Botswana consular representation in Victoria
Botswana Consulate in Melbourne
Find contact details, location information, appointment guidance, consular assistance and official resources for the Consulate of the Republic of Botswana in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Botswana Consulate in Melbourne
Use the details below to contact the Consulate of the Republic of Botswana in Melbourne. The office provides honorary consular representation for Botswana in Victoria.
Appointments: visits to the Botswana Consulate in Melbourne are by appointment. Contact the office by telephone before travelling to arrange your visit and confirm that the consulate can assist with your particular matter.
Location
Where is the Botswana Consulate in Melbourne?
The Consulate of the Republic of Botswana is located at 208A Alma Road in St Kilda East, Victoria.
Before travelling: arrange an appointment and confirm the current visitor arrangements directly with the consulate before visiting the St Kilda East address.
About the mission
About the Botswana Consulate in Melbourne
The Botswana Consulate in Melbourne is an officially recognised consular post of the Republic of Botswana serving Victoria. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade classifies the office as a Consulate of the Republic of Botswana.
The mission is headed by Heddie Goldberg, Honorary Consul of Botswana. DFAT records her appointment as Honorary Consul from 15 May 2007.
The Melbourne consulate forms part of Botswana’s diplomatic and consular representation in Australia. The Botswana High Commission in Canberra is the country’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Botswana Consulate in Melbourne provides a local point of contact for selected Botswana consular matters in Victoria.
Botswana citizens
Botswana citizens in Victoria can contact the honorary consul for local assistance and guidance when they require consular support.
Consular procedures
Contact the Melbourne consulate to determine whether your particular consular or document matter can be handled locally or requires assistance from the Botswana High Commission in Canberra.
Local guidance
The honorary consulate can provide local guidance and help identify the appropriate Botswana diplomatic or government authority for a particular matter.
Check the service first: an honorary consulate may not provide the full range of passport, visa and other professional consular services available through a High Commission. Confirm the responsible office before submitting documents or travelling.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Botswana Consulate in Melbourne
DFAT lists the Consulate of the Republic of Botswana in Victoria as operating by appointment.
Contact the office before visiting to arrange an appointment and confirm whether the Melbourne consulate can assist with the service you require.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Botswana Consulate in Melbourne
The official consular jurisdiction of the Botswana Consulate in Melbourne is Victoria.
Botswana also maintains honorary consular representation in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. Matters requiring professional diplomatic or consular processing can be referred to the Botswana High Commission in Canberra.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Botswana Consulate
Arrange an appointment and confirm that the Melbourne office can assist with your particular consular matter before travelling.
Make an appointment
Visits are by appointment. Contact the consulate before travelling rather than arriving without prior arrangements.
Confirm the service
Check whether your request can be handled in Melbourne or needs to be referred to the Botswana High Commission in Canberra.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, forms, original documents, copies and supporting information are required for your particular matter.
Frequently asked questions
Botswana Consulate in Melbourne
Where is the Botswana Consulate in Melbourne?
The Consulate of the Republic of Botswana is located at 208A Alma Road, St Kilda East, VIC 3183, Australia.
How can I contact the Botswana Consulate in Melbourne?
The published telephone number is +61 3 9532 8066 and the mobile number is +61 409 377 170.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT lists the Botswana Consulate in Victoria as operating by appointment. Contact the office before travelling.
Which area does the Botswana Consulate in Melbourne cover?
The official consular jurisdiction of the Melbourne office is Victoria.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Botswana in Melbourne?
Heddie Goldberg is the Honorary Consul of Botswana in Victoria.
Can the Melbourne consulate provide all Botswana consular services?
Not necessarily. Contact the consulate before applying to confirm whether your particular service can be handled locally or must be referred to the Botswana High Commission in Canberra or another Botswana authority.
Is there a Botswana High Commission in Australia?
Yes. The Botswana High Commission is located in Canberra. See our Botswana High Commission in Canberra page for contact and visitor information.