Consulate General of Australia in Chennai, India
Consulate General of Australia in Chennai, India, located at 9th Floor, Express Chambers, Express Avenue 49, 50L Whites Road. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Consulate General Address
9th Floor, Express Chambers, Express Avenue 49, 50L Whites Road
Royapettah
Chennai 600014
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Telephone
+91 44 4592 1300, visa / citizenship enquiries: +61 2 6196 0196
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Fax
+91 44 4592 1320
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:00 PM
🕒 Current time in Chennai: 2:59 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
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Consular Jurisdiction
States of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu; and the Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.
Location Map
Located at 9th Floor, Express Chambers, Express Avenue 49, 50L Whites Road, the consulate is near key landmarks like Thousand Lights Mosque and Government Museum. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Muharram/Ashura:
June 26
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Independence Day:
August 15
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Milad un-Nabi:
August 26
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Krishna Janmashtami:
September 4
Visa Requirements
If you hold an Indian passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Australia.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Australia without a visa. The most common types of Australia visas are the following.
- Visitor visas
- Studying and training visas
- Family and partner visas
- Working and skilled visas
- Refugee and humanitarian visas
Head of Mission
Silai Zaki, Consul General
Online Resources
Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in India
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Australia in neighboring countries or regions of India.
- Dhaka, Bangladesh (High Commission)
- Malé, Maldives (High Commission)
- Kathmandu, Nepal (Embassy)
- Islamabad, Pakistan (High Commission)
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (High Commission)
India in Australia
India has 5 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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Thousand Lights Mosque
(1.17 km away)
Anna Salai, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006, India
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Government Museum
(1.51 km away)
Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008, India
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Marina Beach
(2.27 km away)
Marina Beach Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
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Valluvar Kottam
(2.58 km away)
Kodambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034, India
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Elliot's Beach
(6.82 km away)
Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090, India
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Arignar Anna Zoological Park
(28.20 km away)
Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600048, India
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Nearby Airports
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Chennai International Airport (MAA)
(12.91 km away)
Chennai
Important External Websites
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