High Commission of Australia in London
Today · Closed- Address
- Strand, WC2B 4LA London
- Phone
- +44 20 7379 4334
- Website
- uk.embassy.gov.au
- Head of mission
- Jay Wilson Weatherill
Australia
United Kingdom
Australian Embassy in the United Kingdom
1 embassy
Australia is represented in the United Kingdom by 1 mission: an embassy in London. British 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.
Australian Embassy in London
The Australian embassy is in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at Strand, WC2B 4LA London. The head of mission on record is Jay Wilson Weatherill. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Australia visa for British citizens
United KingdomAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
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Australia visa requirements for citizens of the United Kingdom
- Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651)
- Fee: A$20
- 1 required document
checked 22 October 2026
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Australia, not at the Australian embassy.
The United Kingdom’s missions in Australia
Missions of the United Kingdom in Australia (6)
In return, the United Kingdom has 6 missions in Australia, including its embassy in Canberra.
Good to know
Australia in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, Australia has 127 missions in 90 countries; one of them is in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for Australian citizens
Australian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. In the United Kingdom, Australian citizens can turn to the Australian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Australian embassy in the United Kingdom is closed
The Australian embassy in the United Kingdom closes on the United Kingdom’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 Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Australia, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Australian embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Australian embassy is in London, at Strand, WC2B 4LA London.
Do British citizens need a visa for Australia?
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Australian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Australia?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Canberra, along with 5 other missions in Australia.