For Russian citizens in this part of France, the Consulate General of Russia in Marseille is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | 3, avenue Ambroise Paré, 13008 Marseille, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 91 76 26 79 |
| consrusmarseille@wanadoo.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
The consulate general is at 3, avenue Ambroise Paré, 13008 Marseille.
- 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.
About the Russian consulate general
The consulate general provides consular services for Russian citizens living in Marseille and the surrounding regions of France. Russia also has consular offices in Strasbourg. Marseille belongs to the Bouches-du-Rhône département in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The nearest Russian career consular office is the consulate general in Strasbourg, about 619 km away. The embassy in Paris is roughly 667 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- 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
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.
Do French citizens need a visa for Russia?
French citizens need a visa for Russia, to be obtained before travelling. The French Foreign Ministry advises against travel to some regions of Russia. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the office closes on the Russian national holiday (12 June). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.
Emergency assistance
Russian nationals in urgent need of help can call +33 4 91 76 26 79. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer.
Russian missions in France
Russia in France
- Paris – Embassy of Russia
- Marseille – Consulate General (this page)
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- B.P. 1 - Biarritz Cédex – Consular Agency
- Villefranche-sur-Mer – Consular Agency
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Russia in Marseille
What is the address of the Russian consulate general in Marseille?
At 3, avenue Ambroise Paré, 13008 Marseille.
What is the phone number of the Russian consulate general in Marseille?
+33 4 91 76 26 79.
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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