🇷🇺 Is Russia safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Russia: 114 diplomatic missions from 92 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Russia
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- UK support is limited, and very limited in places such as the North Caucasus
- Dual British-Russian nationals are treated as Russian citizens, which restricts UK consular help
- Spanish and European airspace is closed to Russia; available commercial connections are significantly reduced
- Banking transfers and credit/debit card use are severely disrupted due to international sanctions
- Do not travel to Russia; Spaniards already there should consider leaving via available commercial routes
- At border crossings, travellers may face interrogation, fingerprinting, DNA sampling and device inspection, lasting several hours
Risk areas and situations
- Do not travel to Russia because of the invasion of Ukraine: drone attacks, air defence activity and no flights home
- Higher risk that British nationals are detained; Russia has held foreigners as leverage
- High likelihood of terrorist attacks in major cities
- Drone activity can cause short-notice airspace and airport restrictions
- Since the war in Ukraine began, the overall security situation in Russia poses elevated risk for foreign nationals
- Foreign citizens have already been charged under laws restricting criticism of Russian military operations
Local laws and customs
- Publicly criticising the Russian military operation in Ukraine, including on social media, carries prison sentences of up to 15 years
- Foreign nationals have already been prosecuted for violating this restriction on public statements or social media posts
- Public displays of affection between same-sex couples can lead to fines, detention or deportation
- Federal Law No. 538 of 19 December 2022 explicitly bans access to surrogacy for foreign nationals
Emergency numbers in Russia
Embassies and consulates in Russia
114 diplomatic missions from 92 countries, across 12 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 4 | Samara, Moscow, Krasnodar |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 4 | Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Ekaterinburg |
| 🇨🇳 China | 3 | Irkutsk, Vladivostok, Saint Petersburg |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 2 | Saint Petersburg, Moscow |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 2 | Vladivostok, Moscow |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 2 | Moscow, Saint Petersburg |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | Moscow |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 2 | Ekaterinburg, Moscow |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 2 | Moscow, Saint Petersburg |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 2 | Ekaterinburg, Saint Petersburg |
| 🇮🇳 India | 2 | Vladivostok, Moscow |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 2 | Moscow, Saint Petersburg |
…and 80 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Russia is Russian. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Russian, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Russia safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Russia is 3.75/4 (Do not travel, level 4 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Russia?
The general emergency number in Russia is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Russia?
Telcomia tracks 114 diplomatic missions from 92 countries in Russia, across 12 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.