Organization and method are the keys to successfully managing an international move. In international removals to Russia, you must carry out numerous administrative tasks. Grupo Amygo helps you prepare your move to Russia, with the necessary general formalities and the agencies you must contact.
You must bear in mind that the formalities for obtaining a visa in Russia are constantly changing, and we recommend that you contact the Russian Embassy in Spain for Please check the new regulations.
You cannot enter and stay in Russian territory without a visa justifying your presence in Russia. There are several categories of visas: Study visa (less and more than 3 months), Tourist visa, Private visa, Transit visa and Journalist visa.
Please note that in order to obtain a visa you must have a valid passport and complete administrative procedures related to health (certification of HIV-negativity, certification of social security coverage and repatriation recognized by the consulate).
Tips for moving to Russia
Once you are in Russian territory, you must register with the Federal Migration Service of your place of residence within 3 days of your arrival in Russia.
No vaccinations are required on Russian territory, however, it is necessary to be vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus and polio. Depending on the type of stay, you must also be vaccinated against typhoid fever, hepatitis B and rabies as a preventive measure.
Important: For children, it is important that all vaccinations in the Spanish vaccination schedule are up to date.
For an international move to Russia with your pets, the latter must present an international passport in their name issued by the official Spanish veterinary body. In addition, they must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before the date of departure or at least 1 year ago.
Please note that your animals’ international documents will be replaced by official Russian documents. If you wish to drive in Russia, the Spanish license is not valid. You will need to complete the formalities to obtain an international driving licence. The latter will only be valid for 1 year in Russia. After this period, you will need to contact the General Traffic Inspectorate, GIBDD, which will exchange the international licence for a Russian driving licence.
The official website of the Spanish Embassy in Russia provides you with additional information on administrative formalities and all questions relating to your stay in Russia.
We provide you with our transporters specialised in sea and air packaging, who can pack your belongings and furniture with the most resistant materials, to guarantee maximum safety. Each move is subject to personalised monitoring, especially in customs and administrative procedures.