We provide consular assistance to Australian citizens and permanent residents travelling or living in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania. Please note that the Australian High Comission is limited in the consular assistance it can provide to Australians in Somalia. Our capacity to assist you is influenced by local laws and conditions, international rules governing consular work, and by the cooperation offered by persons and organisations outside the Australian Government.
Please visit the Consular Services Charter to find out more information on the consular services and assistance that can be provided by the Australian Government.
Australians overseas
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In a crisis, Smartraveller will activate a crisis page on its website. It will make it easier for you or someone you know to contact the Australian Government if you need help. It will supplement the consular emergency hotline.
As always, we encourage Australians overseas to stay in touch with friends and family and let them know you’re safe.
If you need immediate assistance, you can call the Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.
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