Danish consular representation in Victoria
Danish Consulate General in Melbourne
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements, passport services, jurisdiction and official resources for the Royal Danish Consulate General in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Danish Consulate General in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Royal Danish Honorary Consulate General serving Victoria.
Contact by phone if necessary: the Embassy of Denmark currently reports operational instability affecting the email system used by some honorary consulates. If you need to contact the Melbourne Consulate General, telephone contact is recommended if an email is not received or answered.
Location
Where is the Danish Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Royal Danish Consulate General is located at Denmark House on Level 3, 428 Little Bourke Street in central Melbourne.
Before visiting: the Consulate General receives visitors by appointment. Arrange your appointment before travelling to Denmark House.
About the mission
About the Danish Consulate General in Melbourne
The Royal Danish Consulate General in Melbourne provides honorary consular representation for Denmark in Victoria.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially classifies the post as a Consulate-General. The Danish authorities describe it more specifically as the Royal Danish Honorary Consulate General in Melbourne.
The post is headed by Jan Ravnholt, Honorary Consul-General of Denmark, and forms part of Denmark’s wider diplomatic and consular network in Australia alongside the Embassy in Canberra, the professional Consulate General in Sydney and other honorary consulates.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne Consulate General provides selected Danish consular services and has additional passport facilities available by appointment.
Passport applications
A permanent biometric passport station is located at the Melbourne Consulate General. Passport appointments are available on the third Thursday of each month, subject to current booking arrangements.
Emergency passports
The honorary consulate can provide passport extensions and provisional emergency passports within the scope of its authorised consular functions.
Other consular services
Services include passport applications for children under 12 and applications for international driving licences. Contact the Consulate General in advance for current requirements.
Visa and residence matters: enquiries concerning visas, residence permits and work permits are handled through the designated Danish application arrangements. Check the current official Danish guidance before submitting an application.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Danish Consulate General in Melbourne
Visits to the Royal Danish Consulate General in Melbourne are by appointment only.
A permanent biometric passport station is located at the Consulate General. Current Danish guidance states that passport appointments in Melbourne are available on the third Thursday of every month.
Appointments should be arranged directly with the Melbourne Consulate General. Availability can change, so confirm the appointment date before making travel arrangements.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Danish Consulate General in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the jurisdiction of the Royal Danish Consulate General in Melbourne as Victoria.
Denmark’s Embassy in Canberra and professional Consulate General in Sydney provide additional consular services in Australia. Contact the appropriate Danish mission if the service you require is not available through the Melbourne honorary post.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Danish Consulate General
Arrange an appointment and check the current requirements for your service before travelling to Denmark House in Melbourne.
Make an appointment
The Consulate General receives visitors by appointment. Passport appointments using the permanent biometric station are currently offered on the third Thursday of each month.
Prepare your documents
Check the current Danish requirements and bring all identification, forms, photographs and supporting documents required for your procedure.
Confirm the service
Contact the Consulate General before visiting to make sure the service you require can be completed in Melbourne.
Frequently asked questions
Danish Consulate General in Melbourne
Is there a Danish Consulate General in Melbourne?
Yes. The Royal Danish Honorary Consulate General is located in Melbourne. DFAT officially classifies the post as a Consulate-General.
Where is the Danish Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate General is located at Denmark House, Level 3, 428 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
How can I contact the Danish Consulate General?
The current telephone number is +61 430 100 213. The Danish authorities currently advise contacting honorary consulates by telephone if email communication is affected by the reported email system instability.
Who is the Danish Honorary Consul-General in Melbourne?
Jan Ravnholt is the Honorary Consul-General of Denmark in Melbourne.
Which area does the Danish Consulate General cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Victoria.
Can I apply for a Danish passport in Melbourne?
Yes. A permanent biometric passport station is located at the Danish Consulate General in Melbourne. Passport applications are accepted by prior appointment, with current booking arrangements providing appointments on the third Thursday of each month.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Visits are by appointment only. Contact the Consulate General directly to arrange your appointment.
What other passport services are available?
The honorary consulate can provide passport extensions, provisional emergency passports and passport services for children under 12 within its authorised functions.