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Russian citizens need a visa from an embassy or consulate to visit United Kingdom.
Visa needed from an embassy or consulate
A Standard Visitor visa is required (Russia is on the UK visa national list). You give fingerprints and a photo at a visa application centre, which may be in another country.
Checked 13 Oct 2026 against the official page: gov.uk
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