Emergency help for British nationals

Get help if you're the victim of crime, you've been arrested, or are affected by a crisis abroad.

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  1. Arrested or detained in Russia

    Information on legal and detention systems, in Russia, for British nationals abroad.

  2. British Consulate General Ekaterinburg

    We are responsible for supporting the interests of the UK in Russia. The British Consulate-General in Ekaterinburg provides services to British nationals in the Urals region.

  3. British Embassy Moscow

    The British Embassy in Moscow is responsible for supporting the interests of the UK in Russia. This includes providing services to British nationals in Russia and representing the British government in its relations with the Russian government.

  4. Get help if you're a victim of crime abroad

    Contact the nearest British embassy, high commission, consulate or the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London to get help if you're the victim of crime abroad

  5. If you’re affected by a crisis abroad

    Advice to British people affected by crises abroad such as large-scale terrorist attacks, natural disasters and political unrest, and how the FCDO can help.

  6. Russia: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

    This information is provided to help British nationals make decisions about getting medical advice and reporting a rape or sexual assault in Russia.

  7. Russia: mental health abroad

    Information for British nationals with mental health issues in Russia, including how the British Embassy can help.

  8. Russia: parental child abduction

    Information for parents whose British child has been abducted in Russia by the other parent or a relative.

  9. Support for British nationals abroad

    This page lists guidance on how you can help yourself stay safe abroad, and the help the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can provide.