Telegram
- It's important to note that the visa center hours in Italy may differ from the general schedule due to specific operational variations.
- While planning a trip to Spain, travelers should be aware of BLS Spain Russia's unique visa center schedule, especially the closure on May 8.
- In the General-News section, it's revealed that France prioritizes tourists carrying biometric passports, adding a new dimension to traveler lifestyle considerations.
- As for lifestyle travel news, an intriguing piece suggests that socks are now mandatory on planes and trains, providing a different perspective on travel essentials.
