French consular representation in Tasmania
French Consulate in Hobart
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours, consular assistance and jurisdiction for the French Consulate serving Tasmania.
Contact information
Contact the French Consulate in Hobart
Use the current official details below to contact France’s honorary consular post serving Tasmania.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate in advance to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular consular matter can be handled in Hobart.
Location
Where is the French Consulate in Hobart?
The French Consulate serving Tasmania is located at Level 2, 179 Murray Street in central Hobart.
Visitor information: opening hours are limited to Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current arrangements.
About the mission
About the French Consulate in Hobart
The French Consulate in Hobart provides honorary consular representation for France in Tasmania.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of France. The office is headed by David Shelley, Honorary Consul of France.
The Hobart post provides a local point of contact for French nationals in Tasmania and supports France’s wider professional consular network in Australia. Honorary consular services are more limited than the services available from a professional Consulate General.
The Consulate General of France in Melbourne covers Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania and is supported in Tasmania by the Honorary Consul in Hobart. The Embassy of France in Canberra remains France’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Hobart office is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides local consular assistance within the limits of an honorary consular post.
Local assistance
The Honorary Consul provides a local point of contact for French nationals in Tasmania and can offer guidance on appropriate consular procedures.
Consular guidance
The Consulate can help determine whether a matter can be handled locally or needs to be referred to the Consulate General in Melbourne or another French authority.
Support for French nationals
French nationals who need consular assistance in Tasmania can contact the Hobart office for local guidance and information about the appropriate next steps.
Limited services: an honorary consulate does not provide the full range of services available from a professional Consulate General. Contact the Hobart office before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the French Consulate in Hobart
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s business hours as Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The official DFAT listing does not state that every service is available on a walk-in basis. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm whether an appointment is required and whether the service you need is available in Hobart.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the French Consulate in Hobart
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the official jurisdiction of the French Consulate in Hobart as Tasmania.
The professional Consulate General of France in Melbourne has a wider consular district covering Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The Honorary Consul in Hobart provides local representation within Tasmania.
For procedures that cannot be completed through the honorary post, residents of Tasmania may need to deal with the Consulate General in Melbourne or another appropriate French authority.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the French Consulate
Confirm that the Hobart Consulate can provide the assistance you require and check the current visitor arrangements before travelling.
Check the opening day
The Consulate currently has published business hours on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday rather than throughout the working week.
Confirm the service
Honorary consular services are limited. Contact the office to determine whether your particular matter can be handled in Hobart.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, originals, copies and other supporting documents are required before attending the Consulate.
Frequently asked questions
French Consulate in Hobart
Is there a French Consulate in Hobart?
Yes. DFAT officially lists a Consulate of France in Hobart serving Tasmania.
Where is the French Consulate in Hobart?
The Consulate is located at Level 2, 179 Murray Street, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia.
How can I contact the French Consulate in Hobart?
The current telephone number published by DFAT is +61 3 6235 5112.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Do I need an appointment?
The official DFAT listing does not state that all services are available without an appointment. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm the current arrangements for your particular matter.
Who is the Honorary Consul of France in Hobart?
David Shelley is the Honorary Consul of France in Hobart. DFAT records his appointment from 23 April 2018.
Which area does the French Consulate in Hobart cover?
DFAT lists its official jurisdiction as Tasmania.
Which professional French Consulate General covers Tasmania?
The Consulate General of France in Melbourne covers Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The Honorary Consul in Hobart provides local representation within Tasmania.
Does the Hobart Consulate provide all French consular services?
No. It is an honorary consular post and provides more limited services than a professional Consulate General. Contact the office before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.