Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

June 3, 2025

5 Countries Making It Harder for Americans to Live and Work Abroad

Russia

Happy tourists sightseeing city with map. Red Square, Moscow, Russia
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Generally speaking, few U.S. residents are inclined to travel to Russia due to the war with Ukraine. Moreover, the U.S. Travel Advisory has ranked Russia as “Level 4: Do Not Travel” because of the “arbitrary enforcement of local laws” and the “risk of harassment or wrongful detention by Russian security officials.” However, some Americans have lived there for years to bask in the rich history, art, and architecture, or to reunite with abroad family members.