Important Notice for Queensland Residents

>Important Information for Queensland Residents

We are tentatively scheduling our next consular visit to Brisbane for the April-May period. Should sufficient interest be expressed this visit may be extended to other regions of Queensland. If you would like to submit an application for a U.S. passport and/or Consular Report of Birth Abroad during the consular visit, please send an email to QueenslandACS@state.gov.Your email should include the names and date of birth of each applicant, as well as your address, telephone number, and a brief description of service(s) you are requesting.

Please note that we will only be accepting applications for U.S. passports and/or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, for applicants who are legally required to have an interview with a consular officer. Applications which can be submitted by mail will not be accepted. No visa services will be available.

Consular Services in Brisbane

Consular officials recently visited Brisbane to provide passport and citizenship services to our resident Queensland population. As we do not have a permanent consular presence in Brisbane, consular officials periodically visit from the Consulate in Sydney. During our most recent trip, we processed more than 200 passport and citizenship applications, and visited several incarcerated American citizens. We anticipate our next visit will be in late April or early May, and will make an official announcement closer to the date. Please email us at QueenslandACS@state.gov to register your interest in participating in our next visit to Queensland.

ESTA Requirements Now in Effect

All nationals and citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries, including Australia, are required to obtain a travel authorization prior to initiating travel to the United States. This requirement commenced January 12, 2009. Authorization may be obtained online through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), a free Internet application administered by the Department of Homeland Security.

There is no charge to complete the ESTA application. VWP travelers should be aware that unauthorized third-parties have established websites, which charge visitors for information and for submitting ESTA applications. These websites are not endorsed by, associated with, nor affiliated in any way with the U.S. government.

VWP visitors should apply now for the travel authorization.

For more information, start by reading our page on the Visa Waiver Program.

U.S. – Australia Student Work and Travel Pilot Program

The Student Work and Travel Pilot Program allows Australian citizens to combine work and travel in the United States for up to 12 months. For more information, visit our page on the Student Work and Travel Pilot Program.

Please see our nonimmigrant visa page for general information on the U.S. visa application process, including how to apply for a U.S. visa in Australia.