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Italian Embassy & Consulates in Russia

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 consulates general
  • 4 honorary consulates

Italy is represented in Russia by 7 missions: an embassy in Moscow, 2 consulates general in Saint Petersburg and Moscow and 4 honorary consulates in Volgograd, Sochi, Krasnodar and Chelyabinsk. Russian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.

Map: Italy’s 7 missions in Russia

Map: Italy’s 7 missions in Russia

Italian Embassy in Moscow

The Italian embassy is in Moscow, the capital of Russia, at Denezhny Pereulok, 5 - 119002 Mosca, Mosca, Moscow. The head of mission on record is Beltrame Stefano. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Italian consulates in Russia

Italy also has 2 consulates general in Saint Petersburg and Moscow; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Italian honorary consulates in Russia

Italy has 4 honorary consulates in Russia, in Volgograd, Sochi, Krasnodar and Chelyabinsk; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

Italy visa for Russian citizens

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Italy visa requirements for citizens of Russia

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, and tourism to visit family or friends
  • National visa (type D) – study, work, family, elective residence, digital nomads
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 21 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy. Applicants in Russia turn to the Italian embassy in Moscow or one of the consulates in Saint Petersburg and Moscow; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Russia’s missions in Italy

Missions of Russia in Italy (7)

In return, Russia has 7 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.

Good to know

Italy in Russia

Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 7 of them are in Russia.

Travel to Russia for Italian citizens

Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days. In Russia, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Italian missions in Russia are closed

Italian missions in Russia close 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Italian embassy in Russia?

The Italian embassy is in Moscow, at Denezhny Pereulok, 5 - 119002 Mosca, Mosca, Moscow.

Does Italy have consulates in Russia?

Yes, Italy has 2 consulates general in Saint Petersburg and Moscow. Italy also has 4 honorary consulates in Volgograd, Sochi, Krasnodar and Chelyabinsk.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Italy?

Italy requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Italian citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Does Russia have an embassy in Italy?

Yes, Russia has its embassy in Rome, along with 6 other missions in Italy.