India is represented in Australia by its high commission in Canberra, consulates-general in Sydney, Milton, Melbourne and Perth and an honorary consul.
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 India 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 (Milton) |
| Western Australia | Consulate-General in Perth |
| South Australia | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Northern Territory | Consulate-General in Perth |
| Australian Capital Territory | High Commission in Canberra (Kingston) |
Offices of India 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 (Kingston)High Commission of India in CanberraUnit 1–4, 15 Tench Street, Kingston, ACT 2604+61262254900|+61262733999|+61262733774Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in SydneyConsulate-General of India in SydneyLevel 1, 265 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000+61 2 9223 2702Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Brisbane (Milton)Consulate-General of India in BrisbaneLevel 12, 301 Coronation Drive, Milton, QLD 4064Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in MelbourneConsulate-General of India in MelbourneLevels 11 and 12, 432 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004+61396827836|+61396825800Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in PerthConsulate-General of India in PerthLevel 6, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000+61 8 9221 4205Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of India
Honorary consuls are appointed by India to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
Consular services of India for people in Australia
India's official channels list 28 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Surrender of Indian passport / renunciation of Indian citizenshipIndia does not allow dual citizenship, so former Indian citizens who have taken Australian or other foreign citizenship must surrender their Indian passport and obtain a surrender or renunciation certificate.
- Death certificate (registration of death)When an Indian passport holder dies in Australia, the family can obtain an Indian death certificate/attestation from the mission and the deceased's passport is cancelled.
- Marriage certificateIssue of a marriage certificate by the Indian mission, listed among the miscellaneous services handled through the outsourced centre.
- Registration of birth abroadIndian citizen parents register the birth of a child born in Australia with the Indian mission and obtain a certificate of registration of birth.
- Conversion of PIO card to OCI cardHolders of the discontinued Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card, handwritten or machine-readable, convert it into an OCI card.
- Endorsement of new passport details on PIO cardValid PIO cardholders who receive a new foreign passport can have the new passport details endorsed on their PIO card.
- OCI card - new registrationThe Overseas Citizenship of India card gives eligible foreign citizens of Indian origin (and certain foreign spouses) a lifelong multiple-entry visa and parity with NRIs in many economic and educational matters.
- OCI miscellaneous services / card re-issueExisting OCI cardholders need a re-issued card when it is lost or damaged, when their name or nationality changes, when the card has errors, or when a card issued before age 20 is followed by a new passport after 20.
- OCI passport/particulars update (online)OCI holders who get a new foreign passport (each one up to age 20 and once after 50), or who change address or occupation, update their record online without a new card.
- Renunciation of OCIOCI holders who wish to give up OCI status (for example on joining a foreign military or police service) file a renunciation declaration.
- Attestation of documentsThe mission attests documents for use in India.
- Affidavit of a parent for a child's passport issued in IndiaA parent living in Australia can have an affidavit/consent processed for a child whose passport is being applied for in India.
- Lost or damaged passport replacementIndian citizens in Australia whose passport has been lost, stolen or damaged apply for a replacement passport.
- Passport for a minor / first passport for a childIndian passports for children under 18, including a child's first passport (for example a child born in Australia to Indian parents who has been registered as an Indian citizen).
- Passport re-issue (expiry or change of particulars)Indian citizens living in Australia whose passport is expiring or expired, or who need to change details such as name, address, appearance or spouse details, apply for a fresh machine-readable passport.
- Life certificate and pension papersIndian government pensioners living in Australia get their life certificate and other pension papers signed by a consular officer, free of charge, either in person or by post.
- Protected Area Permit / Restricted Area PermitForeigners planning to visit areas of India notified as protected or restricted need a PAP/RAP in addition to their visa.
- Police Clearance CertificateIndian passport holders in Australia can obtain an Indian Police Clearance Certificate, typically needed for Australian visas, permanent residency or employment.
- Consular registration of Indian nationals and studentsIndian nationals and Indian students in Australia can voluntarily register with the consulate so that they can be contacted and assisted in emergencies.
- Certificate/NOC for transporting mortal remains or ashes to IndiaThe mission issues the certificate needed to send the body or ashes of a deceased Indian national from Australia to India.
- NOC for transporting remains of a foreign national of Indian originFor people of Indian origin who had become foreign (e.g.
- Emergency Certificate (one-way travel to India)A single-use, one-way travel document for Indian nationals who have no valid Indian passport and must go to India urgently, including people being deported by Australian authorities.
- e-Visa for IndiaForeign nationals, including Australian citizens, can apply entirely online for an Indian e-Visa for tourism, business, medical treatment, accompanying a patient or attending an official conference.
- Emergency visa (urgent family emergency)Not a separate visa type: a fast-tracked single-entry entry visa valid three months for foreign passport holders of Indian origin who must travel urgently because a close blood relative in India has died or is seriously ill.
- Regular (paper) visaForeign nationals who need a visa category not available as an e-Visa apply for a regular paper visa through the outsourced centre.
Other services listed by India
- Indian driving licence verification / attestation (IDLV)Verification of an Indian driving licence for use in Australia (e.g. for converting to a local licence). It is processed through the outsourced provider's online portal. Official page
- NRI (Non-Resident Indian) certificateA certificate confirming non-resident Indian status, listed by the Melbourne consulate among its consular services and handled through VFS. Official page
- Transfer of valid visa to a new passportHolders of a still-valid Indian visa in an old passport can have the visa transferred to their new passport. It is listed among the services outsourced to the application centre. Official page
Before you contact India'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.