Russian Consulate in London
Consulate 
Russia London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Kensington Palace Gardens 4-5, London
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 11 January 2026
At Kensington Palace Gardens 4-5, London, the Russian consulate in London serves Russian citizens and visitors; Russia’s embassy is in London. Within 1 km there are 22 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Russia
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New Year's Day
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New Year holiday
Russia visa for British citizens
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Russia requires British citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Russia.
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of Guyana in LondonPalace Court 3, W2 4LP London
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Embassy of Slovakia in LondonKensington Palace Gardens 25, London
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Embassy of Czech Republic in LondonKensington Palace Gardens 26-30, W8 4QY London
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Embassy of Lebanon in LondonKensington Palace Gardens 21, London
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Embassy of Nepal in LondonKensington Palace Gardens 12a, London
Russia’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- Embassy of Russia in London
Kensington Palace Gardens 6-7, London
- Consulate General of Russia in Edinburgh
Melville Street 58, Edinburgh
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All missions of Russia in the United Kingdom (4)
For matters it cannot handle, the Russian embassy in London is responsible. Besides the Russian consulate in London, Russia has 3 other missions in the United Kingdom. Consulates: Edinburgh. The United Kingdom in turn has 3 missions in Russia, its embassy being in Moscow.
Good to know
About the Russian consulate in London
It appears in official lists as Consulate of Russia in London. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Kensington Palace Gardens 4-5, London. No phone number or website is on record for the Russian consulate in London.
Russian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
When the Russian consulate in London is closed
The Russian consulate in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Russia such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Near the Russian consulate in London
Within 1 km of the Russian consulate in London there are 22 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Russian Consulate in London?
The Russian consulate in London is at Kensington Palace Gardens 4-5, London.
When is the Russian Consulate in London closed?
The Russian consulate in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Russia.
Do British citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires British citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Russian embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Russian embassy is in London; the Russian consulate in London is one of 4 missions of Russia in the United Kingdom.
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