The popularity of sanatorium and resort treatment is steadily increasing, and this is not surprising. A course of health procedures at a sanatorium can address numerous health issues while also providing a wonderful opportunity for relaxation. Sanatoriums are typically located in beautiful, ecologically clean areas, within national parks and protected nature zones, making them ideal for full-fledged rest and health recovery.
A trip to a sanatorium, like any journey, requires careful preparation, an essential part of which is gathering the necessary documents.
In 2026, the following set of documents will be required for check-in at a sanatorium-resort facility:
- Sanatorium-resort card of the established form, not older than two months (form 072/u)
- Passport or other identity document (seafarer's identity card, international passport of a Russian citizen, military ID of a Russian serviceman (during mobilization, martial law, and wartime), driver's license
- SNILS – insurance number of an individual personal account
- Mandatory health insurance policy
- For pregnant women, the presence of an exchange card is mandatory
- A certificate from a therapist confirming no contact with probable COVID-19 patients in the last 7 days, obtained no more than 3 days before departure to the sanatorium
If you are traveling with a child, you will also need:
- Birth certificate (passport for individuals over 14 years old)
- SNILS – insurance number of an individual personal account
- Mandatory health insurance policy
- Analysis for enterobiasis
- Vaccination certificate
- Conclusion from a dermatologist confirming the absence of infectious skin diseases
- Certificate from the local pediatrician or epidemiologist confirming no contact of the child with infectious patients at home, in kindergarten, or school in the last 21 days (the validity period of the contact certificate is 3 days from the date of issuance)
Children under 4 years old do not receive sanatorium-resort treatment, but to stay with their parents and be on the territory of the sanatorium, all the above-mentioned documents are required, except for the sanatorium-resort card.
Before traveling, it is necessary to consult with your attending physician, who will prescribe a set of examinations to obtain a sanatorium-resort card. Remember: the more complete information about your health condition you provide, the higher the effectiveness of sanatorium-resort treatment will be.
Regulatory documents
- Rules for booking and payment methods for vouchers in the sanatorium network of JSC "RZD HEALTH"
- Basic requirements and conditions for staying and treatment in the Sanatorium
- State guarantees program
- Regulations on the provision of paid medical services
- Schedule for providing paid medical services
- Medical license
- Licensing authorities
- State health management authorities
- List of vital and essential medicines
- Terms of the offer for concluding a contract for sanatorium-resort services
- Excerpt from the unified register of classification objects in the tourism industry
- List of recommended measures to improve working conditions
- Summary report on the results of occupational safety and health assessments 2026
- Application for a refund
- Medical personnel
What you need to know about staying in a sanatorium:
- All medical procedures are prescribed exclusively by the attending physician of the sanatorium.
- You must arrive on time for doctor’s appointments and medical procedures.
- You must inform your attending physician about any allergies or intolerances to medications.
- If you regularly take any medications, do not forget to bring them with you in sufficient quantities.
- For water and mud treatments, you must have swimwear, flip-flops, and a swim cap (for the pool).
- A strict adherence to medical prescriptions, including treatment programs, diet, and physical activity regimen, is essential for successful treatment.
- Remember that healthy sleep should last at least 8 hours, and going to bed should start no later than 10:00 PM.
- To achieve maximum treatment effectiveness, it is recommended to refrain from alcohol consumption and smoking.
- If your health worsens or your illness exacerbates, you must consult your attending physician; during evenings and weekends, go to the on-duty doctor or nurse.
Attention! Important! Check-in for individuals under the age of 18, in the absence of legal representatives*, is permitted only if written consent from the legal representatives (one of them) is provided by the accompanying person(s).
*Parents (adoptive parents, guardians).
We wish you a pleasant stay and successful treatment!
