Swiss consular representation in Tasmania
Swiss Consulate in Hobart
Find current contact details, location, appointment information, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Swiss Consulate serving Tasmania.
Contact information
Contact the Swiss Consulate in Hobart
Use the current official details below to contact the Swiss Consulate serving Tasmania.
Before visiting: the Consulate operates by appointment. Contact the office in advance to arrange your visit and confirm whether your enquiry can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Swiss Consulate in Hobart?
The Swiss Consulate serving Tasmania is located at 8 D’Arcy Street in South Hobart.
Appointment required: arrange your visit before travelling to the South Hobart address.
About the mission
About the Swiss Consulate in Hobart
The Swiss Consulate in Hobart is an honorary representation of Switzerland serving Tasmania.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Switzerland and lists its jurisdiction as Tasmania.
The mission is headed by Professor Margaret Otlowski, Honorary Consul of Switzerland. DFAT records her appointment from 13 December 1999.
The Hobart Consulate forms part of Switzerland’s honorary representation network in Australia. It provides local representation and appropriate assistance, while formal consular services for residents of Tasmania are handled through the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney.
Local assistance
Consular services
The Hobart post is an honorary Consulate and does not provide the same professional consular services as the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney.
Swiss citizens
Swiss citizens in Tasmania can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
Emergency support
Honorary representations support Switzerland’s professional missions in emergencies involving Swiss citizens abroad. The responsible professional Swiss representation should also be contacted in an emergency.
Consular referrals
Enquiries requiring formal consular processing are referred to the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney, which is responsible for professional consular services for residents of Australia.
Important service limitation: Swiss honorary representations do not have consular authority. They cannot issue visas or Swiss passports, act as a notary or process civil status matters.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Swiss Consulate in Hobart
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Hobart Consulate as operating by appointment.
Contact the Consulate at hobart@honrep.ch or by mobile telephone before visiting. Explain the assistance you require so the office can confirm whether your enquiry can be handled locally.
For matters requiring professional consular processing, contact the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney. The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs expressly places the Hobart Consulate within Sydney’s consular district.
Contact before travelling: arrange your appointment before visiting the South Hobart address.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Swiss Consulate in Hobart
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Hobart Consulate’s jurisdiction as Tasmania.
The honorary Consulate itself is within the wider consular district of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney.
The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs states that all correspondence concerning formal consular matters should be sent to the Consulate General in Sydney.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Swiss Consulate
Check whether your enquiry can be handled by the Honorary Consul and arrange an appointment before travelling to the Hobart office.
Check the service
Confirm whether your enquiry is suitable for the honorary Consulate or requires professional processing through the Consulate General in Sydney.
Contact the office
Explain what assistance you require and ask whether any identification or supporting documents should be brought to your appointment.
Arrange your visit
The Hobart Consulate operates by appointment. Confirm your visit before travelling to D’Arcy Street in South Hobart.
Frequently asked questions
Swiss Consulate in Hobart
Does Switzerland have a Consulate in Hobart?
Yes. Switzerland maintains an honorary Consulate in South Hobart serving Tasmania.
Where is the Swiss Consulate in Hobart?
The Consulate is located at 8 D’Arcy Street, South Hobart, TAS 7004, Australia.
How can I contact the Swiss Consulate?
The current mobile number is +61 407 298 090 and the email address is hobart@honrep.ch.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Hobart?
Professor Margaret Otlowski is the Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Tasmania. DFAT records her appointment from 13 December 1999.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT lists the Hobart Consulate as operating by appointment. Contact the office before visiting.
Which area does the Hobart Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Tasmania.
Which professional Swiss Consulate is responsible for Tasmania?
The Hobart honorary Consulate is within the consular district of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney. Formal consular correspondence should be directed to the Consulate General.
Can I apply for a Swiss passport in Hobart?
No. Swiss honorary representations do not have authority to issue Swiss passports. Passport matters requiring formal consular processing are handled through the responsible professional Swiss representation.
Can I apply for a Swiss visa in Hobart?
No. Swiss honorary representations cannot issue visas. Visa matters for residents of Australia are handled through the responsible professional Swiss representation.
Can the Hobart Consulate provide notarial services?
No. Switzerland states that its honorary representations do not have authority to act as a notary.
Can the Consulate help a Swiss citizen in an emergency?
The honorary representation can provide appropriate local support, but the responsible Swiss professional representation should also be contacted immediately in an emergency.