Embassy of Russia in Canberra
Today 09:00–12:30- Address
- Canberra Avenue 78, Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6295 9033
- Website
- australia.mid.ru
- Head of mission
- Mikhail Petrakov
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Australia
Russian Embassy & Consulates in Australia
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 1 honorary consulate
Russia is represented in Australia by 3 missions: an embassy in Canberra, a consulate general in Sydney and an honorary consulate in Brisbane. Australian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Map: Russia’s 3 missions in Australia
Map: Russia’s 3 missions in Australia
Russian Embassy in Canberra
Russia has its embassy in Canberra, the capital; the address on record is Canberra Avenue 78, Canberra. The head of mission on record is Mikhail Petrakov. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Russian consulates in Australia
- Consulate General of Russia in Sydney
Fullerton Street 7-9, 2025 Sydney
Russia also has a consulate general in Sydney; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Russian honorary consulates in Australia
- Honorary Consulate of Russia in Brisbane
Level 19/10 Eagle Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Russia has an honorary consulate in Brisbane; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Russia visa for Australian citizens
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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Australia
- Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
- Regular tourist visa
- Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
- 11 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Russia requires Australian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Australia, applications go to the Russian embassy in Canberra or the consulate in Sydney, or to a visa centre working for Russia.
Australia’s missions in Russia
Missions of Australia in Russia (1)
In return, Australia has 1 mission in Russia, but no embassy there on record.
Good to know
Russia in Australia
Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; 3 of them are in Australia.
Travel to Australia for Russian citizens
Australia requires a visa from Russian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Australia, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Russian missions in Australia are closed
Russian missions in Australia close on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Russian embassy in Australia?
The Russian embassy is in Canberra, at Canberra Avenue 78, Canberra.
Does Russia have consulates in Australia?
Yes, Russia has a consulate general in Sydney. Russia also has an honorary consulate in Brisbane.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Australian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Does Australia have an embassy in Russia?
Not on record: Australia has 1 mission in Russia, but no embassy.