Do citizens of Australia need a visa to visit Russia?

Citizens of Australia need a regular visa under the current published route. The required supporting document depends on the selected visa category.

What is a visa invitation letter and do I need one?

Supporting documents depend on the regular visa category. A tourist visa can use a tourist acceptance confirmation or, for eligible nationalities, a qualifying accommodation-booking confirmation; business, private, work and study visas use different official routes.

How much does a Russian visa cost for Australia citizens?

The consular visa fee varies by citizenship, processing speed and place of application. Add a tourist invitation from $16 and any applicable service fee; business invitation availability depends on citizenship.

Where can I apply for a Russian visa in Australia?

Russia has diplomatic missions in: Canberra, Sydney. There are also 1 visa application center(s) (e.g. VFS Global). See our consulate directory for full addresses and hours.

How long does it take to get a Russian visa?

Regular-visa timing depends on the responsible Russian mission, nationality, visa category and available processing options.

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Russian Visa for Australia Citizens

Citizens of Australia need a consular visa to enter Russia. Tourist and business visas require the corresponding supporting document. Tourist invitations can be ordered online; business-service availability depends on citizenship.

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Quick Facts

Visa requirement: Consular visa required
Processing time: Verify with the responsible mission
Invitation letter: Tourist from $16; business availability depends on citizenship
Where to apply: Canberra, Sydney

Visa Options for Australia Passport Holders

Tourist Visa

Validity and entries depend on the issued tourist visa
Tourist acceptance confirmation or an eligible accommodation-booking confirmation
Apply at consulate or VFS center
Processing set by the responsible Russian mission
Invitation from $16

Business Visa

Entries and validity are stated on the issued visa
Use the category-specific supporting document
Apply at consulate or VFS center
Commercial availability depends on citizenship

How to Get a Russian Visa from Australia

Follow these steps to obtain your Russian visa:

1
Check the official category requirements
Open the current checklist published by the responsible Russian mission for your visa category, passport and residence.
2
Complete the application form
Fill in the official visa application form for the consulate that serves your country of residence.
3
Prepare your documents
Prepare exactly the documents and formats named in the responsible mission's current official checklist.
4
Use the official intake channel
Submit through the consulate or authorised visa centre named by the responsible Russian mission.
5
Collect your visa
Follow the mission's payment, processing and document-return instructions.

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Processing times & costs for Australia citizens

Published regular-visa timing and official verification guidance for Australia passport holders.

Visa type	Processing time	Approximate cost
Tourist visa	Verify with the responsible Russian mission	Official fee plus any separate service/support charge
Business visa	Verify with the responsible Russian mission	Official fee plus any separate service/support charge
Private visa	Verify with the responsible Russian mission	Official fee and category-specific document costs

Sources: Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mid.ru), e-Visa portal (evisa.kdmid.ru). Regular-visa processing and fees depend on nationality, category and the responsible mission; verify them before applying.

Russian Consulates in Australia

Russia has 2 diplomatic missions in Australia and 1 visa application center.

Canberra

Embassy of the Russian Federation in Australia

+61(2) 6295 9033; +61(2) 6295 9474

Sydney

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Sydney

+61 2 9326 1866; +61 (0) 2 83138172; +61 (0) 2 83138302

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Order your Russian tourist visa invitation from $19

Tourist invitation (visa support) delivered by email. Document acceptance and format requirements may vary by consulate.

The document is issued after payment and data review. Verify local document requirements. Visa and entry decisions are made by the competent authorities.

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