Can Russian citizens vote at a Russian consular polling station in Vietnam without an appointment?

In September 2026 participants wrote that you can simply come to the consulate on election day and vote there. One of them pointed to the consulate website, saying it states that no advance registration is needed. This is how participants described it, not the official wording, so check the consulate website yourself before going.

Another participant in September 2026 cited Gosuslugi: according to them, you select the service for choosing a polling station in Russian state elections and submit the application online by the 14th inclusive. This option lets you register in advance for a specific overseas polling station.

Opinions in the discussion differed: some participants were sure no application is needed and you can just walk in, while others referred to an advance application. If you want to be safe, you can submit the application on time, but in any case check the procedure on the consulate website before your visit.

On 7 September 2026, a traveler planning to fly to Da Nang and vote on the 20th was advised to register in advance on Gosuslugi for voting abroad, then choose the country, where a list of polling stations appears. That message gave the deadline as the 13th, while a later one said the 14th inclusive, so confirm the exact date on the portal itself.