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Russia visa requirements for United Kingdom citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa required
Yes — United Kingdom citizens need a visa for Russia.
Entry details
Holders of a United Kingdom passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting Russia. The United Kingdom passport currently ranks #20 among the world's top 100 with 162 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: Russia citizens travelling to United Kingdom — visa required.
🧳 Before you travel: United Kingdom → Russia
🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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