All citizens of the United Kingdom require a visa to enter Russia. However, Russia has introduced E-visas for several European countries which streamlines the application process. Please click here to check if you are eligible and follow the link to apply (click ‘English’ on the top right of the page to translate from Russian).

Please note that you can apply for your Russian visa six months before your arrival date in Russia. All applications made in the United Kingdom require travel to one of the Russian visa centres located in London, Manchester or Edinburgh to provide a fingerprint impression.

Step One: Take a photo following the guidance here.

Step Two: Once you have booked your trip you can order your Russian visa invitation by clicking here.

Step Three: Fill out the Russian visa application form here.

Step Four: Photocopy the information page of your passport

Step Five: Gather your documents and follow the instructions received following your visa application.

Additional Information:

• Customers who are students, self-employed, company directors, working from home or unemployed must provide bank statements for the last three months with a minimum of £100 per day to cover the duration of their visit.
• Customers with more than one nationality must provide all other passports they possess.
• Passports should have at least 2 empty pages for visas facing one another and be valid for 6 months from the proposed visa expiration date.
• Non-British citizens applying from the United Kingdom should provide a residence card issued by the Home Office proving your settled or pre-settled status. If you do not have a physical card, you can print a document from the Home Office website confirming your status. You must notarise this document which can be done by booking an appointment here (cost £15 per person). You should also provide utility bills covering the last three months and proof of medical insurance covering the duration of your stay in Russia.
• Customers who are making their own travel arrangements must include printed and signed confirmations from all hotels and transport links taken both within Russia and to enter and leave the country.
• Customers travelling with children under 16 must provide the child’s full birth certificate.

Disclaimer:

Whilst Go-East Travel endeavours to provide up to date visa information it is ultimately the clients responsibility to obtain all necessary travel information and documentation required for their trips.