In regards to our previous update, we mistakenly mentioned the latest countries which have opened borders with Russia in our Entry requirements section which may have lead to some confusion. We would like to clarify that the 'Entry Requirements for Russia' shown currently applies to UK nationals only and that countries that have opened borders with Russia will likely have different rules regarding travel and potential quarantine restrictions. Please consult the Travel authority advice in
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While direct flights from the UK to Russia are suspended until 17th March 2021, the Russian Visa Application Centres and Consulates in the UK are operating and it is still possible to apply for visas.

Please note: there may be changes to working hours at short notice for the submission and collection of passports at the Russian Visa Application Centre.

London

Effective 1st March 2021, the Russian Visa Application Centre in London will open for applicants
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As of 1st January 2021, Russia has introduced a new e-visa scheme for foreign nationals looking to visit the Russian Federation. This will apply to nationals
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Update - 15th December 2020

Following the closure of borders and quarantine measures, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has
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As of 19th June 2020, Russia and Belarus signed an agreement on the mutual recognition of visas which would allow those holding a visa for one of these countries to enter, leave, and stay in the other
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