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United States of America: Social Security and ITIN certifications (mail-in) in Australia

  • Appointment Not needed
  • Apply by post Possible
  • Checked 24 October 2026

Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.

Certifications for Social Security applications (no fee) and ITIN applications are processed by mail only.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulates-General in Sydney (North Sydney, Suite 2, 50 Miller Street), Melbourne (553 St Kilda Road) and Perth (16 St George's Terrace); the Embassy in Canberra gives no consular services. Outreach visits cover Brisbane, WA, NT, SA and Tasmania (registration by email).

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of the United States of America.

How to apply

Do not book an appointment; follow the notarial page and mail the documents

Fees and processing time

Good to know

Postal address and ITIN fee not read.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by United States of America's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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