Diplomatic representation of the European Union in Australia
European Union Delegation in Canberra
The Delegation of the European Union to Australia represents the European Union in its official relations with Australia and supports political, economic, trade and wider bilateral cooperation.
Contact details
Contact the European Union Delegation in Canberra
The Delegation of the European Union to Australia is the European Union’s resident diplomatic representation in Australia.
Friday, 9:00 am–12:30 pm and 1:30 pm–4:00 pm
Important: the European Union Delegation is a diplomatic mission, but it is not an embassy of an individual European country. EU Member States maintain their own embassies and consulates in Australia.
Delegation location
Where is the EU Delegation in Canberra?
The Delegation of the European Union to Australia is located in Deakin, Canberra.
The Delegation is located at Equinox Business Park, Building 3, Level 3, 70 Kent Street, Deakin ACT 2600, Australia.
About the mission
About the European Union Delegation to Australia
The European Union is represented in Australia by its Delegation in Canberra. The Delegation was established in 1981 and is responsible for conducting the European Union’s official relations with Australia.
The Delegation works with Australian government institutions and other partners on political, economic, commercial, security, environmental, social, cultural and other areas of cooperation.
It also works closely with the diplomatic missions of the European Union Member States represented in Australia.
The Delegation has a similar diplomatic role to an embassy, but represents the European Union rather than an individual country.
Role of the Delegation
What the EU Delegation Does
The Delegation represents and promotes the European Union’s interests in Australia and supports cooperation between the EU and Australia.
Diplomatic relations
The Delegation represents the European Union in its official engagement with the Australian Government and maintains contacts across political and institutional areas.
Trade and economic relations
The Delegation follows trade, economic and regulatory developments and supports engagement between the European Union and Australia in these areas.
Public diplomacy and cooperation
The Delegation supports public diplomacy, research, education, cultural engagement and initiatives designed to strengthen relations between the European Union and Australia.
Consular information
Does the EU Delegation Provide Consular Services?
The EU Delegation should not be treated as a replacement for the embassies and consulates of individual EU Member States.
Passport, visa, citizenship, civil-registration and most other routine consular matters are generally handled by the relevant national embassy or consulate.
For example, a German citizen would normally contact the German diplomatic or consular network, while a French citizen would use the relevant French mission.
Travellers requiring a Schengen visa or another national immigration service should identify the EU Member State responsible for their particular application and follow that country’s official instructions.
Need consular assistance? Contact the embassy or consulate of the relevant EU Member State rather than assuming that the European Union Delegation can provide national passport, visa or citizenship services.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the purpose of your enquiry before travelling to the European Union Delegation in Canberra.
Identify the correct mission
For national consular matters, contact the embassy or consulate of the relevant European Union Member State.
Contact the Delegation
If your enquiry concerns the European Union itself or EU–Australia relations, contact the Delegation before visiting to confirm the appropriate point of contact.
Check business hours
The Delegation has different Friday closing hours, so check the current schedule and any visitor arrangements before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
European Union Delegation Canberra FAQ
Does the European Union have an embassy in Australia?
The European Union is represented in Australia by the Delegation of the European Union to Australia in Canberra. It performs diplomatic functions similar to an embassy but represents the European Union rather than an individual country.
Where is the EU Delegation in Canberra?
The Delegation is located at Equinox Business Park, Building 3, Level 3, 70 Kent Street, Deakin ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the EU Delegation?
The Delegation can be contacted on +61 2 6271 2777.
When was the EU Delegation in Australia established?
The European Union’s official information states that its Delegation in Canberra was established in 1981.
Does the EU Delegation issue passports?
No. National passports are handled by the responsible authorities and diplomatic or consular missions of individual EU Member States.
Can I apply for a Schengen visa at the EU Delegation?
Schengen visa applications are handled by the responsible EU Member State rather than by the EU Delegation. Check which country is responsible for your application before arranging an appointment.
Who currently heads the EU Delegation in Canberra?
DFAT currently lists Dr Frank Oliver Landwehr as Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Lawrence Meredith is listed as Ambassador-designate.
What are the EU Delegation’s business hours?
DFAT lists business hours from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday, and from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm on Friday.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the Delegation, contact details, current diplomatic status and role in Australia.