Russia - Consulate of South Africa in Irkutsk

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


Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Irkutsk !

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

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

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


The difference between consulates found in Irkutsk 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 South Africa in Russia besides Irkutsk

South African Consulate in Vladivostok, Russia 7a, Postysheva Street Vladivostok, 690048 Russia
Email: y.sivachenko@rpgroup.su - Tel: (+7) 4232 40 36 96 and/or (+7) 4232 40 99 39 - Website:

Or the embassy of South Africa in Russia

South African Embassy in Moscow, Russia, Granatny Pereulok 1, Building 9, 103102 Moscow, Russia
Email: moscow.admin@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+7) 495 926 11 77 - Website: www.saembassy.ruwww.econsa.ru

Consulate Appointment in Irkutsk

Most consulates in Irkutsk need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Irkutsk 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 Irkutsk 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 Russia or South Africa.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Irkutsk please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.