Russian Embassy in Canberra
Embassy 
Russia Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Canberra Avenue 78, Canberra
- Website
- australia.mid.ru
- Fax
- +61 2 6295 1847
Head of mission: Mikhail Petrakov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Foreign ministry of Russia: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 26 July 2025
The Russian embassy in Canberra stands at Canberra Avenue 78, Canberra, in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Australian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:30.
Opening hours of the Russian embassy in Canberra
| Monday | 09:00–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Russia
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New Year's Day
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New Year holiday
The Russian embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:30.
Russia visa for Australian citizens
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Australian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel. Check with the Russian embassy in Canberra whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
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Russia’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of Russia in Sydney
Fullerton Street 7-9, 2025 Sydney
- Honorary Consulate of Russia in Brisbane
Level 19/10 Eagle Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000
All missions of Russia in Australia (3)
The Russian embassy in Canberra is one of 3 missions of Russia in Australia. Consulates: Sydney. Honorary consulates: Brisbane. Australia in turn has 1 mission in Russia.
Good to know
About the Russian embassy in Canberra
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Russia in Canberra. It is headed by Mikhail Petrakov, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Canberra Avenue 78, Canberra. The record for the Russian embassy in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Russian citizens travelling to Australia
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
When the Russian embassy in Canberra is closed
The Russian embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Russia such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Russian embassy in Canberra
Current procedures for the Russian embassy in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Russian Embassy in Canberra?
The Russian embassy in Canberra is at Canberra Avenue 78, Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the Russian Embassy in Canberra?
The Russian embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:30.
Is the Russian Embassy in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Russian embassy in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the Russian Embassy in Canberra closed?
The Russian embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Russia.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Australian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
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