German Embassy in Canberra
Embassy 
Germany Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Empire Circuit 119, Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6270 1911
- Website
- australien.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 67169
Head of mission: Beate Grzeski, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Record last updated on 29 July 2026
Germany’s embassy to Australia is in Canberra, the capital of Australia, at Empire Circuit 119, Canberra. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays. Germany admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Canberra
| Monday | 08:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Montag bis Donnerstag zwischen 8:00 Uhr und 16:30 Uhr; Freitag zwischen 8:00 Uhr und 13:00 Uhr In allen konsularischen Angelegenheiten ist eine vorherige Terminvereinbarung notwendig! Erreichbarkeit im Notfall: Nur in dringenden Notfällen außerhalb der Dienstzeiten können Sie unseren australienweiten Rufbereitschaft unter +61 (0) 412 359 826 erreichen.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of Australia
GermanyAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Germany
Germany admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Ireland in CanberraArkana Street 20, Canberra
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Embassy of Israel in CanberraTurrana Street 6, Canberra
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Embassy of the Netherlands in CanberraEmpire Circuit 120, 2600 Canberra
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Embassy of Greece in CanberraTurrana Street 9, Canberra
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Embassy of Myanmar in CanberraArkana Street 22, 2600 Canberra
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Embassy of Poland in CanberraTurrana Street 7, Canberra
Germany’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of Germany in Sydney
William Street 100, Sydney
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Perth
Stirling Highway 22, 6009 Perth
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Darwin
15 Cavenagh Street, Darwin CBC, NT 0800
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Adelaide
Pirie Street 147, Adelaide
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Melbourne
Suite 311, 370 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia (gegenüber des Shrine of Remembrance)
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Hobart
Level 2, 179 Murray St (RACT House), Hobart TAS 7000
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Cairns
Shop 11 The Conservatory, 12 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD 4870.
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Brisbane
Eagle Street 10, Brisbane
All missions of Germany in Australia (9)
Besides the German embassy in Canberra, Germany has 8 other missions in Australia. Consulates: Sydney. Honorary consulates: Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Cairns and Brisbane. Australia in turn has 2 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Canberra
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Canberra. It is headed by Beate Grzeski, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Empire Circuit 119, Canberra. The record for the German embassy in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Australia
German citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the German embassy in Canberra is closed
Expect the German 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 Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in Canberra
Current procedures for the German embassy in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Canberra
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Canberra there are 37 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Canberra?
The German embassy in Canberra is at Empire Circuit 119, Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Canberra?
The German embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Canberra closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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