Diplomatic representation of Tuvalu in Australia
Tuvalu High Commission in Canberra
The High Commission of Tuvalu in Canberra represents Tuvalu in Australia and supports diplomatic relations and official cooperation between the two countries.
Contact details
Contact the Tuvalu High Commission in Canberra
The High Commission of Tuvalu in Canberra is Tuvalu’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Before visiting: contact the High Commission in advance if you require a specific consular service. General business hours do not necessarily indicate public counter hours for every service.
High Commission location
Where is the Tuvalu High Commission in Canberra?
The High Commission of Tuvalu is located in Barton, Canberra.
The High Commission is located at Suite G.04, Ground Floor, 40 Blackall Street, Barton ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors should contact the mission before travelling if they require a particular diplomatic or consular service.
About the mission
About the Tuvalu High Commission in Canberra
The High Commission of Tuvalu in Canberra is Tuvalu’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
The mission represents Tuvalu in its official relations with Australia and supports diplomatic engagement and cooperation between the two countries.
The Canberra mission is a recent addition to Tuvalu’s diplomatic network. The Government of Tuvalu announced the establishment of its first High Commission in Australia in 2025, with the office opening in Canberra in July 2025.
His Excellency Mr Samuelu Laloniu became Tuvalu’s first resident High Commissioner to Australia in July 2025.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The High Commission is the principal resident diplomatic mission of Tuvalu in Australia.
Tuvalu citizens
Tuvalu citizens in Australia can contact the High Commission for information about available consular assistance and the appropriate procedure for their circumstances.
Travel to Tuvalu
Travellers requiring official information relating to Tuvalu can contact the High Commission and check current government requirements before travelling.
Documents and enquiries
Applicants requiring assistance with official or document-related matters should contact the mission to confirm whether the service is available in Canberra and what supporting documents are required.
Check before applying: detailed public information about individual consular procedures and attendance arrangements is limited. Contact the High Commission before submitting documents or making a special journey.
Planning your visit
Visiting the Tuvalu High Commission
DFAT currently lists the High Commission’s general business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding public holidays.
These are general mission business hours and should not be interpreted as guaranteed public counter hours for every consular service.
No general appointment rule for all services is currently published in the official information used for this page.
Contact the High Commission before visiting if you need a particular service or intend to submit documents in person.
Recommended: confirm the current attendance arrangements directly with the High Commission before travelling to Barton.
Diplomatic representation
Tuvalu Representation in Australia
The Canberra High Commission is Tuvalu’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
The establishment of the High Commission in 2025 gave Tuvalu a resident diplomatic mission in Australia for the first time.
The mission is headed by High Commissioner Samuelu Laloniu and represents Tuvalu in its official diplomatic engagement with Australia.
For service-specific consular enquiries, contact the High Commission directly to confirm the appropriate procedure.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check current arrangements before travelling to the Tuvalu High Commission in Canberra.
Confirm the service
Contact the mission to confirm that the particular diplomatic or consular service you require is available in Canberra.
Prepare your documents
Ask which forms, identification and supporting documents are required before submitting an application or attending the mission.
Check attendance arrangements
General business hours do not necessarily mean that every consular service is available throughout the working day.
Important: the High Commission is closed on public holidays. Contact the mission before making a special journey if you require a specific service.
Frequently asked questions
Tuvalu High Commission Canberra FAQ
Does Tuvalu have a High Commission in Australia?
Yes. Tuvalu maintains a resident High Commission in Canberra. The mission opened in 2025.
Where is the Tuvalu High Commission in Canberra?
The High Commission is located at Suite G.04, Ground Floor, 40 Blackall Street, Barton ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Tuvalu High Commission?
The High Commission can be contacted on +61 2 5137 0195.
Who is the Tuvalu High Commissioner to Australia?
The High Commissioner of Tuvalu to Australia is His Excellency Mr Samuelu Laloniu.
What are the Tuvalu High Commission’s business hours?
DFAT lists business hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
When did Tuvalu open its High Commission in Australia?
Tuvalu established its first High Commission in Australia in 2025, with the Canberra office opening in July 2025.
Can I obtain consular assistance from the High Commission?
Contact the High Commission directly to confirm whether the particular consular service you require is available and what procedure applies.
Do I need an appointment to visit the High Commission?
A general appointment rule for all services is not currently published in the official information used for this page. Contact the High Commission before visiting for a specific service.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, address, opening hours and current diplomatic representation.