French Embassy in Moscow lifts coronavirus restrictions for giving visas to Russians

By Elena Teslova

MOSCOW (AA) - The French Embassy in Russia announced on Wednesday that starting Friday, April 1, it is lifting coronavirus restrictions on visas for Russians citizens.

However, the embassy warned that obtaining a visa does not mean automatic authorization to enter France, as coronavirus restrictions measures are still in effect on the border.

"Recently, restrictions on entry to France related to the COVID-19 pandemic have been relaxed for arrivals from Russia. Registration for a visa is now possible for a large number of categories of applicants. From April 1, 2022, it will be possible to apply for tourist visas again without restrictions related to COVID.

"Granting a visa does not guarantee the possibility of immediate entry into the territory where restrictive measures at the border are still in effect," the statement said.