How many embassies are in Canberra?
Canberra is home to nearly 80 embassies and high commissions. Most are in the suburb of Yarralumla. Take a leisurely drive and see traditional and modern architecture from many countries. See the spectacular traditional design of the Chinese Embassy and the long-house style of the High Commission of Papua New Guinea.
Can you visit embassies in Canberra?
A self-guided driving tour of the diplomatic missions around Canberra. In its role as the national capital of Australia, Canberra hosts diplomatic missions from around the world, all with an official representative of that country in residence.
What is the biggest embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of the United States in Canberra is the embassy of the United States to Australia. It is one of the largest embassies in the Australian capital of Canberra, located in the centrally-located suburb of Yarralumla.
Does Australia have embassies in other countries?
Australia itself in total counts near 54 Embassies and 104 Consulates spread all over the world.
What city is the US Embassy in Australia?
Canberra
Consular services in Australia are offered by the U.S. Consulates in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. The U.S. Embassy in Canberra does not process visa applications. Immigrant Visas (commonly known as a Green Card) are only processed by the U.S. Consulate in Sydney.
Does Australia have a British embassy?
The British High Commission in Australia maintains and develops relations between the UK and Australia. We represent the British government in its relations with the Australian government and present British policies to the Australian government and to Australians.
How many diplomatic missions are there in Canberra?
111 embassies
Some countries have chosen not to establish an embassy in Canberra but instead operate a consulate in a major city, such as Melbourne. As of December 2021, Canberra hosts 111 embassies/high commissions.
What embassies are in Australia?
Directory of Embassies and Consulates
| Afghanistan Embassy | 4 Beale Crescent Deakin West 2600 Phone: 02 62827311 Fax: 02 62827322 |
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| Oman Consulate | Suite 2, Level 4 493 St Kilda Road Melbourne 3004 Phone: 03 9820 4096 Fax: 03 9820 4076 |
| Pakistan Consulate | Level 3 109 Pitt Street Sydney 2000 Phone: 02 9222 1806 Fax: 02 9222 1824 |
Is an Australian embassy foreign soil?
Australian diplomatic missions are posts representing the Commonwealth of Australia in foreign countries. They are mostly maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with some smaller posts being run by Austrade.
Who is the British High Commissioner in Canberra?
Vicki Treadell
It is located on Commonwealth Avenue along with the High Commissions of New Zealand and Canada in the Canberra suburb of Yarralumla. The current British High Commissioner is Vicki Treadell who was appointed in 2019.