Moscow, IRNA - The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation has announced that tourists from certain states including Iran would be granted electronic visas within 6 days applying for one.

According to Russia-based news sources, the Ministry announced on Tuesday that in line with a Russian government order, citizens of European countries, Iran, Japan, Turkey, China, North Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bahrain, Kuwait, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Singapore would be able to acquire an electronic visa from Russia.

It also declared that e-visas are issued via the internet for tourist trips, guest visits or business travels as well as for visitors participating in scientific, cultural, sports or other events.

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