Travel

Protocol Branch

Foreign Embassies and Consulates

In the Protocol Guidelines

The Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations may be abbreviated to VCDR and VCCR respectively, and "the Department" means the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Protocol Guidelines - Last Amended December 2007

Table of Contents

  1. The Diplomatic And Consular Corps
  2. Heads of Mission
  3. The Consular Corps
  4. Visas And Accreditation
  5. Privileges And Immunities
  6. Exemption From Taxes And Excise Duties
  7. Motor Vehicles
  8. Driving In Australia
  9. Locally Engaged Staff
  10. Private Domestic Workers
  11. Protective Security
  12. Firearms
  13. Diplomatic And Consular Premises
  14. Visits
  15. The Australian Government
  16. Other Matters

Appendices