Russia unilaterally suspended the visa-free regime with Turkey since January 1, 2016. This decision was made after the crisis in relations between Russia and Turkey.

 

Relations between Russia and Turkey deteriorated after Turkish Air Force shot down a Russian SU-24 military aircraft on November 24, 2015. Turkey said the aircraft entered its airspace, while Russia denied its warplane flying into the Turkish skies.

Following the incident, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on measures to ensure national security and economic measures against Turkey.