Russian VFS Centres in the UK

If you’re planning a visit to Russia then you will most likely need a Russian is. All UK passport holders require a valid is for Russia, the specific type of is varies and depends on the reason for your visit as well as the details of your planned trip. Check which is for Russia you need here.

All Russian is applicants within the UK are required to attend one of the Russia is centres. There are 3 Russian is Centres in the UK, they are:

1. London
Russia is Centre
15 ‐ 27 Gee Street
Barbican
London
EC1V 3RD

Reduced working hours due to covid

Submissions: 08:30 — 13:00 Monday, Wednesday and Friday (except Declared Holidays).
Passport Collection: 08:30 — 13:00 Monday, Wednesday and Friday (except Declared Holidays).

 

2. Manchester
Russia is Centre
53 Fountain Street (Regus Business Centre)
Manchester
M2 2AN

Closed due to covid

Submissions: 08:30 — 13:00 then from 13.45 — 16.00 Monday to Friday (except Declared Holidays).
Important:

• there is no next—day service for the Manchester centre, only a 5 working day service is available.
• there is no passport collection facility in Manchester. Passports will be returned only via recorded delivery the next working day, after the processed documents are received at the is centre from the embassy.

 

3. Edinburgh

Russia is Centre
64 Albion Road (back entrance)
Edinburgh
EH7 5QZ

Reduced working hours due to covid

Submissions: 08:30 — 12:00 Tuesday and Thursday (except Declared Holidays).
Passport Collection: 08:30— 13:00 Tuesday and Thursday (except Declared Holidays).