The Russian embassy in Paris resumes issuing visas to French citizens, according to press service – society & culture

PARIS, August 4. / TASS /. The Russian embassy in Paris on Wednesday resumed issuing visas to French citizens, who had been suspended earlier due to the coronavirus pandemic, the diplomatic mission’s press service told TASS.

“The consular service of the Russian embassy in France, the consulates general in Marseille and Strasbourg as well as the chancellery of Villefranche-sur-Mer have resumed the issuance of all types of visas since August 4,” the agency noted. diplomatic.

He stressed that visas are issued to citizens of France and third countries, as well as stateless persons who have a permanent residence in the country with supporting documents. “Citizens of countries with visa-free entry to Russia can take a direct flight from France to the Russian Federation. To do this, it is necessary to present a document confirming the right of permanent residence on French territory when boarding a flight. “, noted the embassy.

The press service noted that before boarding, all foreigners traveling to Russia must present a negative PCR test carried out no later than 72 hours before arriving in the country. The document must be translated into English or Russian.