British High Commission in Canberra
High Commission 
United Kingdom Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Commonwealth Avenue 130, 2600 Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6270 6666
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +61 2 6273 3236
Head of mission: British High Commissioner to Australia Dr Brian Jones
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 6 September 2026
The United Kingdom’s high commission to Australia is in Canberra, the capital of Australia, at Commonwealth Avenue 130, 2600 Canberra. Australian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
United Kingdom visa for Australian citizens
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Australian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British high commission in Canberra.
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of New Zealand in CanberraCommonwealth Avenue 140, 2600 Canberra
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Embassy of China in CanberraCoronation Drive 15, 2600 Canberra
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High Commission of Canada in CanberraCommonwealth Avenue, Canberra ACT, Australia 2600
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High Commission of Papua New Guinea in CanberraForster Crescent 39-41, Canberra
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High Commission of South Africa in CanberraState Circle, Canberra
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Embassy of Brazil in CanberraForster Crescent 19, 2600 Canberra
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Perth
Adelaide Terrace 251, 6000 Perth
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Sydney
Macquarie Place 1, 2000 Sydney
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Melbourne
Collins Street 90, 3000 Melbourne
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Brisbane
Eagle Street 100, 4000 Brisbane
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Brisbane
Level 9, 100 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
All missions of the United Kingdom in Australia (6)
Besides the British high commission in Canberra, the United Kingdom has 5 other missions in Australia. Consulates: Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Honorary consulates: Brisbane. Australia in turn has an embassy in London.
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Good to know
About the British high commission in Canberra
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Canberra. The head of mission on record is British High Commissioner to Australia Dr Brian Jones. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.
Address and contact
Address: Commonwealth Avenue 130, 2600 Canberra. The record for the British high commission in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Australia
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British high commission in Canberra is closed
The next closures of the British high commission in Canberra for public holidays in Australia are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British high commission in Canberra
Current procedures for the British high commission in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Canberra
The British high commission in Canberra has 17 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Canberra?
The British high commission in Canberra is at Commonwealth Avenue 130, 2600 Canberra.
When is the British High Commission in Canberra closed?
The British high commission 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 the United Kingdom.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Australian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
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