German Consulate General in St. Petersburg

The interests and policies of the president of Germany and Russia are represented by the German Consulate General in St. Petersburg, headed by the ambassador. The German Consulate General in St. Petersburg preserve and protect the relationship, and be a point of contact between Germany and Russia. The Germany Embassy has officers for economic, management, political, public diplomacy and consular roles.

Always call to book an appointment before visiting the Embassy or the Consulate of Germany in Russia. Your enquiries or requests may not be responded to if you do not call to book an appointment during the official operation hours prior to the visit. However, German appointments may be prioritized by the Embassy and Consulate and they may respond to emergencies associated with their stay in Russia. On Russian and German holidays, the Embassy and Consulate offices are closed.

Embassy and Consular Services
The Germany Embassy through the economic, management, public and public diplomacy offices work with the government of Russia to negotiate trade laws, manage Germany properties, monitor political trends, and build mutual support and understanding for Germany policies. The Germany Consulate undertakes activities serving to protect Russian citizens in Russia, as well as issuing German nationals new passports when the previous one expires, get stolen or lost. The consulate also issues visas to non-German citizens who wish to travel for holiday, work, study or live in Germany.

Visa types granted by Germany are;

• Germany Tourist & Visitor Visa
• Germany Family Reunion Visa to Join a Relative or a Partner
• Germany Job Seeker Visa
• Germany Studying & Language Learning Visa
• Germany Working Visa
• Germany Business Visa
• Germany Airport Transit Visa
• Germany Guest Scientist Visa
• Germany Training/Internship Visa
• Germany Medical Treatment Visa
• Germany Trade Fair & Exhibitions Visa
• Germany Visa for Cultural, Film Crew, Sports, and Religious Event Purpose

Travel Health Insurance
A travel medical insurance protects in the event of an illness or injury in the course of traveling out of Russia. Travel insurance certificate is one of the requirements for granting non-German visas to Germany. Get a quote for travel insurance with wide coverage Travel insurance quote.

Coronavirus Pandemic
The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has affected the operation of businesses and offices throughout the world, most are now operating at suboptimal level. It is important to place a call to the Embassy or Consular office before visiting in order to be sure about services currently in operation.

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