French consular representation in Queensland
French Consulate in Brisbane
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours, consular services and jurisdiction for the French Consulate in Brisbane.
Contact information
Contact the French Consulate in Brisbane
Use the current official details below to contact the French consular post serving Queensland.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate in advance to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether an appointment is required for the service you need.
Location
Where is the French Consulate in Brisbane?
The French Consulate is located at Level 7, 10 Felix Street in central Brisbane.
Visitor information: the street address and postal address are different. Use the Felix Street address for an in-person visit and confirm arrangements with the Consulate beforehand.
About the mission
About the French Consulate in Brisbane
The French Consulate in Brisbane provides honorary consular representation for France in Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of France. The office is headed by Alain Etchegaray, Honorary Consul of France.
The Honorary Consul has officially delegated authority to carry out certain administrative and consular functions on behalf of France. The range of services remains more limited than at a professional Consulate General.
France also maintains professional Consulates General in Sydney and Melbourne, while the Embassy of France in Canberra is the country’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Brisbane office is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides selected local consular and administrative services.
Certificates
The Honorary Consul is authorised to issue certain certificates, including certificates of life and certificates relating to residence or a change of residence.
Certified copies
The Honorary Consul has authority to certify copies and photocopies of documents as conforming to the originals within the scope of the official delegation.
Assistance for French nationals
The Consulate can provide local guidance and certain forms of assistance to French nationals. More complex procedures may need to be handled by a professional French consular mission.
Limited services: an honorary consulate does not provide the full range of services available from a professional Consulate General. Contact the Brisbane office before visiting to confirm whether your particular procedure can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the French Consulate in Brisbane
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
These business hours do not necessarily mean that every consular service is available without an appointment. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular service requires an appointment.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the French Consulate in Brisbane
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the official jurisdiction of the French Consulate in Brisbane as Queensland.
France also maintains a separate consular post in Cairns for Northern Queensland. Depending on where you live and the service you require, the Cairns post or one of France’s professional Consulates General may therefore be the appropriate office.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the French Consulate
Check that the Brisbane Consulate can provide the service you require and confirm the current visitor arrangements before travelling.
Contact the Consulate
Confirm whether an appointment is required and whether your particular consular procedure can be handled in Brisbane.
Check the service
Honorary consular posts provide a more limited range of services than France’s professional Consulates General.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, originals, copies and other supporting documents are required for your particular procedure.
Frequently asked questions
French Consulate in Brisbane
Is there a French Consulate in Brisbane?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate of France in Brisbane. The post is headed by an Honorary Consul.
Where is the French Consulate in Brisbane?
The Consulate is located at Level 7, 10 Felix Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.
How can I contact the French Consulate in Brisbane?
The current telephone number is +61 7 3229 8201 and the mobile number is +61 403 175 760.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm current visitor arrangements.
Who is the Honorary Consul of France in Brisbane?
Alain Etchegaray is the Honorary Consul of France in Brisbane. DFAT records his appointment from 30 March 2023.
Which area does the French Consulate in Brisbane cover?
DFAT lists its jurisdiction as Queensland. France also maintains a separate consular post in Cairns for Northern Queensland.
Can the Brisbane Consulate certify copies of documents?
The Honorary Consul has officially delegated authority to certify copies and photocopies as conforming to original documents within the scope of the French government’s delegation.
Does the Brisbane Consulate provide all French consular services?
No. The office is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides selected services. Contact the Consulate before visiting to determine whether your procedure can be handled locally or must be referred to a professional French consular mission.