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Since J.A. Henriques was appointed Consul in 1852, the United States of America has maintained a consulate in Melbourne, Australia.
The Consulate General moved to its present location on St. Kilda Road in 1990 and works to promote close ties between the United States and Australia.
The Consular District covered by Consulate General Melbourne includes Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory, which comprises approximately 35% of Australia’s population and land area.
Consular services offered in Melbourne include assistance to American citizens, issuance of passports and determinations of U.S. citizenship, and visa services to Australians and other foreign nationals. Consular Services are provided by appointment only. For general inquiries:
Public Affairs Section
The Public Affairs Section is responsible for public outreach in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory through information and cultural programming.
Political and Economic Section
This section follows important political and economic developments in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory and maintains contact and liaison with the state governments and local federal government officials.
Administrative Section
The Administrative section provides the full range of support services to the Consulate General, including communications, personnel, customs and shipping, contracting, procurement and warehousing, information management, budget and fiscal, residential and commercial leasing, security and general services.
Consular services in Australia are offered by the U.S. Consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Immigrant Visas (known as a Green Card) are only processed by the U.S. Consulate in in Sydney.
Important U.S. Citizen Services Information
Learn about U.S. citizen services appointment locations and requirements, payment information, and more.
Important Passport Information
Learn about passport appointment locations and requirements, payment information, and more.
Please call:
· Sydney - (02) 8219-2100
· Melbourne – (03) 9526-5900
· Perth – (08) 6144-5100
Outside of Office Hours, contact:
· Sydney - (02) 4422-2201
· Melbourne – (03) 9389-3601
· Perth – (08) 9476-0081
Outside of Australia:
· Sydney - (301) 985-8663
· Melbourne - (301) 985-8662
· Perth – (301) 985-8664
For police, ambulance or fire brigade, dial: 000 (triple zero), Australia wide
Emergency Contact – All Locations Get Travel Alerts International Parental Child Abduction Arrest of a U.S. Citizen Death of a U.S. Citizen Victims of Crime Emergency Financial Assistance