Do I need a passport to the Crimea?

Crimea is an autonomous republic of a foreignstate - of Ukraine. It is located on the peninsula. It is considered the most Russian-speaking region of Ukraine, the center of health resorts and sanatoria of the Black Sea. Affordable prices, Russian-speaking residents and a wonderful climate - that's what usually attracts Russian citizens when they choose a summer holiday destination. Immediately the question arises whether a passport is needed in the Crimea? Ukraine, although it is a friendly country, but still officially it is a foreign country.

In order to visit Ukraine, the foreigna passport is not needed. Between Russia and Ukraine a special agreement is concluded on visa-free visits of citizens of the two countries to each other. In order to get to the Crimea, it is enough only the internal Russian passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation. Crossing the border, you still have to go through customs control and the border service, with the completion of relevant documents (for example, an immigration card). But especially to carry a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, identity card abroad of the Russian Federation (the so-called passport) - not necessarily.