Russian Visa Appointments in Australia: Canberra or Sydney
The current official pages publish personal appointment routes in both Canberra and Sydney. Canberra requires a prior appointment and personal submission to the Embassy. Sydney requires a personal appointment through its official system and separately lists Travelvisa2go as an optional authorised agent for administrative assistance; the agent does not decide consular matters.
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Where to submit your Russian visa application
After preparing your tourist voucher and application, choose the city where you will file. Each page explains the confirmed local submission route and links to the official source.
Continue with the Australia visa route
Use the country hub to choose between the e-visa and regular tourist visa. Order an invitation only when the regular visa route requires it.
Official sources for this guide
Visa rules and local procedures can change. Check the responsible Russian mission or MFA service before filing.
Two official personal-submission routes
Choose the destination before completing the MFA form. Canberra and Sydney are separate mission owners, with their own appointment systems and document instructions.
Older single-channel descriptions centred on the former Interlink service are no longer an adequate summary. The current official pages publish direct personal routes.
| Route | Current published model | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra | Prior appointment and personal Embassy submission | Appointment, application destination and Embassy checklist |
| Sydney | Personal Consulate appointment | Official booking slot, Sydney checklist and payment |
| Sydney optional agent | Administrative preparation/submission assistance | Current service terms and separate agent fees |
The Sydney agent is optional
The Consulate describes Travelvisa2go as an official visa agent but states that applicants independently decide whether to use it or prepare the documents themselves for personal submission. The agent is a separate legal entity and may charge its own service fee.
The agent provides technical and administrative assistance. It does not make the visa decision and its fee does not replace the statutory consular fee.
Need a tourist invitation for a regular Russian visa? Order only after checking that this is the correct route for your trip.
Order a Tourist Invitation — from $19Official tour operator (PTO 015681) · PDF by email · Verify the current filing rules for your location
Before booking
Prepare the passport, tourist support and broad travel plan, then confirm the selected mission's current service. One Sydney appointment slot is published for one application, so book separately for each applicant where that rule remains current.
Appointment availability can change. Do not promise a slot or processing date based on an invitation delivery estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Can Australians submit personally in Canberra?
Yes. The current Embassy page publishes prior appointment and personal submission.
Can Australians submit personally in Sydney?
Yes. The current Consulate page publishes personal submission by appointment.
Must I use Travelvisa2go?
No. The Consulate describes it as an optional official agent.
Does the agent decide the visa?
No. It provides administrative assistance; the Consulate makes the decision.
Should I select the mission before completing the form?
Yes. Use the correct destination and the current checklist for Canberra or Sydney.
Need a tourist invitation for a regular Russian visa? Order only after checking that this is the correct route for your trip.
Order a Tourist Invitation — from $19Official tour operator (PTO 015681) · PDF by email · Verify the current filing rules for your location
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Last updated: 2026-09-04. Information verified against consular requirements current at the date of update.