Visa to Russia for Australian Citizens

The existence of a visa regime between the Commonwealth of Australia and the Russian Federation provides a clear answer to the question: do Australians need a visa to enter Russia? Yes, they do.

The basis for issuing a visa of any type (tourist, business, work, etc.) to an Australian citizen is an invitation.

Our company provides services for issuing tourist invitations, as well as assistance to legal entities in preparing and submitting documents for business invitations. In addition, we assist organizations in preparing documents for the employment of foreign staff at all stages of the procedure.

Below we will explain in detail how an Australian citizen can obtain a visa to Russia.

How can an Australian get a visa to Russia?

Step 1. Determine what type of visa you need for your trip.

1.1. Tourist visa to Russia for Australian citizens:

your purpose of travel is tourism in the Russian Federation;
your actual stay in Russia will not exceed 30 days.

1.2. Business visa to Russia for Australian citizens:

your trip is for business or commercial purposes;
you need a visa for a longer stay, from 1 month to 1 year;
you need a visa allowing multiple entries.

1.3. Work visa to Russia for Australian citizens:

if you plan to officially work in Russia.

1.4. Private visa to Russia for Australian citizens:

to visit relatives or family members;
if you plan to stay in private accommodation – an apartment or a house;
single-entry stay in Russia for up to 3 months.

Step 2. Obtain an invitation to Russia for an Australian citizen.

To do this, you can use our professional services:

Tourist invitations for Australian citizens

Issued on behalf of a registered tour operator. Available only as part of a tourist package.

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Tourist voucher and invitation to Russia	Processing time	Cost
for citizens of migration-risk countries	1 business day	6000 ₽
To apply for a visa, you will also need a medical insurance policy.

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Business invitations for Australian citizens

Assistance to legal entities in preparing and submitting documents for business invitations.

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	for citizens of prosperous countries	for citizens of migration-risk countries
Single or double entry
3 months	9000 ₽ in 15–16 business days	12000 ₽ in 15–16 business days
Multiple entry
6 months / 1 year	11000 ₽ in 15–16 business days	14000a in 15–16 business days
To apply for a visa, you will also need a medical insurance policy.

* Additionally, a state fee for the invitation must be paid 960 ₽

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Step 3. Collect the required documents.

The standard package includes:

passport;
invitation;
visa application form;
photos;
insurance.

With the prepared documents, contact one of the consular institutions of the Russian Federation in Australia:

Embassy of the Russian Federation in Australia, Canberra
Address: 78 Canberra Avenue, Canberra, ACT 2603
Phone: (8-10-61-2) 6295-94-74
Working hours: Monday to Friday — 09:00 to 12:30.
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Sydney
Address: 7-9 Fullerton Street, Woollahra, NSW 2025
Phone: (8-10-61-2) 9326-1702
Working hours: Monday to Friday — 09:00 to 13:00.

At the consulate, you will be offered several processing options for obtaining a Russian visa:

standard (processing time 4–20 business days);
urgent (1–3 business days).

The consular fee for obtaining a visa for an Australian citizen to Russia ranges from 135 to 810 Australian dollars depending on the selected processing option. More precise information on visa fees is available on the official website of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Australia.

Step 4. Register upon arrival in Russia.

Please note that registration is mandatory if your stay exceeds 7 business days, excluding the day of arrival. Registration is completed at the place of actual residence of the guest.