Armenia Consulate General Saint Petersburg

About the Consulate General of Armenia in Saint Petersburg

Armenia is also represented by the Embassy of Armenia in Russia and the Consulate General of Armenia in Rostov-on-Don. Saint Petersburg, a federal city, lies about 630 km north-west of Moscow in a straight line and about 15 km from Pulkovo Airport; local time is Moscow time (UTC+3).

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for most services, according to the consulate general’s official website (checked October 2026).

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Armenian authorities ask for:

Renewing an Armenian passport abroad (adults)

• Apply in person at the nearest Armenian embassy or consulate
• Completed application form
• Four identical colour photos, 35 × 45 mm, taken within the last six months
• Your expired passport plus copies of pages 2–5
• Men aged 18–55: military service documents (or deferment/conscription reference)
• Receipt for the consular fee; foreign documents need an apostille and Armenian translation

Sources: Embassy of Armenia to the USA – passport (mfa.am) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate general – citizens are received Monday to Thursday after booking online.

Other consulates and embassies in Saint Petersburg

25 other countries are represented in Saint Petersburg, among them: Azerbaijan (consulate general), Belarus (consulate general), Bulgaria (consulate general), China (consulate general), Cyprus (consulate general), France (consulate general), Germany (consulate general), Greece (consulate general), Hungary (consulate general), India (consulate general), Israel (consulate general), Italy (consulate general), Japan (consulate general), Kazakhstan (consulate general), Kyrgyzstan (consulate general), Myanmar (consulate general), Norway (consulate general), Romania (consulate general), Slovakia (consulate general), South Korea (consulate general). The full list of all 26 missions is on the overview page for Russia.

Closing days

Russia’s public holidays (Labour Code, Article 112) are 1–8 January, 23 February, 8 March, 1 May, 9 May, 12 June and 4 November; a holiday on a weekend moves the day off to the next working day, and by government decree 9 January and 31 December 2026 and 22 February, 5 November and 31 December 2027 are also days off. The consulate general may also close on Armenia’s national day (21 September).

Emergency assistance

In Russia, dial 112 for the police, fire service or ambulance (GOV.UK travel advice). Russian citizens who need help in Armenia can contact the Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry (+7 499 244-45-81; kdmid.ru).

Diplomatic missions of Armenia in Russia

Armenia in Russia

Measured in a straight line from Saint Petersburg, the nearest other Armenian office is the Embassy in Moscow (about 630 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Saint Petersburg.

• Moscow (630 km) – Embassy of Armenia in Russia
• Rostov-on-Don (1,540 km) – Consulate General of Armenia in Rostov-on-Don
• Saint Petersburg – Consulate General of Armenia in Saint Petersburg (this page)