Volunteer programs in Asia: visa

The necessity and type of visa depend on which country is chosen by the participant:
Vietnam: Russian citizens can stay in Vietnam without a visa for up to 15 days. If a longer stay is planned, a tourist visa is required. It can be obtained in advance online, at the consular section of the Embassy of Vietnam in Moscow, or at passport control upon arrival in the country.
India: Russian citizens need a tourist visa to visit India, which can be obtained online or in person at the Embassy’s office. The tourist visa allows a stay in the country for up to 2 months.
Indonesia: Russian citizens do not need a visa for a stay in Indonesia of up to 30 days. However, they must have a return ticket.
Philippines: Russian citizens do not need a visa for a stay in the Philippines of up to 30 days.
Cambodia: Russian citizens need a tourist visa to visit Cambodia, which can be obtained in advance online, at the consular section of the Embassy of Cambodia in Moscow, or at passport control upon arrival in the country. The tourist visa allows a stay in the country for up to 30 days.
China: Russian citizens need a visa to visit China, which must be obtained at the consular section of the Embassy of China. The visa allows a stay in the country for up to 30 days.
Laos: Russian citizens do not need a visa if their trip does not exceed 30 days.
Maldives: Russian citizens and CIS countries receive a tourist visa free of charge upon arrival in the Maldives. The tourist visa allows a stay in the country for up to 30 days.
Mongolia: Russian citizens do not need a visa if their trip does not exceed 30 days.
Nepal: Russian citizens and CIS countries need a visa to visit Nepal. It can be obtained at the consular section of the Embassy of Nepal in Moscow or at passport control upon arrival in the country.
Thailand: Russian citizens do not need a visa if their trip does not exceed 30 days.
Sri Lanka: Russian citizens need a visa to travel to Sri Lanka. It can be obtained online.