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We represent the British government in its relations with the Australian government and present British policies to the Australian government and to Australians. We report and explain Australian policies to the British government and support British interests. We also co-ordinate the political, economic, environmental and commercial activities of the British government.

Find out more on our UK and Australia news page. We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Australia. You can access UK government services while in Australia.

If you鈥檙e travelling in Australia, see our Australia travel advice.

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document if you鈥檙e abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen, damaged or expired, and you can鈥檛 get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document.

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you鈥檙e not sure, check if you鈥檙e a British citizen.

If you鈥檙e not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, .

Other consular services

Register a same-sex marriage

While registering same-sex marriages in all our consulates around Australia was a service we once provided, due to updates in Australian legislation and the legalisation of same-sex marriages, we no longer register same-sex marriages in British consulates in Australia.

We do however still convert civil partnerships into marriages, please see below:

Convert a civil partnership into a marriage

We can convert an existing civil partnership into marriage.

You must have been living in Australia for 28 days.

You don鈥檛 have to convert your civil partnership into a marriage in the country you formed it in.

What to bring with you:

• your original passport and your partner鈥檚 original passport
• original civil partnership certificate
• proof of residence, such as your driving licences, employer鈥檚 letters, or bank statements/utility bills

You must pay fees: see the list of fees.

See convert a civil partnership into a marriage for full details.

Please use to request an appointment. You can find contact details below to request an appointment in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.

Bookings are by appointment only. Please don鈥檛 make formal arrangements until our staff have confirmed the date and time.

Notarial and documentary services

Our consulates around Australia are unable to carry out notarial acts under the Commissioner of Oaths Act 1889, and on instruction from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in London.

This includes certifying documents as true copies of originals, administering oaths or taking affidavits. For these or other notarial acts, or the legalising of documents, please .

Consular fees

We charge fees for some of our services. See the list of fees.

We also provide services in:

• Brisbane
• Melbourne
• Perth
• Sydney