Australian consular missions overseas
Australian Consulates Abroad
Browse Australian consulates and consulates-general around the world and find mission information, locations and links to official Australian consular services.
Worldwide directory
Find an Australian consulate overseas
Browse Australian consulates and consulates-general by country or city. Published mission pages provide practical information about locations, contact details, official websites and available consular services.
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Consular representation overseas
Australian consulates around the world
Australia maintains consular offices in major cities around the world. These offices support Australian citizens overseas and form part of Australia’s wider diplomatic and consular network.
Europe
Australian consulates and consulates-general operate in important European cities alongside embassies and other Australian diplomatic missions.
Asia & Pacific
Australia has a substantial consular presence across Asia and the Pacific, including offices in major regional cities.
Americas, Africa & Middle East
Australian consular offices are also located across North and South America, Africa and the Middle East.
Consular representation
Australian Consulates and Consulates-General
Australian consular missions can have different titles and responsibilities depending on their location and role.
Australian Consulate-General
A Consulate-General is generally a major Australian consular office serving a city and a wider regional area. It may provide passport, notarial and consular services and support Australia’s broader interests in the region.
Australian Consulate
An Australian Consulate may provide consular assistance and selected services to Australians overseas, often in locations where Australia does not maintain a Consulate-General.
Mission arrangements vary: some Australian consulates operate under the responsibility of an Embassy or High Commission and may not maintain a separate official website.
Consular support overseas
Services at Australian consulates
Australian consulates may provide a range of services to Australian citizens and other visitors, depending on the location and office.
Consular assistance
Australian consular officers may assist Australians experiencing serious difficulties overseas and provide information about available government support.
Passport services
Some Australian consulates accept passport applications or provide information about passport services for Australian citizens overseas.
Notarial services
Selected missions may provide authorised notarial services, including witnessing and certifying documents where available.
Planning your visit
Before visiting an Australian consulate
Appointment requirements, services and visitor arrangements differ between missions, so check current official information before travelling.
Check appointments
Passport, notarial and other consular services may require an appointment booked in advance.
Confirm the correct office
Not every Australian consulate provides every service. Some matters may need to be handled by another Australian mission.
Verify current information
Opening arrangements, public holidays, service availability and contact details can change, so confirm them before visiting.
For urgent consular assistance: Australians overseas should use official Australian Government consular channels and the contact information published by DFAT or the relevant mission.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulates Abroad
What is an Australian Consulate-General?
An Australian Consulate-General is usually a major consular mission located outside a national capital and may provide consular, passport, notarial and other services within its region.
What is the difference between an Australian Embassy and a consulate?
An Australian Embassy or High Commission is generally the main diplomatic mission in a country, while a consulate usually focuses more closely on consular services and regional representation.
Can an Australian consulate issue passports?
Some Australian consulates provide passport services, while others may direct applicants to another Australian mission or passport office. Check the relevant mission before applying.
Can an Australian consulate help in an emergency?
Australian consular missions may provide assistance to Australians facing serious difficulties overseas within the limits of Australian Government consular services.
Does every Australian consulate have its own website?
No. Some Australian consulates and consulates-general do not maintain a separate website and may be covered by the website of the responsible Embassy or High Commission.
Where can I find Australian embassies overseas?
Use the Australian Embassies Abroad directory to browse Australian embassies and High Commissions around the world.