Indian Embassy in Russia: mutual tourist flow to exceed 450,000 people in 2025

In 2024, the number of Indian tourists visiting Russia has exceeded 120,000 people, according to preliminary data. The Indian Embassy in Moscow provided this information to TV BRICS.

“If this trend continues, the mutual tourist flow can potentially surpass 450,000 by 2025,” the diplomatic mission added.

The press service clarified that in 2023, around 60,000 Indians visited Russia, while approximately 160,000 Russians travelled to India. This is more than the combined figures for 2021 and 2022. Moreover, Russia ranks among the top ten countries in terms of the number of travellers to the republic.

The Indian side expressed interest in the further liberalisation of the visa regime and emphasised the importance of extending the validity period of electronic visas. In addition, the embassy reported that a simplified travel procedure had recently been introduced for athletes and coaches.

The department stressed that the expansion of air links between Russia and India, the development of cultural exchanges, and the organisation of joint sectoral events would contribute to the growth of mutual tourist flows.

Earlier, Russian-Indian consular consultations took place in Moscow, during which the parties paid particular attention to the further liberalisation of the visa regime. In July, the Russian capital will also host, for the first time, a large-scale tourism congress with the participation of specialists from relevant departments and employees of leading Russian and Indian companies.

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