Country Guide

Russia customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Russia. See what you can bring before you fly.

Alcohol allowance

This is one real customs example for travelers entering Russia.

Category Alcohol
All arrivals Adult travelers (18+)
Alcoholic beverages (over 0.5% ABV) 3 liters
Duty-free limit
Age 18+.

More Russia customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Cash (RUB or equivalent) Declaration from ••• RUB
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Russia and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Russia

Cultural valuables (artworks, antiques, rare items) are controlled for export. Individuals must complete a passenger customs declaration and carry relevant documents (ownership certificates, appraisals). Undeclared cultural valuables are subject to seizure.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Russia before you travel.

About Russia customs

Russia's customs rules are administered by EAEU + Russian Federal Customs Service. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Russia before travel.

Russia customs — frequently asked questions

How much alcoholic beverages (over 0.5% abv) can I bring into Russia?
3 liters is the real traveler example shown on this page for Russia. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Russia?
Russia has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Russia.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Russia?
Cash and traveller's checks over USD 10,000 equivalent must be declared in writing. Securities, bills, bank checks and other monetary instruments must be declared regardless of amount. If total cash/monetary instruments exceed USD 100,000 equivalent, documents proving the origin of funds are required. Source: EAEU customs passenger rules. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Russia limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Russia and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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