The mandatory conditions for foreigners entering Russia .. What are they?

The Russian Ministry of the Interior has set, in articles published, the mandatory conditions that foreign citizens must do, in order to be able to enter Russian territory.

According to these instructions, all foreigners who enter Russia, as well as those present on its soil, must undergo a general medical examination.

The instructions stated: “The obligatory medical examination requirement applies to all foreigners residing in Russia for a long time, as well as to the citizens of the Eurasian Economic Union, regardless of the purpose of their visit. Foreigners must also undergo a medical examination every year to ensure that they are not infected with a number of diseases.

The Russian Ministry of Interior stressed that “if it turns out that the foreigner has an infectious disease that poses a threat to others, he may be deported from the country, and he will be banned from entering the territory of Russia permanently.”

The Ministry noted the exemption of the citizens of Belarus and children under the age of 6 years, diplomats and employees of diplomatic missions and consular offices for foreign countries in Russia and their family members, as well as international organizations employees and their missions adopted in the Russian Federation of this commitment.

The Russian Ministry of the Interior said: “If the purpose of entering is tourism, and the foreign residence in Russia has not exceeded 3 months, then it is not necessary to conduct a medical examination for him.” (Russia today)


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