Australia Embassy in India

We have spoken about some of the functions of the Australian High Commission in New Delhi; however, you must not think that the functions of the Australia Embassy in Delhi or the various Australian Consulates in India are limited to just those functions. There are a variety of functions that these diplomatic entities have to take care of. You may have an idea about some of them, and some you may not. However, if you ever need help from an Embassy or Consulate, you need to know its functions, so you know what to expect when going to them.

So without further ado, let us look into the duties and responsibilities of the Australian High Commission in India and the Consulates.

• Helping the Citizens of Australia - There may be times when an Australian national in India needs assistance. In such circumstances, the Australian Embassy will step in to help and ensure they have a secure way to return home. The Australian Ambassador to India must also check into the incident and any associated problems if an Australian national has committed an offence in India. They should also investigate any legal disputes involving Australian citizens in India.

• Giving Temporary Passports to Australian Citizens - An Australian person must visit the Australian Embassy if they have misplaced their passport or experience any other problems with their passport. An affidavit must be submitted in the event that a passport is lost before the Embassy can issue a temporary passport to allow travellers to return home. However, keep in mind that the issued passport is just temporary, and the traveller will need to apply for a new one when they get home. Therefore, an FIR should be filed by the person who has lost the passport before going to the Embassy for a new one.

• Providing Aid to Australian Officials - There may be circumstances where Australian authorities or bureaucrats must travel to India for various reasons. The Australian ambassador to India would be in charge of arranging for the diplomat to have the proper documentation to enter India. If necessary, they will also take care of the diplomat's stay in India and other facets of the trip. Normally, the Australian Embassy in Delhi would look into such matters; but, if the officer is travelling to a city where there is a functional Consulate or one of the areas that fall under the jurisdiction of the Consulate, it would be the duty of the Consulate to look into the care of the Diplomat.

• Issuing Visas - Most people are very well aware that one of the most important functions of an Embassy or Consulate is taking care of visas. They look into all visa applications that come through and, after thorough inspection, can approve or reject a visa application. The process for visa review is given below.

○ The Embassy's responsibilities include receiving online and offline applications and reviewing them to determine what kind of visa is being applied. ○ The application must then be carefully scrutinised to ensure that all of the details given by the candidate are accurate and complete. ○ The Embassy then examines the supplied documents to ensure that the data on the application corresponds with the documents. ○ The Embassy will approve the visa application if all the required paperwork is accurate and the application is properly filled. ○ Interviews are scheduled at the office for those whose visas have been approved. The applicant will receive the required visa from the Australian Embassy in India if the appointment goes smoothly.

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Share the Culture and Protect the Interests of Australia-

Showcasing Australia to Indians is among the most crucial duties of an Embassy. The Embassy and Consulates hold regular events to educate Indians about Australian history, culture, and the best Australia has to contribute. In order to aid in the fair execution of policies and to watch out for Australia's best interests, the Embassy also serves as Australia's representative by maintaining a channel of interaction between Australia and India.

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Taking Care of the Commercial Interests of Australia-

The Australian ambassador to India also handles any commercial or financial matters about the Australian government.

If you are in India and are looking for the Australian Embassy or the Consular offices, it is always better to, at the very least, know which cities they are located in. India is a big country, it is not going to be possible to find a Consulate in every city. The Embassy and the Consulates are each given a certain number of regions under their jurisdiction. You need to check which Consular office jurisdiction you fall under to apply for a visa or to visit them for any other work. If you are staying in a city that does not have an office, you may need to plan a trip to the Embassy or Consulate you fall under. However, before you go to the office for your work, it is always advisable to contact the embassy using the Australian Embassy in India contact number. Doing this can save you a lot of time and effort.

Thus, to help you out, we will put together the Australian Embassy in India's contact number and address, and that of the Consular offices, so that you do not face any difficulties when trying to get there.

Now that you know where the High Commission and the various other Consulates are located as well as their contact details, you can find your way to the necessary offices as per your needs. If the Embassy or the Consular offices are not close to where you are, you could always try to get most of your work done online or get in touch with them online or via the contact information given. This ensures that you only go to the office for the final step of your visa journey and do not have to spend too much time in the offices.

Embassy/Consulate	Working Hours	Address	Email ID	Website	Fax	Phone Number
Australian High-Commission in New Delhi	Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm	1/50 G Panchsheel Marg, Shantipath, Ramnagar, Chanakyapuri South West Delhi 110021 Delhi India	ahc.newdelhi@dfat.gov.au	https://india.highcommission.gov.au/	+91-11-26872228	+91 11 41399900

Embassy/Consulate	Working Hours	Address	Email ID	Website	Fax	Phone Number
Australia Consulate In Mumbai	Monday to Friday 8:30 am–5 pm	Level 10, A Wing Crescenzo Building Opp MCA Cricket Club G Block, Plot C 38-39 Bandra Kurla Complex Mumbai 400051 Maharashtra India	cg.mumbai@dfat.gov.au	https://mumbai.consulate.gov.au/	+91-22-6757-4955	+91 22 6757 4900

Embassy/Consulate	Working Hours	Address	Email ID	Website	Fax	Phone Number
Australia Consulate In Chennai	Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5: pm	9th Floor, Express Chambers Express Avenue Estate Whites Road Royapettah Chennai 600014 Tamil Nadu India	chennaiaustralianconsulate@dfat.gov.au	https://chennai.consulate.gov.au/	+91-44-4592-1320	+91 44 4592 1300

Embassy/Consulate	Working Hours	Address	Email ID	Website	Phone Number
AAustralia Consulate In Kolkata	Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5 pm	1A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani Rd, Kankaria Estates, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071	acg.kolkata@dfat.gov.au	https://kolkata.consulate.gov.au//td>	+91 11 4910 5980	+91 44 4592 1300

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