Consulates, Customs & Border Protection

Before you travel to Australia please be sure you have the correct Visa. See Visa Wizard

Tourist, Student and Working Visas are obtained via the Australian High Commission or your travel Operator.

Here is a quick reference to other countries embassies here in Australia.
Emergency services (Ambulance, Police and Fire)
Remember to call 000 if you have an emergency not 911 or 999.

Australian Customs|1300 363 263|**

Australian Quarantine & Inspection| |www.aqis.gov.au**

Australia|131 881|www.immi.gov.au**

Austria|03 9349 5999|93 Nicholson Street, Carlton 3065**

Canada I 03 9653 9674 |www.canadainternational.gc.ca/australia-australie **

China|03 9822 0604|www.au.china-emdasssy.org/eng **

Chile|03 9566 8312|www.chile.com.au **

Croatia|03 9699 2633** Email: croconmel@mvep.hr

Denmark|03 9521 1172|www.oceanien.um.dk**

Egypt|03 9654 8869|www.egyptianconsulate.org.au**

Italy|03 9867 5744|www.consmelbourne.esteri.it/Consolato_Melbourne **

Germany|03 9864 6888|www.melbourne.diplo.de **

Macedonia|03 6867 2200|Level 7, 492 St Kilda Road, Melbourne** http://mfa.gov.mk/index.php?lang=mk

United Kingdom|03 9652 1600|www.ukinaustralia.fco.gov.uk **

United States of America|03 9526 5900|
visawaiver.com/us-consulate-melbourne-australia/ **

Please remember Australia is an Island with many unique flora, fauna and native wildlife, please help us protect this precious ecosystem by obeying all posted signs in regards to bringing things into the country.

Do not attempt to bring any fruit or vegetables, insects or soil from any other country.
See Australia Customs for translation of the rules when arriving in Australia

Sniffer dogs operate within Melbourne International Airport. They are highly trained to find illicit substances and food stuffs. If caught you can be issued with an on-the-spot fine and items will be destroyed at your expense. Please do not attempt to bring illegal items into Australia.

Here is a quick guide the items you can and cannot bring in to Australia.

Item	Declare on Arrival	Declare on Departure	For more details, contact
Firearms, weapons and ammunition	Yes	Yes	Customs and Border Protection 1300 363 263 customs.gov.au/
Illegal pornography	Yes	Yes	Customs and Border Protection 1300 363 263 customs.gov.au/
Performance and image enhancing drugs	Yes	Yes	Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority 1300 027 232 asada.gov.au/ Therapeutic Goods Administration 1800 020 653 tga.gov.au/
Currency A$10,000 or over	Yes	Yes	AUSTRAC 1800 021 037 austrac.gov.au/
Food, plants, animals and biological goods	Yes	No	DAFF Biosecurity 1800 020 504 daff.gov.au/
Medicines and substances which may be subject to misuse, abuse or dependence	Yes	Yes	Medicare Australia 1800 552 152 humanservices.gov.au/?utm_id=9 Therapeutic Goods Administration 1800 020 653 tga.gov.au/
Protected wildlife and wildlife products	Yes	Yes	Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities + 61 2 6274 1900 environment.gov.au/
Heritage-listed goods	Yes	Yes	Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities + 61 2 6274 1900 environment.gov.au/
Veterinary products	Yes	Yes	Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority + 61 2 6210 4701 http://apvma.gov.au/
Defence and strategic goods	Yes	Yes	Customs and Border Protection 1300 363 263 customs.gov.au/