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Russian Embassy & Consulates in Germany

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 consulates
  • 1 honorary consulate

Russia is represented in Germany by 4 missions: an embassy in Berlin, 2 consulates in Bielefeld and Berlin and an honorary consulate in Nuremberg. Russia requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Map: Russia’s 4 missions in Germany

Map: Russia’s 4 missions in Germany

Russian Embassy in Berlin

Embassy of Russia in Berlin

Embassy · Berlin

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Address
Unter den Linden 63-65, 10117 Berlin
Head of mission
Sergei Nechaev, Ambassador

The Russian embassy is in Berlin, the capital of Germany, at Unter den Linden 63-65, 10117 Berlin. The head of mission on record is Sergei Nechaev, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Russian consulates in Germany

Russia also has 2 consulates in Bielefeld and Berlin; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

Russian honorary consulates in Germany

Russia has an honorary consulate in Nuremberg; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.

Russia visa for German citizens

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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Germany

  • Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
  • Regular tourist visa
  • Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
  • 11 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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German citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Russia, not at the Russian embassy.

Germany’s missions in Russia

Missions of Germany in Russia (5)

In return, Germany has 5 missions in Russia, including its embassy in Moscow.

Good to know

Russia in Germany

Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; 4 of them are in Germany.

Travel to Germany for Russian citizens

Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. In Germany, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Russian missions in Germany are closed

Russian missions in Germany close on Germany’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Russian embassy in Germany?

The Russian embassy is in Berlin, at Unter den Linden 63-65, 10117 Berlin.

Does Russia have consulates in Germany?

Yes, Russia has 2 consulates in Bielefeld and Berlin. Russia also has an honorary consulate in Nuremberg.

Do German citizens need a visa for Russia?

Russia requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Germany?

Russian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

Does Germany have an embassy in Russia?

Yes, Germany has its embassy in Moscow, along with 4 other missions in Russia.