Thai consular representation in New South Wales
Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, consular services and visitor information for the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney
Use the current official details below to contact Thailand’s professional Consulate-General in New South Wales.
Check service hours carefully: the Consular Section and Visa Section have different public service hours from the Consulate-General’s general office hours.
Location
Where is the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney?
The Royal Thai Consulate-General is located at Level 8, 131 Macquarie Street in central Sydney.
Before travelling: check the current procedure for your service on the Consulate-General’s official website, including any appointment, application or document requirements.
About the mission
About the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney
The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney is Thailand’s professional consular mission in New South Wales.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the mission as the Royal Thai Consulate-General and lists its jurisdiction as New South Wales.
The mission is headed by Mr Naruchai Ninnad, Consul-General of Thailand.
Unlike Thailand’s honorary consular posts in Australia, the Sydney Consulate-General provides professional consular services and is one of Thailand’s principal offices in Australia for matters such as Thai passports, civil registration, document services and visas.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Royal Thai Consulate-General provides professional consular services for Thai citizens and eligible applicants. Requirements vary by procedure and should be checked before applying.
Thai citizens
Services for Thai nationals include passport and other consular matters, subject to the current requirements and procedures published by the Consulate-General.
Civil and document services
The professional mission handles eligible civil registration and document-related procedures that cannot be performed by Thailand’s honorary consulates in Australia.
Visa services
The Consulate-General has a dedicated Visa Section. Applicants should review the current visa procedure, eligibility rules and required documents before applying.
Service requirements vary: passports, civil registration, legalisation and visa procedures may have different application methods and appointment requirements. Check the current official instructions for your specific service.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments and public service hours
The Royal Thai Consulate-General’s general office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The Consular Section currently operates from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
The Visa Section currently operates from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Public service hours do not necessarily mean that every procedure can be completed as a walk-in service. Check the official instructions for your particular application before visiting.
Before your visit: confirm whether your service requires an appointment, online application, pre-submission or specific supporting documents.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate-General’s jurisdiction as New South Wales.
Residents should check the current Thai consular arrangements for their place of residence before applying, particularly when a procedure is allocated according to consular jurisdiction.
Thailand also maintains the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra and honorary consular representation in Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Thai Consulate-General
Check the current procedure for your service before travelling to the Macquarie Street office.
Choose the correct service
Determine whether you need passport, civil registration, document, visa or another consular service and follow the current instructions for that procedure.
Prepare your documents
Check which application forms, identification, photographs, originals, copies and supporting documents are required before attending the Consulate-General.
Check visitor arrangements
Confirm the applicable public service hours and whether your procedure requires an appointment or another preliminary step before visiting.
Frequently asked questions
Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney
Does Thailand have a Consulate-General in Sydney?
Yes. Thailand maintains the Royal Thai Consulate-General at 131 Macquarie Street in central Sydney.
Where is the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney?
The Consulate-General is located at Level 8, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.
How can I contact the Thai Consulate-General?
The current telephone numbers are +61 2 9241 2542 and +61 2 9241 2543. The official email address is thaiconsulate.syd@mfa.go.th.
Who is the Consul-General of Thailand in Sydney?
Mr Naruchai Ninnad is the Consul-General of Thailand in Sydney.
What are the Consulate-General’s office hours?
The general office hours currently listed by DFAT are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
What are the Consular Section opening hours?
The Consular Section is currently listed as open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
What are the Visa Section opening hours?
The Visa Section is currently listed as open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Which area does the Sydney Consulate-General cover?
DFAT lists its jurisdiction as New South Wales.
Can the Sydney Consulate-General provide Thai passport services?
Yes. Passport services are among the professional consular functions handled by Thailand’s Embassy and Consulate-General rather than its honorary consulates. Check the current Sydney procedure and appointment requirements before applying.
Can I apply for a Thai visa through the Sydney Consulate-General?
The Royal Thai Consulate-General has a dedicated Visa Section. Applicants should check the current official visa application procedure, eligibility requirements and required documents before applying.
Do Thai honorary consulates provide the same services?
No. The Royal Thai Embassy states that honorary consulates in Australia cannot issue Thai passports, Thai ID cards, birth, death, marriage or divorce certificates or visas, and cannot authenticate documents. These services are handled by the professional Thai missions.