South Africa - Consulate of Russia in Wellington

You are a South African citizen or you are from Russia and are looking for information on the consulate of Russia in Wellington situated in South Africa. A consulate in Wellington could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Russia. It all depends on the importance of Wellington and South Africa in the relationships with the government of Russia.


Sorry there is no consulate of Russia in Wellington !

However, Russia could have more than one consulate in South Africa besides Wellington.

When Russia has more consulates located in South Africa ouside of Wellington you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Russia in South Africa of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Wellington 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 Wellington

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 Africa
Email: 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 Wellington

Most consulates in Wellington need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Russia in Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.