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  1. Russia Travel Advisory

    Travel Advisory. September 5, 2023. Russia - Level 4: Do Not Travel. O D U T. Updated to remove COVID-specific information and the kidnapping risk indicator as well as updates to security risks. Do not travel to Russia due to the unpredictable consequences of the unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces, the ...

  2. Is it possible to visit Russia as a tourist right now? (Q&A)

    Yes, PCR tests must be performed no earlier than 48 hours before arriving in Russia. The results must be printed in Russian or English (this is required even if you received a Sputnik-V vaccine ...

  3. Do Not Travel

    If you decide to travel to Russia: Read the Department of State's COVID-19 pagebefore planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information. Familiarize yourself with the information on what the U.S. government can and cannot do to assist you in a crisis overseas.

  4. Security Alert: Limited Flights Into and Out of Russia

    (February 27, 2022) Location: Russia. Event: An increasing number of airlines are cancelling flights into and out of Russia, and numerous countries have closed their airspace to Russian airlines. U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that the Department of State's Travel Advisory level for ...

  5. Information for U.S. Citizens in Russia

    Departing Russia by Air: If you want to leave Russia by air, be prepared to comply with your destination's entry requirements. Direct flights are now operating from Moscow and other major Russian cities to Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Thailand, India, and other destinations. Departing Russia by Land:

  6. FAQ: How to travel to and from Russia right now

    Citizens of these countries can freely enter and leave Russia subject to visa regulations. That is, citizens of the UK, Tanzania and Turkey need to obtain a visa prior to arrival in Russia.

  7. Travel advice and advisories for Russia

    Russia - AVOID ALL TRAVEL. Avoid all travel to Russia due to the impacts of the armed conflict with Ukraine and the risk of terrorism. The armed conflict in Ukraine has led to armed incursions and shelling in areas close to the Russian-Ukrainian border. Drone strikes, explosions, and fires have occurred further into Russia's interior.

  8. How travel is being impacted by the Ukraine invasion

    Countries including the UK and US have issued warnings on travel to Russia due to the current conflict. The US State Department issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Russia in January and ...

  9. Russia Travel Advice & Safety

    The Australian Consulate in St Petersburg can provide limited help. If you have significant concerns for your welfare or that of another Australian, contact the Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 in Australia or +61 2 6261 3305 outside Australia. Full travel advice: Local contacts.

  10. Ukraine Travel Advisory

    Ukraine - Level 4: Do Not Travel. O U C. Do not travel to Ukraine due to Russia's war against Ukraine. The Department of State continues to advise that U.S. citizens not travel to Ukraine due to active armed conflict. Read the entire Travel Advisory. All U.S. citizens should carefully monitor U.S. government notices and local and ...

  11. What you need to know about traveling to Russia right now

    Here's what you need to know about traveling to Russia right now By Silas Valentino , Travel Editor Updated March 7, 2022 9:15 a.m. An Airbus A320-251N passenger plane operated by Aeroflot at ...

  12. American travel to Russia right now

    Politics can lead to complicated situations that limit the US from protecting their citizens abroad. Hence, it's not safe for US citizens, because Russia will rarely extradite a criminal case, or convicted prisoner, to the US. Russia also isn't extremely motivated to give US citizens fair trial.

  13. Do Not Travel

    If you decide to travel to Russia: * Read the Department of State's COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information. * Familiarize yourself with the information on what the U.S. government can and cannot do to assist you in a crisis overseas.

  14. Is it possible to visit Russia as a tourist in 2023?

    Travel. Feb 03 2023. Russia Beyond. Sergei Karpukhin/TASS. Follow Russia Beyond on Instagram. Visiting Russia as a tourist in 2023 is possible, but may pose some challenges worth considering ...

  15. Russia travel advice

    Still current at: 18 June 2024 Updated: 17 June 2024 Latest update: Information that Russia has banned surrogacy for all foreigners except those married to Russian citizens ('Safety and security ...

  16. Is It A Good Idea To Travel To Russia In 2023? : r/AskARussian

    With the war between Russia and Ukraine still ongoing as of December 2022, I am wondering if it is a good idea to travel to Russia in 2023 or should I just skip the trip? If I were to go to Russia, it would be to either Moscow or Sankt Peterburg, as my most recent trip to Russia was in 2019. With the war between Russia and Ukraine still ongoing ...

  17. The war in Ukraine will likely intensify this summer. Here's what to

    You might look at Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine — now over two years old — and think it grinds on with little or no headway being made by either side.. A $60 billion U.S. military aid ...

  18. Russia International Travel Information

    Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday ...

  19. Travel to Russia

    The 2nd and 3rd order effects of which, could lead to mass flight cancelations. Conceivably stranding you in Russia for an indefinite period of time. I also wouldn't discount the possibility of cyber sanctions being utilized which could severely limit connectivity to the outside internet. Reply reply.

  20. Putin warns Russia could arm enemies of Western nations supplying

    The US is standing firm in not allowing Ukraine to use the most formidable munition it has been given to fire into Russia: the long-range missiles known as ATACMS that can hit targets 300 ...

  21. How to get to Russia in 2024 (INFOGRAPHIC)

    In this case, the length of stay in the country is up to 16 days. We addressed all queries regarding how to do it in detail here and you can find the full list with all countries here. 2 ...

  22. Where Can Putin Travel? How ICC Arrest Warrant Limits Places He Can

    Russian President Vladimir Putin is cautious about where he travels abroad these days. To visit any of the 123 countries that are members of the International Criminal Court risks his arrest on a ...

  23. With Russia not attending, what can this weekend's Ukraine peace summit

    Russia says a full withdrawal of its troops is a non-starter for negotiations. And without Russian participation in the summit - and with questions over buy-in from the Global South ...

  24. Ukraine International Travel Information

    Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories.

  25. Ukraine war latest: Putin and Kim Jong Un share 'pent up inmost

    Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed both his and North Korea's "full support" of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Mr Kim is hosting Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang today in what is the Russian president's ...

  26. Level 4

    Read the Department of State's COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Russia due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. There are restrictions in place affecting U.S. citizen entry into Russia.

  27. Health and Travel Alert

    Event: The Russian Government recently updated COVID-19 testing requirements for all foreigners traveling to Russia. The Russian government now requires that all foreign travelers present a negative PCR COVID-19 test result upon arrival, dated no later than three days prior to arrival in Russia. The results can be in English and/or digital. Foreign travelers must also complete the attached ...

  28. Eight EU countries call for restricting Russian diplomats' movement

    Business category Yellen says larger Chinese banks wary of violating US sanctions on Russia June 13, 2024 Ukraine and Russia at War category Ukraine says without more air cover there won't be ...

  29. Security Alert for U.S. Citizens in Russia

    U.S. citizens should not travel to Russia and those residing or travelling in Russia should depart Russia immediately while limited commercial travel options remain. The Department of State provides information on commercial travel on the Information for U.S. Citizens in Russia - Travel Options Out of Russia page on