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Russian Embassy & Consulates in Turkey

  • 1 embassy
  • 3 consulates general
  • 1 honorary consulate

Russia is represented in Turkey by 5 missions: an embassy in Ankara, 3 consulates general in Antalya, Trabzon and Istanbul and an honorary consulate in Izmir. Turkish citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Map: Russia’s 5 missions in Turkey

Map: Russia’s 5 missions in Turkey

Russian Embassy in Ankara

Embassy of Russia in Ankara

Embassy · Ankara

Today 09:00–12:00
Address
Andrey Karlov Sokağı 5, 06690 Ankara
Head of mission
Sergey Vershinin

At Andrey Karlov Sokağı 5, 06690 Ankara, the Russian embassy represents Russia towards Turkey. The head of mission on record is Sergey Vershinin. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Russian consulates in Turkey

Russia also has 3 consulates general in Antalya, Trabzon and Istanbul; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Russian honorary consulates in Turkey

Russia has an honorary consulate in Izmir; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Russia visa for Turkish citizens

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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Turkey

  • Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
  • Regular tourist visa
  • Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
  • 11 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Russia requires a visa from Turkish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Russia, not at the Russian embassy.

Turkey’s missions in Russia

Missions of Turkey in Russia (5)

In return, Turkey has 5 missions in Russia, including its embassy in Moscow.

Good to know

Russia in Turkey

Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; 5 of them are in Turkey.

Travel to Turkey for Russian citizens

Russian citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 60 days. In Turkey, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Russian missions in Turkey are closed

Russian missions in Turkey close on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027, Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional) and Eid al-Fitr Second Day (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün) on Thursday 11 March 2027 (date provisional), 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 Turkey?

The Russian embassy is in Ankara, at Andrey Karlov Sokağı 5, 06690 Ankara.

Does Russia have consulates in Turkey?

Yes, Russia has 3 consulates general in Antalya, Trabzon and Istanbul. Russia also has an honorary consulate in Izmir.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Russia?

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

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Turkey?

No visa is needed by Russian citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 60 days.

Does Turkey have an embassy in Russia?

Yes, Turkey has its embassy in Moscow, along with 4 other missions in Russia.