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Embassy of Russia in Pretoria, South Africa

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Embassy of Russia in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 316 Brooks Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Russia, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    316 Brooks Street
    Menlo Park
    Pretoria 0081
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 12 362 1337, +27 12 362 1338, +27 12 346 1508, Consular Office: +27 12 362 7116

  • Fax

    +27 12 362 0116

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Pretoria: 11:56 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 316 Brooks Street, the embassy is near key landmarks like Loftus Versfeld Stadium and Union Buildings. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Russia in Pretoria, South Africa

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.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Heritage Day: September 24 Flag of South Africa
  • 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 Pretoria, South Africa:

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

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South African passport, you do not need a 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

Head of Mission

Roman Ambarov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Related: List of ambassadors of Russia to South Africa

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in South Africa

Besides Embassy of Russia in Pretoria, South Africa, Russia also has 1 representation in the following city of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Russia in South Africa

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Russia in neighboring countries or regions of South Africa.

See also

South Africa in Russia

South Africa has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium (3.03 km away)

    440 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007

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  • Union Buildings (4.21 km away)

    Government Avenue, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001

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  • Pretoria National Botanical Garden (4.40 km away)

    2 Cussonia Ave, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0184

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  • State Theatre (5.40 km away)

    320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria Central, 0001

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  • Ditsong National Museum of Natural History (6.11 km away)

    432 Paul Kruger St, Pretoria Central, 0001

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  • Freedom Park (6.16 km away)

    Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002

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Nearby Airports

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (41.72 km away)
    Johannesburg
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This page was last edited on 20 May 2026 at 06:55 AM (EST).

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