Archive - 2015
August 8th
Press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia
Leonid Tibilov, South Ossetia President, welcomed the attendees and emphasized the importance of opening an Embassy in developing South Ossetia-Abkhazia relations. As the President added, it also testifies strengthening friendly ties and establishing closer cooperation between the states in different spheres.
Press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia
Officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated in ceremonies.
Mouning ceremonies started from wreath-laying to the Memorial Cross put up at former barracks of Russian peacekeeping forces. Wreaths and flowers were laid to the monument to a Hero of Russia major Denis Vetchinov and to “The Museum of Burned Souls”, a monument about village Tbet. Later an action “We will remember everything” took place at Teatralnaya square. A solemn ceremony of mourning was organized at stairs in front of the Parliament – the same place where Mariinsky Orchestra conducted by Valery Gergiev had performed a Requiem Concert.
July 31st
Press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia
July 31, 2015, Tskhinval
July 30th
Press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia
Pertaining to the exchange of ratifications of the Treaty on Alliance and Integration signed between South Ossetia and the Russian Federation
July 28th
Press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia
Pertaining to the appointment of a First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia
July 28, 2015, Tskhinval
July 24th
Press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia
Pertaining to the delivery presentation of copies of credentials
A fruitful dialogue on subjects of mutual interest related to further development of friendly interstate relations and cooperation between the Republic of South Ossetia and the Russian Federation took place.
The parties emphasized concurring opinions on a range of current international issues.
July 24, 2015, Tskhinval
Entry procedures for foreign citizens arriving to the Republic of South Ossetia
For citizens of the Russian Federation:
Visa-free regime for citizens of the two states is established between the Republic of South Ossetia and the Russian Federation.
List of documents granting Russian citizens the right to entry the Republic of South Ossetia:
1. Passport of the citizen of the Russian Federation certifying the identity of the citizen of the Russian Federation outside of the territory of the Russian Federation;
2. Passport of the citizen of the Russian Federation;
3. Diplomatic passport;
4. Service passport;
5. Seaman’s passport (identity card).
Children under 14 years of age require Birth certificate and documentary evidence of citizenship.
For minors under 18 years of age traveling alone or accompanied with third party notarially certified parental consent (consent of adoptive parents, custodial parents or trustees) for traveling abroad is needed.
For citizens of states the Russian Federation established visa-free regime with:
Entry visa is not required for citizens of states the Russian Federation has established visa-free regime arriving to the Republic of South Ossetia.
Entrance to the territory of the RSO is performed upon invitation obtained by private individuals (relatives), citizens of the Republic, or by legal bodies and organizations registered on territory of the Republic (invitations for tourists or business visitors).
Standard invitation letters are submitted to the Immigration control office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia from the inviting party.
Consideration period for invitations - 10 to 30 calendar days.
Consideration period for invitations to foreign visitors coming to conduct business activity – 30 calendar days.
For citizens of states the Russian Federation established visa regime with:
At least valid double-entry Russian visa is required for entering the Republic of South Ossetia.
Entrance to the territory of the RSO is performed upon invitation obtained by private individuals (relatives), citizens of the Republic, or by legal bodies and organizations registered on territory of the Republic (invitations for tourists or business visitors).
Standard invitation letters are submitted to the Immigration control office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia from the inviting party.
Consideration period for invitations - 10 to 30 calendar days.
Consideration period for invitations to foreign visitors coming to conduct business activity – 30 calendar days.
List of documents required for invitation execution on foreign citizens entrance to the Republic of South Ossetia:
1. For the inviting party - passport of the citizen of the Republic of South Ossetia or a documentation package of a legal body registered on territory of the Republic;
2. Copy of passport of the invited person;
3. Copy of document proving the sibling connection (if relevant).
Upon entry to South Ossetia territory all foreign citizens must within 3 (three) days register in the Immigration control office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia.
Address: 26, Tasoeva str., (former Chkalova str.)
Tel.: +7 (8502) 45-19-91.
Foreign citizens arriving to the Republic of South Ossetia for tourism must address the Committee on youth policy, sports and tourism of the Republic of South Ossetia and ask to write an official invitation letter.
E-mail: [email protected],
Tel.: +7 (8502) 45-23-77.
Journalists arriving to the Republic of South Ossetia are accredited by the State Committee on information and Press upon application of the seconding party.
E-mail: [email protected],
Tel.: +7(8502) 45-50-52.
South Ossetia Foreign Minister Kazbulat Tskhovrebov Interview to Interfax News Agency
— According to the Constitution of the Republic of South Ossetia, the foreign policy of the state is defined by the President. Our priority is development of foreign policy general strategy for the next months and submission of relevant proposals to the President. The Head of state visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July, 10. He emphasized the importance of diplomatic service, noted the role of foreign policy department in strengthening South Ossetia statehood and set the main objectives for the ministry. It is execution of these tasks defined by the President the function of the ministry. Together with the department officers we will do our best to justify the President expectations.
July 23rd
Press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia
Pertaining to the procedures of obtaining permission to enter the Republic of South Ossetia