Russian Embassy in Washington D.C.

The Russian embassy in Washington D.C. is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–17:00.

US citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Russia.

Besides the Russian embassy in Washington D.C., Russia has 6 other missions in the United States. Consulates: Washington D.C., Houston, New York, San Francisco and Seattle. The United States in turn has 5 missions in Russia, its embassy being in Moscow.

About the Russian embassy in Washington D.C.

It appears in official lists as Embassy of Russia in Washington D.C. The head of mission on record is Дарчиев Александр Никитич.

Address and contact

Address: Wisconsin Avenue Northwest 2650, 20007 Washington. The record for the Russian embassy in Washington D.C. includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

Russian citizens travelling to the United States

Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.

When the Russian embassy in Washington D.C. is closed

The next closures of the Russian embassy in Washington D.C. for public holidays in the United States are Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026; it may also close for New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Before visiting the Russian embassy in Washington D.C.

Current procedures for the Russian embassy in Washington D.C., including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the Russian embassy in Washington D.C.

The Russian embassy in Washington D.C. has 10 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.