Effective May 12, 2021, the United States Embassy in Moscow has reduced its consular services due to the Russian government’s ban on the employment of foreign nationals. As a result, the US Embassy in Moscow is no longer processing visas (link) for non-diplomatic travel. The embassy added that it does not offer routine notary services (For example, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad and Renewal of Passport Services) for the foreseeable future.
The embassy will provide emergency services to U.S. citizens residing in Russia. The statement explains in part that if a U.S. citizen residing in Russia needs a new U.S. passport to remain legally present, or if they need an emergency U.S. passport for a demonstrable life or death emergency, the The individual can send an email to the embassy explaining the situation.
