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British High Commission in Canberra, Australia

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British High Commission in Canberra, Australia, located at Commonwealth Avenue. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of United Kingdom, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    Commonwealth Avenue
    Yarralumla, ACT 2600
    Australia

  • Telephone

    +61 (0) 2 6270 6666

  • Fax

    +61 (0) 2 6273 3236

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    By appointment only

Location Map

Located at Commonwealth Avenue, the high commission is near key landmarks like National Library of Australia and Old Parliament House. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the British High Commission in Canberra, Australia

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.

  • Christmas Day: December 25 Flag of United Kingdom Flag of Australia
  • Boxing Day: December 26 Flag of United Kingdom Flag of Australia

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the British High Commission in Canberra, Australia:

  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

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

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.

Head of Mission

Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG, High Commissioner

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Australia

Besides British High Commission in Canberra, Australia, United Kingdom also has 4 representations in the following cities of Australia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of United Kingdom in Australia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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Nearby Landmarks

  • National Library of Australia (0.70 km away)

    Parkes Place West, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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  • Old Parliament House (0.72 km away)

    18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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  • Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre (0.76 km away)

    King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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  • Parliament House (0.77 km away)

    Parliament Drive, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

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  • National Arboretum Canberra (3.80 km away)

    Forest Drive, Molonglo Valley ACT 2611, Australia

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  • Australian War Memorial (3.05 km away)

    Treloar Crescent, Campbell ACT 2612, Australia

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