Diplomatic representation of Argentina in Australia
Argentine Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Canberra represents Argentina in Australia. Consular services for the public are handled by the Argentine Consulate-General in Sydney.
Contact details
Contact the Argentine Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Canberra is Argentina’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Important: the embassy in Canberra does not have a consular section. Passport, citizenship, visa and other consular matters are handled by the Argentine Consulate-General in Sydney.
Embassy location
Where is the Argentine Embassy in Canberra?
The Argentine Embassy is located in Barton, Canberra.
The embassy is located at 6/11 National Circuit, Level 2, Engineers House, Barton ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors should confirm the purpose of their visit before travelling, particularly because public consular services are handled separately in Sydney.
About the mission
About the Argentine Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Canberra is Argentina’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents the Argentine government in its relations with Australia and supports diplomatic, political, economic, cultural and bilateral cooperation.
The embassy also maintains sections dealing with political, administrative, cultural, trade and investment matters.
Public consular services are not provided through a consular section at the Canberra embassy. Applicants requiring passports, citizenship procedures, visas or other consular assistance should contact the Argentine Consulate-General in Sydney.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Argentine Embassy in Canberra does not operate a public consular section. Consular matters are handled by the Argentine Consulate-General in Sydney.
Passports and DNI
Argentine passport and national identity document procedures are handled through the Consulate-General in Sydney.
Citizenship and civil matters
Citizenship, civil registration and related consular procedures should be directed to the Consulate-General in Sydney.
Visas and other services
Visa applications, travel authorisations, criminal record matters and other public consular services are also handled in Sydney.
Consular enquiries: contact the Argentine Consulate-General in Sydney for public consular services rather than travelling to the embassy in Canberra.
Planning your visit
Appointments and Consular Visits
Public consular appointments are not handled by the embassy in Canberra.
Applicants requiring passport, citizenship, visa or other consular services should follow the procedures published by the Argentine Consulate-General in Sydney.
For diplomatic, political, trade or other embassy-related matters, contact the Canberra mission before visiting to confirm the appropriate section and current arrangements.
Before travelling: make sure you are contacting the correct Argentine office. Consular applicants should normally deal with the Consulate-General in Sydney.
Consular responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
The embassy in Canberra is Argentina’s diplomatic mission to Australia, while public consular responsibilities are assigned to the Argentine Consulate-General in Sydney.
The Consulate-General in Sydney has an officially stated jurisdiction covering Australia and the Republic of the Fiji Islands.
Applicants should therefore direct routine consular matters to Sydney unless official Argentine guidance specifically instructs otherwise.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check whether your enquiry belongs with the embassy in Canberra or the Consulate-General in Sydney before travelling.
Check the correct office
Passport, citizenship, visa and other consular matters should normally be handled through the Consulate-General in Sydney.
Contact before visiting
For embassy matters in Canberra, confirm the relevant section and current visitor arrangements before making a journey.
Review official information
Check current Argentine government guidance for procedures, closures and service changes before attending either mission.
Important: the embassy and the Consulate-General perform different functions. Using the correct office can avoid unnecessary travel and delays.
Frequently asked questions
Argentine Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the Argentine Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of the Argentine Republic is located at 6/11 National Circuit, Level 2, Engineers House, Barton ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Argentine Embassy in Canberra?
The embassy’s telephone number is +61 2 6273 9111.
Does the Argentine Embassy in Canberra provide consular services?
No public consular section operates at the Canberra embassy. Consular matters are handled by the Argentine Consulate-General in Sydney.
Where do I apply for an Argentine passport in Australia?
Passport and DNI procedures are handled by the Argentine Consulate-General in Sydney rather than the embassy in Canberra.
Where do I apply for an Argentine visa in Australia?
Visa applications and related consular enquiries should be directed to the Argentine Consulate-General in Sydney.
What is the jurisdiction of the Argentine Consulate-General in Sydney?
DFAT lists the Consulate-General’s jurisdiction as Australia and the Republic of the Fiji Islands.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details and consular arrangements on this page.