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 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 ldogement options is available below:

Lodging through the digital upload function

Customers who have been issued with a 10-year Australian passport since 1 January 2006, or are applying for a child passport (under 16 years) will be able to upload their application via the Australian Passport Office website. This is a temporary arrangement.

In order to use this temporary digital upload function, you must:

• be located in Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan and have a delivery address in one of these countries
• have held a 10-year (Adult) Australian Passport since 1 January 2006, or
• be lodging an application for a child (under 16 years).

If you do not meet the above criteria, this option is not available to you, and you must lodge your Australian passport application in person at the Australian Embassy in Moscow or through the Honorary Consulates in St Petersburg or Almaty. 

For example, you can't access the digital upload function if:

• You have urgent travel or require an emergency passport
• You hold a limited validity passport
• You require a replacement passport
• You are aged 16 years or older and you're applying for a first-time adult passport (10 year passport available to applicants 16-17 years).

If you're not able to use the digital upload option, please see  instructions below on this page (under 'Lodging through mail-in and in person') on how to lodge your passport application through mail or in person. 

For customers  who meet the criteria for the digital upload function, follow the steps below to lodge your passport application:

1. Visit the Australian Passport Office website and create your account. Complete your application form online. Once the application is completed, the application form/summary page will display the ‘Lodging your application’ section, which will instruct you to upload photo, documents and payment form online.
2. Upload and submit the application form, supporting documents, digital photo and credit card payment authorisation form, as shown in the ‘Upload documents’ section in your account.
3. Once your digital application is being assessed (note this may take up to 4 days), you will receive an email from [email protected] to finalise the payment authorisation. Payment is taken by Credit Card only, in AUD (Australian Dollars). Transaction fees and exchange rate conversions may be applied by your financial institution.

Once your passport has been finalised it will be sent directly  to the Australian Embassy in Moscow. Once the passport is received at the Embassy you will be notified via email, so you can organise a courier on your side, or come and collect the passport 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 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.

If you have urgent travel, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss a possible emergency passport.

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 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 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 2025

All fees are shown in Australian dollars.

Passports
10 year validity passport (for persons aged 16 and over) $412
5  year validity passport (for children under 16) $208
5  year validity passport (optional for persons 75 and over) $208
Replacement passport $259
Emergency passport overseas $259

Additional fees
Overseas surcharge - adult applicant $184
Overseas surcharge - child applicant $90

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