This guide was written prior to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and is therefore not reflective of the current situation. Travel to Russia is currently not advisable due to the area's volatile political situation.

Russian embassies

  • Russian Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 298 5700

  • Russian Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 20 7229 6412

  • Russian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 235 4341

  • Russian Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 2 6295 9033

  • Russian Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 12 362 1337

  • Russian Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 1 492 2048

  • Russian Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 4 476 6113 

Foreign embassies in Russia

  • United States Embassy, Moscow: +7 495 728 5000

  • British Embassy, Moscow: +7 495 956 7200

  • Canadian Embassy, Moscow: +7 495 925 6000 

  • Australian Embassy, Moscow: +7 495 956 6070

  • South African Embassy, Moscow: +7 495 926 1177

  • Irish Embassy, Moscow: +7 495 937 5911

  • New Zealand Embassy, Moscow: +7 495 956 3579

Further reading

►See Public Holidays in Russia for a list of the national days. 

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