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Australian Embassy & Consulates in the United States

  • 1 embassy
  • 6 consulates general

In the United States, Australia has an embassy in Washington D.C., 6 consulates general in Houston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Honolulu and 1 other office. 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.

Map: Australia’s 8 missions in the United States

Map: Australia’s 8 missions in the United States

Australian Embassy in Washington D.C.

Embassy of Australia in Washington D.C.

Embassy · Washington D.C.

Today · Closed
Address
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 1601, 20036 Washington

Australia has its embassy in Washington D.C., the capital; the address on record is Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 1601, 20036 Washington. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Australian consulates in the United States

Australia also has 6 consulates general in Houston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Honolulu; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Australia visa for US citizens

United StatesAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of the United States

AustraliaUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Australia

Australia visa requirements for citizens of the United States

  • Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651)
  • Fee: A$20
  • 1 required document

checked 22 October 2026

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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. The application is made online on the official portal of Australia, not at the Australian embassy.

The United States’ missions in Australia

Missions of the United States in Australia (4)

In return, the United States has 4 missions in Australia, including its embassy in Canberra.

Good to know

Australia in the United States

Worldwide, Australia has 127 missions in 90 countries; 8 of them are in the United States.

Travel to the United States for Australian citizens

Before flying to the United States, Australian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. In the United States, Australian citizens can turn to the Australian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Australian missions in the United States are closed

Australian missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, 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 States?

The Australian embassy is in Washington D.C., at Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 1601, 20036 Washington.

Does Australia have consulates in the United States?

Yes, Australia has 6 consulates general in Houston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Honolulu.

Do US citizens need a visa for Australia?

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

Do Australian citizens need a visa for the United States?

Australian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Does the United States have an embassy in Australia?

Yes, the United States has its embassy in Canberra, along with 3 other missions in Australia.