The United States of America is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra and consulates-general in North Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
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 States of America covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney (North Sydney) |
| Victoria | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Queensland | Consulate-General in Sydney (North Sydney) |
| Western Australia | Consulate-General in Perth |
| South Australia | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Northern Territory | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Australian Capital Territory | Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
Offices of the United States of America in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla)Embassy of the United States of America in CanberraMoonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600+61 2 6214 5600Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Sydney (North Sydney)Consulate-General of the United States of America in SydneySuite 2, 50 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060+61 2 8219 2100Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in MelbourneConsulate-General of the United States of America in MelbourneLevel 6, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004+61395265900|+61395265968|1300 139 399|+61393893601Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in PerthConsulate-General of the United States of America in Perth13th Floor, 16 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000+61 8 6144 5100Address, hours and services
Consular services of the United States of America for people in Australia
United States of America's official channels list 13 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Claim to US citizenship (adult born abroad)Adults born abroad to a US citizen parent apply for a first passport as proof of citizenship, after the parent's transmission requirements have been checked.
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)Documents the US citizenship of a child born abroad to qualifying US citizen parents; must be applied for before the child turns 18.
- Renunciation of US nationalityCitizens who wish to give up US nationality follow the loss-of-nationality process; they must not book a normal appointment themselves.
- Notarial servicesThe consulates notarise acknowledgements and affidavits, and handle savings bond redemptions.
- Social Security and ITIN certifications (mail-in)Certifications for Social Security applications (no fee) and ITIN applications are processed by mail only.
- Emergency passportA limited-validity passport (maximum 12 months) that the consulate may issue at its discretion when a citizen travels within 15 business days; usually issued the day a complete application arrives.
- New passport in person (adult, DS-11)First-time adults, those who cannot renew by mail, and those replacing a lost or stolen passport apply in person at a consulate on form DS-11.
- Passport for a child under 16 (DS-11)Children under 16 apply in person with their parents or guardians on form DS-11 and both parents must consent.
- Passport renewal by mail (DS-82)US citizens in Australia whose last passport was issued at 16 or older, less than 15 years ago and is in their possession, renew by post using form DS-82.
- Nonimmigrant visaForeign nationals living in Australia apply for temporary US visas by completing the DS-160, paying the non-refundable fee and interviewing at a consulate.
Other services listed by the United States of America
- Assistance on the death of a US citizenConsular staff help notify next of kin and arrange local burial or return of remains; after-hours line (02) 4422-2201. Official page
- Immigrant visaImmigrant visa cases for people in Australia are processed only at the Consulate General in Sydney, starting from USCIS forms. Official page
- Voting from abroad (FPCA)US citizens request electronic ballot delivery using the Federal Post Card Application at FVAP.gov. Official page
Before you contact United States of America'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.