Travel requirements for Russia
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Russia — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Russia
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Russia. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Russia
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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2 weeks before travelTick-borne Encephalitis Consider
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Russia.
Driving in Russia
To drive in Russia with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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