Australian Embassy
Russian Federation
Embassy address: 10A/2 Podkolokolny Pereulok, Moscow - Telephone: 956 6070 - Fax: 956 6170

TOURIST VISAS

Detailed information about tourist visas is available from the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website.
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/index.htm

Who is this visa for?

A Tourist visa allows people to visit Australia for tourism, visiting relatives and friends, or undertaking a maximum of three months study in Australia.  Visitors to Australia are not permitted to conduct business or work, and must depart Australia within the validity of their visa.  Tourist visas are valid up to 12 months.


Persons wishing to attend conferences related to their work or area of specialisation should apply for a Business (short stay) visa, subclass 456, even where they also intend to visit Australia for the purposes of tourism.
See: Short Business Visa

Please note: applications for Sponsored visitor visas (visa subclass 679) can only be made in Australia. More information about Sponsored visitor visas is available on the DIAC web site.
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/visiting-family/679/index.htm

How to apply

Information about how to apply for this type of visa is available from this website.
See: Applying for Visas 

Document checklist

The following is a list of documents which should be submitted when you apply for this visa. 


For more information about the factors we consider when assesing visitor visa applications
See: How visitor visa applications are assessed

Health Insurance

Please note: All visitors are strongly recommended to obtain comprehensive health insurance prior to travel.
If you are aged 70 or more, you must provide evidence that you have medical insurance for the full period of your intended stay in Australia

Health Requirements

In some circumstances you may be requested to undertake a medical examination. More information is available from this website
See: Medicals

Processing Times

The average processing time for Tourist visa applications lodged at the Australian Embassy Moscow is 5-20 days. However, processing times vary with individual circumstances and in some cases additional checking or interviews may be required. If your application is likely to take longer than standard processing time, we will inform you of this. Applicants and sponsors/inviters are advised to lodge applications well in advance of the planned travel.