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Do British passport holders need a visa for Russia?

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Visa required. UK passport holders must get a visa before they travel to Russia.

The UK says you must get a visa before you travel and, if you are 12 or over, give fingerprints at a visa application center in London, Manchester or Edinburgh. FCDO also advises against all travel to Russia, and insurance could be invalidated if you go anyway.

Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Visa: Required before travel; Apply through the Russia Visa Centre.
Passport validity: 6 months after the visa expires; An expired passport cannot carry a valid visa.
Biometrics: Fingerprints at a center if 12 or over; Also taken again on arrival.
Travel advice: Avoid all travel; Insurance could be invalidated.

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