Applying for a Passport

 The Australian Embassy in Moscow can assist Australian citizens with applying for their first Australian passport, renew an expired passport or replace a passport that was lost or stolen.                                                                                                                                                          

There are several lodgement options available to eligible applicants located in Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan:

• Digital upload function on the Australian Passport Office website
• Mail-in - for passport renewals only
• In person - by appointment only

Applicants should allow a minimum of six weeks to receive a new passport once payment has been taken. We note that we are currently experiencing delays with passport deliveries from Australia due to circumstances beyond our control. We strongly recommend that applicants do not make travel arrangements or undertake travel on their current/uncancelled passport from the moment the passport application is lodged and up until the new passport is received.

More information on lodgement options is available below:

Lodging through the digital upload function on the Australian Passport Office website

Australians in Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan may be able to lodge their passport application online using the temporary digital upload function on the Australian passport website.

You can use the digital upload function if:

• you are currently in  and have a delivery address in one of the above listed countries
• you have held a 10-year Australian Passport issued since 1 January 2006; or
• you are lodging a subsequent application for a child under the age of 16.
  • If your child has never held an Australian passport, or their first passport was issued using the digital upload function, please follow the online guidelines to lodge the application through the Australian Embassy in Moscow.

You cannot use the digital upload function if:

• you have urgent need to travel or require an emergency passport
• you hold a Limited Validity Passport (LVP)
• you are applying for your first adult passport as these applications must be lodged in person at an Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission.
• you are replacing a lost or stolen document.

Note: If you are aged 16 or 17, you may be issued a Limited Validity Passport (LVP). You may be able to upgrade it to a full validity passport by attending an Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission in person before your LVP expires.

If you do not meet the requirements, you must lodge your application in person at the Australian Embassy in Moscow. Contact us at [email protected] to arrange an appointment. 

For customers in Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan who meet the above criteria, follow these steps:

• complete the application form online
• upload the application form, supporting documents, digital photo and credit card payment authorisation (payment is only available by credit card and is taken in AUD (Australian Dollars).

Passport collection:

If you want your new passport sent to a location other than the country you are currently in, please complete a declaration (form-B11) which should include:

• where you want your passport delivered (i.e. Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission or a Passports State Office in Australia),
• a name of the person authorised to collect it on your behalf
• your written authorisation for that person to receive the passport.

Once collected, you or your nominated contact is responsible for arranging the safe delivery of the passport to you.

Assessment and payment:

Once your digital application has been reviewed (note this may take up to 5 days), you will receive an email from [email protected] with payment confirmation.

In assessing your application, we may contact you if:

• the application is for a child and if we need to confirm information.
• additional documentation is required
• there is a problem with what you have submitted
• you are not eligible for this service.

When finalised, your passport will be sent to either:

• the Australian Embassy in Moscow for collection or;
• the location you nominated on your B11 declaration form.

Note.  If your delivery address is not in Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan the digital upload option will not appear when you begin your online application.

Processing times and support:

Refer to the Australian Passport Office website for current processing times.

If you have any issues with the online application or account registration process, contact us at  [email protected]

Please allow a minimum of six weeks to receive a new passport once payment has been taken. PLEASE NOTE: incomplete applications will cause delays. We note that we are currently experiencing delays with passport deliveries from Australia due to circumstances beyond our control. We strongly recommend that applicants do not make travel arrangements or undertake travel on their current/uncancelled passport from the moment the passport application is lodged and up until the new passport is received.

 

Lodging through mail-in or in person

If you're not able to use the digital upload option, please see the following instructions on how to lodge your passport application through mail or in person. Please allow a minimum of six weeks to receive a new passport once payment has been taken. PLEASE NOTE: incomplete applications will cause delays. We note that we are currently experiencing delays with passport deliveries from Australia due to circumstances beyond our control. We strongly recommend that applicants do not make travel arrangements or undertake travel on their current/uncancelled passport from the moment the passport application is lodged and up until the new passport is received.

First Adult Passport (aged 18 and over)

Adult Passport Renewal (aged 18 and over)

Child Passport (under 18)

Report Lost and Stolen Passport

 

 

Australians abroad, especially in Russia and in our countries of accreditation, must ensure their passports are valid throughout their entire stay. When renewing or replacing an Australian passport in Russia, pay particular attention to regulations regarding Russian visas. A Russian visa is only valid for the passport it was issued in. If the passport is cancelled, lost or is no longer valid, the visa also loses its validity. It is the responsibility of the passport holder to obtain a replacement visa for the new passport.

All passport and notarial services at the Australian Embassy in Moscow are provided by appointment only.

• Payments must be made at the time of the appointment by bank card only.  Please note that cash, bank transfers or QR code payments won't be accepted.
• Security screening is in operation at the Australian Embassy in Moscow and is similar to airport screening.
• All visitors must present their passports to the guards to be able to enter the premises.
• Mobile phones must be switched off at all times while at the premises.
• The Australian Embassy in Moscow does not have public restrooms or baby changing facilities.

Fees as of 1 January 2026

All fees are shown in Australian dollars.

Passports
10 year validity passport (for persons aged 16 and over) $422
5  year validity passport (for children under 16) $213
5  year validity passport (optional for persons 75 and over) $213
Replacement passport $265
Emergency passport overseas $265

Additional fees
Overseas surcharge - adult applicant $189
Overseas surcharge - child applicant $92

For more information on passport services fees please email [email protected]