Restrictions on cash ruble and gold exports have been introduced in Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new decree on March 25 regulating the export of cash and gold from the country. 

 

According to the document, a number of restrictions will come into force on April 1, 2026.

 

Under the new regulations, individuals will not be allowed to export cash rubles exceeding the value of 100,000 US dollars to member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) — Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

 

At the same time, the export of cash by rail or road is completely prohibited for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs. They will only be able to carry out such operations through international airports.

 

According to the decree, starting April 1, individuals of all categories are required to confirm the origin of the exported funds with bank documents, as well as submit a declaration indicating the intended use of the funds abroad.

 

In addition, the document also introduced restrictions on the export of gold. Specifically, starting May 1, 2026, the procedure for exporting gold ingots weighing more than 100 grams will be tightened.

 

Legal entities and entrepreneurs will only be able to export such ingots to EAEU countries based on a special permit from the Russian Chamber of Assayers and through the Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Knevichi international airports.

 

As for individuals, the new requirements for gold export will apply not only to EAEU countries but also to other foreign states.