How many foreign embassies are there in Canberra?
111 embassies
Some countries have chosen not to establish an embassy in Canberra but instead operate a consulate in a major city, such as Melbourne. As of December 2021, Canberra hosts 111 embassies/high commissions.
How many foreign embassies are in Australia?
There are about 79 Foreign Embassies and 257 Consulates placed in the territory of Australia.
Which countries have an embassy in Australia?
Foreign Embassies in Australia
- A. Afghanistan. Algeria. Angola. Azerbaijan.
- B. Bahrain. Barbados. Belarus. Benin. Brunei Darussalam. Bulgaria. Burkina Faso.
- C. Cambodia. Cameroon. Cuba. Cyprus.
- D. Denmark. Djibouti. Dominican Republic.
- E. Ecuador. Equatorial Guinea. Eswatini. European Union.
- F. Fiji.
- G. Gambia, The. Guinea. Guyana.
- H. Holy See.
Is an Australian embassy foreign soil?
Australian diplomatic missions are posts representing the Commonwealth of Australia in foreign countries. They are mostly maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with some smaller posts being run by Austrade.
Are embassies foreign soil Australia?
YSK embassies are in no way considered ‘foreign soil’ per international law or otherwise. The commonly held notion that embassies are ‘considered foreign soil’ may be charming (or a convenient plot device) but is simply incorrect.
What embassies are in Sydney?
Foreign consulates in Sydney
- Argentina – Consulate General.
- Austria – Consulate General.
- Bahamas – Consulate.
- Bangladesh – Consulate General.
- Belize – Consulate.
- Bhutan – Consulate.
- Bolivia – Consulate.
- Botswana – Consulate.
Can you visit embassies in Canberra?
A self-guided driving tour of the diplomatic missions around Canberra. In its role as the national capital of Australia, Canberra hosts diplomatic missions from around the world, all with an official representative of that country in residence.
Who owns the land an embassy is on?
While the host government is responsible for the security of U.S. diplomats and the area around an embassy, the embassy itself belongs to the country it represents.
Is there an Australian embassy in every country?
Australian diplomatic missions are posts representing the Commonwealth of Australia in foreign countries. They are mostly maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with some smaller posts being run by Austrade. There are currently over 100 Australian missions overseas.
Why is the Sydney U.S. consulate closed?
Unfortunately COVID-19 restrictions have delayed this long-planned move and the new consulate is not yet ready to open to the public. We are only able to provide limited emergency services to U.S. citizens in Sydney at this time.