MOSCOW, October 12. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has introduced a visa-free regime for Vietnamese citizens for one year, until October 15, 2027.

"Citizens of Vietnam may enter and stay in Russia visa-free for up to 30 days for private or business visits, tourism, participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic and sporting events, or transit. The visa-free regime will remain in effect until October 15, 2027, inclusive," the decree states.

The document was published on Russia’s official legal information portal.

The decree will take effect on October 15, 2026. The visa-free regime will not apply to Vietnamese citizens entering Russia for employment, residence, education or journalistic activities.