The Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Germany will apply an updated tariff of consular fees from 14 October 2026. The tariff was approved by Embassy Order No. 336 of 12 October 2026. It affects visitors who need to pay a consular fee for a service provided by the Consular Section.

Who the updated tariff affects

This update is relevant to anyone visiting the Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Germany for a service that requires payment of a consular fee. A consular fee is a charge collected by a diplomatic mission for certain official services. The announcement does not list individual services or their prices, so applicants should not assume that a previous amount remains valid after the new tariff takes effect.

The change applies from 14 October 2026. If your appointment or planned visit is on or after that date, check the current official tariff before you go. The Embassy’s notice confirms that the tariff has been updated but does not state the amount due for any particular service.

Check the exact fee before your appointment

Before submitting an application or attending an appointment, identify the specific consular service you need and compare it with the official updated tariff. This is especially important if you have prepared money based on an earlier fee schedule. The applicable amount must be verified in the official tariff of the Russian Embassy in Germany.

The available information does not specify fees by service, nationality, application type, or place of submission. It also does not state whether different rules apply to particular categories of applicants. For the amount payable in your case, consult the official tariff and, if necessary, confirm details with the relevant Russian consular office in Germany before submitting documents.

Payment method: German-issued Girocard only

The Consular Section states that consular fees are payable only by Girocard, also known as an EC-Karte, issued by a German credit institution. A Girocard is a German bank card payment system commonly used for debit-card payments in Germany. Prepare the physical or usable card required for payment before your visit.

Do not rely on another payment method unless the Consular Section confirms that it is accepted for your particular service. The announcement specifies Girocard payment only and does not describe alternatives such as cash, bank transfer, foreign-issued cards, or other card networks. It also does not explain what happens if a visitor arrives without a suitable card.

What to do before and after your visit

Before your visit, separate payment preparation from the requirements for the service itself. First, check the current tariff and calculate the fee for the exact service. Second, make sure you have a Girocard issued by a German credit institution. Third, review the Russian Embassy or relevant consulate’s instructions for appointment booking and application documents, because this fee update does not replace those requirements.

This announcement concerns payment at the Consular Section in Germany, not entry into Russia or steps after arrival in Russia. It does not change visa eligibility, border documents, migration registration, or other Russian immigration procedures. If you are applying for a Russian visa or another travel-related service, verify the separate requirements with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Internal Affairs where relevant, or the specific Russian consulate handling your application.

Что проверить

  • Check the official updated consular fee tariff for the exact service you need.
  • Use the new tariff for visits taking place from 14 October 2026.
  • Prepare a Girocard (EC-Karte) issued by a German credit institution.
  • Do not assume that cash, transfer, foreign-issued cards, or other cards will be accepted.
  • Confirm appointment, document, nationality, and visa requirements separately with the relevant Russian consulate before applying.