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Russia visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at australia.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Australia
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- 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
Russia has 3 missions in Australia, with its embassy in Canberra. Consulates: Sydney. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Brisbane.
Russian citizens travelling to Australia
RussiaAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Australia to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Australian citizens may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Australian citizens apply
In Australia, applications go to the Russian embassy in Canberra and the consulate in Sydney, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Australian citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Australia
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Australian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Where is the Russian embassy in Australia?
The Russian embassy in Australia is in Canberra; there is also a consulate in Sydney.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Can Australian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need a visa for Russia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.