Russian Consulate General in Cape Town
Consulate General 
Russia Cape Town, South Africa
- Address
- 12-th Floor, Norton Rose House, 8 Riebeek Street, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa
- capetown@dks.ru
- Website
- capetown.mid.ru
- Fax
- +27 21 419-26-51
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Голубовский Руслан Юрьевич
Sources: Foreign ministry of Russia: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 9 November 2026
Russia’s consulate general in Cape Town has its offices at 12-th Floor, Norton Rose House, 8 Riebeek Street, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, while Russia’s embassy is in Pretoria, about 1,311 km away. Within 1 km there are 7 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Russia
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New Year's Day
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New Year holiday
Russia visa for South African citizens
South AfricaRussia Visa-free, 90 days Russia visa for citizens of South Africa
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No visa is needed by South African citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of France in Cape TownQueen Victoria Street 78, 8001 Cape Town
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Consulate of Namibia in Cape TownRiebeek Street 9, Cape Town
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Consulate General of the Netherlands in Cape TownStrand Street 100, Cape Town
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Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Cape TownRiebeek Street 8, 8000 Cape Town
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Consulate of Belgium in Cape TownLong Street 1, 8001 Cape Town
Russia’s other missions in South Africa
- Embassy of Russia in Pretoria
Brooks Street 316, 0102 Pretoria
The Russian embassy is in Pretoria, about 1,311 km away. Besides the Russian consulate general in Cape Town, Russia has 1 other mission in South Africa. South Africa in turn has 3 missions in Russia, its embassy being in Moscow.
Good to know
About the Russian consulate general in Cape Town
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Russia in Cape Town. The head of mission on record is Голубовский Руслан Юрьевич. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: 12-th Floor, Norton Rose House, 8 Riebeek Street, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa. The record for the Russian consulate general in Cape Town includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Russian citizens travelling to South Africa
No visa is needed by Russian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Russian consulate general in Cape Town is closed
The next closures of the Russian consulate general in Cape Town for public holidays in South Africa are Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Russian consulate general in Cape Town
Current procedures for the Russian consulate general in Cape Town, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Russian consulate general in Cape Town
The Russian consulate general in Cape Town has 7 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Russian Consulate General in Cape Town?
The Russian consulate general in Cape Town is at 12-th Floor, Norton Rose House, 8 Riebeek Street, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.
When is the Russian Consulate General in Cape Town closed?
The Russian consulate general in Cape Town closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Russia.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Russia?
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Where is the Russian embassy in South Africa?
The Russian embassy is in Pretoria, about 1,311 km from the Russian consulate general in Cape Town.
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