Russian Consulate General in Geneva
Consulate General 
Russia Geneva, Switzerland
- Address
- Rue Schaub 24, Genève
- Phone
- +41 22 734 79 55
- Website
- geneve.kdmid.ru
- Fax
- +41 22 740-34-70
Head of mission: Попов Игорь Витальевич
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of Russia: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 27 April 2026
Russia’s consulate general in Geneva has its offices at Rue Schaub 24, Genève, while Russia’s embassy is in Bern, about 129 km away. Russia requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 with a midday break.
Opening hours of the Russian consulate general in Geneva
| Monday | 09:00–13:0015:00–18:00 break 13:00–15:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:0015:00–18:00 break 13:00–15:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:0015:00–18:00 break 13:00–15:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:0015:00–18:00 break 13:00–15:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:0015:00–18:00 break 13:00–15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Russia
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New Year's Day
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New Year holiday
The Russian consulate general in Geneva is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 with a midday break.
Russia visa for Swiss citizens
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Russia requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days. The application is made online, not at the Russian consulate general in Geneva.
Other missions nearby
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Mission of Ukraine in GenevaRue de l'Orangerie 14, Genève
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Mission of North Macedonia in GenevaRue Pestalozzi 1, Genève
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Embassy of Rwanda in GenevaRue de Vermont 37, Genève
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Mission of Mexico in GenevaChemin Camille-Vidart 15, 1202 Genève
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Embassy of Mozambique in GenevaChemin Camille-Vidart 17, 1202 Genève
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Consulate General of Brazil in GenevaRue du Pré-de-la-Bichette 1, 1202 Genève
Russia’s other missions in Switzerland
- Embassy of Russia in Bern
Brunnadernrain 37, Bern
- Honorary Consulate of Russia in Zurich
Oberdorfstrasse 10, 8024 Zürich
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All missions of Russia in Switzerland (5)
The Russian embassy is in Bern, about 129 km away. Besides the Russian consulate general in Geneva, Russia has 4 other missions in Switzerland. Honorary consulates: Zurich. Switzerland in turn has 3 missions in Russia, its embassy being in Moscow.
Good to know
About the Russian consulate general in Geneva
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Russia in Geneva. The head of mission on record is Попов Игорь Витальевич. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Address and contact
Address: Rue Schaub 24, Genève. The record for the Russian consulate general in Geneva includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Russian citizens travelling to Switzerland
Russian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
When the Russian consulate general in Geneva is closed
The next closures of the Russian consulate general in Geneva for public holidays in Switzerland are Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Russian consulate general in Geneva
Current procedures for the Russian consulate general in Geneva, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Russian consulate general in Geneva
The Russian consulate general in Geneva has 10 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Russian Consulate General in Geneva?
The Russian consulate general in Geneva is at Rue Schaub 24, Genève.
What are the opening hours of the Russian Consulate General in Geneva?
The Russian consulate general in Geneva is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 with a midday break.
Is the Russian Consulate General in Geneva open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Russian consulate general in Geneva do not include Saturday.
When is the Russian Consulate General in Geneva closed?
The Russian consulate general in Geneva closes on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Russia.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Where is the Russian embassy in Switzerland?
The Russian embassy is in Bern, about 129 km from the Russian consulate general in Geneva.
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