Australian consular representation in Russia
Australian Consulate in St Petersburg
Find current contact details, passport lodgement information, limited consular assistance and emergency support from the Australian Consulate in St Petersburg, Russia.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in St Petersburg
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Honorary Consulate in St Petersburg.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate before attending. For non-emergency consular, passport and notarial enquiries, Australian Government guidance recommends contacting the Australian Embassy in Moscow first.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in St Petersburg?
The Australian Consulate is located at 11 Moika Street in central St Petersburg.
Contact first: this is an honorary consular post. Confirm current access arrangements and the service you require before travelling to the office.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in St Petersburg
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in St Petersburg as part of its diplomatic and consular representation in the Russian Federation.
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited and emergency consular assistance in certain circumstances and can assist with the lodgement of Australian passport applications under current passport arrangements.
The Australian Embassy in Moscow is Australia’s principal diplomatic mission in Russia and provides broader consular, passport and notarial services.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport services
The Australian Consulate in St Petersburg provides limited local assistance, while the Australian Embassy in Moscow remains the principal point of contact for Australian Government services in Russia.
Limited consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited and emergency consular assistance to Australians in certain circumstances.
Australian passports
Current Australian Government guidance allows Australian passport applications that require in-person lodgement to be submitted through the Honorary Consulate in St Petersburg.
Australian Embassy in Moscow
For non-emergency consular and passport enquiries, Australians are advised to contact the Australian Embassy in Moscow first.
Notarial services: Australian Honorary Consuls in St Petersburg are not permitted to provide Australian notarial services. Contact the Australian Embassy in Moscow for current notarial arrangements.
Visa enquiries: the Honorary Consulate does not answer Australian visa enquiries. Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Passport and consular arrangements
Contact the Consulate before attending and explain the service you require. Regular public counter hours are not published in the current official contact information.
Passport lodgement
Applicants who are not eligible for the current digital passport lodgement arrangement may lodge their Australian passport application in person at the Australian Embassy in Moscow or through the Honorary Consulate in St Petersburg.
Digital passport lodgement
A temporary digital upload option is available for certain eligible Australian passport applicants located in Russia and several other countries within the Embassy’s area of responsibility. Check the current eligibility rules before arranging an in-person application.
Contact Moscow first: for non-emergency passport and consular enquiries, the Australian Embassy recommends contacting its consular team before making arrangements with an Honorary Consulate.
Consular responsibility
Australian consular representation in Russia
Australia maintains its Embassy in Moscow together with an Honorary Consulate in St Petersburg.
Australian Consulate in St Petersburg
The Honorary Consulate provides limited and emergency assistance and can assist with Australian passport lodgement under current arrangements.
Australian Embassy in Moscow
The Embassy is Australia’s principal diplomatic mission in the Russian Federation and provides broader consular, passport and notarial services.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Consulate or the Australian Embassy in Moscow before travelling and confirm the current arrangements for your particular service.
Contact before attending
Regular public opening hours are not published for the Honorary Consulate. Confirm current availability before travelling to Moika Street.
Check passport options
Some Australian passport applicants in Russia may qualify for temporary digital lodgement. Check the current rules before arranging an in-person application.
Use Moscow when required
Australian notarial services and broader consular and passport assistance are provided through the Australian Embassy in Moscow.
Travel advice: the Australian Government currently advises Australians not to travel to Russia. Australians already in Russia should review the latest Smartraveller advice, consider leaving and maintain an alternative exit plan. Australia’s ability to provide consular assistance in Russia is limited.
Australian Embassy in Moscow: for consular assistance, contact the Embassy at 13 Kropotkinsky Pereulok, Moscow 119034, on +7 495 956 6070.
24-hour emergency assistance: outside business hours, call Australia’s Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in St Petersburg
Does Australia have a consulate in St Petersburg?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in St Petersburg that provides limited and emergency consular assistance in certain circumstances.
Where is the Australian Consulate in St Petersburg?
The Consulate is located at 11 Moika Street, St Petersburg 191186, Russia.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +7 964 333 7572 or email ozcon.spb@gmail.com.
Can I lodge an Australian passport application in St Petersburg?
Yes. Under current arrangements, applicants who are not eligible for the temporary digital passport lodgement option can lodge their application in person through the Honorary Consulate in St Petersburg or at the Australian Embassy in Moscow.
Can I apply for an Australian passport online from Russia?
A temporary digital upload option is available to certain eligible applicants located in Russia and other countries within the Australian Embassy’s area of responsibility. Check the current passport guidance to determine whether you qualify.
Does the Australian Consulate provide notarial services?
No. Australian Honorary Consuls in St Petersburg are not permitted to provide Australian notarial services. Contact the Australian Embassy in Moscow.
Does the Consulate handle Australian visa enquiries?
No. The Honorary Consulate does not answer visa enquiries. Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Which Australian Embassy is responsible for St Petersburg?
The Australian Embassy in Moscow is Australia’s principal diplomatic mission in Russia and provides broader consular, passport and notarial services.
What is Australia’s current travel advice for Russia?
The Australian Government currently advises Australians not to travel to Russia. Australians in Russia should monitor the latest Smartraveller advice and be aware that Australia’s ability to provide consular assistance is limited.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate in St Petersburg on +7 964 333 7572 or the Australian Embassy in Moscow on +7 495 956 6070. Outside business hours, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.