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Embassy of Russia in Damascus, Syria

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Embassy of Russia in Damascus, Syria, located at Omar Ben Al Khattab St., Adawi. View address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Omar Ben Al Khattab St., Adawi
    PO Box 3153
    Damascus
    Syria

  • Telephone

    +963 11 442 3155, Consular Section: +963 11 442 3165

  • Emergency Phone

    +963-991-240-999

  • Fax

    +963 11 442 3182, Consular Section: +963 11 442 2011

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday Closed
    Thursday 10:30 AM–1:00 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 10:30 AM–1:00 PM
    Monday 10:30 AM–1:00 PM
    Tuesday 10:30 AM–1:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – 📅 Muharram / Islamic New Year's Day is on Wednesday (in 7 days)

    🕒 Current time in Damascus: 3:27 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Muharram / Islamic New Year's Day: June 17 Flag of Syria
  • The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday: August 26 Flag of Syria
  • October Liberatory War: October 6 Flag of Syria
  • National Unity Day: November 4 Flag of Russia

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Russia in Damascus, Syria:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Syrian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Russia.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Russia without a visa. The most common types of Russia visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Business visa
  • Work visa
  • Student visa
  • Diplomatic visa
  • Transit visa
  • Private visa
  • Humanitarian visa

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Syria in Russia

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This page was last edited on 24 May 2026 at 08:01 AM (EST).

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