Saudi consular representation in Sydney
Saudi Consulate General in Sydney
Find current contact information, business hours, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the Saudi Consulate General in Sydney
Use the current official information below when contacting the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Sydney.
Important: the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade identifies the York Street address for official purposes, events and meetings only. Do not visit this address for routine consular services without first confirming the correct arrangements with the Saudi mission.
About the mission
About the Saudi Consulate General in Sydney
The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Sydney is a professional Saudi consular mission in New South Wales.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the mission as the Consulate-General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The mission is headed by Mr Mashare Ali M Ben Naheet, Consul-General of Saudi Arabia.
The Consulate General forms part of Saudi Arabia’s official representation in Australia alongside the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Canberra.
Consular assistance
Consular services
Saudi consular authorities provide assistance to Saudi citizens and information for other applicants dealing with official Saudi procedures.
Saudi citizens
Saudi citizens can seek official guidance and assistance with eligible consular and citizen-service matters.
Documents and consular matters
Applicants should check the current Saudi requirements for document, certification and other consular procedures before submitting documents or attending in person.
Travel and visa enquiries
Travellers and applicants should use current official Saudi government information to check visa, entry and other travel requirements.
Check your procedure: different Saudi consular services can have separate application, document and attendance requirements. Confirm the current procedure before visiting any Saudi mission office.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments and visits
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Consulate General’s business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
These are business hours and should not be interpreted as unrestricted public walk-in hours.
DFAT specifically identifies the published York Street address as being for official purposes, events and meetings only. Contact the Saudi mission before travelling to determine the correct arrangements for your particular consular service.
Do not visit without confirmation: check the current location, appointment requirements and application procedure for your service before travelling.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Saudi Consulate General in Sydney
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate General’s jurisdiction as New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Queensland.
People in these jurisdictions should check with the Saudi authorities which office or service channel is appropriate for the particular consular procedure they require.
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Canberra remains Saudi Arabia’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia and also provides consular and citizen-service functions.
Planning your visit
Before contacting or visiting the Saudi Consulate General
Confirm the current arrangements for your particular consular procedure before travelling.
Confirm the location
Do not assume that the published York Street address accepts routine consular visitors. Confirm where your particular service is provided.
Check the procedure
Review the current official Saudi instructions for the citizen, document, visa or other consular service you require.
Prepare your documents
Check which identification, forms, supporting documents and prior application steps are required before attending.
Frequently asked questions
Saudi Consulate General in Sydney
Does Saudi Arabia have a Consulate General in Sydney?
Yes. Saudi Arabia maintains a professional Consulate General in Sydney, New South Wales.
Where is the Saudi Consulate General in Sydney?
DFAT lists Level 2, 89 York Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 as the official address but specifies that it is for official purposes, events and meetings only. Confirm the correct location before attending for a consular service.
Can I visit the York Street address for consular services?
Do not assume that routine consular visitors are accepted there. DFAT specifically describes the address as being for official purposes, events and meetings only. Contact the Saudi mission first.
What are the business hours?
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Who is the Saudi Consul-General in Sydney?
The current DFAT listing identifies Mr Mashare Ali M Ben Naheet as Consul-General of Saudi Arabia.
Which areas does the Saudi Consulate General cover?
Its official jurisdiction covers New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Does Saudi Arabia also have an Embassy in Australia?
Yes. The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia is located in Yarralumla, Canberra.
Is there a Saudi Commercial Office in Sydney?
Yes. DFAT separately lists a Saudi Commercial Office in Sydney. It is a specialist office and should not be confused with the location for general consular services.
Do I need an appointment?
The current DFAT listing does not provide a universal appointment rule for all consular procedures. Confirm the requirements for your particular service directly with the Saudi mission before visiting.
Why is there no map on this page?
DFAT identifies the published York Street address as being for official purposes, events and meetings only rather than as a general consular visitor address. A map is therefore not provided to avoid directing visitors to an inappropriate location.