Russia maintains the Consulate General of Russia in Barcelona to provide consular services for Russian nationals living in Barcelona and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda. Pearson, 34, 08034 Barcelona, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 93 280 54 32 +34 93 280 02 20 +34 93 204 02 46 |
| Fax | +34 93 280 55 41 |
| consulado_general@retemail.es | |
| Head of Mission | Viacheslav Arutiunian, Vice-Consul |
Opening Hours
For current opening hours, see the consulate’s website or phone ahead.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at Avda. Pearson, 34, 08034 Barcelona.
- Opening hours: not published in the Spanish consular list – 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 consulate general in Barcelona serve?
Russia runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of Spain. The office is headed by Vice-Consul Viacheslav Arutiunian (in office since March 2021). The Spanish list names 3 consular officials for this post. Barcelona is in the province of Barcelona (Catalonia). Distance to the Russian Embassy in Madrid: about 505 km.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Russian passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Russia
Documents checklist
What Russian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Russian government information:
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?
Contact the office before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
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
Expect the consulate general to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Russian celebrations on 12 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday to note: the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) (11 September). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Urgent consular cases: phone +34 93 280 54 32. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Where else is Russia represented in Spain?
Russia in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Russia
- Barcelona – Consulate General (this page)
- 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
Common questions about the Barcelona consulate general
What is the address of the Russian consulate general in Barcelona?
At Avda. Pearson, 34, 08034 Barcelona.
How can I call the Russian consulate general in Barcelona?
+34 93 280 54 32.
Who heads the Russian consulate general in Barcelona?
Viacheslav Arutiunian, Vice-Consul, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Russia?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Russia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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