Australian consular representation in Sarawak
Australian Consulate in Kuching
Find current contact details, location, passport application information and limited consular assistance from the Australian Consulate in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Kuching
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Honorary Consulate in Kuching.
Before visiting: contact the Honorary Consulate directly to arrange a passport appointment or confirm whether your consular matter can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Kuching?
The Australian Consulate is located at Taman Sri Sarawak Mall on Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuching.
Contact first: this is an honorary consular post. Arrange your visit with the Consulate before travelling rather than relying on walk-in access.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Kuching
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Kuching to provide a local Australian consular presence in Sarawak.
The Consulate is headed by Honorary Consul Datuk (Dr.) Philip D. I. Ting PGBK. It provides limited consular assistance and can accept Australian passport applications.
The Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is Australia’s principal diplomatic mission in Malaysia and provides the full range of Australian consular, passport and notarial services available in the country.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport services
The Australian Consulate in Kuching provides limited consular assistance and can accept Australian passport applications.
Limited consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited assistance to Australians who experience serious difficulties while living in or travelling through Sarawak.
Passport applications
Australian citizens can lodge passport applications at the Honorary Consulate in Kuching. Contact the office directly to arrange an appointment before attending.
Notarial services
Australian notarial services are not available at the Honorary Consulate in Kuching. Notarial services in Malaysia are provided by the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.
Visa and citizenship matters: the Honorary Consulate does not assist with Australian visa, immigration or citizenship services. These matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Passport appointments in Kuching
Australian citizens can lodge passport applications through the Honorary Consulate in Kuching. The Australian High Commission recommends arranging an appointment directly with the Honorary Consulate before attending.
Passport applications
Contact the Honorary Consulate to arrange your passport appointment. Prepare the correct application, passport photographs, identification and all required supporting documents before attending.
Other consular matters
Contact the Consulate before visiting to determine whether your matter can be handled locally. Services outside the Honorary Consulate’s functions are handled by the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.
Passport processing: current Australian Government guidance recommends allowing a minimum of six weeks to receive a passport, regardless of where the application is lodged. Priority and Fast Track processing services are available to eligible customers in Australia only.
Consular responsibility
Australian consular representation in Sarawak
The Honorary Consulate provides a local Australian consular presence in Kuching, while the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur provides full consular services in Malaysia.
Kuching and Sarawak
The Australian Consulate in Kuching provides a local point of contact for Australians in Sarawak and can accept Australian passport applications.
Australian High Commission
The Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is Australia’s principal diplomatic mission in Malaysia and handles services that are not available through the Honorary Consulate.
Other honorary consulates: Australia also maintains honorary consular representation in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and Penang.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling, arrange any required passport appointment and confirm that your service can be completed in Kuching.
Book before attending
Contact the Honorary Consulate directly before visiting. Passport applicants should arrange an appointment with the office.
Prepare passport documents
Complete the appropriate passport application and prepare the required photographs, identification and supporting documents before your appointment.
Use Kuala Lumpur when required
Notarial services and other Australian Government services outside the Honorary Consulate’s functions are provided through the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.
Passport payments: for applications lodged at an Australian Honorary Consul office in Malaysia, current High Commission guidance accepts a bank draft payable to the “AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION” or the published credit-card authorisation process. Check the current fee and payment instructions before your appointment.
Emergency assistance: for urgent consular assistance in Malaysia, contact the Australian High Commission on +60 3 2146 5555. If you cannot contact an Australian mission in an emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Kuching
Does Australia have a consulate in Kuching?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Kuching?
The Consulate is located at Block E, No. 39, Level 2, Taman Sri Sarawak Mall, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +60 19 898 9787 or email philipting66@gmail.com.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Kuching?
The current Australian Honorary Consul in Kuching is Datuk (Dr.) Philip D. I. Ting PGBK.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Kuching?
Yes. Australian citizens can lodge passport applications at the Honorary Consulate in Kuching. Contact the office directly to arrange an appointment.
How long should I allow for an Australian passport?
Current Australian Government guidance recommends allowing a minimum of six weeks to receive a passport, regardless of where the application is lodged.
Does the Consulate provide Australian notarial services?
No. Australian Honorary Consulates in Malaysia do not provide notarial services. These services are available through the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.
Does the Consulate provide full consular services?
No. The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance. Contact the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur when broader assistance is required.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas or citizenship applications?
No. The Honorary Consulate does not provide Australian visa, immigration or citizenship services. These matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur on +60 3 2146 5555. If you cannot contact an Australian mission in an emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.