Russian consular representation in Sydney
Russian Consulate General in Sydney
Find current contact details, public hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the Russian Consulate General in Sydney
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Sydney.
Before visiting: published public hours do not mean that every consular procedure is available without prior arrangements. Check the current requirements for your particular service before travelling to the Consulate General.
Location
Where is the Russian Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate General of the Russian Federation is located at 7–9 Fullerton Street in Woollahra, New South Wales.
Plan your visit: check the current consular procedure and any appointment requirements before travelling to the Woollahra office.
About the mission
About the Russian Consulate General in Sydney
The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Sydney is a professional Russian consular mission based in Woollahra, New South Wales.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the mission as the Consulate-General of the Russian Federation.
The mission is headed by Ms Zarina Gabieva, Consul-General of Russia. DFAT records her appointment from 18 September 2024.
The Consulate General provides professional Russian consular services across its extensive Australian consular district.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Russian Consulate General in Sydney provides professional consular services for Russian citizens and other eligible applicants within its jurisdiction.
Russian citizens
Russian citizens can contact the Consulate General for information and assistance with eligible passport, citizenship, civil status and other consular matters.
Documents and certificates
The Consulate General handles appropriate document and certification procedures in accordance with current Russian consular requirements.
Visas and travel
Applicants seeking a Russian visa or other travel-related consular service should check the current application procedure and supporting-document requirements before applying.
Check your procedure: passport, citizenship, document, notarial and visa services can have different application and appointment requirements. Review the current official instructions before attending.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Russian Consulate General
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists general business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Public hours are listed separately as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
These published hours should not be taken to mean that every consular procedure is available on a walk-in basis. Individual services may have their own application, appointment and attendance requirements.
Check before attending: confirm the current procedure for your particular consular service before travelling to the Consulate General.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Russian Consulate General in Sydney
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Sydney Consulate General’s jurisdiction as Australia except the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
This gives the Sydney mission a broad professional consular district covering most Australian states and territories.
People in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory should check the appropriate arrangements with the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Canberra rather than assuming that their matter falls within the Sydney Consulate General’s jurisdiction.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Russian Consulate General
Check the current requirements for your particular consular procedure before travelling to the Sydney office.
Check the procedure
Review the current official instructions for the passport, document, citizenship, visa or other consular service you require.
Prepare your documents
Make sure you have the required identification, forms, supporting documents and any other material required for your application.
Confirm visitor arrangements
Check whether your service requires an appointment and confirm current public access arrangements before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Russian Consulate General in Sydney
Does Russia have a Consulate General in Sydney?
Yes. The Russian Federation maintains a professional Consulate General at 7–9 Fullerton Street in Woollahra, New South Wales.
Where is the Russian Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate General is located at 7–9 Fullerton Street, Woollahra, NSW 2025, Australia.
How can I contact the Russian Consulate General?
The current official telephone numbers are +61 2 9326 1866 and +61 2 9326 1702.
What are the public hours?
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists public hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
What are the general business hours?
General business hours are currently listed as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Who is the Russian Consul-General in Sydney?
Ms Zarina Gabieva is the current Consul-General of Russia. DFAT records her appointment from 18 September 2024.
Which areas does the Russian Consulate General in Sydney cover?
Its official jurisdiction covers Australia except the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
Does the Sydney Consulate General cover Western Australia?
Yes. Western Australia falls within the Sydney Consulate General’s official consular district.
Does the Sydney Consulate General cover the Northern Territory?
No. The Northern Territory is expressly excluded from the Sydney Consulate General’s jurisdiction.
Should I make an appointment before visiting?
Appointment arrangements depend on the consular procedure required. Check the current official instructions for your particular service before travelling to the Consulate General.