German Missions closed to public/only limited services
Please note that the legal and consular sections of the German Missions in Australia can currently only offer very limited emergency services due to the ongoing situation regarding coronavirus/Covid-19.
Consulate General Sydney
The legal and consular section of the Consulate General Sydney has partially re-opened to the public offering a limited number of appointments, in addition to emergency services. Please note that these appointments are for urgent matters only due to limited resources. If your request is not urgent, kindly reconsider booking an appointment.
Please note that you will only be admitted, if you are healthy and that temperature checks might be conducted.
Please bring a mouth-nose-protection (e.g. mask) and wear it if requested.
Note: The visa section is only open for emergency cases.
For visa or passport matters, the Consulate General's Hotline is available again on +61-2-8302-4949 (Tuesday to Thursday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm). Due to limited capacities, please bear with us if you are unable to get through or email us anytime: info@sydney.diplo.de
Embassy Canberra
The consular section of the Embassy Canberra offers a limited number of appointments on Wednesday mornings for urgent matters. You can book an appointment here:
If your request is not urgent, kindly reconsider booking an appointment. If you require a passport urgently, please contact us by email to: info@canberra.diplo.de
Honorary Consul General Melbourne
From 18.05.2020 on the office of the Honorary Consul General in Melbourne will partially re-open to the public offering a limited number of appointments, in addition to emergency services.
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.
