The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the government. We work with other government agencies to ensure that Australia’s pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively.

Australians seeking emergency consular assistance, should call DFAT’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas) or 1300 555 135 (toll free from within Australia).

To become a diplomatic service officer, you would need:

1. an interest in international affairs.
2. a willingness to work anywhere in the world.
3. initiative and quick thinking.
4. good problem-solving skills.
5. excellent written and spoken communication skills.
6. the ability to get on with people from all societies and cultures.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade invites Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents who wish to return to Australia and have been unable to do so to register their details with us. Please only complete one registration which includes details for each member of your family.

Australia itself in total counts near 54 Embassies and 105 Consulates spread all over the world.

Global Affairs Canada (GAC; French: Affaires mondiales Canada; AMC) is the department of the Government of Canada that manages Canada’s diplomatic and consular relations, promotes Canadian international trade, and leads Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance.

A large embassy may have annexes. The main embassy building is called the chancery. As the public face of the United States, it is often an architectural work of art. In some countries, American staff may live on the embassy compound, but they frequently live in apartments or houses in the host city.