The Embassy of Australia in the United States is located in Washington, D.C., and represents Australia in the United States, serving Australian citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States |
| Telephone | +1 202-797-3000 |
| Fax | +1 202-797-3168 |
| Website | usa.embassy.gov.au |
| Head of Mission | Gregory Laurence Moriarty, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Congressional Directory. Call or e-mail the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in Washington, D.C., about 1.1 km in a straight line from the White House; the nearest large airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 6.3 km away. The nearest Metro station is Farragut North (less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)
About the Embassy of Australia in the United States
The ambassador is Gregory Laurence Moriarty, who presented the credentials on 21 May 2026, according to the State Department’s Order of Precedence. The Congressional Directory also lists 6 consular offices of Australia in the United States – career or honorary – in Los Angeles (California), San Francisco (California), Honolulu (Hawaii), Chicago (Illinois), New York (New York) and Houston (Texas); these will get their own pages in this directory. In Australia, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Canberra (au.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Australia takes part in the US Visa Waiver Program: its citizens can visit the United States for business or tourism for up to 90 days without a visa, but they need an approved ESTA travel authorisation before travelling (Department of Homeland Security; 8 CFR 217.2).
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.
Other embassies in Washington, D.C.
175 other countries are represented in Washington, D.C., among them: Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bahamas (embassy), Bahrain (embassy), Bangladesh (embassy), Barbados (embassy), Belarus (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Belize (embassy), Benin (embassy), Bolivia (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (embassy), Botswana (embassy), Brazil (embassy), Brunei (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Burkina Faso (embassy), Burundi (embassy), Cambodia (embassy), Cameroon (embassy). The full list of all 176 missions is on the overview page for the United States.
Closing days
The eleven US federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Juneteenth (19 June), Independence Day (4 July), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday in October), Veterans Day (11 November), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, one that falls on a Sunday on the Monday after – in 2027, for example, on 18 June, 5 July and 24 December. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Australia.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Australian citizens should call the embassy on +1 202-797-3000. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in Australia can contact the U.S. Embassy in Canberra.
Diplomatic missions of Australia in the United States
Australia in the United States
- Washington – Embassy of Australia in the United States (this page)
- Los Angeles (CA) – consular office (page in preparation)
- San Francisco (CA) – consular office (page in preparation)
- Honolulu (HI) – consular office (page in preparation)
- Chicago (IL) – consular office (page in preparation)
- New York (NY) – consular office (page in preparation)
- Houston (TX) – consular office (page in preparation)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Australia in the United States
Does Australia have consulates in the United States?
Yes. The Congressional Directory lists consular offices in 6 US cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu and Chicago.
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Details checked on 21 October 2026. Sources: Congressional Directory, 119th Congress – Diplomatic Offices (20 February 2026), U.S. Department of State – Diplomatic Corps Order of Precedence (as of 5 October 2026), U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Visa Waiver Program, U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Federal Holidays, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: USA (getting help), usa.embassy.gov.au.
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