The President of the Russian Federation signed a decree that tightens the rules for the export of cash currency and gold to the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Businesses will be allowed to export cash only through international airports.
Starting April 1, 2026, individuals will not be able to export cash rubles from Russia to the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan) in amounts exceeding $100,000. The corresponding decree was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, March 25, as reported by DW.
For individual entrepreneurs and legal entities, the ban on the export of cash by train or car will apply regardless of the amount. They will only be able to export cash rubles through international airports in the Russian Federation.
Starting April 1, individuals and legal entities, as well as individual entrepreneurs, will have to confirm the origin of the funds with bank statements and fill out a declaration describing the purposes of their use abroad.
Export of Gold from the Russian Federation Will Also Be Restricted
The president's decree also introduces restrictions on the export of gold bars weighing more than 100 grams from the Russian Federation.
Starting May 1, 2026, such bars can only be exported to EAEU countries by legal entities and individual entrepreneurs through Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Knevichi airports with a special permit from the Assay Chamber of Russia.
For individuals, the new restrictions will apply not only to EAEU states but also to other countries.
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