The Embassy of Russia in Madrid is Russia’s diplomatic mission to Spain. Russian nationals in Spain turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Velázquez, 155, 28002 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 562 22 64 +34 91 411 08 07 |
| Fax | +34 91 562 97 12 |
| embrues@mid.ru | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Iurii Klimenko, Ambassador |
| National Day | 12 June |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published. Contact the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to C/ Velázquez, 155, 28002 Madrid.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Russian Embassy?
According to the Spanish diplomatic list, Russia is represented by Ambassador Iurii Klimenko (since 20 April 2023). The Spanish diplomatic list names 21 accredited diplomats and attachés for the embassy. Besides the chancery, the list shows separate offices of the embassy: commercial office. Russia also has career consular offices in Barcelona. Six honorary consulates support Russian citizens in other parts of Spain.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Russian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Russian sources:
Russian passport for travel abroad (zagranpasport)
- Application form prepared online: zp.midpass.ru (biometric 10-year passport) or passportzu.kdmid.ru (5-year passport)
- Photo 35 × 45 mm attached to the application (one extra photo for the non-biometric passport)
- Your current Russian passport for travel abroad – or a valid internal passport if it has expired, is unusable or was never issued
- If the name has changed: marriage or name-change certificate; foreign documents need an apostille and a notarised Russian translation
- If the old passport was lost: a written statement about the loss
- Most consulates work by appointment only (electronic queue)
Sources: Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry – documents for passports (kdmid.ru) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Travelling from Spain to Russia
Spanish citizens need a visa for Russia; it can be applied for online. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the embassy closes on public holidays; Russian celebrations on 12 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. In the Community of Madrid, the Community of Madrid Day on 2 May is a regional holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Russian citizens should call the embassy on +34 91 562 22 64. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Russia in Spain
Russia in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Russia (this page)
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate General
- Burgos – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Russia in Madrid
What is the address of the Russian Embassy in Spain?
At C/ Velázquez, 155, 28002 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of Russia to Spain?
Iurii Klimenko, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
Is the Russian Embassy closed on the national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 12 June as the national day of Russia; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Spanish nationals travel to Russia without a visa?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Is there a Russian consulate outside Madrid?
Yes: Barcelona.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Russia, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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