Russian Embassy in Damascus
Embassy 
Russia Damascus, Syria
- Address
- Omar Ben Al Khattab str., Adauwi, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
- Phone
- +963 11 442 3155
- ruembsyria@mail.ru
- Website
- syria.mid.ru
- Fax
- +963 11 442 3182
Head of mission: Догадкин Дмитрий Николаевич
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Russia: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 20 July 2023
At Omar Ben Al Khattab str., Adauwi, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, the Russian embassy in Damascus represents Russia towards Syria. Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia. Office hours are 4 days a week, 10:30–13:00.
Opening hours of the Russian embassy in Damascus
| Monday | 10:30–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30–13:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:30–13:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10:30–13:00 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Syria
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Liberation Day
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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
The Russian embassy in Damascus is listed as open 4 days a week, 10:30–13:00. It opens on Sunday but not on Saturday.
Russia visa for Syrian citizens
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Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia. Check with the Russian embassy in Damascus whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
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Russia’s other missions in Syria
Besides the Russian embassy in Damascus, Russia has 1 other mission in Syria. Consulates: Aleppo. Syria in turn has an embassy in Moscow.
Good to know
About the Russian embassy in Damascus
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Russia in Damascus. It is headed by Догадкин Дмитрий Николаевич, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Omar Ben Al Khattab str., Adauwi, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic. The record for the Russian embassy in Damascus includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Russian citizens travelling to Syria
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel.
When the Russian embassy in Damascus is closed
Expect the Russian embassy in Damascus to be shut on Liberation Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, a holiday in Russia.
Before visiting the Russian embassy in Damascus
Current procedures for the Russian embassy in Damascus, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Russian Embassy in Damascus?
The Russian embassy in Damascus is at Omar Ben Al Khattab str., Adauwi, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.
What are the opening hours of the Russian Embassy in Damascus?
The Russian embassy in Damascus is listed as open 4 days a week, 10:30–13:00.
Is the Russian Embassy in Damascus open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Russian embassy in Damascus do not include Saturday, although it opens on Sunday.
When is the Russian Embassy in Damascus closed?
The Russian embassy in Damascus closes on Syria’s public holidays, the next being Liberation Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Russia.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
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