Consular Section Informs
Current travel rules to Russia
We would like to remind you of the COVID travel rules to Russia. British and foreign nationals with a UK residence document can apply for any type of visa and travel to Russia either directly from London to Moscow or transiting one of the approved countries. The list of these countries can be found on our website.
Current travel restrictions for Russian nationals flying from London to Moscow
Due to multiple requests on COVID restrictions for Russian nationals traveling from London to Moscow we would like to remind you of the main travel rules to Russia.
The Visa Centre in Manchester will resume its operation
Due to considerable number of requests of foreign nationals living far away from London the Visa Application Centre in Manchester will reopen on 23 June.
On 14 June the Consular Section will be closed
Dear visitors! Please be informed that the Consular Section of the Embassy of Russia will be closed on 14 June for a national holiday.
New working hours of the Visa Center
New working hours of the Visa Application Center in London
Self-isolation upon arrival to Russia from the UK
The Consular Section confirms that the 14-day isolation at the place of residence (temporary stay) upon arrival to Russia from the UK is mandatory.
Lifting the flight ban between the UK and Russia
The Government of the Russian Federation has taken the decision not to extend the flight ban between the UK and Russia.
UEFA EURO 2020 matches in Saint-Petersburg
7 of the UEFA EURO 2020 matches will take place between 11 June and 11 July in Saint-Petersburg.
To the attention of airlines
According to the decision of the Russian Government all British and foreign nationals, living in the UK with a residence document, can travel by transit to Russia.
