Government of Canada
Symbol of the Government of Canada

Government of Canada

australia.gc.ca

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. >
  3. Our Office
  4. >
  5. Contact Us

Consulate General of Canada in Sydney

Consulate General of Canada
Level 5, 111 Harrington Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

Telephone: (02) 9364 3000
Fax: (02) 9364 3098

Please note this number provides recorded information for the Immigration/visas and International Experience Canada (IEC) Programmes and Consular/Passport services.  The Receptionist is unable to answer enquiries for Immigration/visas and IEC (Working Holiday Programme).

Hours of Operation

General Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 08h30 to 16h30 (excluding Public Holidays)
General Enquiries, Trade and Public Affairs

Immigration/visas  Section
Walk-In Client Service Hours    

Monday – Thursday: 09h00 to 12h00 (excluding Public Holidays)

Consular and Passport Services
Walk-In Client Service Hours 

Monday – Friday: 09h00 to 12h00 (excluding Public Holidays)Assistance is available during general office hours for emergency situations such as arrests, death and medical emergencies.

Email Addresses

For enquiries not related to immigration and visas: Email: sydny@international.gc.ca (please note the absence of the "e" in Sydny)

For Immigration and Visa enquiries:
Email: sydney.immigration@international.gc.ca 

For Consular and Passport enquiries:
Email: sydny-cs@international.gc.ca (please note the absence of the "e" in Sydny

Services offered at this office

Contact information for all Canadian offices in Australia

Section Specific Contact Information

To help us provide you with the most efficient service, please ensure that you address your enquiries and requests for information to the correct section in the Consulate.

Immigration/visas Section
Walk-In Client Service Hours 

Monday – Thursday: 09h00 to 12h00 (excluding Public Holidays)

Enquiries for visas and immigration are only accepted in writing. 
Email: sydney.immigration@international.gc.ca

Under normal circumstances, a response via email can be expected within 5 working days.

International Experience Canada Programme
(Working Holiday |Young Professionals| International Co-op Internship)

Enquiries for the IEC Programme are only accepted in writing:
Email: whpcanada.sydney@international.gc.ca 

Under normal circumstances, a response via email can be expected within 5 working days.

Consular Services (including Passports)
Walk-In Client Service Hours 

Monday – Friday: 09h00 to 12h00 (excluding Public Holidays)
Email: sydny-cs@international.gc.ca (please note the absence of the "e" in Sydny)

Lodgement of Passport and Citizenship Applications

If you wish to submit your passport or citizenship application in person and have it checked for accuracy and completeness, present yourself at our office between 09h00 and 12h00, Monday to Friday.  Applications may also be dropped off at main reception on Level 5 during regular business hours, but will not be checked.  You will receive a receipt at the time of lodgement; otherwise applications left with main reception will be handled in the same manner as applications submitted by mail.  Refer to the Passport Services and Citizenship sections of this web site for further information.

Notarization Services

Appointments must be booked in advance for notarization services.  To make an appointment, call the main telephone number and leave a message for Consular Services, or send an e-mail to sydny-cs@international.gc.ca.

Official Holidays for 2013
Date:Closed for:
Tuesday 01 JanuaryNew Year’s Day
Monday 28 January (in lieu of 26 January)Australia Day
Friday 29 MarchGood Friday
Monday 01 AprilEaster Monday
Thursday 25 AprilAnzac Day
Monday 10 JuneQueen's Birthday
Monday 01 JulyCanada Day
Monday 07 OctoberLabour Day
Monday 11 NovemberRemembrance Day
Wednesday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Thursday 26 DecemberBoxing Day

Supplemental content

  • Mario Ste-Marie, Consul General of Canada

Footer

Date Modified:
2013-04-18