Embassy of Russia in Damascus
Today · Closed- Address
- Omar Ben Al Khattab str., Adauwi, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
- Phone
- +963 11 442 3155
- Website
- syria.mid.ru
- Head of mission
- Догадкин Дмитрий Николаевич
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Russian Embassy & Consulates in Syria
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
In Syria, Russia has an embassy in Damascus and a consulate general in Aleppo. Russia requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: Russia’s 2 missions in Syria
Map: Russia’s 2 missions in Syria
Russian Embassy in Damascus
Russia has its embassy in Damascus, the capital; the address on record is Omar Ben Al Khattab str., Adauwi, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic. The head of mission on record is Догадкин Дмитрий Николаевич. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Russian consulates in Syria
Russia also has a consulate general in Aleppo; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Russia visa for Syrian citizens
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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Syria
- Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
- Regular tourist visa
- Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
- 11 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Syrian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel. From Syria, the application is made at the Russian embassy in Damascus or the consulate in Aleppo or through a visa centre appointed by Russia.
Syria’s missions in Russia
Missions of Syria in Russia (1)
In return, Syria has an embassy in Russia, in Moscow.
Good to know
Russia in Syria
Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; 2 of them are in Syria.
Travel to Syria for Russian citizens
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel. In Syria, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Russian missions in Syria are closed
Russian missions in Syria close on Syria’s public holidays, the next being Liberation Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Russian embassy in Syria?
The Russian embassy is in Damascus, at Omar Ben Al Khattab str., Adauwi, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.
Does Russia have consulates in Syria?
Yes, Russia has a consulate general in Aleppo.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel.
Does Syria have an embassy in Russia?
Yes, Syria has its embassy in Moscow.