Please note that the legal and consular sections of the German Missions in Australia are currently closed for the public and can only offer very limited emergency services due to the ongoing situation regarding coronavirus/Covid-19.
Consulate General Sydney
The Consulate General Sydney is closed for the public. All appointments have been cancelled. Due to the amount of telephone enquiries in connection with Covid-19, the passport and visa hotline can also not be offered at the moment.
If you require a passport urgently, please contact us: info@sydney.diplo.de
Embassy Canberra
The Embassy Canberra is closed for the public. All appointments have been cancelled.
If you require a passport urgently, please contact us: info@canberra.diplo.de
Honorary Consul Melbourne
The office of the Honorary Consul in Melbourne is currently closed for visitors. We therefore ask that you DO NOT attend your appointment at the Consulate.
You can reach the Consulate by phone during weekdays from 8am to 3pm: +61 3 96 42 80 88. You can also send us an email: melbourne@hk-diplo.de
Honorary Consul Brisbane
The office of the Honorary Consul in Brisbane will be closed for visitors from 26.03.2020 on. We therefore ask that you DO NOT attend your appointment at the Consulate.
You can reach the Consulate by phone: +61 7 32 21 78 19 or by email: brisbane@hk-diplo.de
Honorary Consul Perth
The office of the Honorary Consul in Perth will be closed for visitors from 1st April 2020. In urgent emergencies please contact the Consulate by email: perth@hk-diplo.de
Honorary Consul Adelaide
The office of the Honorary Consul in Adelaide is currently closed for visitors. In urgent emergencies please contact the Consulate by email: germanhc@bigpond.net.au
Honorary Consul Hobart
The office of the Honorary Consul in Hobart is currently closed for visitors. In urgent emergencies please contact the Consulate General Sydney (see above)
Honorary Consul Cairns
The office of the Honorary Consul in Cairns is currently closed for visitors. You can, however, reach them by telephone: +61 7 40 41 53 44 or email: cairns@hk-diplo.de
Honorary Consul Darwin
The office of the Honorary Consul in Darwin is for visitors. In urgent emergencies you can can reach the Consulate by phone: +61 8 89 42 21 50
Thank you for your understanding.
Address and opening times
Name
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sydney
Head
Peter Silberberg, Consul General
Tel.
+61 2 83 02 49 00 (not for passport and visa enquiries, see below)
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Level 17, 100 William St, Sydney (Woolloomooloo), NSW 2011, Australia.
Street
Level 17, 100 William St, Sydney (Woolloomooloo), NSW 2011.
Opening hours
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL CONSULAR SERVICES! Please refer to the online booking system
Our consular department is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 09:00 and 12:00 as well as on Tuesday and Thursday between 08:00 and12:00.
Telephone
For visa and passport enquiries, you can call us on (02) 8302 4949 during the following times only: Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Thursday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
For enquiries in connection with the EU travel restrictions, please read the information on our website.
For enquiries about short-term Schengen visa for travellers, please call VFS Global: (02) 8278 4527 (Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. -5 p.m.)
For general enquiries, please contact the switchboardon Tel.: (02) 8302 4900during the following opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 8 am - 12.30 pm & 2:00 pm - 3.00 pm, Friday: 8 am - 2 pm
In case of an emergency In case of anemergencyafter hours you can contact us on mobile number: +61 4 1235 9826. For questions in connection with COVID-19 please first read the information on our website and only call if your question is not answered and it is an urgent emergency.
Administrative / consular district
New South Wales and Queensland; in charge of legal and consular affairs for all Australian states and territories (except for ACT) and the Islands of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Nauru.
Dear visitors, Your security is our concern Every visitor has to undergo a security screening upon arrival. Luggage, electronical devices as well as potentially dangerous items are not allowed to be taken into the chancery. Mobile phones are to be handed over to our security personnel and will be returned to you after the appointment. Food and drinks (except water) are not allowed to be brought onto the premises.
Every visitor has to thoroughly wash Hands before entry into the waiting room. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in denial of entry.
Consul General Peter Silberberg
Consular services are at the heart of the work of the Consulate General. We also work closely with our German and Australian partners to further develop the excellent ties between our countries in business, science and technology and culture.
