Slovenian consular representation in South Australia
Slovenian Consulate in Adelaide
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia in Adelaide.
Contact information
Contact the Slovenian Consulate in Adelaide
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia in South Australia.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular enquiry can be handled by the honorary consular post.
Location
Where is the Slovenian Consulate in Adelaide?
The Consulate is located at 19 Branwhite Street in Findon, west of central Adelaide.
Plan your visit: confirm current visitor arrangements with the Consulate before making a special trip to the Findon address.
About the mission
About the Slovenian Consulate in Adelaide
The Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia in Adelaide provides local Slovenian honorary consular representation in South Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia.
The mission is headed by Honorary Consul Jadran (Adrian) Vatovec. The Slovenian government uses the name Jadran Vatovec, while the current Australian diplomatic listing records Adrian Vatovec.
Slovenia’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs explains that honorary consular officers complement the country’s diplomatic network but do not have direct professional consular competences. Their role is primarily to provide advice, useful information and appropriate local assistance.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Adelaide Consulate provides a local point of contact for Slovenian citizens and other people seeking appropriate Slovenian consular guidance in South Australia.
Slovenian citizens
Slovenian citizens in South Australia can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
Consular guidance
The Consulate can provide advice and useful information and direct enquiries to the Embassy of Slovenia in Canberra when professional consular action is required.
Local assistance
The Honorary Consul provides a local point of contact for appropriate Slovenian community, consular and official enquiries in South Australia.
Limited honorary-consular functions: Slovenia states that its honorary consular officers do not have direct professional consular competences. Passport, citizenship, visa and other formal procedures may therefore need to be handled by the Embassy in Canberra.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Slovenian Consulate in Adelaide
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
These are general business hours and should not be interpreted as confirmation that every consular enquiry can be handled without prior arrangement.
Contact the Consulate before visiting to explain the assistance you require and confirm the current visitor arrangements.
Contact before visiting: check that your particular matter can be handled locally before travelling to the Findon office.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Slovenian Consulate in Adelaide
Both the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Slovenian government list the Adelaide Consulate’s jurisdiction as South Australia.
The honorary consular post therefore provides local Slovenian representation for people in South Australia.
Professional consular matters outside the Honorary Consul’s functions may need to be handled through the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Canberra.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Slovenian Consulate
Confirm the current arrangements and make sure your particular matter can be handled locally before travelling to Findon.
Confirm the service
Explain what assistance you require and check whether the Honorary Consul can assist with your particular matter.
Prepare your information
Ask which identification, documents or other information you should have available for your enquiry.
Check before travelling
Confirm current visitor arrangements before making a special trip to the Consulate in Findon.
Frequently asked questions
Slovenian Consulate in Adelaide
Does Slovenia have a Consulate in Adelaide?
Yes. Slovenia maintains a Consulate in Findon, South Australia.
Where is the Slovenian Consulate in Adelaide?
The Consulate is located at 19 Branwhite Street, Findon, SA 5023, Australia.
How can I contact the Slovenian Consulate?
The current official telephone number is +61 8 8268 4152. Email enquiries can be sent to slovenian.consulate.sa@gmail.com.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Slovenia in Adelaide?
The Slovenian government lists Jadran Vatovec as Honorary Consul. Australia’s current diplomatic listing records the name as Adrian Vatovec.
What are the business hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Which area does the Adelaide Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is South Australia.
Is this an honorary consular post?
Yes. The mission is officially designated as the Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia and is headed by an Honorary Consul.
Can the Adelaide Consulate issue Slovenian passports?
Slovenia states that honorary consular officers do not have direct professional consular competences. Contact the Consulate or the Embassy in Canberra to confirm the correct procedure for passport services.
Does Slovenia have an Embassy in Australia?
Yes. The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia is located in Canberra.
Does Slovenia have other consulates in Australia?
Yes. Slovenia also maintains honorary consular posts in Sydney, Brisbane, Geelong and Perth.