Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for six
months after the visa expires and with at least two blank pages required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) transit passengers who are continuing their journey within 24 hours without leaving the airport transit area.
Visa Note(a) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
(b) Those who are traveling in groups and tours should submit all documentation to the tour operator making the travel arrangements. For visits to relatives/friends in Russia, enquire at the consulate for details of application procedures.
(c) All travelers staying in the Russian Federation for longer than three days must register their visas within three working days of arrival with the local branch of the Ministery of the Interior. Most major hotels will do this automatically. Private visitors must register with local police on arrival.
(d) All visitors must have confirmed accommodation or transit information for every night of their stay in the Russian Federation.
(e) Nationals of the Schengen states, Estonia and Israel are required to submit travel insurance documents with their visa applications.
(f) Nationals of France may be required to submit bank statements for the last three months, return tickets and travel insurance documents with their visa applications.
(g) USA passport holders are required to fill in a special visa application form.
(h) Nationals applying for a multiple-entry/working/student visa must also submit a HIV certificate.
Types of Visa and CostTourist: £50 (single-entry, minimum five days processing); £100 (single-entry, next day processing); £65 (double-entry, minimum five days processing); £130 (double-entry, same day processing).
Business: £100 (single-entry, minimum five days processing); £200 (single-entry, next day processing); £130 (double-entry, minimum five days processing); £250 (double-entry, next day processing).
Costs given are for British nationals. Prices may vary for other nationalities. Check with your nearest embassy (see
General Info).
ValidityBusiness: up to 90 days;
Multiple-entry: six or 12 months with unlimited entries/exits;
Tourist: maximum of 30 days.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info .
Working Days RequiredDepending on nationality, type of visa and amount paid (see above). Postal applications usually take 10 working days.
WarningBecause of the security situation in the North Caucasus, travelers are advised against all travel to Chechnya, Ingushetia, Dagestan and to Budyonnovsky, Levokumsky, Neftekumsky, Stepnovsky and Kurskoy, which are regions in eastern and southern Stavropol Krai that border Dagestan and Chechnya.
Travelers are also advised against all but essential travel to North Ossetia, Karachai-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria (including the Elbrus area).
There is a high threat from terrorism in Russia, including suicide bombings in public places. Attacks have occurred most frequently in Moscow and in the North Caucasus.
On 9 December 2007, a bomb exploded on a bus in the southern Russian town of Nevinnomyssk, which killed two and injured seven. On 31 October 2007 there was an explosion on a bus in Tolyatti. Seven were killed and up to forty injured. The Russian authorities are investigating the cause of both of these explosions.
Because of the security situation in the North Caucasus, travelers are advised against all travel to Chechnya, Ingushetia, Dagestan and to the eastern and southern parts of Stavropol Krai that border Chechnya and Dagestan. Travelers are advised against all but essential travel to North Ossetia, Karachai-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria (including the Elbrus area).
There is a high threat from terrorism in Russia, including suicide bombings in public places. Attacks have occurred most frequently in Moscow and in the North Caucasus.
Travelers should be vigilant at all times and also watch out for pickpockets and street crime, especially in large cities and in busy areas, eg railway concourses. Also since 2005 there has been an increase in racially motivated attacks; visitors of Asian or Afro-Caribbean descent should take extra care.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisaions for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travelHealth | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Sometimes | |
| Yellow Fever | No | |
Health CareThe highly developed health service provides free medical treatment for all citizens. If a traveller becomes ill during a booked tour, emergency treatment is free, with small sums to be paid for medicines and hospital treatment. If a longer stay than originally planned becomes necessary because of the illness, the visitor has to pay for all further treatment. This can be very expensive; especially air evacuation. All visitors are strongly advised to have full medical cover that includes medical evacuation. It is advisable to take a supply of medicines that are likely to be required (check first that they may be imported legally). A reciprocal health care agreement is in operation between the UK and the Russian Federation, allowing citizens to receive free treatment. Private medical care can be expensive.
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