Whether you’re going to Russia for professional or personal reasons, or for a vacation, take out travel insurance or expatriate health insurance for you and your family. That way, you can leave with peace of mind and avoid any unexpected financial, health or legal risks. Cover for repatriation, hospitalization, civil liability and other emergency medical expenses is essential, whatever your destination.
Political system: Semi-presidential federal republic
Capital: Moscow
Surface area: 17.1 million km²
Population: 144.5 million
Languages spoken: Russian
Currency: rouble
Visas Russia
You must take and present HIV 1 and HIV 2 tests to the Russian consular services if you are applying for a visa to the Russian Federation for more than three months. The Embassy of the Russian Federation has strictly enforced this measure since April 2000. When traveling to CIS countries, you need a multiple-entry visa to re-enter the Russian Federation.
Embassy of France in Moscow
45 Bolchaia Jakimanka – Moscow
Tel: 7 937 15 00
Fax: 7 937 14 30
Russian Embassy in Paris
40-50, boulevard Lannes – 75116 Paris
Tel: 01.45.04.05.50/40.30
Fax: 01.45.04.17.65
Vaccines and Safety in Russia
Vaccination
- Compulsory vaccinations and certificates: No vaccinations are required for visitors. However, an HIV certificate is required for stays longer than 90 days.
- Recommended vaccinations and certificates: be up to date with the vaccination calendar for DTP, viral hepatitis A and B, whooping cough and, for children, rabies and measles. If you travel to rural areas in spring or summer, remember to get vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis.
- Local illnesses: Nothing in particular, apart from problems relating to food and drink hygiene, even in Moscow, where there is a risk of food poisoning.
Security
Due to the unstable political situation, we advise against travel to the following areas: the Caucasus, Chechnya, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria and North Ossetia.
Remain vigilant during your stay in public places and on public transport, as the risk of attacks, although rare, does exist. Pickpockets and assaults on foreigners are frequent. Keep your valuables in the hotel safe.
Health insurance in Russia
Why take out health insurance when traveling or living in Russia? Firstly, because healthcare costs can quickly reach very high levels abroad. In addition, health insurance is compulsory in Russia in order to receive treatment in a public or private establishment. Repatriation cover is also an essential criterion. In the event of a serious accident, medical repatriation to the nearest medical center or to the country of residence may be necessary. Depending on where you are at the time of the accident, and the medical prognosis, it may be necessary to charter a helicopter or medical aircraft.
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