How Foreign Citizens Can Purchase Russian Land

The Land Code of the Russian Federation allows foreign citizens, stateless persons, and foreign legal entities to purchase land plots located in Russia. There are many exceptions to this rule, however, and foreigners should be certain they understand the rules before attempting to purchase land in Russia.

Location Restrictions

Foreign citizens may not take possession of land located in certain areas, including the following:

• Land plots located in the border areas listed in the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 26 dated January 09, 2011
• Land plots located in specially determined areas of the Russian Federation (for example, areas where important strategic or military facilities, or resitricted access municipalities are located)