Printable checklist: Chinese tourist first 24 hours
A compact route for travel groups, hotels, and community posts: entry checks, internet, payments, transport, and first-day safety.
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A short-stay route for getting connected, paying, moving around, and avoiding common arrival mistakes.
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Before arrival
WizardHigh RiskOptionalEntry Route Path Finder
A deterministic checklist for choosing the official Russia entry route before travel.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/wizards/entry-route-path-finderGuideHigh RiskOptionalCheck and apply for a Russian e-visa before arrival
Check e-visa eligibility, apply only through the Russian MFA portal, and keep visa validity separate from the allowed stay.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/russia-e-visa-before-arrivalGuideHigh RiskOptionalTravel Medical Insurance Before Russia: Check Entry Coverage
Human-reviewed red-risk checklist for checking whether your visa, e-visa, visa-free route, or temporary stay needs medical insurance valid in Russia before travel.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/travel-medical-insurance-before-russiaGuideHigh RiskOptionalRuID and digital profile for visa-free entry
Who needs RuID for visa-free entry after 1 July 2026, which exceptions to check, and why a QR code does not guarantee entry.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/ruid-visa-free-entry-profileGuideModerate RiskSet up a Russia travel eSIM before arrival
A fast option for tourists and business visitors: buy a data-only eSIM before the trip, install the profile at home, and turn on mobile data after arrival.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/russia-esim-touristGuideModerate RiskEssential apps for living in Russia
A list of must-have apps for foreigners in Russia: navigation (Yandex Maps, 2GIS), taxi (Yandex Go), translation, banking apps, and backup communication channels.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/essential-appsGuideModerate RiskPlan lawful app and internet access before Russia
Prepare official app downloads, offline maps, translation, SMS/email backups, and messenger fallbacks without using bypass instructions.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/lawful-internet-app-access-planning-russiaWizardModerate RiskPayment Path Finder
Find the best payment and banking option for your situation in Russia.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/wizards/payment-path-finderGuideModerate RiskCash and foreign cards in Russia
Prepare a payment backup: why foreign Visa/Mastercard cards may not work, how much cash to plan, and when to open a separate banking route.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/cash-foreign-cardsGuideModerate RiskHow to prepare cash and customs declaration
How to plan trip cash safely, check declaration thresholds, and avoid relying only on a foreign card.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/cash-customs-declarationGuideModerate RiskBook Accommodation in Russia: Payment and Address Checklist
A pre-payment checklist for foreigners: real address, official accommodation check, cancellation terms, payment backup, check-in contact, and foreign-guest paperwork question.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/accommodation-booking-payment-checklist-russiaGuideHigh RiskOptionalTravel With Pets to Russia: Veterinary Document Check
Human-reviewed red-risk checklist for bringing a dog, cat, or other pet to Russia with veterinary documents, airline confirmation, checkpoint, permit, and CITES checks.
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Arrival
GuideModerate RiskFirst 24 hours after arriving in Russia
A calm first-day order: connection, money, transport, documents, address, and emergency contacts.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/first-24-hours-after-arrivalGuideHigh RiskMigration card after entering Russia
Check your migration card or entry record, keep it with your passport, and do not confuse it with migration registration.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/migration-card-after-entryGuideModerate RiskRussian Airport Services: Wi-Fi, Luggage, Cash, and Help
A post-arrival checklist: check Wi-Fi, phone access, luggage storage, bank or exchange desks, official help, transport, and emergency fallback before leaving the terminal.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/airport-services-arrival-checklist-russiaGuideLow RiskHow to get from the airport to the city
How to choose train, public transport, or taxi after landing and avoid first-hour confusion.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/airport-to-city-transferWizardModerate RiskSIM Card Path Finder
Find the best SIM card option for your situation in Russia.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/wizards/sim-card-path-finderGuideLow RiskHow to use public transport in Russia
Troika card (Moscow), Podorozhnik (Saint Petersburg), contactless payment, and mobile apps. Anonymous transport cards require no ID — buy at metro ticket offices for 50-80 rubles.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/transport-cardGuideLow RiskEmergency numbers and safety for foreigners in Russia
Emergency numbers (112, 101, 102, 103), what to do if you lose your documents, your rights during a police stop, how to report a crime, and embassy contacts.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/emergency-safetyGuideModerate RiskWhich documents to carry in Russia
What to keep with you, what to store separately, and how to prepare safe copies without sharing sensitive data with Ruvoya.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/carry-documents-in-russiaGuideModerate RiskDocument checklist for your first days in Russia
A practical document folder for arrival or relocation: what to keep close, what to copy, and where status-specific requirements must be checked.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/documents-checklistGuideHigh RiskAirport, border, and customs checklist after arrival
What to do after landing: passport control, migration card, customs channel, medicine, electronics, and cash.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/border-customs-arrival-checklistGuideHigh RiskBook short-stay accommodation that can register foreign guests
What to ask a hotel, apartment, or host before paying so you do not arrive without a lawful address route.
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If your stay becomes longer
PlannedHigh RiskOptionalRegistration may apply for longer stays
This step is planned but not published yet.
GuideHigh RiskOptionalApply for a T-Bank debit card for Russian payments
A practical route for tourists and visitors who need a local bank card for Russian payments. The application starts online, but the bank still runs identity and document checks.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/tbank-mir-cardGuideHigh RiskOptionalHow to open a bank account and get a card as a foreigner in Russia
Step-by-step guide to opening a bank account and getting a debit card as a foreign citizen in Russia. Requires a passport and KYC verification under Federal Law 115-FZ. INN is legally optional but practically required by most banks.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/bank-card-paymentsGuideModerate RiskBuy intercity train or bus tickets in Russia
How to choose an official route, enter passport data correctly, prepare payment, and save the ticket offline.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/intercity-train-bus-ticketsGuideModerate RiskBuy museum, show, or tour tickets with less risk
How to check the official channel, payment, refunds, and required documents before buying.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/museum-show-tour-ticketsGuideModerate RiskPrepare backup channels for messaging and video calls
How to avoid losing contact if a messenger, calls, or app stores work unreliably.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/messenger-video-call-fallbacks