The Embassy of Australia in Vienna represents Australia in Austria. Its consular section serves Australian citizens throughout Austria.
Contact Details
| Address | Gertrude Fröhlich Sandner Str. 2, 1100 Vienna, Austria |
| Telephone | +43 1 506 74 0 |
| Fax | +43 1 506 74 185 |
| Vienna.Embassy@dfat.gov.au | |
| Website | www.austria.embassy.gov.au |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Ian David Grainge Biggs, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +43 1 506 74 0 +49 69 90558 200 |
| frankfurt@investaustralia.gov.au |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
About the Australian Embassy in Vienna
Ian David Grainge Biggs has served as Australian ambassador to Austria since May 2023. The Austrian Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list names 26 accredited diplomats. Australia is also represented at the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna through a separate permanent mission – a diplomatic office without services for citizens.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Powers of attorney and other notarial acts
- Citizenship and residence register matters
Requirements change from time to time – confirm them before you collect 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.
Travelling from Austria to Australia
Austrian citizens need a visa for Australia and must travel with a passport. Security rating by the Austrian Foreign Ministry: good security standard (level 1 of 4).
Other consulates and embassies in Vienna
162 other countries are represented in Vienna, among them: Azerbaijan (embassy), Bangladesh (embassy), Barbados (honorary), Belarus (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Benin (honorary), Bhutan (honorary), Bolivia (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (honorary), Botswana (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Burkina Faso (embassy), Burkina Faso (honorary), Burundi (honorary), Cabo Verde (honorary), Cambodia (honorary), Cameroon (honorary), Canada (embassy). The full list of all 163 missions is on the overview page for Austria.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Austrian public holidays and on the Australian national holiday (26 January).
Emergency assistance
Austrians who need help in Australia contact the Austrian Embassy in Canberra (+61 2 6295 1533).
Diplomatic missions between Australia and Austria
Australia in Austria
- Vienna – Embassy of Australia (this page)
Austria in Australia
- Adelaide – Austrian Honorary Consulate
- Brisbane – Austrian Honorary Consulate General
- Cairns – Austrian Honorary Consulate
- Canberra – Austrian Embassy
- Hobart – Austrian Honorary Consulate
- Melbourne – Austrian Honorary Consulate General
- Perth – Austrian Honorary Consulate
- Sydney – Austrian Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Australia in Vienna
Who is Australia’s ambassador in Vienna?
Ian David Grainge Biggs, in office since May 2023.
Is a visa required for Austrians visiting Australia?
Yes – a visa is required. Travel with a valid passport.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) – diplomatic and consular list, BMEIA travel information for Australia, www.austria.embassy.gov.au. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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