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Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Cape Town

South Africa

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.

Cape Town

Consulate General of the Russian Federation

Address

Southern Life Centre, 8 Riebeek Street, Cape Town

Working Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00-12:30 (by appointment)

Official Website

capetown.mid.ru

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How to Apply for a Visa

1

Prepare required documents: passport, completed application form, photo, visa invitation, insurance

2

Book an appointment through the consulate website or visa center

3

Pay the consular fee (usually paid at submission)

4

Arrive at the appointed time with a complete set of documents

5

Collect your passport with visa within the specified period (usually 5-10 business days)

Required Documents

Passport (valid for at least 6 months after the trip ends)
Completed visa application form with photo
Visa invitation (tourist voucher or business invitation)
Medical insurance with coverage of at least €30,000
Hotel booking confirmation or itinerary
Consular fee payment receipt

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Get your invitation via email in 5 minutes. Accepted by all Russian consulates.

Useful Tips

Book your appointment in advance — wait times can be 2-4 weeks
Check current requirements on the official consulate website
Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time
Bring originals and copies of all documents
The consular fee is non-refundable in case of visa denial

Order Visa Invitation

Get your invitation via email in 5 minutes. Accepted by all Russian consulates.

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.

Other consulates in South Africa

Pretoria

Embassy of the Russian Federation

Data verified: May 2026. Source: Official Russian consulate websites.