The Consulate General of Russia in Edinburgh is an official consular post of Russia in the United Kingdom, serving Russian citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | 58 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HF, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Denis Moskalenko, Consul General |
| Consular district | Edinburgh |
Opening Hours
For current opening hours, see the consulate’s website or phone ahead.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: 58 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HF.
- Opening hours: not published in the FCDO list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
About the Russian consulate general
Together with the embassy in London, the consulate general in Edinburgh is part of Russia’s consular network in the United Kingdom. According to the FCDO list, Denis Moskalenko heads the office as consul general (since October 2023). Its consular district covers Edinburgh. The office is located in Scotland. Distance to the Russian Embassy in London: about 535 km.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Russian passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Russia
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?
Contact the office before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the consulate general closes on Scottish bank holidays (including 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, 30 November) and on Russia’s national day (12 June). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Russian citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112); for non-emergency police matters call 101.
Where else is Russia represented in the United Kingdom?
Russia in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of Russia
- Edinburgh – Consulate General (this page)
Questions and answers – Russia in Edinburgh
Where is the Russian consulate general in Edinburgh?
At 58 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HF.
Which areas does the Russian consulate general in Edinburgh cover?
Its consular district is Edinburgh, according to the FCDO.
Who heads the Russian consulate general in Edinburgh?
Denis Moskalenko, Consul General, according to the FCDO list.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – consular offices outside London (October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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