The Bank of Russia will lift limits on foreign currency transfers abroad for Russian citizens and residents of friendly countries starting December 8, as stated in the regulator's message. The Central Bank explained this decision by the stable situation in the foreign exchange market.
At the same time, the message notes that during the period from December 8, 2025, to June 7, 2026, the existing restrictions will remain in the following cases:
non-residents working in Russia from unfriendly countries may transfer abroad amounts equivalent to their salaries;
non-working individuals — non-residents from unfriendly countries cannot transfer funds abroad, the same applies to legal entities from such states. At the same time, the Central Bank notes that this ban does not apply to foreign companies that are under the control of Russian legal or physical persons.
These restrictions also do not apply to money transfer operations by foreign investors investing in the Russian financial market, from "In" type accounts to accounts abroad.
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