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).
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Embassy Address
1601 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
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Telephone
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Fax
(202) 797-3331
(202) 797 3168
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PMThursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PMFriday 8:30 AM–5:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:30 AM–5:00 PMTuesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PMStatus: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 8:30 AM
🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:07 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
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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.
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.
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Juneteenth:
June 19
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Independence Day:
July 4
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Labor Day:
September 7
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Columbus Day:
October 12
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.
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:
- New York (Consulate General)
- San Francisco (Consulate General)
- Los Angeles (Consulate General)
- Honolulu (Consulate General)
- Denver (Honorary Consul)
- Chicago (Consulate General)
- Houston (Consulate General)
- New York (Permanent Mission)
- Coral Gables (Honorary Consul)
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Australia in neighboring countries or regions of United States.
- Toronto, Canada (Consulate General)
- Ottawa, Canada (High Commission)
- Vancouver, Canada (Consulate)
- Mexico, D.F., Mexico (Embassy)
- Monterrey, Mexico (Consulate)
See also
United States in Australia
United States has 4 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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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
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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
Important External Websites
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This page was last edited on 04 March 2026 at 10:32 PM (EST).