The Embassy of Russia in The Hague represents Russia in the Netherlands and serves Russian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Andries Bickerweg 2, 2517 JP The Hague, Netherlands |
| Telephone | +31 70 345 13 00 |
| Fax | +31 70 361 79 60 |
| rusembassynl@mid.ru | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Head of Mission | Vladimir Tarabrin, Ambassador |
| National Day | 12 June |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published by the Dutch government. Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Andries Bickerweg 2, 2517 JP The Hague.
- Opening hours: not published by the Dutch government – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Russian Embassy?
According to the Dutch government, Russia is represented by Ambassador Vladimir Tarabrin (credentials presented 31 January 2024). Unlike in most countries, the embassies in the Netherlands are not in the capital Amsterdam but in The Hague, the seat of government.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Russian passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Russia
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
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 embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Russia?
Dutch citizens need a visa for Russia, to be obtained before travelling. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Dutch); check it before booking.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on Dutch public holidays; the Russian national day (12 June) usually means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Russian citizens should call the embassy on +31 70 345 13 00. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In the Netherlands, the emergency number is 112; for non-urgent police matters call 0900 8844.
Diplomatic missions of Russia in the Netherlands
Russia in the Netherlands
- The Hague – Embassy of Russia (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Russia in The Hague
Where is the Russian Embassy in The Hague?
At Andries Bickerweg 2, 2517 JP The Hague.
Who is the ambassador of Russia to the Netherlands?
Vladimir Tarabrin, who presented credentials on 31 January 2024, according to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
When is the Russian national day?
The national day of Russia is 12 June; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Russia?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Government of the Netherlands – foreign representations in the Netherlands (government.nl, October 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – ambassadors in the Netherlands (as of 2 September 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Russia (Nederland Wereldwijd), website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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