The High Commission of the United Kingdom in Canberra is at Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600. It handles consular matters for people living in Australia.
What you can do at this office
The United Kingdom's official channels list these services for people in Australia:
- Conversion of civil partnership into marriage
- Register a birth abroad (UK registration)
- Legalisation (apostille) of UK documents
- Overseas British passport (renew, replace or first application)
- Emergency travel document
Contact and opening hours
To reach the office, call +61 2 6270 6666 and visit gov.uk. The opening hours shown on this page are those published by the office.
Other offices of the United Kingdom in Australia
- Consulate-General of the United Kingdom in SydneyLevel 16, The Gateway 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Consulate-General of the United Kingdom in BrisbaneLevel 9 100 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
- Consulate-General of the United Kingdom in MelbourneLevel 15, 1 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
- Consulate-General of the United Kingdom in PerthLevel 12, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA 6000
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Northern Territory
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Tasmania
Questions about this office
Where is the High Commission of the United Kingdom in Canberra?
It is at Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600. The phone number published for the office is +61 2 6270 6666.
Which areas does the High Commission of the United Kingdom in Canberra serve?
According to the Australian Government's consular list, it serves Australia. Consular offices normally only handle cases from their own district.
What services does the United Kingdom offer in Australia?
The United Kingdom's official channels list 5 services for people in Australia, covering births, marriages and deaths, legalisation of documents, passports and emergency travel documents. Each service page explains which office handles it.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular offices only receive visitors by appointment, and opening hours change on public holidays of both countries. Call or email the office, or check its website, before you go.
Before you visit
These details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular list, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Offices move and hours change, so confirm with the office before you travel.
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