Russian missions and visa centres in Türkiye

This page is for Turkish citizens looking for where to apply for a Russian visa or a consular procedure related to Russia. Russia has one embassy, three consulates general and official visa centres in four cities in Turkey. Below, you will find the addresses, telephone numbers, opening hours, appointment rules and information on where you should submit your application.

• Visa applications can be submitted in two ways:
  • Russian Visa Centre: Offices in Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya and Trabzon. It is the official visa outsourcing partner of the Russian Embassy and consulates general.
  • Directly to the consulate: With an appointment made through the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' electronic appointment system.
• The visa centre receives your application and forwards it to the consulate. The decision is always made by the embassy or consulate general.
• You do not need to go anywhere for an e-visa; the application is submitted online (see R1.2).

• Embassy
  • Address: Andrey Karlov Street No: 5, Çankaya, Ankara (on the Russian Foreign Ministry portal: Karyağdı Sok. 5, Çankaya)
  • Telephone: +90 312 439 35 18 · +90 312 439 21 22 · +90 312 440 82 17
  • Email: rus-ankara@yandex.ru
  • Web: turkey.mid.ru
• Consular Section
  • Telephone: +90 312 439 21 83 (09:00–12:00, embassy website) · +90 312 440 94 85 (Russian Foreign Ministry Consular Portal)
  • Email: ankarakons@yandex.ru
  • Reception hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 09:00–12:30
  • Appointments: ankara.kdmid.ru

• Consulate General in Istanbul
  • Address: İstiklal Avenue No: 219-225a, 34430 Beyoğlu, Istanbul
  • Telephone: +90 212 292 51 01 · +90 212 292 51 02
  • Email: stambul@mid.ru
  • Reception hours: Monday–Friday 08:30–11:30
  • Web: istanbul.mid.ru · Appointments: istanbul.kdmid.ru
• Consulate General in Antalya
  • Address: 2011 Street No: 10, Çağlayan, Muratpaşa, Antalya
  • Telephone: +90 242 248 32 02
  • Email: ruskonsant@yandex.ru
  • Reception hours: Monday–Friday 09:00–13:00
  • Web: antalya.mid.ru · Appointments: antalya.kdmid.ru
• Consulate General in Trabzon
  • Address: Refik Cesur Street No: 6, Ortahisar, Trabzon
  • Telephone: +90 462 326 26 00
  • Email: trabzon@mid.ru
  • Reception hours: Monday–Friday 09:30–13:00 and 14:30–17:00
  • Web: trabzon.mid.ru · Appointments: trabzon.kdmid.ru
• Honorary consulates: İzmir and Mersin.

• Istanbul (appointment required)
  • Address: Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi, Mete Avenue No: 12, Floor 3, Apartment 7, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
  • Telephone and appointments: +90 212 249 68 48
  • Applications: Monday–Friday 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00
  • Passport collection: Monday–Friday 15:00–17:00
• Ankara (appointment required)
  • Address: Kızılırmak Mahallesi, 1443rd Avenue No: 25 A (Plaza 1071), Floor 7, Office 53, Çukurambar, Çankaya, Ankara
  • Telephone and appointments: +90 312 512 91 99
  • Applications: Monday–Friday 09:00–12:00 (individual, agency and corporate) and 13:00–15:30 (individual only)
  • Passport collection: Monday–Friday 14:30–16:30
• Antalya (appointment required)
  • Address: Yeşilbahçe Mahallesi, Portakal Çiçeği Boulevard No: 48/A, Antalya
  • Telephone and appointments: +90 242 311 84 14
  • Applications: Monday–Friday 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–14:30
  • Passport collection: Monday–Friday 14:00–16:30
• Trabzon
  • Address: Pazarkapı Mahallesi, Sahil Avenue No: 103, Trabzon Chamber of Industry and Commerce building, Floor 7, Ortahisar, Trabzon
  • Telephone: +90 462 323 36 10
  • Applications: Monday–Friday 09:00–12:00 (individual, agency and corporate) and 13:00–15:30 (individual only)
  • Passport collection: Monday–Friday 15:00–17:00
• All offices are closed on public holidays.
• Shared email: info.rutr@russia-visacentre.com
• There is a separate appointment page for agencies and group applications.

• Consular procedures are carried out by appointment made through the Russian Foreign Ministry's electronic appointment system (kdmid.ru). Appointments are free.
• You must verify your email address and telephone number to register in the system.
• The telephone number must belong to a Turkish GSM operator and must not be roaming. A verification code is sent to the number.
• At the Consulate General in Antalya, only one applicant may register using one email address and one telephone number.
• A separate appointment is required for each procedure and each person. For example, two separate appointments are required for two different document procedures.
• If you cannot attend your appointment, cancel it in the system or call the consulate.
• According to the Russian Embassy, the consulate accepts documents only from persons registered in the appointment system.

• Pre-checking documents: You can have your documents checked before sending them by post or going to the centre.
• Return by courier: If selected during the application, your passport will be sent to the address you specify.
• Collection by an authorised representative: A person authorised by you can collect your passport.
• Application by post: Applications for private and business visas can also be submitted by post.
• Additional services are optional and charged separately. For visa fees, see R1.3.

• While in Russia, you can apply to the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Moscow and the consulates general in Kazan, Krasnodar and St. Petersburg for procedures such as passport, civil registry or military service matters.
• For addresses, areas of responsibility and telephone numbers, see O1.1. Appointments are made through konsolosluk.gov.tr.
• The Turkish Foreign Ministry Consular Call Centre is open 24/7: +90 312 292 29 29.

• Going without an appointment to a visa centre where appointments are mandatory (Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya).
• Trying to register for a consular appointment with a foreign number or a roaming line.
• Making one appointment for multiple people or procedures.
• Assuming that the visa centre makes the visa decision.
• Expecting a refund after making a payment. Payments made to the visa centre are non-refundable.
• Confusing Russia's missions with Türkiye's missions in Russia.

• Can I apply for a visa directly to the consulate? Yes, by making an appointment through kdmid.ru. The visa centre route is also official and most applications are submitted there.
• I live in İzmir. Where should I apply? Russia has an honorary consulate in İzmir. For a visa application, apply to the nearest visa centre office or to a consulate general by appointment; ask the visa centre for details.
• I cannot reach the visa centre by telephone. How else can I contact it? You can write to info.rutr@russia-visacentre.com.
• Can someone else collect my passport? Yes, a person authorised by you can collect it. You can also choose the courier service.
• Is the consular appointment fee-based? No, the appointment system is free.

• Russian Foreign Ministry Consular Portal – Russian missions in Türkiye
• Russian Embassy – Consular services
• Ankara appointment system
• Istanbul appointment system
• Antalya appointment system
• Trabzon appointment system
• Russian Visa Centre
• Visa centre – agency and group application appointments
• Russian Foreign Ministry – visa application form