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Consulate Finder
Two German Missions and ten Honorary Consuls throughout Australia offer consular services. Each Mission covers a specific geographic region. To find out which Mission can assist you, what the hours of operation are and how to reach it please use our interactive Consulate Finder.
Australia
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Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Brisbane
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Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Perth
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Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Darwin
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Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cairns
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Honorary Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Melbourne
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Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Adelaide
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Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hobart
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Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sydney
Name
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Brisbane
Head
Prof Dr Michael Rosemann, Honorary Consul
Tel.
+61 7 32 21 78 19
Fax
+61 7 32 21 73 35
Postal address
German Consulate, 32/10 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia.
Street
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, Gold Tower, Level 32, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000.
Opening hours
Office hours Monday - Friday 10.00 am till 1.00 p.m.
Appointments are required for all consular services. Please book an appointment online:
online booking system
Administrative / consular district
Southern Queensland. Jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Sydney.
The office will be closed on the following days:
01.01.2020 New Year’s Day
27.01.2020 Australia Day
10.04.2020 Good Friday
13.04.2020 Easter Monday
04.05.2020 Labour Day
21.05.2020 Ascension Day
01.06.2020 Pentecost
14.08.2020 Ekka Holiday
03.10.2020 Day of German Unity
05.10.2020 Queen's Birthday
25.12.2020 Christmas Day
26.12.2020 Boxing Day
Name
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Perth
Head
Dr. Gabriele Maluga, LL.B., Honorary Consul
Tel.
+61 (0) 8 6319 2870
Fax
+61 (0) 8 6319 2869
Postal address
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany,
PO Box 5401
Dalkeith WA 6009
Australia
Street
22 Stirling Highway, Suite 4, Level 2
Nedlands WA 6009
Australia
Opening hours
Appointments required for all consular services. Please use our
Administrative / consular district
Western Australia. Jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Sydney.
Note: higher charges may apply when contacting the office via satellite (satcom) phone or fax.
Name
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Darwin
Head
Britta Decker, Honorary Consul
Tel.
+61 8 89 81 20 10
Fax
+61 8 89 42 21 50
Postal address
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, GPO Box 1767, Darwin NT 0801, Australia.
Street
15 Cavenagh Street, Darwin CBC, NT 0800
Opening hours
Hours of Business:
Friday between 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m and by appointment
Administrative / consular district
Northern Territory. Jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Sydney.
Note: higher charges may apply when contacting the Office via satellite (Satcom) phone or fax.
Name
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cairns
Head
Iris Indorato, Honorary Consul
Tel.
+61 7 40 41 53 44
Fax
+61 7 40 41 53 66
Postal address
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, Shop 11 The Conservatory, 12 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia.
Street
Shop 11 The Conservatory, 12 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD 4870.
Opening hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 3 pm.
Please make an appointment!
Administrative / consular district
Northern Queensland, including the Torres-Strait Islands. The jurisdiction encompasses northern Queensland, down to the southern borders of the councils and shires of Mount Isa, Cloncurry, McKinlay, Richmond, Flinders, Dalrymple and Bowen. Jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Sydney.
Note: higher charges may apply when contacting the Office via satellite (Satcom) phone or fax.
Name
Honorary Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Melbourne
Head
Michael Richard Pearce SC, Honorary Consul General
Tel.
+61 3 96 42 80 88
Fax
+61 3 96 42 84 82
Postal address
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, Level 4, Suite 8, 118 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.
Street
Level 4, Suite 8, 118 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Opening hours
IMPORTANT CHANGES:
Consultation at the office of the German Honorary Consul-General in Melbourne is strictly by appointment only. We do not accept walk-ins.
If you feel unwell on the day of your appointment, show flu-like symptoms or symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home to keep our staff safe.
You can reach us by phone weekdays from 8am to 3pm.
In case of an emergency (or outside the above mentioned hours) please contact the German Consulate General in Sydney.
Administrative / consular district
Victoria. Jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Sydney.
Name
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Adelaide
Head
James Porter, Honorary Consul
Tel.
+61 8 82 24 06 82
Fax
+61 8 82 24 06 82
Postal address
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, PO Box 90 - Rundle Mall, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
Street
Suite 809, 147 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA 5000.
Opening hours
Wednesday to Friday, 10.00 am - 1 pm.
Closed on Monday and Tuesday.
By appointment only!
Administrative / consular district
South Australia. Jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Sydney.
Note: Higher charges may apply when contacting the Office via satellite (Satcom) phone or fax.
Name
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hobart
Head
David Shelley, Honorary Consul
Tel.
+61 3 62 35 51 12
Postal address
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, Level 2, 179 Murray St (RACT House), Hobart, TAS 7000
Street
Level 2, 179 Murray Street (RACT House), Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Opening hours
Monday and Wednesday 10.30am - 1.30pm
Appointments required.
Administrative / consular district
Tasmania. Jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Sydney.
hobart@hk-diplo.de; germany@consulhobart.com
Official Language: English
Note: Higher charges may apply when contacting the office via satellite (Satcom) phone or fax).
Name
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Head
Dr Thomas Fitschen, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Australia
Tel.
+61 2 62 70 19 11
Postal address
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, 119 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, ACT 2600, Australia.
Street
119 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, ACT 2600.
Opening hours
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL CONSULAR SERVICES!
Please note: As the German Embassy can at present only offer limited consular services due to the ongoing situation regarding Coronavirus/Covid-19, we ask you to only book in for an appointment if your matter is time critical. We thank you for your understanding.
In case of an emergency after hours you can contact the German Consulate General in Sydney on mobile number: +61 412 359 826
Administrative / consular district
Jurisdiction: Australia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
Consular Jurisdiction: Australian Capital Territory (ACT) only.
The Head of Mission in Australia, with the office located in Canberra, is also the accredited Ambassador to Nauru, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
Consular and legal issues and emergencies are the responsibility of the Consul General in Sydney. (See Information on the Consul General in Sydney site).
Website
For all visa enquiries please contact the German Consulate General in Sydney.
Official language in the host country: English (also applies to Nauru, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu). Vanuatu: additional language French
Note: Higher charges may apply when contacting the Embassy via satellite (Satcom) phone or fax.
Security
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.
Failure to comply with these conditions may result in denial of entry.
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)
Fax
+61 2 83 02 49 40
Postal address
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 switchboard on
Tel.: (02) 8302 4900 during 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 an emergency after 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.
Website
Contact the Consulate General Sydney
Security
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.
Islands
Please contact the German Embassy in Canberra
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
119 Empire Circuit
Yarralumla ACT 2600
Australia
Tel.: 0061-2-6270 1911
Fax: 0061-2-6270 1951
Name
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nauru
Name
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Port-Vila (Vanuatu)
Head
Jörg M. Schwartze, Honorary Consul
Tel.
+678 555 222 5
Postal address
Ocean View Apartments, Rue Rene Pujol, Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Street
Ocean View Apartments, Rue Rene Pujol, Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Opening hours
Please arrange an appointment by phone or email.
Administrative / consular district
Vanuatu
Name
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany
Head
Gregory L. Berry, Honorary Consul
Town
Port Moresby
Tel.
+675 (0) 321 5400
Postal address
Ground Floor, ITI Compound, Section 140, Lots 2 and 3, Scratchley Road, Badili, Port Moresby, NCD Papua New Guinea
Opening hours
by appointment only
Administrative / consular district
Papua New Guinea. Jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Sydney.
Official Language: English
Note: Higher charges may apply when contacting the office via satellite (Satcom) phone or fax).
Name
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Honiara (Solomon Islands)
Head
Jessica Bradford, Honorary Consul
Tel.
+677 7687257
Postal address
PO Box 364, Honiara/Solomon Islands
Street
Island Enterprises Limited, Main Road, Ranadi Industrial Estate, Building 4, Ranadi, Honiara, Solomon Islands
Opening hours
Please arrange an appointment by phone or email.
Administrative / consular district
Solomon Islands