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Embassy of Russia in Canberra, Australia

Embassy of Russia in Canberra, Australia, located at 78 Canberra Avenue. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Russia, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    78 Canberra Avenue
    Griffith, ACT 2603
    Australia
  • Telephone

    +61 2 6295 9033

    +61 2 6295 9474 (consular section)

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Monday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed

Location Map

Located at 78 Canberra Avenue, the embassy is near key landmarks like Parliament House and Old Parliament House. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Russia in Canberra, Australia

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • National Unity Day: November 4 Flag of Russia
  • Christmas Day: December 25 Flag of Australia
  • Boxing Day: December 26 Flag of Australia

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Russia in Canberra, Australia:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Australian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Russia.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Russia without a visa. The most common types of Russia visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Business visa
  • Work visa
  • Student visa
  • Diplomatic visa
  • Transit visa
  • Private visa
  • Humanitarian visa

Head of Mission

Mikhail I. PETRAKOV, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Russia to Australia

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Australia

Besides Embassy of Russia in Canberra, Australia, Russia also has 3 representations in the following cities of Australia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Russia in Australia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Russia in neighboring countries or regions of Australia.

Australia in Russia

Australia has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Parliament House (1.84 km away)

    Parliament Drive, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

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  • Old Parliament House (2.40 km away)

    18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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  • Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre (2.52 km away)

    King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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  • National Gallery of Australia (2.63 km away)

    Parkes Place East, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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  • National Museum of Australia (3.47 km away)

    Lawson Crescent, Acton ACT 2601, Australia

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  • Government House (4.66 km away)

    Dunrossil Drive, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia

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Nearby Airports

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