French consular representation in Melbourne
French Consulate General in Melbourne
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours, consular services and visitor information for the French Consulate General in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the French Consulate General in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate General of France in Melbourne.
Before visiting: check the current requirements for your particular consular procedure and confirm whether an appointment is required before travelling to the Consulate General.
Location
Where is the French Consulate General in Melbourne?
The French Consulate General is located at Level 9, 5 Queens Road in Melbourne, Victoria.
Visitor information: confirm the current procedure and any appointment requirement for the service you need before travelling to Queens Road.
About the mission
About the French Consulate General in Melbourne
The French Consulate General in Melbourne is one of France’s professional consular missions in Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially recognises the mission as the Consulate-General of France. France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs also lists Melbourne as a Consulate General and publishes its current address at Level 9, 5 Queens Road.
The mission is headed by Paule Ignatio, Consul-General of France.
France also operates a Consulate General in Sydney, while the Embassy of France in Canberra is the country’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. A wider network of honorary consular posts provides additional local representation in several Australian states and territories.
Consular assistance
Consular services
As a professional Consulate General, the Melbourne mission provides consular services and assistance for French nationals and handles administrative matters within its responsibilities.
French nationals
The Consulate General provides consular information and assistance to French nationals and can advise on the appropriate procedure for different administrative matters.
Administrative services
French consular procedures may include identity, civil status and other administrative matters. Requirements vary by service, so check the current official instructions before applying.
Consular guidance
The Consulate General can direct visitors to the appropriate French authority, online procedure or consular service for their particular situation.
Check before applying: eligibility, required documents, fees and appointment arrangements vary by consular procedure. Always consult the current official French instructions before visiting.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the French Consulate General in Melbourne
DFAT currently publishes public opening hours of 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm from Monday to Thursday, and 9:00 am to 12:30 pm on Friday.
Opening hours do not necessarily mean that every consular service is available without an appointment. Appointment requirements can differ depending on the procedure.
Before visiting, check the official French consular instructions for the service you require and follow the applicable appointment procedure.
Consular network
Jurisdiction and the French consular network
The French Consulate General in Melbourne forms part of France’s professional consular network in Australia alongside the Consulate General in Sydney.
France also maintains honorary consular posts in several Australian states and territories. The services available through honorary consuls are more limited than those provided by a professional Consulate General.
Because the appropriate office can depend on both your place of residence and the consular procedure required, check France’s current official consular information before lodging an application or arranging a visit.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the French Consulate General
Check the current procedure for your consular service and make sure you have the documents and appointment required for your visit.
Check your procedure
Review the official French instructions for the particular consular or administrative service you require.
Check appointments
Confirm whether your service requires an appointment. Public opening hours do not mean that all procedures are available on a walk-in basis.
Prepare your documents
Bring the identification, originals, copies, photographs and other supporting documents specified for your particular procedure.
Frequently asked questions
French Consulate General in Melbourne
Is there a French Consulate General in Melbourne?
Yes. France operates a professional Consulate General in Melbourne. Both the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs list the mission as a Consulate General.
Where is the French Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate General is located at Level 9, 5 Queens Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
What are the public opening hours?
DFAT currently lists public opening hours as Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Do I need an appointment?
Appointment requirements depend on the consular procedure. Check the current official instructions for the service you require before visiting.
Who is the French Consul-General in Melbourne?
Paule Ignatio is the Consul-General of France in Melbourne.
Is there also a French Consulate General in Sydney?
Yes. France operates professional Consulates General in both Melbourne and Sydney.
Does France have honorary consulates in Australia?
Yes. France maintains a wider network of honorary consular posts in Australia. These offices provide more limited services than the professional Consulates General.