Austrian consular representation in Queensland
Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane
Find contact details, location information, opening hours, consular guidance and official resources for the Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane.
Contact information
Contact the Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane
Use the details below to contact the Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane. The office represents Austrian consular interests in Queensland.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate General before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether an appointment is required for the service you need.
Location
Where is the Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane?
The Austrian Consulate General is located at Riparian Plaza on Eagle Street in central Brisbane.
About the mission
About the Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane
The Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane is an officially recognised Austrian consular post in Queensland. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the office as a Consulate-General.
Austria’s Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs describes the Brisbane office as an Honorary Consulate General. The mission is headed by Honorary Consul-General Andrew Hay.
The Brisbane office forms part of Austria’s network of representations in Australia, with the Austrian Embassy in Canberra serving as Austria’s principal diplomatic mission in the country.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Brisbane office provides a local point of contact for Austrian consular matters in Queensland. The services available at an honorary consular post can differ from those provided by the Austrian Embassy.
Austrian citizens
Austrian citizens in Queensland can contact the Consulate General for information and assistance with consular matters and for guidance on the appropriate Austrian authority.
Documents
Contact the office before presenting documents to confirm whether the required procedure can be handled in Brisbane and which supporting documents are needed.
Passports and visas
Passport, identity document and visa services are subject to specific Austrian procedures. Check with the Consulate General or the Austrian Embassy in Canberra before making an application.
Check the service first: not every Austrian passport, identity, visa or document procedure can necessarily be completed at the Brisbane office. Confirm the appropriate procedure before visiting.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Austrian Consulate General
Published visitor hours for the Brisbane office are Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Contact the Consulate General before visiting to confirm whether an appointment is required for your particular matter and to make sure the service you need can be handled in Brisbane.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane
The official consular district of the Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane is Queensland.
Austria also maintains a separate consular post in Cairns for North Queensland. People seeking assistance should therefore check which Austrian office is appropriate for their location and the service required.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Consulate General
Check the current requirements with the Austrian office before travelling to Riparian Plaza.
Confirm the service
Check whether the consular procedure you require is available through the Brisbane office or needs to be handled by the Austrian Embassy in Canberra.
Check visitor arrangements
The published visitor hours are limited. Contact the office beforehand to confirm whether you need an appointment.
Prepare your documents
Ask which original documents, copies, identification and other supporting material you need to bring for your particular matter.
Frequently asked questions
Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane
Where is the Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane?
The Consulate General is located at Level 28, Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.
What are the opening hours of the Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane?
The published visitor hours are Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Contact the office before visiting to confirm the current arrangements.
How can I contact the Austrian Consulate General?
You can contact the office on 0487 144 185 or by email at consulgeneral@austriaqld.com.au.
Which area does the Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane cover?
The official consular district of the Brisbane office is Queensland. Austria also maintains a separate consular post in Cairns for North Queensland.
Is the Austrian Consulate General in Brisbane an honorary consulate?
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade classifies the mission as a Consulate-General. Austria’s Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs describes the office as an Honorary Consulate General, headed by an Honorary Consul-General.
Do I need an appointment?
Contact the Consulate General before visiting to confirm whether an appointment is required for the service you need and to verify the current visitor arrangements.
Is there an Austrian Embassy in Australia?
Yes. The Austrian Embassy is located in Canberra. See our Austrian Embassy in Canberra page for information about Austria’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia.
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