Australian consular representation in Canada
Australian Consulate in Vancouver
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, passport and notarial services, appointments and consular information for the Australian Consulate in Vancouver, Canada.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Vancouver
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Consulate in Vancouver.
Before visiting: passport, notarial and consular services are provided by appointment. Arrange your appointment before travelling to the Consulate.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Vancouver?
The Australian Consulate is located at 1075 West Georgia Street in central Vancouver, British Columbia.
Before travelling: make sure you have a confirmed appointment and check the current requirements for your passport, notarial or consular service.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Vancouver
The Australian Consulate in Vancouver is an official Australian Government post providing consular, passport and selected notarial services in Canada.
The post is also an Australian Trade Commission and is managed by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).
Australia’s wider network in Canada includes the Australian High Commission in Ottawa and the Australian Consulate-General in Toronto.
Services for Australians
Consular services
The Australian Consulate in Vancouver provides consular assistance as well as Australian passport and selected notarial services.
Consular assistance
Australians within the Vancouver consular jurisdiction can contact the Consulate for assistance in accordance with the Australian Government’s Consular Services Charter.
Australian passports
Australian passport applications can be lodged in Vancouver by appointment. Some eligible passport renewal applications can also be submitted by mail under the current arrangements for applicants in Canada.
Notarial services
The Consulate provides selected Australian notarial services, including certain statutory declarations, document certification and legalisation services. Some notarial acts are not available in Vancouver.
Notarial limitations: some services must be performed by an Australian Consular or Diplomatic Officer and may require an appointment at another Australian mission in Canada. Swearing affidavits, oaths or affirmations is not available at the Vancouver Consulate.
Visa, immigration and citizenship matters: the Australian Consulate in Vancouver cannot assist with these enquiries. Contact the Australian Department of Home Affairs instead.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments in Vancouver
All consular, notarial and passport services at the Australian Consulate in Vancouver are provided by appointment only.
Appointments can be booked through the current online appointment system. Passport applicants should check whether their particular application requires in-person lodgement or qualifies for submission by mail.
Notarial appointments: speak with a consular officer before arranging travel for a notarial service. Some notarial services cannot be performed in Vancouver and may need to be completed through another Australian mission in Canada.
Passport processing: the Australian Passport Office advises applicants overseas to allow at least six weeks of standard processing time, plus additional time for delivery.
Consular district
Vancouver consular jurisdiction
The Australian Consulate in Vancouver has a broad consular jurisdiction covering western Canada and Canada’s northern territories.
Western Canada
The Vancouver jurisdiction includes Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Northern territories
The Consulate also covers the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.
Other parts of Canada
The Australian High Commission in Ottawa and the Australian Consulate-General in Toronto provide consular assistance for their respective Canadian jurisdictions.
Planning your appointment
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Book the appropriate appointment, prepare your documents and confirm that the Vancouver office can provide the service you require before travelling.
Book before visiting
Passport, notarial and consular services are by appointment only. Do not rely on walk-in service.
Prepare your documents
Bring the completed forms, identification, passport photographs, original documents and supporting evidence required for your particular service.
Check notarial availability
Not every Australian notarial service can be performed in Vancouver. Confirm availability with a consular officer before making travel arrangements.
Passport fees: passport and travel document fees in Canada are payable in Canadian dollars. Current fees and accepted payment methods should be checked before your appointment.
Emergency assistance: Australians requiring urgent assistance outside regular business hours can contact Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Vancouver
Does Australia have a Consulate in Vancouver?
Yes. The Australian Consulate and Trade Commission is located at 1075 West Georgia Street in Vancouver, British Columbia.
What are the Australian Consulate’s office hours?
Published office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Passport, notarial and consular services are by appointment.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate in Vancouver?
Call +1 604 694 6160 or email vancouver.consular@austrade.gov.au.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Vancouver?
Yes. Australian passport applications can be lodged in Vancouver by appointment. Some eligible renewal applications can also be submitted by mail.
How long should I allow for an Australian passport?
The Australian Passport Office advises overseas applicants to allow at least six weeks of standard processing time, plus additional time for delivery.
Does the Vancouver Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected Australian notarial services are available by appointment. However, some services cannot be performed at the Vancouver Consulate and may require another Australian mission in Canada.
Can I swear an affidavit or oath at the Vancouver Consulate?
No. The current Australian Government notarial service information states that swearing affidavits, oaths or affirmations cannot be performed at the Vancouver Consulate.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Consular, notarial and passport services are provided by appointment only.
Which areas of Canada does the Vancouver Consulate cover?
Its consular jurisdiction includes Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
No. Australian visa, immigration and citizenship enquiries are handled by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What other Australian missions are in Canada?
Australia also maintains the Australian High Commission in Ottawa and the Australian Consulate-General in Toronto.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
For urgent assistance outside regular business hours, contact Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.