🇷🇺 Russia— Cash & Currency
Federal Customs Service (FTS Russia)
2026-07-01
Declaration Threshold
US$10,000
USD
You must declare to customs if you are carrying cash, traveler's cheques, money orders, or negotiable bearer instruments totaling above this amount when entering or leaving Russia.
What Must Be Declared
| Instrument | Declaration Required |
|---|---|
| Physical currency (any currency) | Yes, if above threshold |
| Traveler's cheques | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bank drafts / money orders | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bearer bonds / negotiable instruments | Yes, if above threshold |
| Credit cards / debit cards | Generally no |
| Electronic payment apps | Generally no |
Failure to declare
Carrying undeclared cash above the threshold can result in seizure of funds, fines, and in some jurisdictions criminal prosecution. When in doubt, declare.
Additional Country Notes
- 01Sanctions context: bidirectional sanctions with the EU/US/UK affect commercial trade since 2022. Personal carriage of consumer goods remains broadly permitted but carriage of dual-use items, sanctioned electronics, and luxury goods over EUR 300 may attract additional scrutiny.
- 02Unified Federal Information System (UFIS) tracks customs declarations electronically; commercial importers must register via the Personal Account portal.
- 03Currency control: Russian residents may export RUB up to RUB 100,000 cash; foreign currency is capped at the declared inbound amount.
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