Diplomatic representation of Hungary in Australia
Hungarian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Hungary in Canberra represents Hungary in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Hungarian citizens and other eligible applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Hungarian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Hungary in Canberra is Hungary’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Appointments: applications for consular services require a prior appointment. Applicants should book before travelling and check the document requirements for their particular procedure.
Embassy location
Where is the Hungarian Embassy in Canberra?
The Hungarian Embassy is located in Deakin, Canberra.
The embassy is located at 17 Beale Crescent, Deakin ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors attending the Consular Section should have a confirmed appointment before travelling.
About the mission
About the Hungarian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Hungary in Canberra is Hungary’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents the Hungarian government and supports political, economic, cultural, educational and bilateral relations.
The embassy also provides consular services for Hungarian citizens and other eligible applicants within its consular district.
Hungary maintains additional consular offices in Sydney and Melbourne as well as honorary consular representation in several Australian states and territories.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Hungarian Embassy provides a range of citizen, passport, civil registry and other consular services.
Passports
Hungarian passport applications generally require personal attendance because biometric data, including fingerprints where applicable, are collected during the application.
Citizenship and civil registration
Services include citizenship verification, registration of births, marriages, deaths and divorces, acknowledgement of paternity and related civil-status procedures.
Certificates and document services
The consular network also handles selected certificates, address registration matters, name changes and other official consular procedures.
Personal attendance: some procedures, including passport applications for applicants over 12, simplified naturalisation and certain other services, cannot be completed through an honorary consul.
Planning your visit
Appointments at the Hungarian Embassy in Canberra
Consular applications must be submitted by prior appointment.
The embassy currently receives consular clients in Canberra on Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon.
Appointments are booked through Hungary’s official consular appointment system.
The embassy advises applicants to prepare the required forms and supporting documents in advance. Most applications must be submitted in person, although some procedures can be handled by post.
Before travelling: book your appointment and check the instructions for your exact procedure before attending the embassy.
Consular responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
Hungary divides consular responsibilities in Australia between Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and honorary consular posts.
The Canberra Embassy’s consular district covers Queensland, Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
Its regional jurisdiction also includes Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Nauru.
The Hungarian Consulate in Sydney has jurisdiction throughout New South Wales.
The Hungarian Consulate in Melbourne covers Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
Hungary also maintains honorary consular representation in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and Tasmania.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check your consular district and appointment requirements before travelling to the Hungarian Embassy.
Book an appointment
Consular applications require a prior appointment through Hungary’s official booking system.
Prepare your forms
Complete the relevant forms in advance and bring all required originals, identification and supporting documents.
Check the correct office
Residents of New South Wales are served by Sydney, while Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania are handled by Melbourne.
Important: appointments, consular procedures and document requirements can change. Always check the latest official Hungarian Embassy guidance before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Hungarian Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the Hungarian Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of Hungary is located at 17 Beale Crescent, Deakin ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Hungarian Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted on +61 2 6285 3484. The Consular Section can be contacted on +61 2 6282 3226 or +61 2 6282 2555.
What email should I use for consular enquiries?
Consular enquiries can be sent to consulate.cbr@mfa.gov.hu.
When are consular appointments available?
The embassy currently receives consular clients on Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon, by appointment only.
Can I apply for a Hungarian passport in Canberra?
Yes. Passport applications can be submitted in Canberra by prior appointment. Personal attendance is generally required, particularly where biometric data must be collected.
Which Australian areas are covered by the Canberra Consular Section?
The Canberra consular district covers Queensland, Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
Does Hungary have other consular offices in Australia?
Yes. Hungary has consular offices in Sydney and Melbourne and honorary consular representation in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and Tasmania.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, appointments and consular jurisdiction on this page.