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Russia

74 rules, checked against Russia’s own pages. Last verified September 12, 2026.

Before anything else

21 rules here carry a consequence heavy enough to state whether or not you asked.

Prohibited in Russia

Amphetamine has no legal medical use in Russia and is banned outright.

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Prohibited in Russia

Cannabis is a controlled narcotic in Russia with no legal quantity.

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Prohibited in Russia

Cannabis vape cartridges are a controlled narcotic in Russia.

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Prohibited in Russia

Dextroamphetamine is banned outright in Russia as an amphetamine isomer.

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Prohibited in Russia

Hydrocodone has no legal medical use in Russia and is banned outright.

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Prohibited in Russia

Ivory and protected-wildlife products cannot be taken out of Russia.

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Prohibited in Russia

Cannabis, hashish oil, and THC are banned outright in Russia.

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Prohibited in Russia

ADHD stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin are banned outright in Russia.

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Prohibited in Russia

Russia has no medical cannabis program; it is a controlled narcotic.

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Prohibited in Russia

Methamphetamine has no legal medical use in Russia and is banned outright.

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Prohibited in Russia

Methylphenidate (Ritalin) has no legal medical use and is banned in Russia.

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Prohibited in Russia

THC edibles are a controlled narcotic in Russia.

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Action required in Russia

Antiques need an export permit before leaving Russia.

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Action required in Russia

Cultural valuables need an export permit before leaving Russia.

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Action required in Russia

Declare cash or currency over $10,000 when leaving Russia.

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Action required in Russia

Pregabalin above 50 g without a prescription can trigger criminal charges in Russia.

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Action required in Russia

Tramadol above 10 g without a prescription can trigger criminal charges in Russia.

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Action required in Russia

A false statement on an e-visa application can void the visa at the border.

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Action required in Russia

Declare cash or monetary instruments over $10,000 crossing Russia's border.

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Action required in Russia

Undeclared cash over $10,000 in Russia risks fines, confiscation, or prosecution.

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Action required in Russia

Smuggling cultural valuables out of Russia can mean up to 5 years in prison.

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The final decision rests with the officer.

Look up anything

You do not have to be bringing it.

Food and plants 7

Medication 30

A pharmacist checks each medicine before it is listed here. What follows is what the health authority publishes for every traveler.

Electronics 1

Drones and professional gear 3

Satellite and radio equipment 5

Cash and monetary instruments 5

Purchases and valuables 4

Duty-free allowances 2

Antiques and other restricted goods 1

Forms and documents 9

Vaccines and health 4

Plugs and power 3

From the Eurasian Economic Union

Russia applies these alongside its own rules. A national rule that states its own figure wins.

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Who publishes these rules

Official portals

Sites that charge extra to “handle” a Russia application are not official. The government issues these directly.

Airports in Russia