Embassy of the United States in Canberra
Today · Closed- Address
- Moonah Place 21, Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6214 5600
- Website
- au.usembassy.gov
- Head of mission
- David Brat
United States
Australia
US Embassy & Consulates in Australia
- 1 embassy
- 3 consulates general
The United States is represented in Australia by 4 missions: an embassy in Canberra and 3 consulates general in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne. Australian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Map: the United States’ 4 missions in Australia
Map: the United States’ 4 missions in Australia
US Embassy in Canberra
At Moonah Place 21, Canberra, the US embassy represents the United States towards Australia. The head of mission on record is David Brat. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates in Australia
- Consulate General of the United States in Perth
St Georges Terrace 16, Perth
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- Consulate General of the United States in Melbourne
St Kilda Road 553, 3004 Melbourne
The United States also has 3 consulates general in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
United States visa for Australian citizens
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United StatesAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Australia
- ESTA – travel under the Visa Waiver Program
- Fee: US$41
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Before flying to the United States, Australian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. The application is made online on the official portal of the United States, not at the US embassy.
Australia’s missions in the United States
Missions of Australia in the United States (8)
In return, Australia has 8 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Australia
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 4 of them are in Australia.
Travel to Australia for US citizens
US 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, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in Australia are closed
US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Australia?
The US embassy is in Canberra, at Moonah Place 21, Canberra.
Does the United States have consulates in Australia?
Yes, the United States has 3 consulates general in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Australian citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Do US citizens need a visa for Australia?
US 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.
Does Australia have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Australia has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 7 other missions in the United States.