To receive a tourist invitation to Russia, please indicate your citizenship. You will be provided with a registration form. Fill in all the fields carefully, then proceed to the next step to confirm and pay for your invitation.
Where British Applicants Submit a Russian Visa Application
The Russian Embassy identifies visa application centres in London and Edinburgh. Edinburgh's Consulate says visa applications and related enquiries are submitted to the Edinburgh centre only. Use the current official page for the selected route; do not rely on older VFS or Manchester instructions that may remain online.
Need a tourist invitation for a regular Russian visa? Order only after checking that this is the correct route for your trip.
Order a Tourist Invitation — from $19Official tour operator (PTO 015681) · PDF by email · Verify the current filing rules for your location
Where to submit your Russian visa application
After preparing your tourist voucher and application, choose the city where you will file. Each page explains the confirmed local submission route and links to the official source.
Continue with the United Kingdom visa route
Use the country hub to choose between the e-visa and regular tourist visa. Order an invitation only when the regular visa route requires it.
Official sources for this guide
Visa rules and local procedures can change. Check the responsible Russian mission or MFA service before filing.
The two currently sourced UK routes
The Embassy's visa information page identifies London and Edinburgh centres and explains that the centres receive and collect documents while consular offices retain processing and decision authority.
The Edinburgh Consulate publishes its local centre, contact route and appointment-only service. London applicants should use the Embassy's current centre page and verify appointment, biometric and collection instructions before visiting.
| Route | Current source-bound instruction |
|---|---|
| London | Use the Russian Embassy's current visa-centre information and recheck appointment details |
| Edinburgh | Use the Consulate-listed Russian Visa Application Centre at 64 Albion Road |
| Manchester | Do not assume an older provider page is current without a Russian mission source |
Prepare the file before the appointment
Complete the official visa application, prepare the passport, photograph and tourist support documents, and follow the selected centre's current biometrics and payment instructions. Requirements and service arrangements may change independently of the invitation issuer.
The centre does not issue the visa. Its administrative role must remain separate from the consular decision.
Need a tourist invitation for a regular Russian visa? Order only after checking that this is the correct route for your trip.
Order a Tourist Invitation — from $19Official tour operator (PTO 015681) · PDF by email · Verify the current filing rules for your location
Frequently asked questions
Which UK cities have a currently sourced Russian visa-centre route?
The current Russian mission pages identify London and Edinburgh.
Does the Edinburgh Consulate accept the visa file directly?
Its current page directs visa applications and corresponding enquiries to the Edinburgh Visa Application Centre.
Can I rely on an old VFS or Manchester page?
Not without current confirmation from the Russian mission. Use the live official instructions for the selected route.
Who decides the Russian visa?
The Russian consular office, not the visa centre or invitation issuer.
Should I verify an appointment before travelling?
Yes. Check current availability, service instructions and document requirements on the official route.
Need a tourist invitation for a regular Russian visa? Order only after checking that this is the correct route for your trip.
Order a Tourist Invitation — from $19Official tour operator (PTO 015681) · PDF by email · Verify the current filing rules for your location
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Last updated: 2026-09-04. Information verified against consular requirements current at the date of update.