On April 1, new, simplified visa rules for Russians to Portugal came into effect. Russian tourists can now obtain a one-year multiple-entry visa (previously, visas were valid for a maximum of six months, and were most often issued for the duration of the trip).
Furthermore, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) reports that visa application processing times have been reduced. Previously, documents took a week to process, but now they only take three days. Another new feature: Russians will be able to cancel existing visas they no longer need and obtain new ones in advance.
Several new regulations will help tour operators reduce the time it takes to obtain visas for clients. For example, a voucher from each hotel along the route is no longer required for organized tourists from Russian regions.
According to Association of Tour Operators (ATOR), demand for Portugal in the Russian tourism market is growing. Tourists are increasingly choosing combination vacations, for example, combining sightseeing in Lisbon with a beach holiday in Madeira.
Source: travel.ru