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Australian Embassy London: Australia Embassy Information 

Among commonwealth nations, the term Embassy is not used to describe diplomatic centres. Instead, the term used for the Australian Embassy London is High Commission.  In London, the Australian High Commission is located at Australia House.

The Australian High Commission in London is the Australian Government's main diplomatic representative body in the United Kingdom. The High Commission provides diplomatic services, as well as migration and visa services between Australia and the UK.

• Australian travel and tourist visas can be applied for online. Apply online for an Australian Travel Visa.

Australian Visa Services

Please choose a visa from the list below. 

Travel Visas - ETa The ETA replaces the visa label or stamp in a passport and removes the need for application forms. If you are taking a holiday in Australia for less than 3 months, you must obtain a travel visa before travelling.  Apply here for an instant ETA visa  Information on tourist and travel visas

Working Holiday Maker Visa The Australian Working Holiday Visa gives young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the opportunity to work while travelling in Australia for a period of 12 to 24 months.  Apply here for an Australian Working Holiday Visa  Information on Working Holiday visas

Skilled independent The Skilled Independent Visa is a permanent visa for skilled people wishing to live and work in Australia. The visa grants work and settlement rights for anywhere in Australia, but carries the highest points pass mark of any Australian visa.  Skilled Visa Online Assessment  Information on Skilled Visas

Family, Parents and Partners Family visas require sponsorship by an Australian or eligible New Zealand citizen. Children and other family members may apply to join their Australian citizen or permanent resident family members in Australia.  Immigration Assessment for family and partner visas  Information on family and partner visas

Skilled Sponsored This Skilled visa category is for skilled migrants who have been nominated by a participating State/Territory or who have a family sponsor in Australia.  Visa Assessment For Skilled Sponsored Visa

Skilled Regional Sponsored The Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa is a sponsored work visa for skilled people wishing to live and work in a regional or low population growth area in Australia.  Online Visa Assessment for the Skilled Regional Visa

Skills Matching Visa This Australian skilled migration category is for applicants who may or may not meet the Points Test and are seeking to be nominated by and Australian State/Territory.  Read More About Skills Matching Visas

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) The Australian Government's RSMS is limited to certain areas of Australia. It allows employers to sponsor skilled migrants for job vacancies. The RSMS visa provides permanent residency.   Online Visa Assessment For RSMS

Business visitor Visas Business Visas are provided to visitors who are travelling to Australia to attend conferences or training sessions, business meetings, or for those establishing a business in Australia. There are no work rights associated with these visas.  Read More About Short-Term Business Visas

Student Visas To apply for an Australian Student Visa, you will need a letter of offer or Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from your education provider. Student status can lead to permanent residence in Australia and Bonus Points under the Skilled Visa class.  Read More About Student Visas

Retirement Investor Visa The Australian Retirement Investor Visa came into effect in mid-2005. This visa is temporary and does not lead to permanent residency in Australia. Under this new visa scheme, visa holders are required to invest significant funds in the Australian economy in the form of a government held bond.  Read More About Retirement Visas

Sponsored Business Visitor Visa The Sponsored Business Visitor Visa is designed to enable members of local, state and federal government and government agencies and specified organisations in Australia to offer formal sponsorship to short stay business visitors. The visa is for applicants who wish to enter Australia for a period of less than 3 months for business purposes.  Read More About Business Sponsored Visas

Labour Agreements Labour Agreements enable Australian employers to recruit a specified number of workers from overseas in response to identified skills shortages in the Australian labour market. Employees may come to Australia on either a temporary or permanent basis.  Read More About Labour Agreements

Employer Nomination Scheme Permanent residents entering Australia under the Employer Nomination Scheme have a job waiting for them. Alternatively, you can apply for this visa if you hold a temporary working visa, such as the Working Holiday Visa or a Student Visa.  Read More About ENS Visas

Business visas The Australian Business Visa program encourages successful business owners, investors and senior executives to settle in Australia while developing new or existing opportunities in Australian business. Business Visa holders are initially granted a provisional visa and can apply for residency after 4 years.  Assessment For Business Immigration Visas

Resident Return Visa A Resident Return Visa (RRV) is valid for 3 months or 5 years, depending on the circumstances. It allows Australian permanent residents to travel to and from Australia as often as they wish within the validity of the visa, while maintaining their status as permanent residents.  Read More About Resident Return Visas

Australian Embassy London - Australian High Commission in Britain

The Australian High Commission is located:

• Australia House
  Strand
  London WC2B 4LA
  Tel: 020 7379 4334
  Fax: 020 7240 5333

Office hours are from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, except for UK bank and Australian national holidays.

The Australian Government also has a representative located in Edinburgh:

• Australian Honorary Consulate
  Mitchell House
  5 Mitchell Street
  Leith
  Edinburgh
  EH6 7BD
  Tel: 0131 538 0582
  Fax: 0131 554 3646

Office hours are Tuesday to Friday 9am to 11.30am and 12 noon to 4.30pm, except Australian and Scottish public holidays. Please note that the Edinburgh office only deals with Australian Passport applications and does not provide notarial services or visa enquiries. Please contact the London office directly for any visa enquiries.

Australian Embassies in Other Countries

Australian High Commissions, Embassies and Consulates can be found in most capital cities around the world.

Listed below are the countries and cities where an Australian diplomatic mission is situated, (including embassies, High Commissions, consulates, consulates-general and other delegations) and links to their main page.

Migration Branch of the Australian High Commission

The Migration Branch of the Australian High Commission is located in Australia House in London, and it acts as an overseas representative of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

The Migration Branch, however, does not provide any individual counselling or specific advice to potential migrants. For this reason the Australian High Commission advises potential migrants obtain help from a Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) certified migration agent.