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France Embassy and Consulates in Russia

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

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Moscow Saint Petersburg Yekaterinburg Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

France Embassy in Moscow, Russia

Ulitsa Bol'Shaya Yakimanka, 45, Moscow, Russia

Phone: +7 495 937 1500 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 46 minutes)

France Consulate General in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Nevsky Ave, 12, St Petersburg, Russia

Phone: +7 812 332 2270 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 46 minutes)

France Consulate General in Yekaterinburg, Russia

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22, Rue Karl Liebknecht 620075 Yekaterinburg Russia

Phone: +7 343 253 0080 and +7 343 253 0056 Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 46 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Russian and French holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 3 days
Ramadan starts	Wednesday, February 18	4 weeks
Defender of the Fatherland Day	Monday, February 23	1 month
Special Operations Forces Day	Friday, February 27	1 month
International Women's Day	Sunday, March 08	1 month, 2 weeks
International Women's Day	Monday, March 09	1 month, 2 weeks
Lailat al-Qadr	Sunday, March 15	1 month, 3 weeks
Eid al-Fitr	Friday, March 20	1 month, 3 weeks
Daylight Saving Time starts	Sunday, March 29	2 months, 1 week
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	2 months, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Russia?

France currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Russia including Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.

2 - Do Russian citizens need a visa for France?

Russian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Russia for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Russia?

The French representative offices in Russia will be closed in observance of the following Russian and French holidays in 2026/2024:

Valentine's Day (RU) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 weeks, 3 days)

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French visa requirements for Russian citizens

Time in France vs Russia

Paris, France time is 2:00 hours behind Moscow, Russia

Moscow, Russia 05:14^AMTuesday, January 20, 2026

Paris, France 03:14^AMTuesday, January 20, 2026