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Since J.A. Henriques was appointed Consul in 1852, the United States of America has maintained a consulate in Melbourne, Australia.

The United States Consulate General in Melbourne represents American interests in Victoria, South Australia Tasmania and the Northern Territory across areas of public outreach, defense, political, and economic developments. The Consulate General moved to its present location on St. Kilda Road in 1990 and works to promote close ties between the United States and Australia. The Consular District cov

ered by Consulate General Melbourne includes Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory, which comprises approximately 35% of Australia’s population and land area.

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Please note that case specific visa inquiries will not be responded to here due to privacy concerns.

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Information regarding services for U.S. citizens in Australia is located at: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/service.html.

02/06/2026

⚡From AAMI Park to the bright lights of Allegiant Stadium, the Melbourne Storm are Las Vegas bound in 2027⚡

The Storm will open the NRL season in Sin City next year, but in the meantime, it was great to watch them get the win over the Sydney Roosters last weekend.

A big thanks to Storm CEO Justin Rodski and the team for hosting Acting Consul General Jordana Cox - we can't wait to see you in Vegas! 🎰🎲

31/05/2026

AUKUS MINISTERS 🇺🇸🇦🇺🇬🇧
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey met in Singapore yesterday and re-affirmed their commitment to delivering the AUKUS partnership.

They announced the first AUKUS Pillar II Signature Project: developing cutting-edge payloads and enabling systems for AUKUS partners' Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles (UUVs), with delivery starting in 2027.

Additionally, "This month I authorized the establishment of Naval Support Activity Stirling, Submarine Squadron Three, and the lead maintenance activity to support SRF‑West. This means the first U.S. Navy sailors will begin arriving in Western Australia later this year.” - Secretary Hegseth

🗞 Read more: www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504769/joint-statement-aukus-defense-ministers-meeting

25/05/2026

Today, on World Football Day 🌎⚽️, the Canada in Australia and the Embassies of the United States and Embamex Australia celebrate the spirit of friendship, community and sport that will define the World Cup 2026.
North America will welcome fans from around the globe for a tournament that goes beyond sports: a celebration of culture, diversity and connection across our three nations. 🇨🇦 ⚽️ 🇺🇸 🏆 🇲🇽
We are ready to welcome you!

21/05/2026

We just can't get Kylie Minogue out of our heads! Chargée d'Affaires Erika Olson was lucky, lucky, lucky to help celebrate the release of the new docu-series, KYLIE. Congrats to Netflix for sharing the story of a profoundly Australian icon. Netflix is a U.S. company, but its business is sharing local stories with global audiences.

📷 Netflix

19/05/2026

Which team at our Diplomatic Trivia event came up with the best AUKUS pun team name? 🤔

A) AUKUStrating Wins
B) The Yellow Collins Class Submarines
C) AUKONAUTS
D) All of the above, they’re all winners! 🥳

Co-hosted with our friends at the British Consulate General Melbourne (UK in Australia - British High Commission, Canberra) members of the Westminster Bridge Network, the Melbourne Youth Advisory Council, and trivia buffs from our youth networks, including (Monash International Affairs Society (MIAS), battled it out for bragging rights as teams tested their knowledge on U.K and U.S. History, America’s 250th birthday celebrations, sports diplomacy, and all things AUKUS!

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18/05/2026

The latest rotation of U.S. Marines has hit the ground running in Darwin! 2026 marks the 15th year of Marine Rotational Force Darwin, and since their arrival they have:

- Participated in Exercise Balikatan 2026, working alongside armed forces of the host nation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, as well as Defence Australia and NZ Defence Force
- Received certification as a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, the first Darwin rotation to do so.
- Engaged with the local community, taking part in Anzac Day and Battle of the Coral Sea services with members of the Australian Defence Force
- Welcomed Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo

We're excited to see this rotation continue to strengthen the interoperability and partnership with our Australian allies.

📸: MRF-D

15/05/2026

These Aussie punters just keep on kicking goals! 🏈

Great to see Mitch McCarthy from Indiana Football celebrating the team's 2025 National Championship with President Donald J. Trump in The White House!

13/05/2026

Smooth seas start with smart travel prep ⛵

The U.S. SailGP Team – winner of the 2026 Sydney Sail Grand Prix – was in Sydney recently and shared a few simple tips to help keep your passport safe while travelling — and what to do if it goes missing.

Here’s Harry Melges IV, Mac Agnese, and Andrew Campbell with practical advice to keep your trip on track.

U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs

12/05/2026

As we enter the second quantum revolution, it was a pleasure to welcome George Mason University's Dr Jessica Rosenberg to Adelaide for the 2026 Quantum Australia Conference.

Dr Rosenberg had the opportunity to meet with Australian researchers and students, as well as speak on the jobs of the future, and the pathways and possibilities in quantum and STEM.

College of Science at George Mason University

10/05/2026

“As we reflect on this solemn anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, we honor the unwavering grit of our service members and remember those heroes who willingly laid down their lives in the defense of freedom. Standing shoulder to shoulder with our Australian partners, we will continue to champion the cause of peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific, ushering in a new Golden Age of security and prosperity for our Nation and our allies around the world,” President Donald J. Trump

U.S. Consulate General Melbourne Acting Consul General Jordana Cox was honored to join Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne 在メルボルン日本国総領事館 Consul General Tokuro Furuya, members of the Victorian Parliament, and veterans at a ceremony hosted by the Australian American Association, Victoria at the Shrine of Remembrance to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea.

Read President Trump’s full statement here: https://tinyurl.com/3c4ccvry

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553 St Kilda Road
Melbourne, VIC
3004

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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