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Australian Consulate General & High Commission in India
Australia, being a lucrative hub, has partnered with India and started several programs to promote financial and commercial opportunities between the two nations. Independent organisations like the Australia India Business Council (AIBC) and Australia India Business Exchange came into existence to strengthen trade, export and investment relationships between these two powerful nations.
The Australian High Commission in India provides consular and notarial services to foreign delegates and nationals.
High Commission of Australia in New Delhi, India
| Address | Australian Compound No.1/50 G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021 |
| Contact No | 91 11 4139 9900 |
| Fax Number | 91 11 2687 2228 |
| Website | http://www.india.embassy.gov.au |
| Contact Email | austhighcom.newdelhi@dfat.gov.au |
| High Commissioner | H.E. Philip Green OAM |
| Last Updated | 18-11-2021 |
Consulate of Australia in Mumbai, India
| Address | Crescenzo Building Level 10, A Wing, Opp MCA Cricket Club, G Block, Plot C 38-39, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai - 400051 |
| Contact No | 91 022 56692000, 91 22 6757 4900 |
| Fax Number | 91 022 56692005, 91 22 6757 4955 |
| Website | http://www.india.embassy.gov.au |
| Contact Email | immigration.india@dfat.gov.au |
| Consul General | Paul Murphy |
| Last Updated | 20-01-2024 |
Consulate of Australia in Chennai, India
| Address | 9th Floor Express Chambers, Express Avenue, 49, 50L Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600014 |
| Contact No | 91 44 2860 1160, 91 44 4592 1300 |
| Fax Number | 91 44 2860 4988 |
| Website | http://www.india.embassy.gov.au |
| Contact Email | NA |
| Consul General | Ms. Silai Zaki |
| Last Updated | 20-01-2024 |
Consulate of Australia in Kolkata, India
| Address | 1A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata - 700071 |
| Contact No | +91 11 4910 5980 |
| Fax Number | NA |
| Website | https://kolkata.consulate.gov.au/ |
| Contact Email | acg.kolkata@dfat.gov.au |
| Consul General | Mr. Hugh Boylan |
| Last Updated | 20-01-2021 |
Consulate of Australia in Bangalore, India
| Address | The Ritz-Carlton, 99 Residency Road Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025 |
| Contact No | +91 11 4910 5960 |
| Fax Number | NA |
| Website | https://bengaluru.consulate.gov.au/bxgl/home.html |
| Contact Email | ACG.Bengaluru@dfat.gov.au |
| Consul General | Ms. Hilary McGeachy |
| Last Updated | 20-01-2024 |
Functions of Australian High Commission & Consulates in India
The Australian High Commission in New Delhi and its Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru serve as the official diplomatic missions of Australia in India. Their key functions include:
- Diplomatic Representation: Acting as the primary link between the Australian and Indian governments, promoting bilateral relations in trade, defence, education, and cultural exchange.
- Trade and Investment Promotion: Supporting Australian businesses in India, facilitating partnerships, and encouraging investment opportunities.
- Consular Assistance: Providing help to Australian citizens in India during emergencies such as illness, arrest, or natural disasters.
- Passport and Notarial Services: Issuing passports, renewing travel documents, and offering notarial services like certifying documents and witnessing signatures.
- Visa and Immigration Support: Assisting with visa applications and migration-related queries through designated centres.
Jurisdiction of the Australian High Commission and Consulate-General in India
- Australian High Commission in New Delhi, India: The New Delhi High Commission oversees all of India. It focuses its operations mainly from New Delhi, where significant tasks like immigration and document verification are carried out.
- Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai, Maharashtra: The Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai serves states including Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat.
- Australian Consulate-General in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: It represents the Australian Government in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.
- Australian Consulate-General in Kolkata, West Bengal: It has jurisdiction in the eastern and north-eastern states of India, such as West Bengal, Mizoram, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, and Tripura.
- Australian Consulate-General in Bangalore, Karnataka: This consulate provides assistance to Australian travellers in the Karnataka and Telangana region.
Services Offered by Australian High Commissions & Consulates in India
- Consular Assistance: Provides 24/7 emergency support for Australians in distress, due to illness, arrest, natural disasters, or evacuation needs and operates a Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra for after-hours cases.
- Passport Services: New passport applications and renewals by appointment, with postal renewal options and special provisions for name changes, child passports, and frequent traveller passports through the Mumbai office.
- Notarial & Document Services: Certifies documents, witnesses signatures, and provides notarial services such as issuing Certificates of No Impediment and legal certifications.
- Travel Advice & Registration: Offers access to Smartraveller travel advisories, emergency alerts, and encourages Australians to register their travel plans.
- Visa & Immigration Guidance: While Australian visa applications are handled by New Delhi and the Department of Home Affairs, the other consular offices provide general information and direct users to official channels.