Embassy of Russia in Washington D.C.
Today 09:00–17:00- Address
- Wisconsin Avenue Northwest 2650, 20007 Washington
- Phone
- +1 202 298-57-00
- Website
- washington.mid.ru
- Head of mission
- Дарчиев Александр Никитич
Russia
United States
Russian Embassy & Consulates in the United States
- 1 embassy
- 5 consulates general
Russia is represented in the United States by 7 missions: an embassy in Washington D.C., 5 consulates general in Washington D.C., Houston, New York, San Francisco and Seattle and 1 other office. US citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Map: Russia’s 7 missions in the United States
Map: Russia’s 7 missions in the United States
Russian Embassy in Washington D.C.
At Wisconsin Avenue Northwest 2650, 20007 Washington, the Russian embassy represents Russia towards the United States. The head of mission on record is Дарчиев Александр Никитич. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Russian consulates in the United States
- Consulate General of Russia in Washington D.C. Today 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00
- Consulate General of Russia in Houston
1333 West Loop South, Ste.1300, Houston, TX 77027
- Consulate General of Russia in New York
East 91st Street 9, 10128 New York
- Consulate General of Russia in San Francisco
2790 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
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- Mission of Russia in New York
East 67th Street 136, 10065 New York
Russia also has 5 consulates general in Washington D.C., Houston, New York, San Francisco and Seattle; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Russia visa for US citizens
United StatesRussia Visa required Russia visa for citizens of the United States
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Russia visa requirements for citizens of the United States
- Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
- Regular tourist visa
- Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
- 11 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Russia requires US citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in the United States turn to the Russian embassy in Washington D.C. or one of the consulates in Washington D.C., Houston, New York, San Francisco and Seattle; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
The United States’ missions in Russia
Missions of the United States in Russia (5)
In return, the United States has 5 missions in Russia, including its embassy in Moscow.
Good to know
Russia in the United States
Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; 7 of them are in the United States.
Travel to the United States for Russian citizens
The United States requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In the United States, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Russian missions in the United States are closed
Russian missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, 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 the United States?
The Russian embassy is in Washington D.C., at Wisconsin Avenue Northwest 2650, 20007 Washington.
Does Russia have consulates in the United States?
Yes, Russia has 5 consulates general in Washington D.C., Houston, New York, San Francisco and Seattle.
Do US citizens need a visa for Russia?
US citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does the United States have an embassy in Russia?
Yes, the United States has its embassy in Moscow, along with 4 other missions in Russia.