Russia

To provide passengers with useful information for a smooth journey, Sun PhuQuoc Airways compiles and updates entry requirements for various countries. However, actual regulations may change from time to time. Passengers are advised to carefully check the latest information from the competent authorities of their destination country.

1. Identification Documents

Before departing from Vietnam, passengers must prepare all identification documents required for international flights in accordance with Vietnamese regulations.

Note: The passenger's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of departure from Russia and must have at least 2 blank pages.

2. Visa

Vietnamese citizens must have a Unified Electronic Visa (UEV) to enter Russia. The UEV electronic visa is valid for 60 days from the date of issue. Foreign citizens are permitted to stay in the Russian Federation for no more than 16 days from the date of entry. Passengers may visit the Russia Visa page for further details.

E-visa can be obtained here before departure.

Vietnamese citizens holding diplomatic passports and official/service passports may enter and stay in Russia visa-free for up to 90 days.

3. Entry Declaration Form

Passengers fill out the entry declaration form directly at the arrival airport.

4. Quarantine Regulations

International visitors arriving in Russia are not required to complete a health declaration or present proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.

5. Currency Regulations

Import: Import allowed. Local currency (Russian Rouble – RUB) and foreign currency: no restrictions. Written import declaration may be needed on export.

Export: Export allowed. Local currency (Russian Rouble – RUB) and foreign currencies: Written declaration required for amounts over USD 3,000. Import declaration/confirmation of import or transfer required for amounts over USD 10,000.

Traveller's cheques are allowed up to amounts imported. Declaration required for traveller's cheques purchased in Russia.

6. Food and Goods Regulations

Duty-free import allowance for persons aged 18 and over:

• 400 cigarettes, or 200 cigarillos, or 100 cigars, or 500 grams of tobacco products, if only one type of tobacco product is imported (if multiple types are imported, only half of the allowed quantities apply);
• Applicable only to persons aged 21 and over: 3 litres of alcoholic beverages;
• A reasonable quantity of perfume for personal use;
• Goods up to a value of EUR 10,000 for personal use only;
• Caviar (factory-packed), maximum 250 grams per person.

Dairy and meat products are permitted (except those originating from Armenia and Georgia), provided they are packed in original factory packaging and in quantities considered for personal use. Larger quantities must be accompanied by appropriate documentation, including veterinary health certificates.

Prohibited goods: Photographs and printed materials containing content directed against the Russian Federation; fish belonging to the sturgeon family (Acipenseridae) and products derived from them; live animals (a special permit is required); military weapons and ammunition; narcotic drugs; fruits and vegetables; milk and dairy products, meat and meat products originating from Armenia and Georgia; poultry and poultry products originating from China (People's Republic of China).

7. Other Regulations

Passengers are advised to refer to the following websites for additional entry regulations:

Regulations on Bringing Pets

Customs Declaration Regulations