Australia Embassy Paris

Before your visit

Visitors go to 4, rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris.

• Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00.
• Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.

The embassy and its network in France

The embassy names Gillian Bird, Ambassador as head of mission. Besides the embassy, Australia has career consular offices in Nouméa and Papeete, Tahiti.

Consular services

What you can usually arrange here:

• Australian passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Visas for travellers who need one for Australia
• Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Australian authorities ask for:

Renewing an Australian passport overseas

• Complete the online form in the application portal (then print it) or get a pre-filled paper form from the embassy
• Eligible if your passport was issued when you were 16+, on or after 1 January 2006 with at least 2 years’ validity, shows your current details and was not reported lost or stolen
• Lodge the application in person at an Australian embassy or consulate – check whether an appointment is needed
• Bring the completed form, passport photos, your current passport and original identity documents, and pay the fee
• Allow at least 6 weeks; urgent travel: emergency passport (valid up to one year, no chip)

Sources: Australian Passport Office – applying outside Australia, Australian Passport Office – emergency passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.

Visa and entry information for French citizens

French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation for Australia before departure. A valid passport is required. The French Foreign Ministry applies normal vigilance for Australia. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).

Closing days

Expect the embassy to be closed on French public holidays and on the Australian national holiday (26 January). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Australian citizens should call the embassy on +33 1 40 59 33 00. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with French authorities.

Diplomatic missions of Australia in France

Australia in France

• Paris – Embassy of Australia (this page)
• Nouméa – Consulate General
• Papeete, Tahiti – Consulate General