TRAVEL TIPS
There are a number of important phone numbers in Australia that you may wish to keep in case of an emergency. The most important is for emergency services. In Australia, the emergency services number is 000. If you require police, ambulance or fire services, you can call this number for free from any phone (land line, mobile/cell or public) any time. There are severe penalties for misuse of this service.
Australia is a big country and a common way to get from place to place is to drive. If you want to drive in Australia, you should ensure that you are legally allowed to drive. Make sure you have an International Driver's License, obey speed limits, and obey Australia's road rules (which may be different to your own).
Be aware of what you can and can't bring into Australia. Australian Customs enforce their laws very strictly. Make sure you declare any items that are on the Customs arrival/departure cards that you fill in when you enter or leave the country.
AUSTRALIAN EMBASSIES IN CANADA
| Canada (Ottawa) | |
|---|---|
| Responsible Mission: | Australian High Commission |
| DIMIA Representation: | Principal Migration Officer |
| Street Address: | Suite 710, 50 O'Connor Street, OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1P 6L2, Canada |
| Telephone: | 1888 990 8888 |
| Fax: | 1 613236 0026 (DIAC) |
| URL: | www.canada.embassy.gov.au/ |
| Email: | immigration.ottawa@dfat.gov.au |
| Opening Hours: | 1000-1200 Monday - Friday |
| Telephone Hours: | 1000-1700 Monday - Friday |
| Permanent Entry Visas: | Permanent entry visa applications for all Canada are lodged, processed and decided in Ottawa with the exception of Business Skills applications which are lodged, processed and decided in Los Angeles (phone enquires 800 579 7664). |
| Temporary Entry Visas: | As for Permanent Entry Visas. |
| Special Procedures: | Citizens of Canada are eligible for streamlined processing of visitor visas through ETA. Ottawa is also responsible for all immigration matters for residents of Bermuda (and consular matters for Australian citizens there).
Citizens of Canada are eligible to apply for a Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417). The Visa Office in the Australian Consulate, Vancouver, Canada closed in June 1998. |
