Russia
Russia is the world's largest country, covering more than one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area. Russia boasts a rich history and culture, as well as a wealth of natural attractions for those willing to head off the beaten path. Wikivoyage
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 18 September 2026:
You must get a visa before you travel.
Passport validity
To enter Russia, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date your visa expires.
You cannot enter Russia using a visa in an expired passport, even if you’re also carrying a new, valid passport. You will need to apply for a new visa or visa transfer.
Sign your passport before you travel if it was issued after January 2017. Some British nationals have been denied entry for not signing their passports.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
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Your embassy in Russia
Finding embassies…
For a lost passport, an arrest or an emergency.
Russia's embassy in United Kingdom
Finding embassies…
For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
Emergency numbers in Russia
- Currency
- Russian Rouble (RUB)
- Time
- UTC+2 to UTC+12
- Plugs and power
- Types C, F · 220 V
- Driving
- On the right
- Calling code
- +7
- Languages
- Russian
- Capital
- Moscow
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.