Embassy and consulates of the Philippines in Australia

The Philippines is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra, consulates-general in Sydney and Melbourne and 4 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 Philippines covers your state

Offices of the Philippines 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 Philippines in Canberra1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600+61262732535|+61262733973|+61262732536Address, hours and services
• Consulate-General in SydneyConsulate-General of the Philippines in SydneyLevel 1, Philippine Center, 27-33 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney, NSW 2000+61 2 9262 7377Address, hours and services
• Consulate-General in MelbourneConsulate-General of the Philippines in MelbourneLevel 10, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000+61 3 7023 7032Address, hours and services

Honorary consuls of the Philippines

Honorary consuls are appointed by Philippines to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.

• Honorary Consulate in Darwin (Lyons)Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in Darwin22 Mirrakma Crescent, Lyons, NT 0810+61 8 8927 3926Address, hours and services
• Honorary Consulate in Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in BrisbaneLevel 11, 269 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006Address, hours and services
• Honorary Consulate in Adelaide (Mylor)Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in AdelaideLevel 1, 43 Franklin Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 ; Postal: P.O. Box 1514, Mylor, SA 5153Address, hours and services
• Honorary Consulate in Perth (Burswood)Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in PerthUnit 1, 160 Burswood Road, Burswood, WA 6100Address, hours and services

Other government offices of the Philippines

These offices deal with trade, education or defence matters, not with passports or visas.

Consular services of the Philippines for people in Australia

Philippines's official channels list 16 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.

• Dual citizenship (RA 9225) re-acquisition or retentionFormer natural-born Filipinos who became Australian citizens can re-acquire or retain Philippine citizenship under Republic Act 9225, together with their minor children.
• Report of BirthA child born in Australia to at least one Filipino parent must be reported to the Philippine mission so the birth is recorded in the Philippine civil registry.
• Report of MarriageA marriage celebrated in Australia involving a Filipino citizen is reported to the Philippine mission so it is registered in the Philippines.
• Solemnisation of marriageThe posts can solemnise marriages; the fee schedule lists the service and Melbourne links a page on marriage between Filipino citizens in Australia.
• Notarial services (acknowledgement, jurat, power of attorney)The Embassy notarises private documents such as affidavits and special powers of attorney that the signatory signs in front of a consular officer, for use in the Philippines.
• Assistance to nationalsFilipinos in distress in Australia, or their next of kin, can ask the Embassy for help by visiting, sending a Request for Assistance Form or calling.
• Lost or damaged passport replacement (adult)Adults who have lost or mutilated a Philippine passport apply again as a new applicant, adding an affidavit of loss or explanation.
• Passport first application (adult)Adults who have never held an ePassport, or whose old passport is too old to renew (green, or machine-readable issued 2007-2010 and earlier), apply as new applicants with proof of identity and a PSA birth certificate.
• Passport for a minor (new, renewal or lost)Children under 18 can obtain a new, renewed or replacement Philippine passport.
• Passport renewal (adult)Adult Filipino citizens living in Australia renew a current ePassport in person at the Embassy or the relevant Consulate-General.
• NBI Clearance (fingerprinting and renewal)Filipinos abroad can apply for a National Bureau of Investigation clearance through the Embassy, either as a new applicant (fingerprinting) or as a renewal of a clearance issued from 2014 onward.
• Report of Death and shipment of remains or ashesWhen a Filipino dies in Australia, the death is reported to the mission; the same filing can include the consular mortuary certificate for shipping a body, or a certificate for carrying cremated remains in an urn to the Philippines.
• Travel documentFee schedule lists a travel document for Filipinos who cannot obtain a passport; the pages read give the fee but no procedure.
• Temporary visitor visa (9(a)) and visa-free entryForeign nationals who need a visa for the Philippines apply online through the Online Visa Application System.

Other services listed by the Philippines

• Correction of clerical error in civil registry documentsPetition to correct a clerical error in a report of birth, marriage or death, listed by both the Embassy and Melbourne. Official page
• LTO driver's licence certificationMelbourne offers an appointment type for Land Transport Office certification. Official page

Before you contact Philippines'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.