How to Get
Sputnik V
Vaccine?

The project of Covid-19 passports has not been finally approved yet, so we can’t tell for sure whether Sputnik V will be included in the list of valid vaccines, but:

• Gamaleya vaccine is widely used all over the world, most likely it will.
• Some states already accept Sputnik V vaccination certificates, for example, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Georgia, Maldives
• Moreover, it is highly likely that the presence of antibodies will also be a good reason to get a “green” passport

On 06/05/2021, the 4th Russian vaccine Sputnik Light based on the adenoviral vector Ad26 was approved. The results of the 1st and 2nd clinical trials are very encouraging. They have demonstrated 79.4% efficacy and safety, which is higher than many two-dose vaccines.

Phase 3 clinical trials involving 7,000 people took place in several countries, including Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Ghana. Preliminary results are expected later.

The main purpose of the Sputnik Light one-shot vaccine is revaccination, but it can be used for basic vaccination in the event of a vaccine shortage. General vaccination will begin before January 2022. For the 1st vaccination it is recommended to use the classic Sputnik V vaccine.

Please, note that even if a doctor’s check is foreseen by the vaccine package, consultation with your own doctor in your country is absolutely necessary before your vaccine tour to Russia!

In order to be accepted for boarding the plane to Russia, all foreign citizens have to provide a printed medical document (in English or Russian) confirming the negative PCR test for COVID-19, passed not earlier than 3 calendar days before arrival to Russia. They will be also asked to show it upon arrival at the border control. I would like to underline that the document must be printed out. SMS or any other form of confirmation on the mobile phone will not be accepted. Moreover, if this document is in another language, it should be translated into Russian and certified by the respective Russian Consulate.

According to the last decision of Rospotrebnadzor which is responsible for public health, dated 16 April 2021 N 13 (entered into force on 21 April), foreign citizens and stateless persons can be subject to random COVID-test upon arrival to Russia at the airport. 

This test is additional to the one required before a vaccine tour to Russia.

Please note!!! Passengers arriving from the UK, besides the PCR-test, have to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Indian citizens must be tested for Covid-19 after passing passport control in Russian airport, and afterward, they have to self-isolate till getting the PCR test results. 

• Express option: leave the country the same day when you got a shot of Sputnik V
• Optimal option: stay for 2/3 nights. Min 48 hours after the shot required because you  may have the possible side effects (fever) so there may be some difficulties when boarding the plane
• Full immersion: stay for 25 days to get two doses in one trip and have a wonderful opportunity to travel around Russia