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United Kingdom visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Russia
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- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Saint Petersburg
Лафонская улица 5, 191124 Saint Petersburg
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Yekaterinburg
улица Гоголя 15A, 620075 Екатеринбург
Open 24/7
All missions of the United Kingdom in Russia
The United Kingdom has 3 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Consulates: Saint Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.
British citizens travelling to Russia
United KingdomRussia Visa required Russia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Russian citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Russian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
In Russia, applications go to the British embassy in Moscow and the consulates in Saint Petersburg and Yekaterinburg, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Ireland requires Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Russia
Russia requires British citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Russia?
The British embassy in Russia is in Moscow; there are also consulates in Saint Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires British citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Russian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Russian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.