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Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C., United States

Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 1601 Massachusetts Ave NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Australia, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    1601 Massachusetts Ave NW
    Washington, D.C. 20036
    United States
  • Telephone

    (202) 797-3000

  • Fax

    (202) 797-3331

    (202) 797 3168

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 8:30 AM

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:07 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US: Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Location Map

Located at 1601 Massachusetts Ave NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Dupont Circle and The White House. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C., United States

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 Australia in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Emergency consular assistance

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Australia.

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 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

Dr Kevin Rudd AC, Ambassador

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C., United States, Australia also has 9 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Australia in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

United States in Australia

United States has 4 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Dupont Circle (0.37 miles away)

    Washington, DC 20036

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  • The White House (0.65 miles away)

    1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500

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  • National Museum of African American History and Culture (1.16 miles away)

    1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560

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  • Washington Monument (1.22 miles away)

    2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024

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  • Georgetown Waterfront Park (1.56 miles away)

    3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (1.23 miles away)

    10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

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Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (22.77 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (27.08 miles away)
    Baltimore
  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (90.03 miles away)
    Harrisburg

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This page was last edited on 04 March 2026 at 10:32 PM (EST).

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