Russia customs
🇷🇺
Get import & export customs regulations, restricted items and food restrictions before travelling to Russia. Items allowed to import is Medication should be for personal use, and accompanied by a prescription. Prohibited items is Ozone depleting substances. Some of restricted items are Cryptographic materials.
Import Regulations
Free to import items into Russia
Tobacco
- 200 cigarettes;
- 50 cigars;
- 250g tobacco or
- A proportionate combination of the above weighing up to 250g.
Other items
- Medication should be for personal use, and accompanied by a prescription.
Prohibited items into Russia
- Ozone depleting substances.
- Plant protection agents which are banned under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
- Fishing tools banned by the customs union.
- Service and civilian weapons, their major parts, and ammunition which are considered to be prohibited.
- Hazardous waste.
- Undercover surveillance and intelligence gathering equipment.
- Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances not intended for personal use with a prescription.
Restricted items into Russia
- Cryptographic materials.
- Service and civilian weapons, their major parts, and ammunition which are considered to be restricted.
Russia travel details
Export Regulations
Free to export items from Russia
No rules presentProhibited items from Russia
- Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap and waste.
- Raw precious metals, scrap, and waste of precious metals, ore and concentrates of precious metals and raw commodities containing precious metals.
- Minerals and information on mineral resources.
- Wild herbs, plants, and seeds.
- Wild living animals.
Restricted items from Russia
- Protected species and products protected under CITES may require a permit for export.
- Cultural valuables.
Russia visa advice
If you're considering exploring Russia beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Russia transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Russia, understanding Russia Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.