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France Embassy and Consulates in Russia

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities
Moscow Saint Petersburg Yekaterinburg Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

France Embassy in Moscow, Russia

France Embassy in Moscow, Russia
Ulitsa Bol'Shaya Yakimanka, 45, Moscow, Russia
Phone: +7 495 937 1500 Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 48 minutes)

France Consulate General in Saint Petersburg, Russia

France Consulate General in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Nevsky Ave, 12, St Petersburg, Russia
Phone: +7 812 332 2270 Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 48 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 6 hours 48 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Russian and French holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
December Solstice Sunday, December 21 1 month
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24 1 month
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 1 month
St Stephen's Day Friday, December 26 1 month
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31 1 month, 1 week
New Year's Day Thursday, January 01 1 month, 1 week
New Year Holiday Week Friday, January 02 1 month, 1 week
New Year Holiday Week Monday, January 05 1 month, 2 weeks
New Year Holiday Week Tuesday, January 06 1 month, 2 weeks
Orthodox Christmas Day Wednesday, January 07 1 month, 2 weeks

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 2025/2024:

  • December Solstice (FR & RU) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 month)

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Visa Information

French visa requirements for Russian citizens

Time in France vs Russia

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

Moscow, Russia 00:12AMThursday, November 20, 2025
Paris, France 22:12PMWednesday, November 19, 2025

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