{"ObjectId": 74, "Country": "Russian Federation", "Quarantine": null, "Testing": null, "DatePublished": "19.12.2022", "Sources": "US State Dept. COVID-19 Country Specific Information/ \n Foreign travel advice, Gov.UK/ \n SITATA/\n National Covid page/", "TravelAdvisory": "Latest News:\n
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\nInternational Restrictions:
\n*Entry restrictions: Effective from 21 October 2022 Russia has removed the requirement to produce a negative PCR test. Random testing may still take place on arrival in Russia. Check with your airline before you travel to keep up to date with the latest requirements.
\nCurrently there are a limited number of air links and rail routes to Russia due to sanctions.
\n*All foreign travellers arriving in Russia: All foreign passengers should complete a travel form prior to arriving in Russia. The forms are usually handed out to passengers by cabin crew on arriving flights. The template is available at the official web site of the Russian state regulator Rospotrebnadzor (only in Russian).
\nCheck the specific COVID-19 test requirements airlines have in place in advance of your flight. Airlines may refuse boarding if their requirements are not met.
\nTesting/screening on arrival: Passengers arriving by air may be temperature-checked and/or randomly selected for additional PCR testing on arrival. No prior arrangements are required. Passengers should follow guidance of the Russian authorities upon landing.
\nFor passengers travelling out of Russia, express COVID-19 tests can be carried out at some airports. In Moscow, express COVID-19 tests are available in Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports. They may need to be booked in advance and pre-paid. In St Petersburg, express COVID-19 tests can be carried out at Pulkovo airport.\nA list of certified Russian laboratories is available at the official website of the Russian state regulator Rospotrebnadzor (only in Russian).
\n*If you\u2019re fully vaccinated: The entry requirements for Russia apply regardless of vaccination status.
\nProof of vaccination status: You do not need to present proof that you have been fully vaccinated to enter Russia.
\n*If you\u2019re not fully vaccinated: The entry requirements for Russia apply regardless of vaccination status.
\nIf you\u2019ve had COVID-19 in the past year: The entry requirements for Russia apply regardless of your COVID-19 recovery status.
\n*If you\u2019re transiting through Russia: Travelling between Russia and Belarus.
\nBy air: Foreign nationals flying to Russia from Belarus or to Belarus from Russia are subject to immigration control. If you\u2019re transiting Russia when flying to/from Belarus, please contact the nearest Russian embassy or consulate to check if a transit visa is needed.
\nBy road: There are no immigration check points on the land border between Russia and Belarus so foreigners (including British nationals) who cross the land border between Russia and Belarus will have no stamps in their passports and will be deemed to have entered illegally. If you\u2019re planning to drive to Russia, you\u2019ll need to take an alternative route through a different country.
\nBy rail: contact your train or tour operator prior to booking your travel to make sure you enter Russia through an immigration checkpoint. Consider contacting your nearest Russian embassy or consulate for advice on the latest situation for rail travellers. Make sure you have all the necessary visas for the duration of your travel.
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\nInternal Restrictions:
\n*Travel in Russia: The federal government has delegated responsibility for introduction or relaxation of restrictions to the regional authorities. Different restrictions may be in force in different regions. You should follow regional advice. Check the latest announcements from local authorities before travelling. These are available in Russian at https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/information/ \u2013 click on a specific region on the map for local COVID-19 restrictions.
\nThe latest advice for Moscow is available on the Mahttps://www.sobyanin.ru/yor\u2019s website. For Saint Petersburg, advice can be found on the Mayor\u2019s office website.\n*Public places and services: Social distancing of 1.5 metres may still be recommended at certain locations.
\n*Accommodation: Hotels in Russia remain open.
\n*If you test positive for COVID-19 while in Russia, you will be required to self-isolate for 7 days. You should comply with any additional.
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