This unified eVisa result is for an ordinary passport. United Kingdom is not eligible for this option. See the full United Kingdom visa guide for the route that applies to you.

Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) for British citizens

🇬🇧United KingdomVisa required

In short

British citizens are not currently eligible for the Russian unified eVisa, because United Kingdom is not on the current 65-state list. As a British citizen you instead apply for the appropriate regular visa at a Russian consulate or authorised visa centre. Check the official Russian MFA guidance for any passport- or traveler-specific conditions before travel.

United Kingdom: Visa required

Apply for a standard visa at a consulate or visa center. Check the official Russian MFA guidance for any passport- or traveler-specific conditions before travel.

See the full United Kingdom guide

At a glance

Applicability
British citizens are not currently eligible for the Russian unified eVisa, because United Kingdom is not on the current 65-state list. As a British citizen you instead apply for the appropriate regular visa at a Russian consulate or authorised visa centre. Check the official Russian MFA guidance for any passport- or traveler-specific conditions before travel.
Current passport route
Visa required

Documents British citizens will need

Route-specific guidance

  • Do not use this e-visa (unified electronic visa) checklist for United Kingdom. Follow the canonical passport guide and the responsible Russian mission's official checklist for the route that applies.

How British citizens get a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa)

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    Open the canonical passport guide

    Use the current United Kingdom guide to identify the applicable route before preparing documents or paying a fee.

FAQ — Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) for British citizens

Do British citizens need an e-visa (unified electronic visa) for Russia?

No. United Kingdom is not on the e-Visa list, so British citizens apply for the appropriate regular visa at a Russian consulate or visa centre instead.

How do British citizens apply for a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa)?

Do not submit a Russian eVisa application for this passport. United Kingdom is not on the current eligible-state list; use the canonical United Kingdom guide to identify the applicable entry route.

How much does a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) cost for British citizens?

An eVisa fee does not apply to this passport because United Kingdom is not on the current eligible-state list. If the trip does not fit the official visa-free conditions, verify the applicable regular-visa fee with the responsible Russian mission.

Official sources

Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying or travelling.