Austrian Embassy in Canberra
Embassy 
Austria Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Talbot Street 12, 2603 Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6295 1533
- Website
- bmeia.gv.at
Head of mission: Elisabeth Kögler
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Record last updated on 8 June 2025
At Talbot Street 12, 2603 Canberra, the Austrian embassy in Canberra represents Austria towards Australia. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. Austria admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Austrian embassy in Canberra
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Austria
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
The Austrian embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Austria visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaAustria Visa-free, 90 days Austria visa for citizens of Australia
AustriaAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Austria
Austria admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,638 | 3,583 | 55 | 1.5% | 99.9% |
| 2024 | 4,684 | 4,603 | 79 | 1.7% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 4,829 | 4,679 | 28 | 0.6% | 96.7% |
In 2025, Austria’s embassy in Canberra received 4,829 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 4,679. 28 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 0.6%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 1.7%. Applications rose by 3% compared with 2024 (4,684).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.6% (2025) to 1.7% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Australia, 3.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Austria’s rate worldwide was 11.9%. Austria received the largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Australia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Switzerland in CanberraMelbourne Avenue 7, 2603 Canberra
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Embassy of Cambodia in CanberraLevel 1, The Realm 18 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Canberra
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Embassy of the Philippines in CanberraMoonah Place 1, Canberra
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Embassy of Turkey in CanberraMoonah Place 6, Canberra
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High Commission of India in Canberra3 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory - 2600, Canberra
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Embassy of Italy in CanberraGrey Street 12, Canberra
Austria’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of Austria in Sydney
York Street 1, Sydney
- Honorary Consulate of Austria in Perth
Hay Street 1133, Perth
- Honorary Consulate of Austria in Adelaide
141-157 O'Connell Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
- Honorary Consulate of Austria in Melbourne
Suite 301, Level 3 22-26 St Kilda Road, St Kilda VIC 3182, Melbourne
- Honorary Consulate of Austria in Hobart
510 Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay Hobart TAS 7005
- Honorary Consulate of Austria in Cairns
36 Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
- Honorary Consulate of Austria in Brisbane
Level 28, Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
All missions of Austria in Australia (8)
The Austrian embassy in Canberra is one of 8 missions of Austria in Australia. Consulates: Sydney. Honorary consulates: Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Cairns and Brisbane. Australia in turn has an embassy in Vienna.
Good to know
About the Austrian embassy in Canberra
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Austria in Canberra. The head of mission on record is Elisabeth Kögler.
Address and contact
Address: Talbot Street 12, 2603 Canberra. The record for the Austrian embassy in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Austrian citizens travelling to Australia
Before flying to Australia, Austrian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the Austrian embassy in Canberra is closed
Expect the Austrian embassy in Canberra to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, a holiday in Austria.
Before visiting the Austrian embassy in Canberra
Current procedures for the Austrian embassy in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Austrian embassy in Canberra
The Austrian embassy in Canberra has 12 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Austrian Embassy in Canberra?
The Austrian embassy in Canberra is at Talbot Street 12, 2603 Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the Austrian Embassy in Canberra?
The Austrian embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the Austrian Embassy in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Austrian embassy in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the Austrian Embassy in Canberra closed?
The Austrian embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Austria.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Austria?
Austria admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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