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Entry

Upon entry, visitors can carry tax-free merchandizes whose value does not exceed RUB 65000 and whose weight does not exceed 35 kilos.

1.Less than 2 liters of alcoholic drinks (including beer)

2. 50 cigars, 100 thin cigars, 200 cigarettes and 250 grams of tobacco are allowed. If a visitor carries just one of the above categories, at most 100 cigars, 200 thin cigars, 40 cigarettes, and half a kilo of tobacco are allowed.

3. 250 grams of sturgeon seeds

4. Merchandizes whose value exceeds RUB 65000 and whose weight exceeds 35 kilograms are taxable. In the case where the value of all the merchandizes does not exceed RUB 650,000 or their total weight does not exceed 200 kilos, every kilo in excess is subjected to a customs tax of 30%, but the tax is not less than EUR 4 per kilo.

 

Exit

1. On exit, personal items are not taxable.

2. Visitors who carry historical artifacts and artworks must produce a written declaration form as well as the photos and certificates issued by the relevant departments of the Russian Ministry of Culture. If the goods are cultural treasures, the exit permit issued by the Russian Ministry of Culture must be provided.

3. Weapons must not only be declared in writing, but also be accompanied by the Special Permit issued by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs.

4. Bowed and stringed musical instruments must not only be declared in writing, but also be accompanied by a Musical Instrument Certificate stamped with the seal of and issued by the Russian Ministry of Culture. If a musical instrument in question was manufactured 50 years ago, then the Special Permit issued by the Russian Ministry of Culture must be produced.

 

* The above information is for reference only. For more, contact the embassy.

* For more information on visa, head to the Star Alliance website.