Timor-Leste consular representation in Tasmania
Timor-Leste Consulate in Hobart
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Hobart.
Contact information
Contact the Timor-Leste Consulate in Hobart
Use the current official details below to contact Timor-Leste’s honorary consular representation serving Tasmania.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular enquiry can be handled by the honorary post.
Location
Where is the Timor-Leste Consulate in Hobart?
The Consulate is located at 182 Argyle Street in Hobart, Tasmania.
Plan your visit: although regular business hours are published, contact the Consulate before travelling if you require a specific consular service or document procedure.
About the mission
About the Timor-Leste Consulate in Hobart
The Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Hobart is an honorary consular representation serving Tasmania.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.
The mission is headed by Dr Nitin Verma, Honorary Consul of Timor-Leste. DFAT records his appointment from 24 July 2006.
DFAT also lists Mr Christopher Eoin Breen as Honorary Vice-Consul at the Hobart post.
The Consulate provides a local point of contact for Timor-Leste in Tasmania and forms part of the country’s wider diplomatic and consular network in Australia.
Local assistance
Consular services
The Hobart office is an honorary Consulate. Contact the office before relying on it for a particular formal consular procedure.
Timorese citizens
Citizens of Timor-Leste in Tasmania can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
Local consular guidance
The Consulate can provide guidance on the appropriate Timor-Leste mission or authority when an enquiry requires professional consular processing.
Community contact
The honorary post provides a local point of contact for Timor-Leste and supports appropriate consular and community enquiries in Tasmania.
Check the service first: do not assume that passport, visa, civil registration, legalisation or other formal document procedures are processed by the Honorary Consulate. Confirm the appropriate procedure before submitting documents.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Timor-Leste Consulate in Hobart
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
DFAT does not currently state that all visits are by appointment. However, published business hours should not be taken to mean that every consular service is available on a walk-in basis.
Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm whether an appointment is required for your particular enquiry and whether the service can be handled locally.
Check before travelling: confirm current visitor arrangements directly with the Consulate, particularly for formal document or application procedures.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Timor-Leste Consulate in Hobart
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Hobart Consulate’s jurisdiction as Tasmania.
Residents of Tasmania can contact the honorary post for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
For formal procedures outside the scope of the Honorary Consulate, contact the office first to determine which professional Timor-Leste mission or authority should handle your matter.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Timor-Leste Consulate
Confirm whether the Hobart post can assist with your particular enquiry before travelling to the Argyle Street office.
Check the service
Explain your enquiry when contacting the Consulate and confirm whether it can be assisted locally or requires a professional Timor-Leste mission.
Confirm visitor arrangements
Regular business hours are published, but contact the office before visiting if your enquiry involves a specific application or document procedure.
Prepare your information
Have relevant identification and details of your enquiry available so the Consulate can advise you on the appropriate procedure and next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Timor-Leste Consulate in Hobart
Does Timor-Leste have a Consulate in Hobart?
Yes. The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste maintains an honorary Consulate in Hobart serving Tasmania.
Where is the Timor-Leste Consulate in Hobart?
The Consulate is located at 182 Argyle Street, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia.
What is the postal address?
The postal address is PO Box 434, Hobart, TAS 7002, Australia.
How can I contact the Timor-Leste Consulate?
The current telephone number is +61 3 6210 6000 and the mobile number is +61 417 873 213.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Timor-Leste in Hobart?
Dr Nitin Verma is the Honorary Consul of Timor-Leste. DFAT records his appointment from 24 July 2006.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Do I need an appointment?
DFAT does not currently publish a general appointment-only requirement for the Hobart Consulate. Contact the office before visiting to confirm arrangements for your particular enquiry.
Which area does the Hobart Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Tasmania.
Can Timorese citizens contact the Hobart Consulate for assistance?
Yes. Citizens of Timor-Leste in Tasmania can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
Can I apply for a passport or visa at the Hobart Consulate?
Contact the Consulate before applying. As an honorary post, it should not be assumed to provide every professional passport, visa or document service. The office can advise you which Timor-Leste mission or authority should handle your matter.