Russia (RU)

The world's largest country, spanning Europe and Asia, with deep cultural institutions, large cities, strong public transport, complex bureaucracy, sanctions-affected banking, strict migration registration, and a demanding but sometimes affordable expat experience.

Capital: Moscow

Region: Europe

Language: Russian

Currency: RUB (₽)

Cost of living: Very affordable (index 38)

Emergency: 112

Bringing Pets to Russia

Requirements, costs and process for relocating with your pets.

Microchip

Required

Health certificate

Required

Import permit

Not required

Quarantine

Not required

Vaccinations

Rabies Core dog/cat vaccinations recommended; import/export certificates may list specific diseases

Restricted Breeds

No single national apartment-pet ban, but airline, housing and local dangerous-dog rules must be checked

💰 Costs

RUB 10,000-80,000+ for documents, translations, airline fees and veterinary checks; relocation agents cost more.

🐕 Dog Tax / Registration

No national annual dog tax; local pet and housing rules vary.

Choose a local vet immediately and keep vaccination records in Russian and English.

📋 Relocation Process

Prepare microchip, rabies vaccination, veterinary certificate, airline-compliant crate, customs/veterinary declaration and Russian translation where needed. Confirm current Rosselkhoznadzor and airline rules before booking.

Winter travel, sanctions-affected flight routes and transit-country import rules can be harder than Russian entry itself.