Canada is represented in Australia by its high commission in Canberra, a consulate-general in Sydney and 3 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 Canada covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Victoria | Contact the embassy |
| Queensland | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Western Australia | Contact the embassy |
| South Australia | Contact the embassy |
| Tasmania | High Commission in Canberra |
| Northern Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Australian Capital Territory | High Commission in Canberra |
Offices of Canada 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 CanberraHigh Commission of Canada in CanberraCommonwealth Avenue, Canberra, ACT 2600+61 2 6270 4000Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in SydneyConsulate-General of Canada in SydneyLevel 6, Quay West, 111 Harrington Street, Sydney NSW 2000+61 2 9364 3000Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of Canada
Honorary consuls are appointed by Canada to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
- Honorary Consulate in South AustraliaHonorary Consulate of Canada in South Australia+61 8 6270 4000Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in VictoriaHonorary Consulate of Canada in Victoria+61 3 6270 4000Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Western AustraliaHonorary Consulate of Canada in Western Australia+61 2 6270 4000Address, hours and services
Consular services of Canada for people in Australia
Canada's official channels list 8 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Proof of citizenship (citizenship certificate)Canadians living in Australia who need official proof of citizenship, for example people born abroad to a Canadian parent, apply for a citizenship certificate.
- Renunciation, replacement or records search for citizenshipThe Canberra High Commission lists further citizenship services: renouncing citizenship, replacing or updating a certificate, and a citizenship records search, each with its own fee.
- Authentication / apostille of documentsSince 11 January 2024 Canadian documents receive apostilles.
- Notarial services (oaths, declarations, certified copies)Consular officers can witness signatures, take oaths or statutory declarations and certify copies, but only in limited cases where no local alternative exists and for documents to be used in Canada.
- Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-ImpedimentCanada does not issue certificates of non-impediment for marriage, so Canadians marrying abroad can request a consular statement in lieu.
- Canadian passport (adult, child, renewal, replacement)Canadian citizens in Australia apply for a regular passport (10-year or 5-year adult, 5-year child) or replace a lost or stolen one by sending the application to the Canadian office covering their state.
- Temporary passportA limited-validity temporary passport for Canadians who cannot wait for a regular passport, listed in the Sydney fee schedule.
- Canadian visa, permit and immigration applicationsPeople in Australia who want to travel to, study, work in or immigrate to Canada apply online with IRCC rather than through the missions.
Before you contact Canada'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.