Australian consular representation in Kazakhstan
Australian Consulate in Almaty
Find current contact details, location, passport interview information and guidance for Australians seeking assistance from the Australian Consulate in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Almaty
Use the current official details below to contact Australia’s Honorary Consulate in Kazakhstan.
Before visiting: the Consulate is an honorary post providing limited services. Contact the office before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether the assistance you require can be provided locally.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Almaty?
The Australian Consulate is located in Esentai Tower on Al-Farabi Avenue in Almaty.
Before travelling: contact the Honorary Consulate first to confirm visitor arrangements and any documents you need to bring.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Kazakhstan
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Almaty to provide a local Australian consular presence in Kazakhstan.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul Mr Paul Cohn. As an honorary consular post, it provides a more limited range of services than an Australian embassy or professional consulate-general.
Australia’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan is resident in Moscow. The Australian Embassy in Moscow provides the full range of Australian consular services for Australians in Kazakhstan.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport assistance
The Australian Consulate in Almaty provides limited consular services and can conduct Australian passport interviews.
Limited consular assistance
Australians in Kazakhstan can contact the Honorary Consulate for limited local consular assistance. Australians requiring the full range of consular services should contact the Australian Embassy in Moscow.
Passport interviews
The Australian Consulate in Almaty can conduct passport interviews. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm the arrangements for your passport application.
Notarial services
The Honorary Consulate in Almaty does not provide Australian notarial services. Contact the Australian Embassy in Moscow if you require an Australian notarial act.
Full consular services: the Australian Embassy in Moscow provides the full range of consular services for Australians in Kazakhstan.
Visa and citizenship matters: Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and are not processed by the Honorary Consulate.
Visitor arrangements
Passport interviews and visits in Almaty
The Australian Consulate in Almaty can conduct Australian passport interviews. Contact the Consulate before attending to confirm the current arrangements for your application.
As an honorary consular post, the Consulate should not be assumed to operate a regular public counter comparable with an Australian embassy or consulate-general.
Prepare before visiting: confirm which application forms, photographs, identification and supporting documents you need before attending a passport interview.
Consular responsibility
Australian representation in Kazakhstan
The Honorary Consulate in Almaty provides a local Australian consular presence in Kazakhstan, supported by the Australian Embassy in Moscow.
Australian Consulate in Almaty
The Honorary Consulate provides limited local consular services and can conduct Australian passport interviews.
Australian Embassy in Moscow
Australia’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan is resident in Moscow. The Embassy provides full consular assistance for Australians in Kazakhstan and handles services that are not available through the Honorary Consulate.
Services requiring the Embassy: contact the Australian Embassy in Moscow for full consular assistance and Australian notarial services.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Confirm the service you require and the arrangements for receiving assistance before travelling to the Consulate in Almaty.
Contact before attending
Contact the Honorary Consulate before visiting and confirm whether your particular passport or consular matter can be handled locally.
Prepare passport documents
If attending a passport interview, prepare the appropriate application, photographs, identification and supporting documents before your appointment.
Use Moscow when required
For full consular assistance or Australian notarial services, contact the Australian Embassy in Moscow for instructions.
Australian Embassy in Moscow: the Embassy can be contacted on +7 495 956 6070.
Emergency assistance: if you cannot contact an Australian mission in a consular emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Almaty
Does Australia have a Consulate in Kazakhstan?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Kazakhstan?
Australia’s Honorary Consulate in Almaty is currently headed by Honorary Consul Mr Paul Cohn.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Almaty?
The Consulate is located at Esentai Tower, 77/7 Al-Farabi Ave, Almaty 050060, Kazakhstan.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate in Almaty?
The Consulate can be contacted by telephone on +7 776 108 3090.
Can the Australian Consulate help Australians in Kazakhstan?
Yes. The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular services. Australians requiring full consular assistance should contact the Australian Embassy in Moscow.
Can I have an Australian passport interview in Almaty?
Yes. The Australian Consulate in Almaty conducts passport interviews. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm the current arrangements.
Does the Australian Consulate in Almaty provide notarial services?
No. The Honorary Consulate does not provide Australian notarial services. Contact the Australian Embassy in Moscow if you require a notarial service.
Which Australian Embassy is responsible for Kazakhstan?
Australia’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan is resident in Moscow. The Australian Embassy in Moscow provides the full range of Australian consular services for Australians in Kazakhstan.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
No. Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate in Almaty or the Australian Embassy in Moscow. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Official information