AUKMIN
Australia and Britain are strengthening our commitment to global security with the Australia-UK Ministerial Dialogue. Find out more about AUKMIN and the talks in Leeds where ministers discussed Afghanistan and terrorism
New 18-30 work visas
The working holidaymaker scheme has transformed into a more attractive visa system. Read the media release on how the new Youth Mobility Scheme will give Australians wider options for experiencing life in the UK
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British High Commission, Canberra, Australia
Commonwealth Avenue
Yarralumla
ACT 2600
Canberra
Telephone:
(+61) (0) 2 6270 6666 This number is NOT for passport or visa enquiries
Fax:
(+61) (0) 2 6273 3236
Visa & passport contacts:
1300 858 472 Visa enquiries*
1300 367 066 Passport enquiries*
1902 941 555 General info*
* Costs apply
Office hours, Monday-Friday:
08:45-12:30 / 13:30-17:00 (Local time)
22:45-02:30 / 03:30-07:00 (GMT)
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LATEST NEWS
Australia-UK Ministerial meeting
28 November 2008
Foreign Secretary David Miliband and Defence Minister John Hutton met their Australian counterparts for the second Australia-UK Ministerial dialogue on 28 November.
New visas from today as Youth Mobility Scheme starts
28 November 2008
Better options for young Australians to work in the UK
