Virtual Consulate of the U.S. Adelaide Australia

Adelaide Festival time

Ambassador Jeffrey Bleich and Consul General Michael Thurston attended the Wayne Shorter Quartet performance, hosting a pre-show reception with the Adelaide Festival's Artistic Director Paul Grabowsky. The U.S Embassy supported the festival, helping to bring this jazz legend to South Australia.
Haiti Earthquake Relief

On January 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck the nation of Haiti, causing catastrophic damage inside and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince. President Obama has promised the people of Haiti that "you will not be forsaken; you will not be forgotten." The United States Government has mobilized resources and manpower to aid in the relief effort. Here are some ways that you can get involved.
Connecting with Political Experts Coast to Coast

Thomas Mann, political scientist and fellow at the Brookings Institute, shared his views on the new Obama administration and its relationship with Congress during a wide-ranging series of talks and interviews in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in the past month. His visit was arranged by the Grattan Institute in cooperation with the American Embassy.
Secretaries and Ministers Meet for AUSMIN

Secretary Clinton and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates along with Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith, and Australian Defense Minister Joel Fitzgibbon talk about their discussions at the annual AUSMIN meeting in Washington. The leaders reaffirmed the shared values and common approaches both countries take on many issues.

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Upcoming U.S. Consulate Events

Important Notice for South Australian Residents

We anticipate that our next periodic consular visit to Adelaide will be during the last week of January 2010. During our periodic visits, we accept applications for Consular Reports of Birth Abroad and U.S. passports. If you would like to be contacted when we have confirmed the date and begin preparing for our next consular visit, please send an email to melbourneacs@state.gov. In your email, please include the applicant�s name, date of birth, contact name, address, telephone number, and the type of service requested.

We will only accept applications for U.S. passports and/or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. However, if the applicant is eligible to submit a passport application by mail, they must do so. Please refer to our page about making an application for a U.S. Passport by mail for further information.

Note: We will only be accepting applications for U.S. passports and/or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. No visa services will be available.

More News from the Consulate

Hillary Clinton being sworn in as Secretary of State

Clinton Sworn-In as Sec State

With family at her side, Hillary Rodham Clinton is sworn in as the new U.S. Secretary of State. Following the ceremony, she spoke of President Obama’s leadership and desire “to reach out to the world, to do so without illusions”.

ESTA: Electronic System for Travel Authorization U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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.

The USS John S McCain receives a welcome by the Royal Australian Navy band in Sydney.

Great White Fleet Visit Marks a Century of Friendship

The historic visit by the Great White Fleet 100 years ago became a turning point in Australia-US relations, helping to forge an enduring alliance between the two countries. Visits by a U.S. Navy ship this August and September are helping to commemorate the endurance of that partnership.

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.