Australian consular representation in the United States
Australian Consulate-General in Houston
Find current contact details, passport and notarial services, appointments and consular assistance from the Australian Consulate-General in Houston, United States.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate-General in Houston
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Consulate-General in Houston.
Appointments: passport interviews require an appointment. For in-person notarial services, contact the Consulate-General at least 48 hours before your proposed visit.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate-General in Houston?
The Australian Consulate-General is located at 3009 Post Oak Boulevard in Houston, Texas.
Before visiting: check the current appointment requirements and office closure dates before travelling to the Consulate-General.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate-General in Houston
The Australian Consulate-General in Houston is a professional Australian Government post providing consular and passport services across the southern central United States.
The post is managed by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission and also supports Australia’s trade, investment and commercial engagement with the region.
The Australian Embassy in Washington DC is Australia’s principal diplomatic mission in the United States.
Services for Australians
Consular, passport and notarial services
The Australian Consulate-General in Houston provides consular assistance, Australian passport services and Australian notarial services.
Consular assistance
Australians facing serious difficulties in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma or Texas can contact the Consulate-General for assistance in accordance with the Australian Government’s Consular Services Charter.
Australian passports
The Consulate-General conducts Australian passport interviews by appointment. Eligible passport applications may also be lodged by mail under current Australian passport rules.
Notarial services
Australian notarial services include certifying documents and identity, witnessing signatures, apostilles and authentications, administering affidavits and issuing Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage.
Visas, immigration and citizenship: Australian diplomatic and consular offices in the United States cannot provide information about Australian visas, immigration, customs or citizenship. Use the Australian Department of Home Affairs for these matters.
Visitor arrangements
Passport and notarial appointments
Passport interviews and in-person notarial services at the Australian Consulate-General in Houston require advance arrangements.
Passport appointments
Passport interviews are by appointment only. Appointments can currently be scheduled up to two months in advance, with new appointments generally released on Mondays at 9:00 am Houston time.
Notarial appointments
For an in-person notarial service, call the Consulate-General on +1 832 962 8420 at least 48 hours in advance. Confirm exactly which notarial service the receiving authority requires before attending.
Passport applications by mail: eligible applicants living in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma or Texas can send qualifying passport applications to the Houston Passport Office.
Courier restriction: the Houston Passport Office does not accept UPS deliveries. Check the current mailing and return-delivery instructions before sending your passport application.
Consular district
Southern Central United States
The Australian Consulate-General in Houston serves four states within Australia’s consular network in the United States.
Texas and Oklahoma
The Consulate-General provides consular and passport services for Australians in Texas and Oklahoma.
Arkansas and Louisiana
The Houston consular district also includes Arkansas and Louisiana.
Elsewhere in the United States: Australia also provides consular services through its Embassy in Washington DC and Consulates-General in Chicago, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. Use the Australian mission responsible for your location.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate-General
Check the current requirements, prepare your documents and arrange the appropriate appointment before travelling to the Houston office.
Book before attending
Passport interviews are appointment only. In-person notarial services must also be arranged in advance.
Prepare passport documents
Complete the correct passport application and prepare the required photographs, identification and supporting documents before your interview.
Confirm notarial requirements
Ask the organisation receiving your documents exactly which notarial act it requires. Australian consular staff cannot provide legal advice about which service you need.
Payments: Australian passport offices in the United States accept Visa and Mastercard. Houston also accepts Discover, and current arrangements allow Apple Pay and Cash App when used with supported cards. Cash and cheques are not accepted.
Lost or stolen passport: call the Houston Passport Office on +1 832 962 8420. Once an Australian passport is formally reported lost or stolen, it is permanently cancelled and the replacement application must be lodged in person.
Emergency assistance: contact the Australian Consulate-General on +1 832 962 8420. If you cannot contact an Australian mission in a consular emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate-General in Houston
Does Australia have a Consulate-General in Houston?
Yes. Australia maintains a professional Consulate-General in Houston providing consular, passport and notarial services.
Where is the Australian Consulate-General in Houston?
The Consulate-General is located at 3009 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1310, Houston, TX 77056, United States.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate-General?
Call +1 832 962 8420. Passport enquiries can be sent to consular.houston@austrade.gov.au.
What are the Consulate-General’s opening hours?
Published consular hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, except on public holidays and published office closure dates.
Which states does the Houston Consulate-General cover?
The Australian Consulate-General in Houston covers Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Houston?
Yes. Australian passport interviews are available at the Houston Passport Office by appointment.
How far ahead can I book a passport appointment?
Current arrangements allow appointments to be scheduled up to two months in advance. New appointments are generally released on Mondays at 9:00 am Houston time.
Can I renew an Australian passport by mail?
Some Australian passport applications qualify for mail lodgement. Eligible applicants living in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma or Texas should send qualifying applications to the Houston Passport Office.
Does the Houston Passport Office accept UPS deliveries?
No. Current Australian Government instructions state that the Houston Passport Office cannot accept UPS deliveries.
Does the Consulate-General provide notarial services?
Yes. For an in-person notarial service in Houston, call the Consulate-General at least 48 hours in advance to arrange your visit.
Does the Consulate-General process Australian visas?
No. Australian missions in the United States cannot provide information about Australian visas, immigration or citizenship. These matters are administered through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do if my Australian passport is lost or stolen?
Call the Houston Passport Office on +1 832 962 8420. A passport reported lost or stolen is permanently cancelled, and the replacement application must be lodged in person.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate-General on +1 832 962 8420. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.