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German Embassy & Consulates in Australia

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general
  • 7 honorary consulates

Germany is represented in Australia by 9 missions: an embassy in Canberra, a consulate general in Sydney and 7 honorary consulates. No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.

Map: Germany’s 9 missions in Australia

Map: Germany’s 9 missions in Australia

German Embassy in Canberra

Embassy of Germany in Canberra

Embassy · Canberra

Today 08:00–14:00
Address
Empire Circuit 119, Canberra
Head of mission
Beate Grzeski, Ambassador

The German embassy is in Canberra, the capital of Australia, at Empire Circuit 119, Canberra. The head of mission on record is Beate Grzeski, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.

German consulates in Australia

Germany also has a consulate general in Sydney; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

German honorary consulates in Australia

Germany has 7 honorary consulates in Australia, in Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Cairns and Brisbane; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

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.

Australia’s missions in Germany

Missions of Australia in Germany (2)

In return, Australia has 2 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.

Good to know

Germany in Australia

Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 9 of them are in Australia.

Travel to Australia for German citizens

German citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. In Australia, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.

When German missions in Australia are closed

German missions in Australia close on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the German embassy in Australia?

The German embassy is in Canberra, at Empire Circuit 119, Canberra.

Does Germany have consulates in Australia?

Yes, Germany has a consulate general in Sydney. Germany also has 7 honorary consulates in Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Cairns and 1 more.

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Germany?

Germany admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Do German citizens need a visa for Australia?

Before flying to Australia, German citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Does Australia have an embassy in Germany?

Yes, Australia has its embassy in Berlin, along with 1 other mission in Germany.