French consular representation in Western Australia
French Consulate in Perth
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours, consular services and jurisdiction for the French Consulate serving Western Australia.
Contact information
Contact the French Consulate in Perth
Use the current official details below to contact France’s honorary consular post serving Western Australia.
Before visiting: morning visits from Monday to Thursday are listed by DFAT as by appointment only. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm the arrangements for the service you require.
Location
Where is the French Consulate in Perth?
The French Consulate serving Western Australia is located at 75 Broadway in Nedlands, Perth.
Visitor information: confirm current opening and appointment arrangements before travelling to the Nedlands office.
About the mission
About the French Consulate in Perth
The French Consulate in Perth provides honorary consular representation for France in Western Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of France. The office is headed by Frederic J. Flipo, Honorary Consul of France.
The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has formally delegated selected administrative and consular functions to the Honorary Consul in Perth. These functions are more limited than the services provided by 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 Perth office is headed by an Honorary Consul and is authorised to provide selected administrative and consular services.
Certificates
The Honorary Consul is authorised to issue certain certificates, including certificates of life and certificates of residence.
Certified copies
The Honorary Consul is authorised to certify copies and photocopies of documents as conforming to the originals within the scope of the official delegation.
Assistance in serious situations
The official delegation includes certain formalities relating to deaths, disappearances or incapacity involving French citizens, as well as specified formalities concerning the transport of bodies or ashes.
Limited services: the Perth Consulate does not provide the full range of services available from a professional French Consulate General. Contact the office before visiting to confirm whether your particular procedure can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the French Consulate in Perth
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s business hours as Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm by appointment and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Because service availability can depend on the particular consular procedure, contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm whether your matter can be handled in Perth and whether an appointment is required.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the French Consulate in Perth
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the official jurisdiction of the French Consulate in Perth as Western Australia.
The Honorary Consulate provides local French representation in Western Australia. For procedures outside the Honorary Consul’s delegated functions, residents may need to contact a professional French consular mission or another appropriate French authority.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the French Consulate
Confirm that the Perth Consulate can provide the service you require and check the current visitor arrangements before travelling to Nedlands.
Check appointment arrangements
DFAT specifically lists Monday to Thursday morning opening hours as by appointment only.
Confirm the service
Honorary consular services are limited. Ask whether your particular procedure can be completed locally before visiting.
Prepare your documents
Confirm which identification, originals, copies and supporting documents are required for your particular procedure.
Frequently asked questions
French Consulate in Perth
Is there a French Consulate in Perth?
Yes. DFAT officially lists a Consulate of France in Perth serving Western Australia.
Where is the French Consulate in Perth?
The Consulate is located at 75 Broadway, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia.
How can I contact the French Consulate in Perth?
The current mobile number published by DFAT is +61 404 431 900.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm by appointment and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, plus Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Do I need an appointment?
DFAT specifically states that Monday to Thursday morning hours are by appointment only. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm the arrangements for your particular service and preferred visiting time.
Who is the Honorary Consul of France in Perth?
Frederic J. Flipo is the Honorary Consul of France in Perth. DFAT records his appointment from 11 May 2018.
Which area does the French Consulate in Perth cover?
DFAT lists the official jurisdiction as Western Australia.
Can the Perth Consulate certify copies of documents?
Yes. The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has authorised the Honorary Consul to certify copies and photocopies as conforming to original documents within the scope of the official delegation.
Does the Perth Consulate provide all French consular services?
No. It is an honorary consular post with specific delegated functions. Contact the office before visiting to determine whether your particular procedure can be handled locally.