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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 has its borders closed from March 28th until June 1, 2020. However, ban on international travel will likely be extended until July.

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.

If you are planning to visit Russia soon, we suggest submitting your documents for a visa early in June to avoid a backlog as many foreign visitors are awaiting for borders to open to process their visas.

We have unofficial information that Russian consulates in the USA will begin processing visas in June.

Updated: May 20, 2020