South Africa - Consulate of Russia in Cape Town |
You are a South African citizen or you are from Russia and are looking for information on the consulate of Russia in Cape Town situated in South Africa. A consulate in Cape Town could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Russia. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of Russia.
The difference between consulates found in Cape Town are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Russia in South Africa besides Cape Town
Russian Consulate General in Cape Town - Norton Rose House, 12th floor - 8 Riebeeck Street - Cape Town 8001 - P O Box 261 - Cape Town 8000 - South AfricaEmail: rusco@icon.co.za - Tel: (+27) 21 418 3656 / 57 - Website: rusco@southernlifecentre.co.za
Or the embassy of Russia in South Africa
Russian Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
316 Brooks Street
Menlo Park, 0081
P O Box 6743
Pretoria, 0001
South Africa
Email: ruspospr@mweb.co.za
- Tel: (+27) 12 362 1337 / 8
- Website: www.southafrica.mid.ru
www.russianembassy.org.za
Consulate Appointment in Cape Town
Most consulates in Cape Town need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Russia in Cape Town first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Cape Town do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in South Africa or Russia.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Cape Town please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.