Published on: 2026-04-02
Source: Mainfin Bank –
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What restrictions apply when crossing the state border from April 1?
The presidential decree provides for a tightening of the procedure for exporting gold and national currency to the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. From April, individuals are prohibited from moving across the state border the equivalent of amounts exceeding $100 thousand in cash at the CBRF exchange rate. A similar measure will also apply to entrepreneurs and businesses, but already when moving any amount.
Along with that, it will be possible to export cash without restrictions through airports in Moscow and Vladivostok. For successful control inspection, documents confirming the fact of withdrawal of money from the accounts of precisely the person who carries out the transportation will be required. The decree also prohibits the export of gold in bars exceeding 100 grams. Let us remind you that, in the EAEU, besides Russia, the member states are Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.
When will the export of gold be possible after all?
Restrictions on the export of large gold bars from the Russian Federation will not apply in all cases. Thus, the measure does not affect the following situations:
- Export is carried out through the airports of Moscow and Vladivostok with the presence of permit documentation from the Russian Assay Chamber;
- gold is exported through airports of the above-mentioned cities to countries not included in the EAEU, as well as with mandatory permission;
- Ingots are exported by the IP or business to countries outside the EAEU.
“Customs records a significant increase in the volume of gold transportation. One striking example is the fact of a citizen exporting ingots weighing more than 200 kg without any documents. To prevent such attempts, strict limits are necessary, as well as electronic labeling of precious metals,” – was previously stated by the FCS.
The possibility of introducing restrictions has been actively discussed in Russia since the end of last year. In order to maintain financial stability and protect interests, the introduction of a number of prohibitions was planned in the next four years, including the authorities checking the origin and purpose of money transfers during customs control.
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