Permit for foreign nationals
Parts of Odintsovsky and Balashikha urban okrugs — restricted for foreigners
Permit for foreign nationals · Russia
In short
For visitors: no permit — or permit in advance, via an agency, depending on the area, purpose or group.
- Boundary area — 237 km²
- Checked against the act on 21 October 2026
Who may enter, and with what
Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.
- Citizens of Russia — no permit. The Resolution 470 restrictions apply only to foreign nationals.List of territories with regulated visits (Government Decree No. 470 of 04.07.1992) · as of 7 October 2026 · checked 20 October 2026
Original wording
с регламентированным посещением для иностранных граждан
- Foreign nationals — permit in advance, via an agency. A foreigner's visit to these territories is cleared by the host organisation with the FSB.Issued by: Regional FSB office, on application by the host organisationExceptions: Transit along the roads named in the List (e.g. M-1, M-7, M-12 in Moscow Region; R-217 in North Ossetia; R-21 Kola)Government Decree No. 470 of 04.07.1992, para. 2 · as of 7 October 2026 · checked 20 October 2026
Original wording
Въезд иностранных граждан на территорию Российской Федерации с регламентированным посещением согласовывается принимающими организациями
Legal basis
Questions
Permits and restricted zones — FAQ
Do you need a permit: Parts of Odintsovsky and Balashikha urban okrugs — restricted for foreigners?
For visitors: no permit — or permit in advance, via an agency, depending on the area, purpose or group. A foreigner's visit to these territories is cleared by the host organisation with the FSB.
Where do I get the permit?
Issued by: Regional FSB office, on application by the host organisation. The link to the official application page is in the rule above.
Will the planner see this zone on my route?
Yes: the zone has a boundary, and the trip plan will show a line if the route or an overnight stop falls inside.
Other zones: Russia
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