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Information regarding Russia travel-related news, regulations and restrictions in regards to the coronavirus outbreak

Current travel restrictions for entering Russia

Russia closes its borders for all foreign visitors between March 18 and May 1, 2020. Here are the few exceptions:

• Diplomatic workers and members of their families

• Transit passengers

• International ship, cargo, train, sea crew members performing their work duties

• Holders of special visas, issued to visit funeral of a person, permanently residing in Russia

• Russian citizens and permanent residents

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia will stop accepting documentation and issue visas (except for diplomatic and special visas). Ministry of Internal Affairs will stop issuing invitations for student and work visas.

Updated: March 17, 2020