Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia – FAA Downgrades Russia’s Safety Rating (April 25, 2022)
4/25/2022 at 9:09 PM
Location: Russia
Event: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded the air safety rating for Russia, restricting any expansion of service or partnerships as a result of Russia’s Federal Agency for Air Transport not complying with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards. For more information please visit: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-downgrades-russian-air-safety-rating
Actions To Take:
- Read the Department’s Travel Advisory for Russia.
- Carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport with a current Russian visa.
- Have a contingency plan that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia
- Telephone: +(7) (495) 728-5577; After hours: +(7) (495) 728-5000
- Email: moscowacs@state.gov
- Website: U.S. Embassy Moscow
U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs
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- Telephone: +1 202-501-4444 (overseas) or +1 888-407-4747 (from the U.S.)
- Russia Country Information
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