How do I book a direct Russian visa appointment in Berlin?
Use the official berlin.kdmid.ru appointment system. The Embassy says it does not make appointments by email, post or telephone.
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Apply for a Russian Tourist Visa in Berlin
Germany
For direct filing at the Russian Embassy's consular section in Berlin, book only through the official berlin.kdmid.ru system. The Embassy says it does not arrange appointments by email, post or telephone and does not accept visa documents by post; its current page identifies a Berlin visa-centre option when a direct appointment is unavailable.
Check the unified eVisa route first
Germany citizens are on the current eVisa list. Check whether the eVisa covers travel, duration and entry needs. An invitation is not required for the eVisa.
Open the official MFA eVisa portalRoute status checked against the cited official sources; local verification 2026-09-21.
Step 1. Choose your citizenship to start
To receive a tourist invitation to Russia, please indicate your citizenship. You will be provided with a registration form. Fill in all the fields carefully, then proceed to the next step to confirm and pay for your invitation.
Official local submission source
Source checked September 4, 2026. Appointment, fee and document requirements can change; confirm them directly before submitting.
Berlin
Embassy of the Russian Federation
Address
Unter den Linden 63-65
Russian mission contact address. Confirm the current visa filing location in the official source above before travelling.
Phone
+49-30-229-1110Working Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30-13:00 (consular section)
Official Website
russische-botschaft.ruBefore a regular visa application in Berlin
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First confirm whether the unified e-visa fits the trip; it is a separate route and does not need a tourist invitation.
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For direct Embassy filing, book through berlin.kdmid.ru and address the official visa application to the Embassy of Russia in Germany.
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For a regular tourist visa, prepare the passport, application, photograph, travel medical insurance, evidence of intention to return and tour-operator travel confirmation listed by the Embassy.
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Do not send a visa application to the Embassy by post under the current published instruction.
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If using the visa-centre alternative identified by the Embassy, recheck the live provider, address and service details before travelling.
Berlin filing boundaries
Direct appointment
The Embassy states that direct filing appointments are booked only through berlin.kdmid.ru; email, postal and telephone appointment requests are not accepted.
Visa-centre alternative
When a direct appointment cannot be obtained, the Embassy's current page identifies Artionis Germany GmbH in Berlin as an administrative submission option. Verify the current live details before use.
No postal filing
The Embassy states that its consular section does not accept visa documents by post.
Prepare your voucher and application
Use these country-specific guides before filing. They cover the document details that must agree with your passport, online application and tourist voucher.
Choose e-visa or regular filing before ordering support
Germany is on the current unified e-visa list, and that route does not need a tourist invitation. Obtain tourist confirmation only for a regular tourist-visa file and keep its traveller and trip data consistent with the application.
Frequently asked questions about applying in Berlin
Can I send a Russian visa application to the Berlin Embassy by post?
No. The current Embassy guidance states that visa documents are not accepted by post.
What if a direct Embassy appointment is unavailable?
The current Embassy page identifies a Berlin visa-centre alternative. Recheck the live provider and service details before using it.
Do German e-visa applicants need a tourist confirmation?
No. The unified e-visa is a separate online route and does not require an invitation.
Step 1. Choose your citizenship to start
To receive a tourist invitation to Russia, please indicate your citizenship. You will be provided with a registration form. Fill in all the fields carefully, then proceed to the next step to confirm and pay for your invitation.
Source: the official consular office or visa-centre website. Recheck the address, opening hours and appointment rules before visiting.