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Home<\/a> \u00bb TRAVEL NEWS UPDATES<\/a> \u00bb Moscow Issues Travel Warning for Germany: Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid EU Travel 2025 <\/p>\n

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\nDecember 26, 2025<\/p>\n

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In a move that signals a deepening chill in European relations, the Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a stern advisory to its citizens: Avoid traveling to Germany unless absolutely necessary.<\/strong> Announced by official representative Maria Zakharova on December 25, 2025, the warning marks a dramatic escalation in the diplomatic friction between Moscow and Berlin, turning the once-busy travel corridor into a zone of high geopolitical risk.<\/p>\n

This advisory follows a series of policy shifts and security incidents that have made travel between the two nations increasingly fraught. For the thousands of Russian nationals who traditionally travel to Europe during the festive season, the message from the Kremlin is clear: the \u201cunfriendly\u201d actions of Western authorities have made the journey a gamble not worth taking.<\/p>\n

The Official Warning: Violation of Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n

During a press briefing at APA\u2019s Moscow bureau, Maria Zakharova framed the advisory as a direct response to what she termed the \u201cviolation of the rights of Russian citizens by German authorities.\u201d Moscow\u2019s concerns are rooted in a pattern of increased scrutiny, legal harassment, and a shifting administrative landscape that has left Russian travelers vulnerable.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn the context of the escalating confrontation\u2026 we urge you to refrain from traveling to the United States and its allied states, including primarily Canada and European Union countries\u2014specifically Germany\u2014during these holidays,\u201d Zakharova stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Russian Foreign Ministry cited \u201cserious risks\u201d for those traveling in both private and official capacities, suggesting that Russian nationals could face arbitrary detentions or \u201chunts\u201d by Western security services.<\/p>\n

The \u201cSingle-Entry\u201d Barrier: A New Visa Reality<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond the political rhetoric, a major practical obstacle has emerged. Effective December 16, 2025<\/strong>, the European Union implemented a strict \u201csingle-entry\u201d rule for Russian short-stay (Schengen C-type) visas.<\/p>\n

This policy change, which Berlin is enforcing with particular rigor, means that Russian travelers who once held multi-year, multiple-entry visas for business or family visits are now largely restricted to one-off trips.<\/p>\n