The Australian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates is located in Abu Dhabi with a Consulate General located in Dubai. Note that the Embassy and the Consulate in Dubai are closed on Fridays much like all Embassies and consulates in the Middle East. If you need to apply for a passport or renew you passport then you can contact the Embassy or Consulate for assistance. Note you have to apply in person. They can also provide consular assistance where needed.
Please note that the Embassy does offer notarial services however you have to pay for these. You can also ask at the Embassy or consulate about applying for an Australian Visa from the UAE such as a tourist visa or an Australian Student Visa to study in Australia. Note the contact details below for the Embassy and the Consulate in the United Arab Emirates with a map to the Embassy as well.
Australian Embassy United Arab Emirates
Level 8, Al Muhairy Centre
Zayed the First (7th) Street
PO Box 32711
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 2 401 7500
Fax: +971 2 401 7501
E-mail: abudhabi.embassy@dfat.gov.au
Opening hours : 0830 to 1600, Sunday to Thursday.
The Embassy and Consulate-General are closed on Friday and Saturday, and relevant public holidays.
Australian Consulate-General in Dubai
Consular and Passport Office
Tel: +971 4 508 7100
Email: consular.dubai@austrade.gov.au
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday 8:00 – 16:00
(Closed on Friday, Saturday and relevant public holidays)
The Consulate-General has accreditation only for Dubai and the Northern Emirates
After hours emergency Consular Assistance – Open 24/7
Consular Emergency Centre (CEC)
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Canberra
Tel: +61 2 6261 3305 (Voice Calls)
Tel: +61 421 269 080 (SMS)
Toll free from the UAE: 800 0610 1060
