Firearms → Russia

Firearms is generally prohibited for travelers entering Russia.

Details

Firearms is prohibited for travelers entering Russia. Federal Customs Service (FTS Russia) screens baggage at all ports of entry; the item is seized regardless of quantity, and depending on item class (narcotic / weapon / counterfeit / cultural-heritage), the traveler may face administrative or criminal penalty under the destination's controlled-substances / customs act. EU customs harmonisation and EU Regulation 608/2013 IPR enforcement apply alongside national rules. Personal-import permit pathways exist for medication categories (see Federal Customs Service (FTS Russia) guidance) but do not apply to most prohibited items.

Leaving with this item

Russia prohibits taking firearms out of the country without an advance export authorisation; licensed hunters and sport shooters are the main exception categories.

Practical advice

Do not carry Firearms into Russia. If you arrive with the item by accident, surrender at the Red Channel for seizure-only treatment rather than walking the Green Channel — the latter is treated as deliberate smuggling. Contact Federal Customs Service (FTS Russia) via https://eng.customs.gov.ru/ for current personal-import policy if your situation is exceptional (medical / diplomatic).

Customs authority

Federal Customs Service (FTS Russia) · https://eng.customs.gov.ru/