Consular Affairs: American Citizen Services

The American Citizen Services (ACS) section provides information and assistance to U.S. citizens in Australia. American Citizen Services consists of the Passport & Citizenship and Special Consular Services sections. For information on American Citizen Services please make your selection from the options on the menu at the left side of this page.

To be allowed entry into the consular section for routine (non-emergency) services, you must make an appointment online at the Consulate that serves your area. If you can conduct your business by mail or online, please do so. Note: If the particular service you need does not require a personal appearance at the Consulate, you will be instructed to submit your application by mail.

Consul’s Corner

The Consul’s Corner is a newsletter designed to keep the American community in Australia connected with their diplomatic representatives in Australia. The latest edition is now available!

Register Your Travel Abroad

U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/. Those who register will receive updated information on travel and security. Registration also makes it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to make contact in an emergency.

What’s New

• Information for American citizens abroad about H1N1 influenza - Options During a Pandemic
• Warden Messages: Latest updates for Americans living in Australia — Information on the H1N1 influenza
• Please see our information on Voting Abroad for information regarding how to vote in the upcoming federal election.
• The U.S. Consulates in Australia periodically provide services for American citizens in remote areas of the consular district. Check the website of the Consulate serving your area for more information. You may also contact your local consulate to find out where and when the next outreach will be!
• The Department of State provides information for every country, which includes such information as the location of U.S. Embassies and Consulates, immigration practices, health conditions, minor political disturbances, currency, crime and security information. Read the latest Country Specific Information for Australia.
• A Worldwide Caution has been issued to American citizens traveling and residing abroad.

Last update: Tuesday, 13 October 2009 GMT+1100