Australian consular representation in the United States
Australian Consulate-General in New York
Find current contact details, passport and notarial services, appointments and consular assistance from the Australian Consulate-General in New York, United States.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate-General in New York
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Consulate-General in New York.
Appointments: in-person passport and notarial services require an appointment. Check the current service requirements before visiting the Consulate-General.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate-General in New York?
The Australian Consulate-General is located at 150 East 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
Accessibility: the New York Passport Office is wheelchair accessible. Contact the office in advance if you require additional accessibility arrangements.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate-General in New York
The Australian Consulate-General in New York is a professional Australian Government post providing consular and passport services to Australians across the northeastern United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Consulate-General is headed by Ms Heather Ridout AO. The post also supports Australia’s economic, government, cultural and public diplomacy engagement in New York and the wider region.
Australia also maintains a separate Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. The Permanent Mission performs Australia’s multilateral diplomatic work at the United Nations and is separate from the Consulate-General’s services for Australian citizens.
Services for Australians
Consular, passport and notarial services
The Australian Consulate-General in New York provides full consular, passport and Australian notarial services.
Consular assistance
Australians facing serious difficulties in the United States can contact the Consulate-General for assistance in accordance with the Australian Government’s Consular Services Charter.
Australian passports
The Consulate-General accepts Australian passport applications requiring an interview by appointment. Eligible applications may also be lodged by mail under current passport rules.
Notarial services
The Consulate-General provides Australian notarial services including certifying copies and identity, witnessing signatures, apostilles and authentications, affidavits and Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage.
Visas, immigration and citizenship: Australian diplomatic and consular offices in the United States cannot provide advice about Australian visas, immigration, customs or citizenship. Use the Australian Department of Home Affairs for these matters.
Visitor arrangements
Passport and notarial appointments
In-person passport interviews and notarial services at the Australian Consulate-General in New York are available by appointment.
Passport appointments
Passport interviews are by appointment only. Appointments can be booked online and are generally released in advance through the Australian Government’s appointment system.
Notarial appointments
In-person notarial services must also be scheduled in advance. Confirm exactly which notarial service the receiving authority requires before making your appointment.
Passport applications by mail: eligible applicants living in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands can send qualifying passport applications to the New York Passport Office.
No appointment available? check the booking calendar regularly for cancellations. If you have confirmed urgent travel and cannot obtain an appointment, contact the Passport Office and provide evidence of your travel when requested.
Consular district
Northeastern United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
The Australian Consulate-General in New York serves a defined region within Australia’s extensive consular network in the United States.
Northeastern United States
The New York Consulate-General covers Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
U.S. territories
The New York Consulate-General also has responsibility for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Elsewhere in the United States: Australia also provides consular services through its Embassy in Washington DC and Consulates-General in Chicago, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Contact the mission responsible for the state or territory where you are located.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate-General
Book the appropriate appointment and prepare all required documents before travelling to the New York office.
Book before attending
In-person passport and notarial services require appointments. Do not rely on walk-in service for these matters.
Prepare passport documents
Passport applicants should complete the correct application and prepare all required photographs, identification and supporting documents before their appointment.
Prepare notarial documents
Confirm the exact service required with the receiving authority before attending. Bring your passport or other suitable government-issued identification and all documents needed for the service.
Notarial payments: current official guidance requires an accepted payment card for in-person notarial services. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted.
Emergency assistance: contact the Australian Consulate-General on +1 212 351 6500. 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 New York
Does Australia have a Consulate-General in New York?
Yes. Australia maintains a professional Consulate-General in New York that provides consular, passport and notarial services.
Where is the Australian Consulate-General in New York?
The Consulate-General is located at 150 East 42nd Street, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10017, United States.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate-General?
Call +1 212 351 6500. For consular enquiries, email consular.newyork@dfat.gov.au. Passport enquiries can be sent to nycg.passports@dfat.gov.au.
Who is the Australian Consul-General in New York?
The Australian Consul-General in New York is Ms Heather Ridout AO.
What are the Consulate-General’s opening hours?
The Consulate-General is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, except on published office closure dates and public holidays.
Which states does the New York Consulate-General cover?
The Consulate-General covers Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. It also covers Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in New York?
Yes. In-person Australian passport interviews are available by appointment at the New York Passport Office.
Can I apply for an Australian passport by mail?
Some passport applications are eligible for mail lodgement. Applicants within the New York passport jurisdiction should check the current eligibility requirements before sending an application to the Consulate-General.
Does the Consulate-General provide notarial services?
Yes. The New York Consulate-General provides Australian notarial services by appointment, including document certification, witnessing signatures, apostilles and authentications, affidavits and Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage.
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.
Is the Australian Permanent Mission to the UN the same as the Consulate-General?
No. Australia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York performs multilateral diplomatic functions. The Australian Consulate-General provides services such as consular assistance, passports and notarial services.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate-General on +1 212 351 6500. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.