New Year abroad: 5 countries where you can fly to without a visa

New Year travelers should not despair. Although most countries are closed to entry, there are many countries where you can spend New Year holidays perfectly. Moreover, this list includes countries that do not require a visa, which means that traveling is even easier! The main thing – don’t forget that you’ll have to take a coronavirus test when you return home.

New Year in the homeland of the pharaohs

Egypt is a country open for Russians to visit during the pandemic. Technically, you need a visa, but it is issued at the border by the border guards, so you won’t have to go to a lot of trouble to get it.

Why should you go to Egypt for New Year? The answer is obvious: you will be able to move from winter to summer. You will meet the New Year in an exotic environment – palm trees, the sound of the sea, and golden sand under your feet. This is something you will certainly never forget!

Paradise vacation in Maldives

If you set aside the considerable price tag, then a trip to the Maldives is an easy trip. Russians can stay in the Maldives without a visa for 30 days. The cost of a tour for one person during the New Year holidays will not be less than 100 thousand rubles. In return, you will get bright impressions – almost all resorts organize for tourists concerts, sports tournaments and gastronomic parties. In the winter months Maldives is especially attractive: the air temperature is around 30°C, and the water is heated to 26-27°C. When else will you celebrate New Year’s Eve on the shores of the Indian Ocean.

Travel to South Korea

South Korea is a country that combines ancient culture and history with high technology and development. In one trip you can see both the huge skyscrapers of Seoul and the peaceful landscapes of the Korean province. The most important plus – entering the country is allowed during the pandemic, and Russians do not require a visa.

The national culture of South Korea will amaze anyone, so if you want to get bright emotions from your New Year’s trip, you are definitely there.

Istanbul and Turkish beaches on New Year’s Eve

It’s no secret that Russians can visit Turkey without a visa. In addition, the country has not closed its borders. However, it is worth remembering that the Turkish authorities have recently strengthened coronavirus restrictions. The actions of some of them affect tourists:

• In hotels, hammams, saunas and indoor pools are suspended.
• A mask regime in public places is in effect.
• In Istanbul, cafes and restaurants work only for takeout, and on weekends most of them are closed.

However, this is no reason to deny yourself a New Year’s Eve trip. Tourists are not subject to the curfew that applies to locals. Most attractions in Turkey are still open to the public, and no one has closed the beaches.

Serbian New Year

Russians do not need a visa to Serbia. Why not celebrate the New Year in a hospitable and beautiful country?
Traditional Serbian dishes: sarma and plumovica are waiting for you on the New Year’s table. Children will be greeted by Ded Mraz and Snowgirl.

In the center of Belgrade every year there is a big Christmas fair, where souvenirs are sold, mulled wine is poured and folk ensembles perform. On New Year’s Eve in Serbia there is a Santa Claus race, where Santa Clauses dressed in costumes run through the central streets.