How to travel abroad? How to fly to Europe? Can you leave Russia for another country? All countries and restrictions.

Restrictions

Russia

Since March 18, entry has been restricted for foreigners and stateless persons, including from Belarus and Belarusian citizens. Entry is permitted for foreigners coming to Russia for funerals, medical treatment, or to care for sick relatives. Restrictions do not apply to foreigners making a flight with a layover in Russia. From July 15, quarantine for Russians and foreigners upon arrival in Russia will be lifted (except for Russians arriving on evacuation flights), provided they have a COVID-19 negative test (PCR) done no earlier than 3 days before arrival, or a certificate of antibodies to COVID-19. The document must be in Russian or English. If the certificate is not available, a PCR test must be taken within 3 days after arrival. International flights are suspended until August 1.

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Azerbaijan

The borders are closed for entry and exit. Only freight transport and those with work permits are allowed. All arriving passengers undergo a COVID-19 test and are placed in a 14-day quarantine.

Armenia

Entry is not permitted for foreigners, except for crew members and diplomats.

Belarus

The borders are not closed. Arriving passengers, except for transit travelers, must undergo a 14-day self-isolation. Citizens from a number of countries, including Russians, are not required to self-isolate. Flights to Russia are suspended until August 1.

Georgia

From August 1, the country plans to accept foreign guests, and quarantine upon arrival will be lifted.

Kazakhstan

To enter, travelers must spend 2 days in a quarantine center and undergo a COVID-19 test. If they have a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, they must self-isolate for 14 days. Citizens with flu-like symptoms will be hospitalized immediately. International flights are gradually resuming.

Kyrgyzstan

Entry for foreigners is closed. International flights are suspended. Domestic flights have resumed. All arriving citizens will be in quarantine until test results for COVID-19 are available (up to two days).

Latvia

Entry is closed for foreigners, except for transit passengers and citizens from certain EU countries and Switzerland. From May 15, internal borders with Lithuania and Estonia are open. Passengers from Ireland, Malta, and Spain must undergo a 14-day isolation.

Lithuania

Entry is closed for foreigners, except for citizens from certain EU countries and Switzerland. From May 15, internal borders with Latvia and Estonia are open. Passengers can arrive at the airports of Vilnius, Kaunas, Palanga, and Šiauliai. Transit is permitted for foreigners returning home as part of a group and passing through an international checkpoint. Passengers arriving from Belgium, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden, and the UK must undergo a 14-day quarantine.

Moldova

Entry for foreign passengers is closed until July 15. A 14-day self-isolation is required.

Tajikistan

Entry for foreigners is closed. International flights are suspended until July 15. Citizens of Tajikistan must undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival.

Uzbekistan

Entry for foreigners is closed. International flights are suspended. Citizens of Uzbekistan must undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival.

Ukraine

International flights are gradually resuming. A COVID-19 test must be taken at the airport. Passengers must have medical insurance valid in Ukraine. Land borders with Russia and Belarus are open.

Estonia

Entry is open for those returning home through Estonia, as well as citizens from certain European countries, provided they do not have COVID-19 symptoms. From May 15, internal borders with Lithuania and Latvia are open.

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Austria

Entry is open for citizens from certain EU countries, transit passengers, and holders of Austrian visa D. Passengers upon arrival must undergo a 14-day isolation.

United Kingdom

From June 8, entry into the country is subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine, which does not apply to citizens from the list of exempt countries. Transit is allowed.

Hungary

Entry is open for citizens from certain countries and residents of Hungary.

Germany

Entry is open for citizens from certain European countries, as well as transit passengers (they must have confirmation of travel to a third country). A two-week quarantine is required for arrivals.

Greece

Entry is open for citizens from certain European countries. Upon arrival, quarantine lasts from 1 to 14 days. Sick tourists will be treated free of charge in local hospitals until a negative COVID-19 test result is obtained.

Italy

Entry is permitted for citizens from certain European and Asian countries. Transit is allowed for passengers returning home. Passengers must report their arrival to the Department of Prevention and undergo a 14-day isolation.

Spain

Entry is open for citizens from European countries and others.

Cyprus

International flights are resuming. Entry is allowed from certain countries, excluding Russia. A negative COVID-19 PCR test is required for entry. Passengers arriving at Cyprus airports will undergo random COVID-19 testing. Sick tourists will be treated free of charge in local hospitals until a negative COVID-19 test result is obtained.

Malta

Entry is allowed for citizens from certain countries. Passengers must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival, except those coming from low-incidence countries.

Poland

International flights are resuming. Entry is allowed for citizens from certain countries.

Slovakia

Entry is open for citizens from certain countries. Those arriving from Bulgaria and Montenegro must self-isolate.

Serbia

Entry for foreigners is allowed without self-isolation and COVID-19 test certificates.

France

Entry is open for citizens from certain EU countries and other low-incidence countries. Passengers must adhere to isolation and fill out a health declaration.

Czech Republic

Entry is open for citizens from certain European countries, residents, and holders of Czech visa D.

Montenegro

Borders are open for citizens from most countries, including Ukraine. Russia is not currently on the list. Passengers who have been to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Singapore, Kosovo, Canada, or Israel must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued no later than 72 hours before arrival.

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Egypt

International flights have resumed. Passengers must have medical insurance.

Israel

The resumption of international tourism is expected from August 1.

Jordan

Entry is closed for all foreign citizens.

UAE

From July 7, Dubai is accepting tourists, including Russians. A negative COVID-19 test must be provided upon entry or a test can be conducted at the airport. Medical insurance is also required.

Tunisia

The country is open to citizens from certain countries, but Russians are not currently on the list.

Turkey

There are no entry restrictions. All arriving passengers will be tested for COVID-19. If the test is positive, tourists will be isolated in hotels. More details.

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Vietnam

All visa issuance upon arrival has been suspended. Entry is closed for all foreigners, except for diplomats and those traveling on official business. Visas for Russians and Belarusians are no longer issued. Domestic flights are resuming.

Hong Kong

Entry and transit for all foreign passengers are closed.

India

Flights to India are closed until July 31.

Indonesia

Bali plans to accept tourists from September 11.

China

Entry is temporarily closed for foreigners, except for those who obtained a visa after March 28. Passengers arriving at airports in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Xiamen must undergo a 14-day quarantine.

Malaysia

Entry is closed for all foreigners, except for residents, diplomats, family members of Malaysian citizens, and students. Upon arrival, passengers must undergo a 14-day quarantine and install the MySejahtera app on their smartphones.

Singapore

Entry is closed for all foreign passengers with short-term visas. Transit is allowed only through Changi Airport and only for those whose repatriation flights are organized by the government.

Thailand

Entry into Thailand is prohibited until July 31. Exceptions include family members of Thai citizens, residents, students, members of diplomatic missions, and those with work permits in Thailand. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued no later than 72 hours before the flight, medical insurance, an entry permit issued by the Thai embassy, and a flight approval certificate. Upon arrival, a 14-day quarantine is required.

Sri Lanka

All airports in Sri Lanka are closed. They plan to accept tourists from August 1.

South Korea

The visa-free entry for citizens of 90 countries, including Russia, has been canceled. Entry is permitted with a visa. Transit is allowed for no more than 24 hours. Passengers who have been in Hubei Province, China, are not allowed to enter. All arrivals will undergo a 14-day quarantine at their own expense. During the isolation period, they must download the Self-diagnosis Mobile App.

Japan

Entry into the country is prohibited until July 31 for individuals who have been to most countries in the last 14 days. Visa-free entry for APEC representatives, including Russians, is canceled. Visas issued before the pandemic are invalid. Passengers transiting through Tokyo must depart on the same day.

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Australia

Entry for tourists is closed until 2021.

Maldives

From July 15, the islands are open to tourists, including Russians. A COVID-19 negative test is not required. Authorities will conduct selective testing of arriving tourists. The only restriction is that during the vacation, guests can only stay in one hotel and cannot change accommodations.

USA

Passengers who have been to China, Iran, and most European countries in the last 14 days are not allowed to enter the country. A 14-day quarantine is required upon arrival.