Single- and double-entry humanitarian visas are issued for a period no longer than 90 days. Multiple-entry humanitarian visa is issued for up to 1 year and permits the holder to stay in Russia for 90 days in every 180 days.

 

  1. Visa application form. 

It must be filled out online and printed out double-sided from PDF format. One per person. No blank spaces must be left. If a question does not apply, please type "N/A". If the answer is none, write "None". Kindly ensure that the dates of your entry and exit, as entered in the application form, match with or fall within the period specified in the supporting documents. The form should bear the original signature of applicant made in person in front of the Consulate's representative. Application form of children under 18 must be signed by one of the parents (birth certificate should be presented). Incomplete forms, forms without signature, forms with corrections will be returned to the applicants unprocessed. Please choose "Consulate General of the Russian Federation" from dropdown menu as the place of submission.

 

  1. One photograph 

size: 3.5 by 4.5 cm, less than 6 months old, in colour, with a light background. The photo must be glued (not stapled or attached using adhesive tape) on the form strictly at reserved place. 

 

  1. Passport 

or other travel document recognized as such in the Russian Federation with at least 2 blank pages for visas. The passport should be submitted in original only and should be valid for at least 6 months after planned departure date from Russia.

 

  1. Letter of invitation

In original. In urgent cases a copy of good quality is accepted for single or double-entry visa applications. The letter is issued by local migration office of the Internal Ministry of the Russian Federation either in paper form or in electronic form (received directly by the Consulate).

Please note! If the applicant is not an Australian citizen, you must additionally provide: A Visa Grant Notice proving that you can stay in Australia longer than 90 days without leaving the country. Depending on national legislation, documentary evidence of continuous stay in Australia for more than 90 days may be a student or work visa, work permit, temporary residence permit, temporary residence permit. Other documents, such as insurance policy, may also be required.

       Visa fee payment

Single entry: 120 AUD or 240 AUD (express, if applicable).

Double entry : 192 AUD or 384 AUD (express, if applicable).

Multi entry: 360 AUD or 720 AUD (express, if applicable).

Payment is made at the Consulate by card during the application process.