The temporary visa-free regime for foreign citizens from June 15 to August 1, 2018 introduced by the decree of Raul Khadzhimba, the President of the Republic of Abkhazia in connection with the World Cup in the Russian Federation.

In accordance with the Articles 6 and 24 of the Law of the Republic of Abkhazia "On the Procedure for Departure from the Republic of Abkhazia and Entry into the Republic of Abkhazia" and in connection with the holding of the FIFA World Cup on the territory of the Russian Federation from June 15 to August 1, 2018 to allow to the foreign nationals to enter to the Republic of Abkhazia for tourist purposes without obtaining a visa through the checkpoints on the Abkhaz-Russian state border.

The action of this decree does not apply to the citizens of Georgia. "