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Operation 3.1 · Transfers without opening an account

Transfers from Russia without opening an account by individuals (residents or non-residents from friendly states) in foreign currency abroad in favour of individuals, without any limit on the amount.

Status
permitted
PeriodFrom 26 September 2025
WhoResident individual, Non-resident
Legal basisBank of Russia Information of 26 Sep 2025Bank of Russia Information of 5 Dec 2025
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Verified as of 21 October 2026 · All operations

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3.2Transfers from Russia without opening an account by individuals from unfriendly states who work in Russia, in the amount of their salary.Permitted3.3Transfers from Russia without opening an account by individuals from unfriendly states who do not work in Russia, from accounts with brokers and trust managers.Prohibited

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