CONSULAR SECTION INFORMS

13.08.2020

Entry to Russia for non-UK citizens, living in the UK.

           At the moment, in accordance with the order of the Government of the Russian Federation of 24.07.2020 No. 1915-r non-UK citizens have the right to enter the Russian Federation from the UK through air border crossings of the Russian Federation only if they hold a residence permit or another document, confirming the right of permanent residence in the UK.

           Residence-permit cards or stickers in the passport must be presented upon check-in in the airport and upon border control in Russia. A printed version from the Home Office web-site confirming the settled-status, especially for the EU citizens, can also be accepted. In this case the printout should be certified by a notary/solicitor, proving thus the authenticity of the data granting the right of permanent residence.

           Unfortunately, if you do not hold a document certifying the right of permanent residence in the UK under the above Government order, it is not possible neither to apply for a Russian visa, nor to enter the Russian Federation, flying from London, on a visa-free basis (if appropriate).

           If it is not possible to certify the document in hand, we would also recommend to contact the Home Office for the necessary advice.

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LATEST EVENTS

19.05.2022 - Changing of the address of the Visa Center in London.

Russia Visa application center has moved to new location from 16th May 2022. Please make note of the new address below: Russia Visa application center has moved to new location from 16th May 2022. Please make note of the new address below: Suite 203 – 205, Second floor, Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Rd, London EC1V7ET

28.04.2022 - Official holiday at the Consular Section

Due to official holiday the Consular Section will be closed on 2-3 and 9-10 May.

25.04.2022 - Payment of consular fees

While paying consular fees, please take the exact amount due conforming to the actual Tariff of consular fees.

11.04.2022 - Consular cooperation with HMPO has been terminated

We regret to acknowledge that the British competent authorities have decided to terminate the good cooperation via consular channels with Her Majesty Passport Office.

07.04.2022 - On retaliatory visa measures due to the unfriendly actions of a number of foreign states

In response to the unilateral decision of the European Union to partially suspend the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the European Community on the facilitation of the issuance of visas to citizens of the Russian Federation and the European Union of 25 May 2006 and the identical decisions of Denmark, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland in relation to similar bilateral agreements on 4 April, 2022, the President of the Russian Federation signed the Decree No. 183 “On retaliatory visa measures in connection with the unfriendly actions of a number of foreign states” (http://kremlin.ru/acts/news/68137).

02.04.2022 - On the removal of restrictions on the issuance of Russian visas for a number of African countries.

In accordance with the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation the issuance of all categories of Russian visas have been resumed for foreign citizens holders of the passports of South - African Republic, Republic of Botswana, Kingdom of Lesotho, Republic of Namibia, Republic of Zimbabwe, Republic of Mozambique, Republic of Madagascar, Kingdom of Eswatini, United Republic of Tanzania, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

10.03.2022 - Travelling to Russia for foreign citizens.

Despite the suspension of Aeroflot and British Airways flights, entry to the Russian Federation is still allowed for all categories of foreign citizens, including British citizens with valid Russian visas.

10.03.2022 - About the closure of the Visa Application Center in Manchester.

The visa application center in Manchester is temporarily closed.

04.03.2022 - On 7-8 March the Consular Section will be closed

Dear visitors! Please be informed that the Consular Section of the Embassy of Russia will be closed on 7-8 March for a national holiday.

01.03.2022 - About flights between Russia and the UK

Due to arising questions from those who want to fly from the UK to Russia at the period of imposed restrictions on the using of the European airspace, we recommend considering the possibility of purchasing air tickets for transit flights on the alternative routes with connections in the third countries.

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