OMARA has provided the following update to all registered migration agents concerning the closure of the Department of Home Affairs’ immigration operations at the Australian Consulate-General in Dubai, the Australian High Commission in Singapore, and the Australian Embassy in Washington DC. The full communication is included below for your reference.
“This email has been sent on behalf of the Overseas Immigration Projects and Planning Team
Effective 31 December 2025, the Department of Home Affairs has ceased immigration operations at:
- the Australian Consulate-General in Dubai
- the Australian High Commission in Singapore
- the Australian Embassy in Washington DC.
These decisions affect the immigration functions in these locations only.
Ceasing immigration operations in these locations will not impact visa applicants, as visa applications are lodged via digital platforms. There is no need for clients to attend one of our overseas missions in person to lodge a visa application.
The Home Affairs website has been updated to reflect these changes. As is the case now, visa applications in these regions will continue to be processed anywhere in Home Affairs’ global immigration network.
If you have any further questions, please contact us using this web form: Registered migration agent and legal practitioner enquiries and feedback.”