Pakistani consular representation in New South Wales
Pakistan Consulate General in Sydney
Find current contact details, consular hours, location, services and visitor information for the Consulate General of Pakistan in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the Pakistan Consulate General in Sydney
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate General of Pakistan in Sydney.
Before visiting: check the current requirements for your particular consular service before travelling. Service procedures, application methods and document requirements vary depending on the type of application.
Location
Where is the Pakistan Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate General of Pakistan is located at Level 3, 109 Pitt Street in Sydney CBD.
Check before travelling: confirm the current procedure for your service and make sure you have the required documents before attending the Consulate General.
About the mission
About the Pakistan Consulate General in Sydney
The Consulate General of Pakistan in Sydney is an official Pakistani consular mission providing consular and community services in New South Wales.
The mission also incorporates Pakistan’s Trade Commission. Its trade and investment responsibilities extend beyond its New South Wales consular district to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the mission as the Consulate-General of Pakistan. The current Consul-General is Mr Qamar Zaman.
Pakistan also maintains a Consulate-General in Melbourne, a Consulate in Western Australia and the High Commission of Pakistan in Canberra.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Sydney Consulate General provides a range of services for Pakistani citizens and other applicants in New South Wales. Procedures differ by service, and some applications are completed through Pakistani government online systems.
Passports and travel documents
The Consulate General provides passport-related services and assistance with emergency travel documents. Check the current requirements before attending.
Attestation and registration
Services include document attestation and legalisation, birth registration and other eligible consular documentation.
Visas and identity services
Visa and Pakistani identity-card procedures may involve dedicated online government systems. Check the current official instructions for the service you need.
NADRA applications: the Consulate General states that it does not process NADRA applications for CNIC, NICOP, POC or FRC at the Consulate. These applications are handled online through NADRA’s Pak-Identity system.
Visitor arrangements
Visiting the Pakistan Consulate General
The Consulate General currently publishes consular service hours of Monday to Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm and Friday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Telephone enquiries are currently handled on +61 2 9220 5600 from Monday to Friday between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, with a break from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
Appointment and submission arrangements depend on the service. Check the relevant instructions on the Consulate General’s official website before travelling rather than assuming that all applications can be submitted on a walk-in basis.
Plan ahead: online applications, appointments or additional documentation may be required depending on the service. Check the current procedure before visiting.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Pakistan Consulate General in Sydney
For consular services, the Consulate General’s current official website states that the Sydney office serves residents of New South Wales.
Residents of Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania are directed to the Consulate General of Pakistan in Melbourne. The Consulate General directs residents of the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and other areas not covered by Sydney or Melbourne to the High Commission of Pakistan in Canberra.
The Sydney office has a broader role for trade and investment affairs, covering Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
Consular and trade jurisdictions are different: New South Wales is the published consular services jurisdiction of the Sydney office, while its trade and investment responsibilities cover Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Pakistan Consulate General
Check the current official procedure for your particular service before travelling to the Sydney office.
Check your service
Confirm that your application can be handled by the Sydney Consulate General and whether it requires an online application or other preliminary steps.
Prepare your documents
Review the current document, identification and payment requirements for your particular consular service before attending.
Check current arrangements
Confirm the latest service hours and any appointment or submission requirements before travelling to Pitt Street.
Frequently asked questions
Pakistan Consulate General in Sydney
Does Pakistan have a Consulate General in Sydney?
Yes. Pakistan maintains an official Consulate-General and Trade Commission in Sydney.
Where is the Pakistan Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate General is located at Level 3, 109 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.
How can I contact the Pakistan Consulate General?
Call +61 2 9220 5600 or email consul@pakconsulate.org.au.
What are the consular hours?
The Consulate General currently publishes consular hours of Monday to Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm and Friday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Which area does the Sydney Consulate General serve?
For consular services, the Consulate General currently serves residents of New South Wales.
Who is the Consul-General of Pakistan in Sydney?
Mr Qamar Zaman is the current Consul-General of Pakistan in Sydney.
Does the Consulate General process Pakistani identity-card applications?
The Consulate General states that NADRA applications such as CNIC, NICOP, POC and FRC are not processed at the Consulate and should be completed through NADRA’s online Pak-Identity system.
Does the Sydney Consulate General provide passport services?
Yes. The Consulate General provides passport-related consular services. Applicants should check the current official requirements and application procedure before visiting.
Does the Sydney office also handle trade matters?
Yes. The Trade Commission’s jurisdiction for trade and investment affairs covers Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
Where should Pakistani residents outside New South Wales seek consular services?
Residents of Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania are directed to the Consulate General in Melbourne. Residents of the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and other areas not covered by Sydney or Melbourne are directed by the Sydney Consulate General to the High Commission in Canberra.