British Consulate General in Saint Petersburg
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Address
- Лафонская улица 5, 191124 Saint Petersburg
- Website
- gov.uk
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 4 March 2024
At Лафонская улица 5, 191124 Saint Petersburg, the British consulate general in Saint Petersburg serves British citizens and visitors; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Moscow, about 631 km away. Russian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Russia
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New Year's Day
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New Year holiday
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
United Kingdom visa for Russian citizens
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Russian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Czech Republic in Saint PetersburgТверская улица 5, 191015 Санкт-Петербург
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Russia
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Moscow
Smolenskaya Naberezhnaya 10, 121099 Moscow
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Yekaterinburg
улица Гоголя 15A, 620075 Екатеринбург
All missions of the United Kingdom in Russia (3)
For matters it cannot handle, the British embassy in Moscow (631 km) is responsible. Besides the British consulate general in Saint Petersburg, the United Kingdom has 2 other missions in Russia. Consulates: Yekaterinburg. Russia in turn has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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Genuine dialogue requires respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty: UK statement to the OSCE
UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns Russia’s latest mass strikes against Ukraine and its continued denial of Ukrainian agency. Respect for sovereign equality, territorial integrity and Ukraine’s democratic choices is essential for genuine dialogue and any lasting peace…
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Russia's recruitment of foreign fighters is exploitative: UK statement to the OSCE
Colonel Joby Rimmer, UK Senior Military Advisor, says Russia's recruitment of foreign fighters relies on deception and asks how many foreign nationals serve in its armed forces.
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A just and lasting peace requires continued pressure on Russia: UK statement to the OSCE
Ambassador Holland condemned Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine’s civilian and energy infrastructure. He called for sustained support for Ukraine and increased economic pressure on Russia to secure serious negotiations and a just and lasting peace.
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Deterrence is not a threat: UK statement to the OSCE
UK Politico-Military Counsellor Arron Newble rejects Russia's portrayal of deterrence as a threat and asks which armed attack it relies on under Article 51.
Good to know
About the British consulate general in Saint Petersburg
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Saint Petersburg. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Лафонская улица 5, 191124 Saint Petersburg. The record for the British consulate general in Saint Petersburg includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Russia
British citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
When the British consulate general in Saint Petersburg is closed
The next closures of the British consulate general in Saint Petersburg for public holidays in Russia are New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and New Year holiday on Saturday 2 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Saint Petersburg
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Saint Petersburg, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Saint Petersburg
Within 1 km of the British consulate general in Saint Petersburg there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Saint Petersburg?
The British consulate general in Saint Petersburg is at Лафонская улица 5, 191124 Saint Petersburg.
When is the British Consulate General in Saint Petersburg closed?
The British consulate general in Saint Petersburg closes on Russia’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Russian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Where is the British embassy in Russia?
The British embassy is in Moscow, about 631 km from the British consulate general in Saint Petersburg.
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