Apostolic Nunciature in Russia

The Holy See has its apostolic nunciature in Moscow, the capital; the address on record is Вадковский переулок 7/37, 103555 Москва. Its phone number and website are on its page.

The Holy See requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Russia has no mission in the Holy See on record; Russian citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

The Holy See in Russia

Worldwide, the Holy See has 88 missions in 85 countries; one of them is in Russia.

Travel to Russia for citizens of the Holy See

Citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

When the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Russia is closed

The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Russia closes on Russia’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, New Year holiday on Saturday 2 January 2027 and New Year holiday on Sunday 3 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the Holy See, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.