The Consular Agency of Russia in B.P. 1 – Biarritz Cédex is a small consular office that helps Russian citizens in the region with selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Le Biarritz, 64201 B.P. 1 - Biarritz Cédex, France |
| Telephone | +33 5 59 65 85 10 |
| atolstoi@orange.fr |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consular agency at Le Biarritz in B.P. 1 - Biarritz Cédex.
- Opening hours: not published by the French Foreign Ministry – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who does the Russian consular agency in B.P. 1 - Biarritz Cédex serve?
The consular agency provides consular services for Russian citizens living in B.P. 1 - Biarritz Cédex and the surrounding regions of France. Russia also has consular offices in Marseille and Strasbourg. A consular agency offers a limited range of services and works under a consulate general or the embassy. B.P. 1 - Biarritz Cédex belongs to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The nearest Russian career consular office is the consulate general in Marseille, about 561 km away. Distance to the Russian Embassy in Paris: about 667 km.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Information and help for citizens in the region
- Certification of signatures and copies
- Life certificates for pensioners
- Forwarding of applications to the consulate general
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 consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Book an appointment where possible – walk-in capacity is limited.
Travelling from France to Russia
French citizens need a visa for Russia, to be obtained before travelling. Some regions of Russia are on the French Foreign Ministry’s list of areas to avoid. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the office closes on the Russian national holiday (12 June). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
Urgent consular cases: phone +33 5 59 65 85 10. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned.
Russian missions in France
Russia in France
- Paris – Embassy of Russia
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- B.P. 1 - Biarritz Cédex – Consular Agency (this page)
- Villefranche-sur-Mer – Consular Agency
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consular Agency of Russia in B.P. 1 - Biarritz Cédex
What is the address of the Russian consular agency in B.P. 1 - Biarritz Cédex?
At Le Biarritz, 64201 B.P. 1 - Biarritz Cédex.
What is the phone number of the Russian consular agency in B.P. 1 - Biarritz Cédex?
+33 5 59 65 85 10.
Do French citizens need a visa for Russia?
Yes, a visa must be obtained before travelling.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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