Diplomatic representation of Germany in Australia
German Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Canberra represents Germany in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for German citizens and other eligible applicants.
Contact details
Contact the German Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Canberra is Germany’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Friday, 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Appointments: all consular matters at the German Embassy in Canberra require a prior appointment. Book before travelling to the embassy.
Embassy location
Where is the German Embassy in Canberra?
The German Embassy is located in Yarralumla, Canberra.
The embassy is located at 119 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors attending for a passport or other consular procedure should have a confirmed appointment before travelling.
About the mission
About the German Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Canberra is Germany’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents the German government and supports political, economic, scientific, cultural and bilateral relations.
The embassy also provides selected consular services for residents of the Australian Capital Territory.
Germany’s wider consular network in Australia includes the Consulate-General in Sydney and honorary consular posts in several states and territories.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The German Embassy in Canberra provides selected consular services for applicants resident in the Australian Capital Territory.
Passports and travel documents
The Embassy in Canberra issues German passports and travel documents for eligible applicants residing in the Australian Capital Territory.
Birth registration and names
The embassy processes name declarations and birth registrations for applicants whose residence falls within its ACT consular district.
Citizen assistance
German citizens can contact the mission for consular guidance and assistance, including urgent situations where appropriate.
Check your consular district: applicants outside the ACT are generally served by the German Consulate-General in Sydney or one of Germany’s honorary consular posts.
Planning your visit
Appointments at the German Embassy in Canberra
All consular visits at the embassy require a prior appointment.
Germany provides an official online appointment system for the Embassy in Canberra.
Appointments are required for passport and travel-document applications, name declarations, birth registrations and collection of passports or identity documents.
Applicants should review the official checklist for their particular procedure before attending.
Before travelling: do not attend the consular section without a confirmed appointment. Make sure all required forms and original documents are ready before your visit.
Consular responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
Germany divides consular responsibility in Australia between the Embassy in Canberra, the Consulate-General in Sydney and honorary consular posts.
The Embassy in Canberra has consular jurisdiction over the Australian Capital Territory.
The embassy’s wider diplomatic area of responsibility also includes Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. For these additional countries, the Canberra embassy does not generally perform regular legal and consular functions beyond emergency assistance.
The German Consulate-General in Sydney has jurisdiction over New South Wales and Queensland.
Germany also maintains honorary consular representation in Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and Darwin.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check your consular district and appointment requirements before travelling to the German Embassy.
Book an appointment
All consular matters in Canberra require a prior appointment through Germany’s official booking system.
Check your jurisdiction
The Canberra embassy’s regular consular district is the ACT. Applicants living elsewhere in Australia may need another German mission.
Prepare your documents
Use the current official checklist for your passport, birth registration, name declaration or other procedure and bring all required originals.
Important: appointment availability, consular requirements and service arrangements can change. Always check the latest German Federal Foreign Office information before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
German Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the German Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany is located at 119 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the German Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted on +61 2 6270 1911.
Do I need an appointment for consular services?
Yes. The German Embassy states that all consular matters require a prior appointment.
Can I apply for a German passport in Canberra?
Yes, if you reside in the Australian Capital Territory. The Embassy in Canberra issues passports and travel documents for applicants in its ACT consular district.
Can the German Embassy process birth registrations?
Yes. The Embassy in Canberra processes birth registrations and name declarations for applicants residing in the ACT.
Which area does the German Embassy in Canberra cover for regular consular services?
Its regular consular district is the Australian Capital Territory.
Does Germany have other consular offices in Australia?
Yes. Germany has a Consulate-General in Sydney and honorary consular posts in Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and Darwin.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, appointments and consular jurisdiction on this page.