The United Kingdom is represented in Australia by its high commission in Canberra, consulates-general in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth and 2 honorary consuls.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of the United Kingdom covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Victoria | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Queensland | Consulate-General in Brisbane |
| Western Australia | Consulate-General in Perth |
| South Australia | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Northern Territory | Consulate-General in Brisbane |
| Australian Capital Territory | High Commission in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
Offices of the United Kingdom in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- High Commission in Canberra (Yarralumla)High Commission of the United Kingdom in CanberraCommonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600+61 2 6270 6666Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in SydneyConsulate-General of the United Kingdom in SydneyLevel 16, The Gateway 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney, NSW 2000+61 2 8247 2200Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in BrisbaneConsulate-General of the United Kingdom in BrisbaneLevel 9 100 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000+61 7 3223 3200Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in MelbourneConsulate-General of the United Kingdom in MelbourneLevel 15, 1 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000+61 3 9652 1600Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in PerthConsulate-General of the United Kingdom in PerthLevel 12, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA 6000+61 8 9224 4700Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of the United Kingdom
Honorary consuls are appointed by United Kingdom to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
- Honorary Consulate in Northern TerritoryHonorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Northern TerritoryAddress, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in TasmaniaHonorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Tasmania+61 3 9652 1600Address, hours and services
Consular services of the United Kingdom for people in Australia
United Kingdom's official channels list 6 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Conversion of civil partnership into marriageCouples in a UK civil partnership who live in Australia can convert it into a marriage at a British post.
- Register a birth abroad (UK registration)Parents of a child born in Australia can optionally register the birth with UK authorities, only possible for births on or after 1 January 1983.
- Legalisation (apostille) of UK documentsOnline UK government service that attaches an apostille to UK-issued documents (including those certified by a UK notary or solicitor) for use abroad.
- Overseas British passport (renew, replace or first application)British nationals living in Australia renew, replace or newly apply for an adult or child British passport through the UK government's overseas online service.
- Emergency travel documentA single-journey document for British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks and cannot use or replace their passport in time (lost, stolen, damaged, full, recently expired or held by an authority).
Other services listed by the United Kingdom
- Consular assistance for British nationals in emergencies (including a death)The FCDO helps British nationals in Australia in emergencies and prioritises vulnerable people, such as those who are ill, injured, victims of crime, or dealing with the death of a British person. Help is requested through the post's contact form. Official page
Before you contact United Kingdom's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.