Swedish consular representation in South Australia
Swedish Consulate in Adelaide
Find current contact details, location, appointment information, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Swedish Consulate serving South Australia.
Contact information
Contact the Swedish Consulate in Adelaide
Use the current official details below to contact the Swedish Consulate serving South Australia.
Appointment required: all visits to the Swedish Consulate in Adelaide must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be requested by email.
Location
Where is the Swedish Consulate in Adelaide?
The Swedish Consulate serving South Australia is located at 5 Elizabeth Court in Burnside, within metropolitan Adelaide.
Before travelling: the Consulate receives visitors by appointment only. Arrange your visit before going to the Burnside address.
About the mission
About the Swedish Consulate in Adelaide
The Swedish Consulate in Adelaide provides honorary Swedish consular representation for South Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the mission as the Consulate of Sweden and lists its jurisdiction as South Australia.
The mission is headed by Mr Sebastian Raneskold, Honorary Consul of Sweden. DFAT records his appointment from 1 May 2021.
As an honorary Consulate, the Adelaide office provides selected local consular assistance. Professional diplomatic and consular responsibility remains with the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Adelaide Consulate provides selected honorary consular services and local assistance for Swedish citizens in South Australia.
Swedish citizens
Swedish citizens in South Australia can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local consular information, guidance and assistance.
Documents and certificates
Sweden’s honorary consulates can assist with selected document-related matters, including eligible life certificates. Contact the Adelaide office first to confirm that the service you require is available locally.
Passport-related guidance
The Consulate can provide information about applicable Swedish passport procedures and local collection arrangements where available, while professional passport services remain subject to the rules of the Embassy in Canberra.
Limited honorary-consular functions: not every Swedish consular procedure can be completed in Adelaide. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Swedish Consulate in Adelaide
The Swedish Consulate in Adelaide receives visitors by appointment only.
Sweden’s official overseas representation website states that all visits must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be requested by email at SwedishConsulateAdelaide@gmail.com.
Explain the service or assistance you require when requesting an appointment so the Consulate can confirm whether the matter can be handled in Adelaide.
Do not visit without an appointment: arrange your visit with the Consulate before travelling to the Burnside address.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Swedish Consulate in Adelaide
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Adelaide Consulate’s jurisdiction as South Australia.
The honorary post therefore provides local Swedish consular representation for people throughout the state, subject to the functions available through an honorary Consulate.
Professional diplomatic and consular matters that cannot be handled in Adelaide are referred to the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra or another appropriate Swedish authority.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Swedish Consulate
Confirm the service you require and arrange an appointment before travelling to the Burnside office.
Confirm the service
Explain what assistance you require and check whether the matter can be handled by the Honorary Consul or must be referred to the Embassy in Canberra.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, original documents, forms or other supporting material you should bring to your appointment.
Book your appointment
All visits must be arranged in advance. Contact the Consulate by email before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Swedish Consulate in Adelaide
Does Sweden have a Consulate in Adelaide?
Yes. Sweden maintains an honorary Consulate in Burnside, Adelaide, with jurisdiction throughout South Australia.
Where is the Swedish Consulate in Adelaide?
The Consulate is located at 5 Elizabeth Court, Burnside, SA 5066, Australia.
How can I contact the Swedish Consulate?
The current mobile number is +61 403 581 004 and the email address is SwedishConsulateAdelaide@gmail.com.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in Adelaide?
Mr Sebastian Raneskold is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in South Australia. DFAT records his appointment from 1 May 2021.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. All visits to the Swedish Consulate in Adelaide must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be requested by email.
Which area does the Adelaide Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is South Australia.
Can the Adelaide Consulate help Swedish citizens?
Yes. The Honorary Consulate provides selected local consular assistance and guidance for Swedish citizens. Contact the office first to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled in Adelaide.
Can I apply for a regular Swedish passport in Adelaide?
Regular Swedish passport and national ID card applications cannot be assumed to be available through an honorary Consulate. In Australia, applicants should follow the current passport instructions issued by the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra.
Can I collect a Swedish passport in Adelaide?
Swedish passports and national ID cards can, under the applicable arrangements, be forwarded to an honorary consulate for collection. The collection location should be arranged through the responsible Swedish authorities, and the Consulate will advise when the document is ready.
Can the Consulate assist with a Swedish life certificate?
Sweden’s honorary consulates in Australia can assist with eligible Swedish Pensions Agency life certificates. Contact the Adelaide Consulate to arrange your visit and confirm the current requirements.