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Embassy of the United States in Canberra, Australia

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Embassy of the United States in Canberra, Australia, located at Moonah Place. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United States, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Moonah Place
    Yarralumla, ACT 2600
    Australia

  • Telephone

    +61 2 6214 5600

  • Fax

    +61 2 6214 5930

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Yarralumla: 10:30 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Moonah Place, the embassy is near key landmarks like Parliament House and Embassy Drive. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of the United States in Canberra, Australia

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States
  • Columbus Day: October 12 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of the United States in Canberra, Australia:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issue first-time passports
  • Renew expired passports
  • Amend passports to show change of name, validity, or to correct errors
  • Selective Service registration
  • Renunciation of U.S. nationality
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA)
  • Provide emergency assistance for U.S. citizens traveling abroad

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Australian passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United States.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United States without a visa. The most common types of United States visas are the following.

  • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Business/Tourist visa
    • Work visa
    • Student visa
    • Exchange visitor visa
    • Transit/Ship crew visa
    • Religious worker visa
    • Domestic employee visa
    • Journalist and media visa
    • Treaty traders and treaty investors visa
  • Immigrant Visas
    • Family-based immigration
    • Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
    • Religious workers visa
    • Employment-based immigration
    • Diversity visa (DV)
    • Returning resident visa (SB-1)

Head of Mission

Erika Olson, Chargé d'affaires

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Australia

Besides Embassy of the United States in Canberra, Australia, United States also has 3 representations in the following cities of Australia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of United States in Australia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of United States in neighboring countries or regions of Australia.

Quick Facts

  • Diplomatic relations established: 1940
  • Legation/embassy established: 1940
  • First ambassador: Clarence E. Gauss

Australia in United States

Australia has 10 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Parliament House (0.76 km away)

    Parliament Drive, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

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  • Embassy Drive (1.19 km away)

    Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia

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  • Royal Canberra Golf Club (1.48 km away)

    Bentham Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia

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  • National Museum of Australia (1.60 km away)

    Lawson Crescent, Acton ACT 2601, Australia

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  • National Zoo & Aquarium (2.50 km away)

    999 Lady Denman Drive, Yarralumla ACT 2611, Australia

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  • Australian National Botanic Gardens (3.37 km away)

    Clunies Ross Street, Acton ACT 2601, Australia

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This page was last edited on 23 March 2026 at 06:46 AM (EST).

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