Factors controlling corrosion resistance of weldments in high alloy austenitic stainless steel are described, with emphasis on microsegregation, intermetallic phase precipitation and nitrogen loss from the molten pool. The application is considered of a range of welding, processes, both fusion and solid state. Autogcnous fusion weldments have co-rosion resistance below that of the parent, but low arc energy, high travel speed and use of N2-bearing shielding gas are recommended for best properties. Conventional fusion welding practice is to use an overalloycd nickel-base filler rnetal to avoid preferential weld metal corrosion, and attention is given to the effects of consumable composition and level of wcldpool dilution by base steel. With non-matching consumables, overall joint corrosion resistance may bc limited by the presence of a fusion boundary unmixed zone: better performance may bc obtained using solid state friction welding, given appropriate component geometry. Overall, the effects of welding on supcraustcnitic steels are understood, and the materials have given cxccllent service in welded fabrications. The paper summarises recommendations on preferred welding procedure.