Australian High Commission in London
High Commission 
Australia London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Strand, WC2B 4LA London
- Phone
- +44 20 7379 4334
- Website
- uk.embassy.gov.au
- Fax
- +44 20 7240 5333
Head of mission: Jay Wilson Weatherill
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Record last updated on 20 February 2024
The Australian high commission in London stands at Strand, WC2B 4LA London, in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. Within 1 km there are 11 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Australian high commission in London
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Australian high commission in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Australia visa for British citizens
United KingdomAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
AustraliaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Australia
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. The application is made online, not at the Australian high commission in London.
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of India in LondonAldwych, WC2B 4NA London
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- Consular Office of Poland in London
Bouverie Street 10, EC4Y 8AX London
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High Commission of Sierra Leone in LondonEagle Street 41, WC1R 4AT London
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Embassy of Zimbabwe in LondonStrand 429, WC2R 0JR London
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Embassy of Cuba in LondonHigh Holborn 167, WC1V 6PA London
Australia’s other missions in the United Kingdom
The Australian high commission in London is the only mission of Australia in the United Kingdom on record. The United Kingdom in turn has 6 missions in Australia, its embassy being in Canberra.
Good to know
About the Australian high commission in London
It appears in official lists as High Commission of Australia in London. The head of mission on record is Jay Wilson Weatherill. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for Australia.
Address and contact
Address: Strand, WC2B 4LA London. The record for the Australian high commission in London includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Australian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Australian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
When the Australian high commission in London is closed
The next closures of the Australian high commission in London for public holidays in the United Kingdom 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 Australian high commission in London
Current procedures for the Australian high commission in London, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Australian high commission in London
Within 1 km of the Australian high commission in London there are 11 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Australian High Commission in London?
The Australian high commission in London is at Strand, WC2B 4LA London.
What are the opening hours of the Australian High Commission in London?
The Australian high commission in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Australian High Commission in London open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Australian high commission in London do not include Saturday.
When is the Australian High Commission in London closed?
The Australian high commission in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Australia.
Do British citizens need a visa for Australia?
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.
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