Russian citizens in the Czech Republic, and Czech residents planning a trip to Russia, can contact the Embassy of Russia in Prague.
Contact Details
| Address | Ukrajinských hrdinů 6, 160 00 Prague 6 - Bubeneč, Czech Republic |
| Telephone | +420 233 374 100 +420 233 375 358 +420 233 371 548 |
| Fax | +420 233 377 235 |
| embruscz@mid.ru | |
| Website | czech.mid.ru |
| Head of Mission | Anna Ponomareva, Ambassador |
| National Day | 12 June (Declaration of State Sovereignity of the Russian Federation) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: consular section hours, according to the Czech Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (October 2026). Office hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00–13:00 and 14:15–18:30; Friday 09:00–13:00 and 14:15–17:15. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Consular section: Ukrajinských hrdinů 4, 160 00 Prague 6 - Bubeneč.
About the Russian Embassy in Prague
Anna Ponomareva heads the embassy as ambassador; the Czech diplomatic list gives 26 June 2026 as the date of the presentation of credentials.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Russian authorities ask for:
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 embassy before your visit.
Do Czech citizens need a visa for Russia?
Czech citizens need a visa for Russia; it can be applied for online before travelling. Details: Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel information (in Czech) for Russia.
Other consulates and embassies in Prague
110 other countries are represented in Prague, among them: Rwanda (embassy), San Marino (honorary), Saudi Arabia (embassy), Serbia (embassy), Seychelles (honorary), Singapore (honorary), Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (embassy), South Africa (embassy), Sovereign Military Order of Malta (embassy), Spain (embassy), Sri Lanka (honorary), Sweden (embassy), Switzerland (embassy), Syria (embassy), Thailand (embassy), Tunisia (embassy), Türkiye (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy). The full list of all 111 missions is on the overview page for Czech Republic.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Czech public holidays such as Statehood Day (28 September), Independence Day (28 October) and Christmas Eve (24 December). The Russian national day, 12 June, normally means a closure too.
Emergency assistance
In the Czech Republic, the emergency number is 112 (police 158, ambulance 155). Czech citizens who need help in Russia should contact the Czech embassy accredited to the country; the Czech Foreign Ministry’s travel information lists the responsible mission, and travellers can register their trip in the ministry’s DROZD system.
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Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic – Diplomatic List (1 October 2026), Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel information for Russia, czech.mid.ru. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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