Visa processing operations at the Australian Embassy in Berlin ceased on 30 June 2025.
On 30 June 2025, the Department of Home Affairs officially ceased operations at its visa processing office in the Australian Embassy in Berlin, Germany.
This change does not impact visa or citizenship applicants in Europe, as applications continue to be lodged and processed via digital platforms. There is no requirement for clients to attend the embassy in person to submit an application.
Going forward, immigration matters across Europe will be jointly managed by the Home Affairs offices in Belgrade and London, as required.
The Home Affairs website will be updated to reflect these changes from 1 July 2025. As always, visa applications from Europe may be processed anywhere within the Department’s global immigration network.