Russian Consulate General in Alexandria

Russia requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the Russian consulate general in Alexandria whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.

For matters it cannot handle, the Russian embassy in Cairo (180 km) is responsible. Besides the Russian consulate general in Alexandria, Russia has 2 other missions in Egypt. Consulates: Hurghada. Egypt in turn has an embassy in Moscow.

About the Russian consulate general in Alexandria

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Russia in Alexandria. The head of mission on record is Василян Карен Ашотович. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

Address and contact

Address: 9, Tag Al Ruasa str., Saba Basha, Alexandria. The record for the Russian consulate general in Alexandria includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

Russian citizens travelling to Egypt

Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

When the Russian consulate general in Alexandria is closed

The Russian consulate general in Alexandria closes on Egypt’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027 and Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day on Monday 25 January 2027, and usually on holidays of Russia such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Before visiting the Russian consulate general in Alexandria

Current procedures for the Russian consulate general in Alexandria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.