Visa for Russia in UK - Applying for a Russian Visa

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22nd Sep 2020

Visas update 22 Sept. 2020

Embassies in London currently issuing visas (in most cases limited categories):

Afghanistan, Angola, Belarus, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Congo Brazzaville, Cyprus, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Libya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Russia, UAE, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, USA and some Schengen countries (including Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain).

1st Aug 2020

Update on PCR test for COVID-19

The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency has announced that any passenger without a printed medical document confirming a negative PCR test for COVID-19 taken within the last 72 hours shall not be allowed to board the aircraft (by the decision of the airline). Please note you must bring your printed e-mail test result when you travel, mobile phone text confirmations are not accepted.

28th Jul 2020

Requirements for EU nationals

EU nationals who wish to apply for a Russian visa in the UK are now required to provide proof of their UK permanent residency ("settled status"). They must apply to the EU Settlement Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

Non-UK

Important requirements for non-UK passport holders

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