Special procedure for exporting Russian currency (rubles) from the Russian Federation to EAEU countries

Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of March 25, 2026 No. 193 "On the special procedure for exporting cash Russian currency and refined gold bars from the Russian Federation has been published, restricting the export of cash rubles to EAEU countries:

➖ individuals are prohibited from exporting cash rubles from Russia to EAEU countries (Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) in amounts exceeding US$100,000 (or the equivalent, calculated at the official exchange rate of the Bank of Russia in effect on the date of export)

➖ legal entities and individual entrepreneurs – regardless of the amount.

Export by air is permitted through designated airports determined by the Government of Russia, provided that paper bank statements bearing the bank's stamp are presented to confirm withdrawal of the amount from the accounts of the departing citizen (organization representative), or other documents are provided (the list of which will be approved by the Government of the Russian Federation).

The provisions of the Decree do not apply to cases where credit institutions export cash Russian currency from the Russian Federation.

Since 2022, the ban on exporting foreign currency in amounts exceeding $10,000 per person or the equivalent in another foreign currency has remained in effect. Previously, however, cash rubles could be exported in any amount.

The Decree enters into force on April 01, 2026.