Australian consular representation in the United States
Australian Consulate in Denver
Find current contact details, limited consular assistance and information about part-time Australian passport interviews at the Australian Consulate in Denver, Colorado.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Denver
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Consulate in Denver.
Limited services: Denver is an Honorary Consulate. Passport interviews are available on a limited part-time basis, but visa and notarial services are not provided at this Consulate.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Denver?
The Australian Consulate is located at the WeWork Wells Fargo Center at 1700 Lincoln Street in Denver, Colorado.
Before visiting: do not attend the Consulate for a passport interview without a confirmed appointment. Passport interview availability is limited and appointments may not be offered every week.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Denver
The Australian Consulate in Denver is an honorary Australian consular post headed by Honorary Consul Mr James Waddell.
The Consulate provides limited support for Australians and also operates as a part-time location for Australian passport interviews.
Colorado forms part of the wider consular and passport jurisdiction of the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles. Australians requiring services that are not available in Denver should contact the Los Angeles office.
Services for Australians
Services available in Denver
The Australian Consulate in Denver provides more limited services than Australia’s professional Consulates-General in the United States.
Limited consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited assistance to Australians. For significant or complex consular matters, contact the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles or the Australian Government’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre.
Passport interviews
Denver operates a part-time passport office with limited capacity for in-person Australian passport interviews. A confirmed appointment is required.
Services not available
The Honorary Consulate does not provide notarial services or Australian visa services. Passport applications cannot be submitted to Denver by mail.
Notarial services: Australian Government guidance specifically states that notarial services are not available at the Honorary Consulate in Denver. Use an appropriate professional Australian mission for Australian notarial services.
Passport arrangements
Passport interviews in Denver
The Denver location provides a limited part-time service for Australian passport applications that require an in-person interview.
Appointment required
Passport interviews are by appointment only. Because Denver is a part-time passport location, appointments may not be available every week.
When appointments are released
Current official guidance states that Denver appointments are released on Fridays, two weeks before the available appointment dates and times.
No mail applications in Denver: the Denver office does not accept Australian passport applications by mail. Eligible Colorado residents applying by mail should follow the instructions for the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles.
Urgent passport needs: Denver has limited passport capacity. If you require urgent passport processing, check the nearest full-service Australian passport office and contact the appropriate professional Australian mission.
Consular arrangements
Denver and the Los Angeles consular district
The Honorary Consulate provides a local Australian presence in Denver, while Colorado forms part of the wider jurisdiction managed by the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles.
Denver
The Honorary Consulate provides limited local assistance and scheduled part-time passport interviews in Denver, Colorado.
Los Angeles
The Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles is the professional Australian mission responsible for Colorado and manages passport applications associated with the Denver interview location.
Passport applications by mail: eligible Colorado residents should send qualifying mail applications to the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles, not to the Denver Honorary Consulate.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Check whether the service you require is available in Denver and make a passport appointment before travelling to the Consulate.
Check availability
Denver is a part-time passport location. Appointment availability is limited and passport interviews may not be offered every week.
Prepare your application
If attending a passport interview, complete the correct application and prepare all required photographs, identification and supporting documents before your appointment.
Use Los Angeles when required
For services that Denver cannot provide, including notarial services and mail-in passport applications, follow the current arrangements for the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles.
Visa and citizenship enquiries: the Denver Consulate does not provide Australian visa services. Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Emergency assistance: for serious consular emergencies, contact the nearest professional Australian mission or Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Denver
Does Australia have a Consulate in Denver?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Denver. The official public designation used by the Australian Government is Australian Consulate in Denver.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Denver?
The Consulate is located at WeWork Wells Fargo Center, 1700 Lincoln St, 17th Floor, Denver, CO 80203, United States.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate in Denver?
The current official telephone number is +1 720 366 7500.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Denver?
The Australian Consulate in Denver is headed by Honorary Consul Mr James Waddell.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Denver?
Denver operates a part-time passport office where applications requiring a personal interview can be lodged by appointment. Capacity is limited and appointments may not be available every week.
When are Denver passport appointments released?
Current official guidance states that appointments are released on Fridays two weeks before the available appointment dates and times.
Can I mail my passport application to Denver?
No. The Denver passport office does not accept mail-in passport applications. Eligible Colorado residents applying by mail should follow the instructions for the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles.
Does the Australian Consulate in Denver provide notarial services?
No. Australian Government guidance specifically states that notarial services are not provided by the Honorary Consulate in Denver.
Does the Australian Consulate in Denver process visas?
No. Visa services are not available at the Denver Consulate. Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Which Australian Consulate-General is responsible for Colorado?
Colorado forms part of the jurisdiction of the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles. Passport applications associated with the Denver interview location are managed by the Los Angeles office.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
For urgent consular assistance that cannot be handled locally, contact the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles or Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.