Portuguese consular representation in Western Australia
Portuguese Consulate in Fremantle
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Portuguese Consulate in Fremantle, Western Australia.
Contact information
Contact the Portuguese Consulate in Fremantle
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of Portugal in Western Australia.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate in advance to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular consular matter can be handled by the honorary post.
Location
Where is the Portuguese Consulate in Fremantle?
The Portuguese Consulate is located at 117 South Terrace in Fremantle, Western Australia.
Plan your visit: although regular business hours are published, contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and service availability.
About the mission
About the Portuguese Consulate in Fremantle
The Consulate of Portugal in Fremantle provides honorary Portuguese consular representation in Western Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Portugal and lists its current location in Fremantle.
The mission is headed by Mr Joao Henriques da Silva, Honorary Consul of Portugal.
As an honorary consular post, the Fremantle Consulate provides local representation, information and selected consular assistance. Its functions differ from those of Portugal’s professional Consulate General in Sydney and the Consular Section of the Portuguese Embassy in Canberra.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Fremantle Consulate provides local honorary consular representation and assistance for Portuguese citizens and other people seeking Portuguese consular guidance in Western Australia.
Local assistance
Portuguese citizens in Western Australia can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local consular information, guidance and assistance.
Consular guidance
The Consulate can provide guidance on Portuguese consular matters and direct applicants to the appropriate professional Portuguese mission when necessary.
Professional services
Formal procedures that are not available through the honorary post may need to be completed through Portugal’s professional consular network in Australia.
Confirm the service first: do not assume that every passport, citizenship, visa, civil registration, legalisation, notarial or other formal procedure can be completed at the Fremantle honorary post. Contact the Consulate before visiting.
Visitor arrangements
Visiting the Portuguese Consulate in Fremantle
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Consulate’s business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The official listing does not state that every visit requires a prior appointment. However, because this is an honorary consular post and individual services may have different arrangements, contact the Consulate before travelling.
You can contact the office on +61 8 9430 4208 or mobile +61 418 915 314.
Contact first: confirm that the service you require is available and ask whether an appointment is necessary before visiting.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Portuguese Consulate in Fremantle
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate’s jurisdiction as Western Australia.
Portuguese citizens and other people in Western Australia can therefore contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local consular information and assistance.
Where a procedure requires a professional consular officer or a service that is not available through the honorary post, applicants may be referred to the appropriate professional Portuguese mission.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Portuguese Consulate
Confirm current service and visitor arrangements before travelling to the Fremantle office.
Contact the Consulate
Call before travelling to confirm current opening arrangements and whether an appointment is required.
Confirm the service
Explain what assistance you require and check whether the procedure can be handled through the Honorary Consulate.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, forms and supporting documents you should bring if the Consulate can assist with your request.
Frequently asked questions
Portuguese Consulate in Fremantle
Does Portugal have a Consulate in Western Australia?
Yes. Portugal maintains an honorary Consulate at 117 South Terrace in Fremantle, serving Western Australia.
Is the Portuguese Consulate in Perth or Fremantle?
The current Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade listing gives the Consulate’s address as 117 South Terrace, Fremantle, WA 6160. Older references may describe the honorary post as being in Perth.
Where is the Portuguese Consulate in Fremantle?
The Consulate is located at 117 South Terrace, Fremantle, WA 6160, Australia.
How can I contact the Portuguese Consulate?
Call +61 8 9430 4208 or mobile +61 418 915 314.
What are the opening hours?
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Do I need an appointment?
The current official listing does not state that all visits are by appointment. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm whether an appointment is required for your particular service.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Portugal in Fremantle?
Mr Joao Henriques da Silva is the Honorary Consul of Portugal in Western Australia.
Which area does the Portuguese Consulate cover?
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate’s jurisdiction as Western Australia.
Can I apply for a Portuguese passport at the Fremantle Consulate?
Contact the Consulate first to confirm whether the passport service you require can be provided through the honorary post. Some formal procedures may need to be handled by a professional Portuguese consular mission.
Where can I obtain professional Portuguese consular services in Australia?
Portugal maintains a professional Consulate General in Sydney and a Consular Section at the Portuguese Embassy in Canberra. The appropriate office depends on the service required and applicable consular arrangements.