City in Primorsky Krai, Russia
Is Vladivostok safe?
The US State Department advises against all travel to Russia.
Is Vladivostok safe?
The US State Department advises against all travel to Russia. Safe and calm by Russian standards. Foreigners face detention and speech-law risks, and consular help is limited; road accidents on the hilly streets are a risk.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 2/5, high risk.
- US travel advisory: Level 4: Do not travel, updated 2025-12-28.
- Homicide rate in Russia: 6.8 per 100,000 people (2021, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Russia: 12.0 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 102 · Ambulance 103 · Fire 101 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Vladivostok at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2/5 · High risk |
| Crime | Low street crime; some pickpocketing near the station and market. Drunk drivers and rough nights near bars. |
| At night | The waterfront is lively on weekends; other areas quiet down early. Use Yandex Go late. |
| Solo women | Comfortable in the center; use app taxis at night. |
| Other risks | Typhoon rain and landslides in Aug–Sep; Icy hill roads in winter |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Unlicensed taxis at the airport and station overcharge
- Fake police ID checks demanding cash
- Street currency exchangers with poor rates
Take care
- Steep slippery streets in winter
- Typhoon rains in August and September
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Criticising the army or sharing 'fake' war news, including social posts, can mean up to 15 years.
- Rainbow flags and LGBT symbols are treated as 'extremist' symbols.
- Carry your original passport, migration card and registration; copies aren't accepted.
How Vladivostok compares in Russia
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Moscow | 2/5 · High risk |
| Saint Petersburg | 2/5 · High risk |
| Kazan | 2/5 · High risk |
| Sochi | 2/5 · High risk |
| Kaliningrad | 2/5 · High risk |
| Irkutsk | 2/5 · High risk |
| Yekaterinburg | 2/5 · High risk |
| Vladivostok | 2/5 · High risk |
| Murmansk | 2/5 · High risk |
| Novosibirsk | 2/5 · High risk |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 2/5 · High risk |
| Olkhon Island | 2/5 · High risk |
| Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | 2/5 · High risk |
Quick answers
Is Vladivostok safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable in the center; use app taxis at night.
Is Vladivostok safe at night?
The waterfront is lively on weekends; other areas quiet down early. Use Yandex Go late.
What is the crime rate in Vladivostok?
Low street crime; some pickpocketing near the station and market. Drunk drivers and rough nights near bars. Nationally, Russia records 6.8 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2021).
What number do I call in an emergency in Vladivostok?
Police 102 · Ambulance 103 · Fire 101 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Vladivostok Airport
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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