Estonian consular representation in Victoria
Estonian Consulate in Melbourne
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements, consular services and jurisdiction for the Estonian Consulate serving Victoria.
Contact information
Contact the Estonian Consulate in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Estonian honorary consular post serving Victoria.
Appointments required: DFAT lists the Consulate as operating by appointment. Contact the Honorary Vice-Consul before travelling and confirm that the service you require can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Estonian Consulate in Melbourne?
The Estonian Consulate serving Victoria is located at 22 Avondale Road in Preston, in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
Before visiting: the Consulate operates by appointment. Arrange your visit before travelling to the Preston address.
About the mission
About the Estonian Consulate in Melbourne
The Estonian Consulate in Melbourne provides honorary consular representation for the Republic of Estonia in Victoria.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of the Republic of Estonia. The current Estonian Embassy directory identifies Bernadette Pilli as Estonia’s Honorary Vice-Consul in Melbourne.
The Consulate is located in Preston and its official consular district covers the State of Victoria.
Estonia also maintains a resident Embassy in Canberra and honorary consular representatives in other Australian states and territories.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne office is an honorary consular post. The services available locally differ from the full consular services provided by the Embassy of Estonia in Canberra.
Estonian citizens
Estonian citizens in Victoria can contact the Honorary Vice-Consul for local consular guidance and assistance within the functions of the honorary post.
Passports and ID cards
Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the honorary consular representative in Melbourne has the right to issue Estonian citizens‘ passports and ID cards. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm the current collection procedure.
Consular guidance
The Consulate can provide guidance on whether a particular matter can be handled locally or should be referred to the Embassy of Estonia in Canberra.
Important: the ability to issue passports and ID cards does not mean that every passport or identity-document procedure can be completed at the Consulate. Check the current application and collection arrangements before visiting.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Estonian Consulate in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Melbourne Consulate as operating by appointment.
Contact the Honorary Vice-Consul before travelling to arrange your visit and confirm whether your particular consular matter can be handled at the Melbourne office.
For procedures requiring full consular processing, contact the Embassy of Estonia in Canberra and check its current application and appointment arrangements.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Estonian Consulate in Melbourne
The official consular jurisdiction of the Estonian Consulate in Melbourne is Victoria.
Residents of other Australian states and territories can contact the Embassy of Estonia in Canberra or the honorary consular representative responsible for their area.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Estonian Consulate
Arrange your appointment and check the current requirements for your procedure before travelling to Preston.
Arrange an appointment
The Consulate operates by appointment. Contact the office before travelling.
Check the service
Confirm whether your matter can be handled by the honorary consular post or needs to be completed through the Embassy in Canberra.
Prepare your documents
Check which identification, documents or collection information you should bring to your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Estonian Consulate in Melbourne
Is there an Estonian Consulate in Melbourne?
Yes. Estonia maintains an honorary consular post in Preston serving Victoria. DFAT officially lists it as the Consulate of the Republic of Estonia.
Where is the Estonian Consulate in Melbourne?
The Consulate is located at 22 Avondale Road, Preston, VIC 3072, Australia.
How can I contact the Estonian Consulate?
The current mobile number published by DFAT and the Embassy of Estonia is +61 412 472 557.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT currently lists the Consulate as operating by appointment. Contact the office before visiting.
Who represents Estonia at the Melbourne Consulate?
Bernadette Pilli is Estonia’s Honorary Vice-Consul in Melbourne.
Which area does the Melbourne Consulate cover?
Its official consular district is the State of Victoria.
Can I collect an Estonian passport or ID card in Melbourne?
Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the honorary consular representative in Melbourne has the right to issue Estonian citizens‘ passports and ID cards. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm the current procedure.
Does Estonia have an embassy in Australia?
Yes. Estonia maintains a resident Embassy in Canberra.