High Commission of Australia in London, United Kingdom
High Commission of Australia in London, United Kingdom, located at Australia House, Strand. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of Australia, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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High Commission Address
Australia House, Strand
London WC2B 4LA
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Telephone
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Fax
+44 20 7240 5333
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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 London: 9:13 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Located at Australia House, Strand, the high commission is near key landmarks like Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Christmas Day:
December 25
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Boxing Day:
December 26
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of Australia in London, United Kingdom:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
- Attestation of documents
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Visa Requirements
If you hold a British 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
Jay Weatherill AO, High Commissioner
Online Resources
Explore the high commission and its resources. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Australia in neighboring countries or regions of United Kingdom.
- Vienna, Austria (Embassy)
- Brussels, Belgium (Embassy)
- Paris, France (Embassy)
- Berlin, Germany (Embassy)
- Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Consulate General)
- The Hague, Netherlands (Embassy)
- Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland (Consulate General)
- Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland (Permanent Mission)
See also
United Kingdom in Australia
United Kingdom has 5 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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Trafalgar Square
(1.03 km away)
London WC2N 5DN, UK
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Hyde Park
(1.08 km away)
London W2 2UH, UK
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The British Museum
(1.09 km away)
Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, UK
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London Eye
(1.10 km away)
Riverside Building, London SE1 7PB, UK
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Westminster Abbey
(1.72 km away)
20 Deans Yd, London SW1P 3PA, UK
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Big Ben
(1.49 km away)
Westminster, London SW1A 0AA, UK
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Nearby Airports
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London City Airport (LCY)
(11.83 km away)
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Heathrow Airport (LHR)
(23.95 km away)
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Gatwick Airport (LGW)
(40.21 km away)
Crawley
Important External Websites
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This page was last edited on 21 March 2026 at 11:14 PM (EST).