Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Australian Consulate General in Mumbai. This site will provide you with quick, helpful and accurate information; and relevant links to Australian issues for Australians living and working overseas, as well as servicing Indian business and investment.

For Australians in distress, please call the Australian Consulate consular section on +91 22 67574900. If it is outside of business hours, you may call the Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra on +61 2 62611289 or +61 2 62611213. If they cannot resolve your issue from there, they will make contact with a consular official in Mumbai who will get in touch with you.

 

Passport services

Since the reopening of Australia’s international border on 1 November 2021, the Australian Passport Office is experiencing significant increase in demand for new passports. As a result, applications lodged overseas could take up to six weeks to be issued. Please ensure you allow sufficient time before your travel to renew/apply for a new passport.

For up-to-date information on India, please refer to the Smartraveller website.

Please note washroom facilities are not available for visitors at the Australian Consulate-General Mumbai Office or in the building premises. The closest washroom facilities would be available at the Trident BKC or the Sofitel Hotel located within approximately 700 meters walking distance from the Consulate-General.

 

Visas – OCI requirements

Australian Citizens in India kindly refer to the Bureau of Immigration website for up to date information regarding Indian Visa and OCI requirements Indian Immigration. To extend your visa apply online through FRRO/FRO.

 

Scam alert – important information

For general advice on scams please refer to the Consular Services section on this website and what to do if you’re a victim overseas, refer to our I’ve been scammed overseas page on Smartraveller and  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission at the Scamwatch.