The Australian Government is now in a caretaker period in advance of the forthcoming election. Until a new government is sworn in, government operations are conducted in accordance with the caretaker conventions.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine: consular support and travel advice
Do not travel to Ukraine due to the volatile security situation and Russia's illegal, unjustified and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. We continue to urge Australians to leave Ukraine.
Due to the security situation, the Australian Embassy is not able to provide in-person consular or passport services in Ukraine at the moment.
Australians in Ukraine seeking urgent consular assistance should call DFAT's 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 or +61 2 6261 3305 outside Australia.
Alternatively, you can contact the Australian Embassy during business hours on: +380 44 290 6400 or via email at: [email protected]
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Welcome to the Australian Embassy, Ukraine
The Australian Embassy in Ukraine is accredited to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.
Voting in the 3 May 2025 Federal Election
The Australian Federal Election has been announced for Saturday 3 May 2025. If you’re an Australian citizen overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by voting at on overseas voting centre or by postal vote.
In-Person Voting
Due to the Travel Advice level of “Do Not Travel” for Ukraine, the Australian Embassy in Kyiv will not be providing in-person voting services.
If you are travelling to other countries during the election period, you may be able to vote at another Australian Embassy/High Commission or Consulate-General. Please check their websites for relevant information. The nearest overseas voting location to Kyiv Post is Warsaw.
Postal Voting
If you are overseas and are unable to vote in-person, you can visit the AEC website to apply for a postal vote.
Postal vote packs will be sent to you by international courier from Australia commencing three weeks before polling day. The latest date to request an overseas postal vote from the AEC is 6pm, Wednesday 30 April 2025. Please note this may be too late for your postal vote to reach you and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you provided an email address or phone number when applying for a postal vote, you will receive an automatic notification when it is dispatched.
If you did not provide an email address or phone number and your postal vote does not arrive within 10 days from the date you submitted your application, call the AEC on +61 2 6160 2600.
You should return your postal vote directly to the AEC in Australia. The cost to return your postal vote by courier or mail to the AEC in Australia is your responsibility.
For your postal vote to be counted it must be completed before 6pm AWST time 3 May 2025, and received by the AEC in Australia by 6pm Friday 16 May 2025 AEST.
Further information
You must be enrolled to vote. Check your details on the AEC website.
If you can't vote because you are overseas, you need to advise the AEC by completing an Overseas Notification Form.
Find additional information on the election and voting at these websites:
- aec.gov.au
- Smartraveller.gov.au.
