Russian consulate news

Russian citizens who obtain foreign citizenship or permanent residence may need to notify the МВД within 60 calendar days.

Russian Consulate applicants formerly booked in Bonn must make a new appointment with the Embassy’s Consular Section in Berlin.

Russia’s Consulate General in Bonn closes on 18 September 2026. Learn what changes for consular registration and passports in Germany.

Learn what Russian consular fee tables show, where to find the official tariff and why Russian citizens may pay a different total.

Russia’s Embassy in Israel will issue ready international passports without appointments on 17 September 2026. Check eligibility and required documents.

From 15 September 2026, Russian citizens may stay in Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days instead of 60 days.

Russia’s Consulate General in Bonn closes on 18 September 2026. From 19 September, its functions move to the Russian Embassy in Berlin.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has denied reports that Russian citizens will need exit visas or mandatory groups to travel abroad.

A Russian consular officer cannot notarise a marriage contract if only one party attends. Video consent and later signing do not replace attendance.

The Russian Consulate General in Bonn closes from 18 September 2026 and has already cancelled all appointments. Where to apply instead.

Learn how the Russian Embassy in Germany distinguishes child citizenship processing from admission to Russian citizenship.

Russia plans to stop entering children’s details in parents’ foreign passports from January 2027. Check the exact date and transition rules.

Get legal consultation on Russian consulate services. Our lawyers advise on documents, applications, certificates and procedures before your consulate visit.

We help prepare corporate documents before applying to a Russian consulate. Drafting, formatting and guidance for powers of attorney, tax forms and company ch

Get Russian certificates via consulate. Police clearance, criminal record, residence and other documents with full application support abroad.

We help with apostille and document legalization for Russia. Assistance with requirements, preparation and certificate for return to Russia without passport.

Get help preparing a power of attorney for use in Russia. We draft documents in the required format and guide you through the Russian consulate application pr

A practical guide to the documents listed by Russia’s consular service for State Programme applications as a repatriate.

Madrid’s Russian consular office changed fees for citizenship-status, naturalisation and renunciation applications from July–August 2026.

Russian Embassy in Italy advises compatriots to choose a destination region and check local rules and Italian document requirements early.

From 1 October 2026, Benelux countries will stop recognising old non-biometric Russian international passports for travel.

Russian overseas missions charge a €600 fee to review citizenship applications from 1 August 2026. Check payment rules with your consulate.

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We help prepare documents to register a company in Russia via consulate. Assistance with LLC registration, legal address, director appointment and bank accoun