Diplomatic missions in Australia’s capital
Embassies in Canberra
Browse foreign embassies and high commissions in Canberra and find individual mission information, locations and links to official diplomatic sources.
Canberra diplomatic directory
Find an embassy or High Commission in Canberra
Browse diplomatic missions representing foreign governments in Australia’s national capital. Published mission pages provide contact details, location information, official websites and visitor guidance.
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Foreign embassies in Canberra
Canberra is the centre of foreign diplomatic representation in Australia. Embassies and high commissions located in the capital represent their governments in relations with the Australian Government.
These missions may be involved in political, economic, cultural and diplomatic relations and can also provide consular services to their own citizens or coordinate those services with consulates elsewhere in Australia.
The Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade maintains the official Diplomatic List covering foreign governments represented in Canberra.
Diplomatic representation
Embassies and High Commissions in Canberra
Foreign governments use different titles for their principal diplomatic missions in Australia.
Embassies
An embassy is the principal diplomatic mission through which a country represents itself to the Australian Government and is normally headed by an ambassador.
High Commissions
Many Commonwealth countries use the title High Commission for their principal diplomatic mission in Australia. These missions perform a broadly comparable role to embassies.
Canberra and consular services: diplomatic missions in Canberra may perform consular functions, but Australia does not recognise separate consular posts located in Canberra.
Planning your visit
Before visiting an embassy in Canberra
Visitor arrangements differ between diplomatic missions, so confirm the requirements of the embassy or High Commission before travelling.
Check appointments
Some diplomatic and consular services are available only by appointment, while other matters may be handled online or by email.
Confirm the service
An embassy or High Commission may not provide every passport, visa, citizenship or document service at its Canberra office.
Check current details
Opening arrangements, public holidays, contact details and visitor procedures can change, so verify them with the official mission before visiting.
Frequently asked questions
Embassies in Canberra
Why are foreign embassies in Canberra?
Canberra is Australia’s national capital and seat of the federal government. Australia’s foreign diplomatic missions are therefore located in Canberra.
What is the difference between an embassy and a High Commission?
Both are principal diplomatic missions. High Commission is the title commonly used between Commonwealth countries, while Embassy is generally used for other bilateral diplomatic missions.
Are there consulates in Canberra?
Australia does not recognise separate consular posts in Canberra. Diplomatic missions based in Canberra may nevertheless perform consular functions.
Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy in Canberra?
Appointment requirements vary by mission and service. Check the official website of the relevant embassy or High Commission before visiting.
Can an embassy in Canberra help with visas?
Visa arrangements vary by country. Some missions handle visa matters directly, while others use online systems, external application centres or offices outside Canberra.
Where can I find foreign consulates elsewhere in Australia?
Use the Consulates in Australia directory to browse consular offices in cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.