Australians Overseas

Australian Embassies, High Commissions, Consulates, Multilateral Missions and Representative Offices

Address, telephone and fax numbers for Australian embassy, consulate and mission offices around the world. Links to their websites and details on their Head of Mission. Links to Canadian diplomatic missions providing consular assistance to Australians.

www.dfat.gov.au

Automatic Citizenship

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to Information for Australians living overseas. Includes information on spouse citizenship and resuming dual citizenship.

www.citizenship.gov.au

Centrelink International Services

Provides information about Centrelink International Services, the area of Centrelink responsible for delivery of social welfare payments to customers who are outside of Australia for 13 weeks or more. Page contains links to related information.

www.centrelink.gov.au

Citizenship Applications

Online service available to people wanting to apply for a grant of Australian citizenship.

www.immi.gov.au

Citizenship by Descent

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information on citizenship for children born overseas to an Australian parent.

www.citizenship.gov.au

Dual Citizenship

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information on dual citizenship for Australian citizens.

www.citizenship.gov.au

Exempt Foreign Employment Income

If you are an Australian resident working overseas, this will help you to work out whether or not your income is exempt from income tax in Australia.

www.ato.gov.au

Leaving Australia - Lodging your Return

If you are leaving Australia before the end of the financial year, find out whether or not you can lodge your return early.

www.ato.gov.au

Leaving Australia Permanently

This Centrelink page provides information for people who are living overseas permanently, and who currently receive a payment. Page has links to further detailed information for the various payments.

www.centrelink.gov.au

Leaving Australia Temporarily

This Centrelink page provides information about the affect that overseas travel may have on Centrelink payments. Contains links to related information and a form, Certification of location in a country with which Australia has a social security agreement.

www.centrelink.gov.au

Lost or stolen passport

You can report your Australian passport lost, stolen or damaged from this website. If you wish to replace your passport, you can complete the appropriate passport application form online. You can also report that your passport has been lost in the mail.

www.passports.gov.au

Marriage Overseas - General Requirements

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade page provides a general guide to requirements which may need to be met in order for a marriage to be legal in another country.

www.smartraveller.gov.au

Obtaining a new adult or child passport while overseas

This page contains information about obtaining a new adult or child's passport while overseas.

www.passports.gov.au

Online Registration for Australian Overseas

All Australians travelling overseas, whether for tourism or business or for short or long stays, are encouraged to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade before travel. The registration information provided by you will help to find you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family emergency.

www.orao.dfat.gov.au