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Visitors must carry ID at all times whilst in Russia; a photocopy of your passport and visa will suffice. An Immigrant Card will be issued on board the aircraft or on arrival. All visitors staying for longer than three days must register their Immigrant Cards with their hotel or sponsor. If visiting relatives, visitors must register with the local police upon arrival; if staying in a hotel, this will be arranged by the hotel. Anyone traveling on a tourist visa must hold vouchers from the hotel or travel agency. Exit permits are required on departure. These are usually issued with the visa, or can
be obtained at hotels not less than two days before departure. Passports must be valid for period of intended stay.
Americans: United States passport holders must have passport valid for the length of their stay. A visa is required.
UK nationals: British citizens must have a passport valid for the length of their stay. A visa is required.
Canadians: Canadian citizens must have a passport valid for the length of their stay. A visa is required.
Australians: Australian citizens must have a passport valid for the length of their stay, and a visa.
South Africans: South Africans must have a passport valid for the length of their stay, and a visa.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a valid passport valid for the length of their stay and a visa.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a valid passport valid for the length of their stay and a visa.
Health
Travelers to Russia are advised to have up-to-date vaccinations for hepatitis A, tuberculosis and typhoid fever (long-term travelers), as well as medications for travelers' diarrhoea. An influenza vaccine is recommended for travel between November and April. There is also a risk of tick-borne encephalitis in rural and wooded areas, particularly in the Ural and Siberian regions. HIV/AIDS is on the increase. Measles outbreaks occur. Drinking water should be treated; bottled water is readily available. There is a reciprocal health care agreement with the UK entitling citizens to free health treatment in hospital. Local state medical facilities are of a low standard, however, and visitors are strongly advised to have full insurance for medical treatment and accidents should they require private care. Blood transfusions should not be performed in Russia, due to uncertainties concerning the blood supply. Essential medications and supplies may be limited. There have been outbreaks of bird flu in a number of regions of Russia, including around Moscow, but there have been no reports of human infection. Travelers are advised to avoid contact with domestic, caged and wild birds and ensure that all poultry and egg dishes are well cooked.
Safety
The areas in North Caucasus of Chechnya, Ingushetia, Dagestan, and the eastern and southern parts of Stavropol Krai are highly volatile at present and visitors are strongly advised against travel in those regions. Only essential travel to North Ossetia, Karachai-Cherkessia, Kabardino-Balkaria (including the Elbrus area) should be undertaken. There is a high risk of domestic terrorism throughout Russia, particularly in Moscow and North Caucasus, with suicide bombings and explosions in public areas and on public transport, and hostage-taking are serious threats. The Russian authorities are also concerned about a possible threat to Western interests in Moscow and the threat of terrorist attacks in major cities. Visitors are advised to be vigilant, particularly in tourist areas, and also to watch out for pickpockets and street crime, especially in large cities. There has been an increase in crime, specifically targeting tourists, in St Petersburg and visitors are advised to be cautious on the metro and buses, and should insist on seeing official ID from police officers. Political protests often end in violence and detention, and visitors are advised to avoid all demonstrations.
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