Public Advisory: On Traveling to Russia

29 January 2020 — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informs Filipinos who wish to travel to Russia of the new regulations imposed by the Russian Federation with regard to the list of territories that are regulated for visits by foreigners.

The Philippine Embassy in Moscow reported that according to the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1730 as of December 20, 2019, visits to the following territories would need prior permission:

In Kamchatka Region:
- Ivashka, Voyampolka
- Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano, Syvuchiy cape (except for the south slopes of the volcano, named inhabited areas and east coast of the peninsula of 20 kilometers width)

In Kalgyr cape, Koryaki:
- Automobile road Koryaki-Elizovo-Termalniy-Mutnovskaya Sopka volcano
- Russkaya Entrance bay (except for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatky City, Elizovo, inhabited areas - Paratunka, Termalniy, and automobile roads connecting them

Moreover, the words "Mutnovskaya Sopka volcavo - Russkaya Entrance bay" will be replaced with "Barkhatnaya sopka - Saranniy cope" in the List of Territories of the Russian Federation with regulated visits by foreigners (approved by the Order of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 470 as of July 4, 1991).

The public is advised to ensure proper permits are secured prior to visiting these territories to avoid inconvenience. END