The Australian Government is now in a caretaker period in advance of the forthcoming election. Until a new government is sworn in, government operations are conducted in accordance with the caretaker conventions.
Welcome to the Embassy of Australia in Riyadh
Welcome to the website of the Embassy of Australia in Riyadh. This site contains a broad range of information on the Embassy’s services. Here you will find information on how to contact us, advice on the range of consular services available to Australian citizens, how to access information on visas and citizenship, and other practical information on matters such as trade and education. This site can also direct you to an extensive array of information about Australia and the Australian Government.
Accreditation to the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Yemen
The Embassy of Australia in Riyadh is formally accredited to the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Yemen and has full responsibility for all aspects of the bilateral relationship including with respect to consular issues.
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram
Stay up to date with the Embassy of Australia. You can follow the Australian Ambassador's X Page or the Embassy's Facebook and Instagram pages to receive updates on Australia related news and events in Saudi Arabia.
Latest News and Events
Voting in the 2025 Federal Election
For information on how to vote in the 2025 federal election if you are in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, click here
Holiday Notice
The Embassy will be closed for Easter on Sunday 20th April and will reopen on Monday 21st April.
For urgent consular assistance outside business hours, please call the Embassy on +966 11 250 0900 to be redirected to the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre (CEC) in Canberra, or call the CEC directly on +61 2 6261 3305 (from outside Australia), or 1300 555 135 (from within Australia).
Payment for Passport and Notarial Services
Please note that the Embassy of Australia in Riyadh will accept payment only by credit cards. It is no longer possible to make any transaction in cash.
Cards that are accepted at the Embassy include, Visa, Mastercard and American Express, please note Visa and Mastercard with the mada logo are not currently accepted. All payments will be processed in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Recruitment
Please see Employment Opportunities at the Embassy for current vacancies.
