Australian High Commission, New Delhi

What Australian High Commission, New Delhi does

The Australian High Commission in New Delhi is the diplomatic mission of the Commonwealth of Australia, operating since March 1944 under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The High Commission provides consular services to Australian citizens in India (passport applications, notarial services, emergency assistance, marriage registration), manages Australian visa and citizenship processing for nationals of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan, and simultaneously serves as Australia's accredited diplomatic representation to Bhutan. It operates through five physical locations across India - the New Delhi headquarters plus Consulates-General in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru - plus Australian Visa Application Centres in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal.

Services are delivered primarily in-person by appointment (booked via Setmore online scheduling), with mail-based passport renewals and Department of Home Affairs online visa portals as additional channels. Revenue model is fee-for-service on transactional consular activities (passport issuance, document authentication, apostilles, statutory declarations) under the Consular Fees Act 1955, with fees set in INR linked to the AUD/INR exchange rate and re-aligned monthly - new fees took effect 1 January 2026. Beyond consular operations, the High Commission actively promotes bilateral trade (facilitating $49B in two-way Australia-India trade in 2023), manages development assistance programs (Direct Aid Program for India and Bhutan, $4.7M for Bhutan in 2024-25), coordinates education links (120,020 Indian students in Australia as of February 2024, $4.4B in education exports in 2022), and convenes strategic partnerships across defence, space, clean energy, and cultural exchange via programs like the Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR).

Name

Australian High Commission, New Delhi

Legal name

Australian High Commission, New Delhi

Website

https://india.embassy.gov.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Australian High Commission in New Delhi is Australia's official diplomatic mission to India and Bhutan, providing consular and passport services to Australian citizens, processing Australian visas for South Asian nationals, and managing bilateral relations across trade, defence, education, and development assistance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diplomatic & Consular Services

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), International Affairs (928120), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Foreign Governments (8888), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Consular Services & Citizen Assistance (BPAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bilateral Development & Aid Agencies (HLAJAKAB)

Keywords

• Diplomatic mission services
• Consular assistance abroad
• Passport application services
• Notarial document services
• Visa processing services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Passport Services: Passport application and renewal services for Australian citizens abroad. Fees are payable in INR by Visa/Mastercard credit or debit card, linked to the AUD/INR exchange rate and re-aligned monthly. Effective from 1 January 2026, new fees apply.
2. Notarial Services: Notarial services including document certification, authentication, apostilles, witnessing signatures, statutory declarations, affidavits, oaths, and certificates of no impediment to marriage. Fees apply under the Consular Fees Act of 1955, linked to AUD/INR exchange rate and re-aligned monthly.
3. Visa and Citizenship Services: The Department of Home Affairs at the High Commission manages visa and citizenship services for citizens of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. Services include visa applications, citizenship processing, and biometrics collection through Australian Visa Application Centres.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Australian High Commission, New Delhi provides official Australian government services to citizens of Australia, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan through its diplomatic mission. Core offerings include consular assistance and emergency support for Australian citizens abroad, Australian passport application and renewal services, notarial services such as document authentication and apostilles, Certificates of No Impediment for marriage in India, and visa and citizenship processing for nationals of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. It also manages the Direct Aid Program (DAP), a small grants program funding development projects in India and Bhutan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consular Services Diplomatic assistance services for Australian citizens in India, including emergency support, welfare checks, document assistance, and referrals to local resources. Covers situations such as death of relatives overseas, missing persons, kidnappings, and voting services for overseas Australians.
• Australian Passport Services Passport application processing, renewal, and collection services for Australian citizens in India, available by appointment in-person at the New Delhi headquarters and Consulates-General in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru, as well as by mail. Fees payable in INR via Visa/Mastercard credit or debit card, linked to the AUD/INR exchange rate and re-aligned monthly; new fees effective 1 January 2026. Processing time is a minimum of six weeks.
• Notarial Services Authentication, apostille certification, document witnessing, statutory declarations, affidavits, oaths, and certificates of no impediment to marriage. Covers Australian documents and documents intended for use in Australia. Fees apply under the Consular Fees Act of 1955, linked to AUD/INR exchange rate and re-aligned monthly; new fees effective 1 January 2026. Available in-person by appointment or by mail.
• Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) Service Issuance of Certificates of No Impediment for Australian citizens wishing to register marriage in India, by appointment only, through the New Delhi High Commission or the Consulates-General.
• Visas and Citizenship Services Visa application management and citizenship services delivered by the Department of Home Affairs at the High Commission for citizens of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. Services include visa applications, citizenship processing, and biometrics collection through Australian Visa Application Centres, with a dedicated visa/citizenship helpline.
• Direct Aid Program (DAP) Small grants program funding development projects in India and Bhutan, managed by the Australian High Commission through the SmartyGrants online portal. Supports community-level development initiatives across the two countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two-way trade between Australia and India reached $49 billion (2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Launched in 2023 by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, CAIR serves as a national platform to deepen understanding and foster collaboration between Australia and India. The Centre focuses on four key areas: promoting policy dialogue; building India business literacy and links; engaging Indian diaspora communities; and deepening cultural connections. Maitri Grants and Maitri Scholarships support sectoral collaboration, creative exchanges, and policy discourse.
• Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Landmark agreement entered into force in December 2022, strengthening both economies. India was Australia's fourth-largest export market and fifth-largest trading partner, with two-way trade reaching $49 billion in 2023.
• Royal Government of BhutancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralia and Bhutan enjoy warm ties built on education and people-to-people connections. Diplomatic relations began in 2002. Australia provided $4.9 million in development assistance in 2023-24 and $4.7 million in 2024-25. Two-way trade grew from $123 million (2021-22) to $354 million (2022-23).
• India International Music WeekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian artists participated in India International Music Week 2026, a three-day global music conference and showcase festival in Mumbai, as part of their India tour.
• KHUSHII NGOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local Indian NGO working with vulnerable children and communities. Project to train and sensitise school teachers on mental health.
• Royal Rajasthan FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial equity arm of Rajasthan Royals cricket team. Partnership to enhance women's access to water in Sambhar region of Rajasthan, empowering women farmers on water-secure, energy-efficient and sustainable farming practices.
• Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrade leads trade and investment missions to India. Partnered in organizing events like India Energy Storage Week 2025 with over twenty Australian clean energy companies, and the Australia India Skills Summit 2025 with 13 leading Australian institutions.
• Australian Volunteers ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2013, Australian volunteers have been matched with local organizations in Bhutan. Over 35 volunteers completed 49 assignments supporting 21 partner organizations in health, education, environment, and climate resilience.
• PVR INOXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with PVR INOX to host Pride Month 2025 inclusive panel discussion and screening of Australian queer cult classic movie 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'.
• SNV BhutanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 15 years in rural water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. Bhutan achieved Open Defecation Free status and access to improved WASH facilities for over 215,000 rural residents.
• Space Machines Co (Australia) and NSIL IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric Launch Service Agreement for Space MAIT-RI Mission - first time an Australian firm has commissioned an Indian-made SSLV launch commencing from 2026. Australia funding specific space partnerships to the tune of Rs 100 crore over three years.
• Australian Government International Disability Equity and Rights StrategyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Indian para-athletes including Tarun Dhillon (world number 2 para-badminton) and Nidhi Mishra (Bronze Medalist 2018 Asian Para Games).
• Australia Awards ScholarshipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious scholarships part of legacy dating back to 1960s Colombo Plan, enabling over 400 Bhutanese students to pursue education in Australia. Twelve Bhutanese professionals awarded Australia Awards Scholarships for 2025.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• British High Commission New Delhi: Closest direct peer: fellow Commonwealth high commission in New Delhi offering virtually identical consular, passport, visa, and notarial services to British citizens in India. Operates a similar multi-mission footprint across India and shares Commonwealth diplomatic conventions.
• New Zealand High Commission New Delhi: Commonwealth counterpart offering identical diplomatic and consular service categories to New Zealanders in India. Smaller in scale but structurally and operationally equivalent.
• Canadian High Commission New Delhi: Another Commonwealth high commission in New Delhi providing the same core suite of consular, passport, visa, and notarial services to nationals in India. Comparable scale, mandate, and operational model.
• Singapore High Commission New Delhi: Commonwealth-style high commission providing similar consular and visa services, with strong India-Singapore people and trade flows creating comparable demand profile for consular assistance.

Others

• Austrade (Australian Trade and Investment Commission): Sister agency of the Australian High Commission under the Australian Government ecosystem, partnering on trade and investment missions to India (e.g., India Energy Storage Week 2025, Australia India Skills Summit 2025). Operates as a related enabling entity rather than a direct competitor.
• VFS Global: Third-party visa service provider operating Australian Visa Application Centres in India and the region. Functions as an outsourced channel/distributor for the High Commission's visa services rather than a peer, but materially shapes the customer experience.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT): Parent department of the Australian High Commission. Sets foreign policy, allocates funding, and provides operational oversight; not a peer in the competitive sense but the governing authority that determines the High Commission's mandate and resourcing.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India: Larger-scale diplomatic mission providing equivalent consular, passport, and visa services to U.S. citizens and Indian visa applicants. Differs structurally (embassy rather than high commission) but functionally serves as the most prominent comparable foreign mission in India.
• Japanese Embassy New Delhi: Major bilateral diplomatic mission with comparable consular and visa functions. Distinctive due to large India-Japan business and student flows driving demand patterns analogous to those at the Australian mission.
• German Embassy New Delhi: Major European bilateral diplomatic mission in India offering consular, visa, and passport services. Functions as a broader incumbent in the same space with overlapping services but a non-Commonwealth model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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