Australia
Russia
Australian Consulate in Russia
1 consulate general
Australia is represented in Russia by 1 mission: a consulate general in Vladivostok. Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Australian consulates in Russia
Australia also has a consulate general in Vladivostok; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Australia visa for Russian citizens
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Australia visa requirements for citizens of Russia
- Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream, applying outside Australia
- Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Business Visitor stream
- Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651)
- Transit visa (subclass 771)
- Fee: A$250
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Australia requires a visa from Russian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of Australia, not at a mission.
Russia’s missions in Australia
Missions of Russia in Australia (3)
In return, Russia has 3 missions in Australia, including its embassy in Canberra.
Good to know
Australia in Russia
There is no embassy of Australia in Russia on record, so Russia is probably covered by an embassy of Australia in another country. Worldwide, Australia has 127 missions in 90 countries; one of them is in Russia.
Travel to Russia for Australian citizens
Russia requires Australian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Russia, Australian citizens can turn to their consulate for passports and emergency help.
When the consulate of Australia in Russia is closed
The consulate of Australia in Russia closes on Russia’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, New Year holiday on Saturday 2 January 2027 and New Year holiday on Sunday 3 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Australia, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Australia have consulates in Russia?
Yes, Australia has a consulate general in Vladivostok.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Australian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Does Russia have an embassy in Australia?
Yes, Russia has its embassy in Canberra, along with 2 other missions in Australia.