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Embassies & Consulates in Australia
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Embassies and consulates
Browse diplomatic and consular missions in Australia or find Australian missions overseas.
Embassies in Australia
Browse foreign embassies and high commissions in Australia, including contact details, locations and official information.
Consulates in Australia
Find consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates located across Australian cities.
Australian Embassies Abroad
Find Australian embassies and high commissions overseas, with links to individual mission information.
Australian Consulates Abroad
Browse Australian consulates and consulates general providing consular representation overseas.
Foreign representation
Foreign missions in Australia
Australia hosts embassies, high commissions, consulates general, consulates and honorary consular offices representing countries from around the world.
Embassies and High Commissions
Most foreign embassies and high commissions are based in Canberra, where they represent their governments in Australia and manage diplomatic relations.
Consulates across Australia
Consular offices are located in major Australian cities and may provide services such as passport assistance, visas, document services and help for citizens abroad.
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Major diplomatic and consular cities in Australia
Diplomatic missions are concentrated in Canberra, while many consulates and consulates general are located in Australia’s largest cities.
Canberra
Australia’s capital is the main centre for foreign embassies and high commissions.
Sydney
Sydney hosts a large number of consulates general and other foreign consular offices.
Melbourne
Melbourne is another major centre for foreign consular representation in Australia.
Brisbane
Brisbane hosts consular offices serving Queensland and surrounding regions.
Perth
Perth is an important location for consular representation in Western Australia.
Adelaide
Adelaide hosts a range of career and honorary consular offices.
Australia overseas
Australian diplomatic missions abroad
Australia maintains a global network of embassies, high commissions, consulates general and other diplomatic and consular offices.
Australian Embassies & High Commissions
Browse Australian diplomatic missions overseas and find official contact and location information.
Australian Consulates
Find Australian consulates and consulates general providing services and assistance overseas.
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Practical information for embassy and consulate visitors
Embassies and consulates perform different diplomatic and consular functions. An embassy or high commission generally represents one country to another at government level, while consulates often focus more closely on consular services and assistance for citizens.
Individual mission pages on this website are designed to help visitors find practical information such as addresses, contact details, official websites, consular services, appointment guidance and jurisdiction information where it is officially available.
Before visiting a mission: appointment requirements, opening arrangements and available services can change. Always check the official embassy or consulate website before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Embassies and consulates in Australia
What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?
An embassy is the main diplomatic representation of one country in another country and is usually located in the capital. Consulates generally focus more heavily on consular services and may be located in several major cities.
What is a High Commission?
A High Commission is the diplomatic mission used between many Commonwealth countries. It performs a role broadly comparable to an embassy and is headed by a High Commissioner.
Where are most embassies in Australia located?
Most foreign embassies and high commissions in Australia are located in Canberra, the national capital.
Which Australian cities have foreign consulates?
Many foreign countries maintain consular offices in cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Some countries also operate honorary consulates in other locations.
Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy or consulate?
Appointment requirements depend on the mission and the service required. Check the official website of the relevant embassy or consulate before visiting.
Where can I find Australian embassies overseas?
Use the Australian Embassies Abroad directory to browse Australian embassies and high commissions in other countries.