Do I need to register for RuID if my spouse is a Russian citizen?

Question

Do I need to register through RuID if I am coming to Russia to visit family, and my spouse is a Russian citizen?

Answer

The mere fact of being married to a Russian citizen does not always exempt a foreign citizen from the rules of entry and stay.

If the RuID application is available and functioning, it is better to fill in the data before the trip. If you cannot register for RuID due to a technical error, this should not automatically mean a ban on entry. Bring a valid passport and documents confirming the purpose of your trip.