Slovenian consular representation in Victoria
Slovenian Consulate in Geelong
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia in Geelong.
Contact information
Contact the Slovenian Consulate in Geelong
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia in Victoria.
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 Geelong?
The Consulate is located at 33 Vista Road in Newtown, within the Geelong urban area in Victoria.
Plan your visit: contact the Consulate before making a special trip to the Newtown address, even during the published business hours.
About the mission
About the Slovenian Consulate in Geelong
The Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia in Geelong provides local Slovenian honorary consular representation in Victoria.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia. The Slovenian government identifies the mission as its Consulate in Geelong, while the current street address is in Newtown.
The mission is headed by Dr Srechko Jernej Kontelj OAM, Honorary Consul of Slovenia. DFAT records his appointment from 21 March 2022.
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 Geelong Consulate provides a local point of contact for Slovenian citizens and other people seeking appropriate Slovenian consular guidance in Victoria.
Slovenian citizens
Slovenian citizens in Victoria 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 Victoria.
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 Geelong
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s business hours as Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
These published business hours should not be interpreted as unrestricted walk-in hours or confirmation that every consular matter can be handled during those times.
Contact the Consulate before visiting to explain the assistance you require and confirm the current visitor arrangements.
Contact before visiting: confirm that your particular matter can be handled locally before travelling to the Newtown address.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Slovenian Consulate in Geelong
Both the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Slovenian government list the Consulate’s jurisdiction as Victoria.
The honorary consular post therefore provides local Slovenian representation for people throughout Victoria.
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 Newtown.
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
Contact the Consulate before making a special trip, even when visiting during the published business hours.
Frequently asked questions
Slovenian Consulate in Geelong
Does Slovenia have a Consulate in Geelong?
Yes. Slovenia maintains an honorary consular post in the Geelong area of Victoria.
Where is the Slovenian Consulate in Geelong?
The Consulate is located at 33 Vista Road, Newtown, VIC 3220, Australia.
How can I contact the Slovenian Consulate?
The current official mobile number is +61 419 327 303. Email enquiries can be sent to slovenian.consulate.vic@gmail.com.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Slovenia in Geelong?
Dr Srechko Jernej Kontelj OAM is the Honorary Consul of Slovenia. DFAT records his appointment from 21 March 2022.
What are the published business hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm current visitor arrangements.
Which area does the Geelong Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is the State of Victoria.
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 Geelong 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 and provides professional consular services.
Does Slovenia have other consulates in Australia?
Yes. Slovenia also maintains honorary consular posts in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.