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Australia

Embassies and consulates in Australia

150 foreign missions in 12 cities, and 114 Australian missions around the world.

Questions

How many foreign embassies are there in Australia?

We list 110 embassies and high commissions and 40 consulates in Australia, run by 111 countries.

Which city in Australia has the most embassies?

Canberra, with 41 missions, followed by New South Wales (12).

Which cities in Australia have foreign consulates?

Brisbane, City of Perth, Melbourne, New South Wales, Perth, Cairns, Canberra City of Fremantle, and 3 more. Consulates handle visas and help citizens outside the capital.

Where is the General Delegation of Palestine to Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific?

Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific. Website: https://www.palestine-australia.com/

How many embassies and consulates does Australia have abroad?

114 missions in 94 countries, including Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Timor-Leste Greece, and 89 more.

Does Australia have an embassy in Ethiopia?

Yes, in Addis Ababa. Website: http://ethiopia.embassy.gov.au/

Why are some missions in Australia called high commissions?

Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other "high commissions". They do the same job. Australia hosts 26.

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. A consulate is a smaller office in another city that handles visas, passports and help for citizens.

What is an honorary consulate?

A small office run by a local volunteer. It can help citizens in an emergency but usually cannot issue visas or passports.

How do I contact an embassy in Australia?

Use the official website listed for each mission (129 of them have one). Many take visa applications only by appointment, so book online first.

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