Australian consular representation in Switzerland
Australian Consulate-General in Geneva
Find current contact details, passport and notarial services, appointments and consular assistance from the Australian Consulate-General in Geneva, Switzerland.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate-General in Geneva
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Consulate-General in Geneva.
Appointments: passport and notarial services require an appointment. Contact the Consulate-General before travelling to the office.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate-General in Geneva?
The Australian Consulate-General is located at Chemin des Fins 2 in Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva.
Before visiting: passport and notarial services are provided by appointment. Check current appointment arrangements before travelling.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate-General in Geneva
The Australian Consulate-General in Geneva provides consular, passport and notarial services to Australians in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
The Consul-General for Switzerland and Liechtenstein is Mr Kevin Filippi. The Consulate-General works alongside the Australian Embassy in Bern as part of Australia’s representation in Switzerland.
Geneva is also an important centre for Australia’s multilateral diplomacy. Australia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and Conference on Disarmament and its Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization are based at the same location. These multilateral missions perform separate diplomatic functions from the Consulate-General’s services to Australian citizens.
Services for Australians
Consular, passport and notarial services
The Australian Consulate-General in Geneva is the principal location for routine Australian consular, passport and notarial services in Switzerland.
Consular assistance
Australians can contact the Consulate-General for consular assistance when they experience serious difficulties overseas, subject to the limits set out in the Australian Government’s Consular Services Charter.
Australian passports
The Consulate-General provides routine Australian passport services by appointment and is also the location in Switzerland where emergency passport services are available.
Notarial services
The Consulate-General provides Australian notarial services including selected document certification, signature witnessing, statutory declarations, verification of identity, apostilles and authentications.
Emergency passports: current official guidance states that emergency passport services in Switzerland are available in Geneva.
Visa and citizenship matters: Australian visa, migration and citizenship services are administered separately through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Passport and notarial appointments
Passport and notarial services at the Australian Consulate-General in Geneva are provided by appointment.
Passport appointments
Check the current passport instructions before booking. Applicants who require personal attendance should arrange an appointment with the Consulate-General and prepare the required application, photographs, identification and supporting documents.
Notarial appointments
In-person notarial appointments are held in Geneva. Current arrangements provide notarial appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Confirm exactly which service the receiving authority requires before booking.
Some services by mail: selected notarial services, including certification of some documents and certain legalisation services, may be available by mail. Services requiring identity verification, certified photographs or witnessing must be completed in person.
Consular responsibility
Switzerland and Liechtenstein
The Australian Consulate-General in Geneva provides consular services for Australians in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Australian Consulate-General in Geneva
Geneva is the principal location for routine Australian consular, passport and notarial services for Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Australian Embassy in Bern
The Australian Embassy in Bern is Australia’s principal bilateral diplomatic mission in Switzerland. Current official guidance directs consular, passport and notarial enquiries to Geneva in the first instance.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate-General
Check the current service instructions, arrange an appointment where required and prepare all necessary documents before travelling to Geneva.
Book before attending
Passport and notarial services are by appointment. Do not rely on walk-in access for these services.
Confirm document requirements
For notarial services, obtain clear instructions from the organisation receiving your documents before booking. Consular staff cannot determine which notarial act another authority requires.
Bring a payment card
Passport and notarial fees are charged in Australian dollars and current official guidance states that payment is by credit card. Cash and bank transfers are not accepted.
Notarial appointments: current in-person notarial appointments are held in Geneva on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Some services can instead be completed by mail.
Emergency assistance: contact the Consulate-General on +41 22 799 9100. 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-General in Geneva
Does Australia have a Consulate-General in Geneva?
Yes. Australia maintains a professional Consulate-General in Geneva that provides consular, passport and notarial services.
Where is the Australian Consulate-General in Geneva?
The Consulate-General is located at Chemin des Fins 2, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate-General?
Call +41 22 799 9100 or email australian.consulate-geneva@dfat.gov.au.
Who is the Australian Consul-General in Geneva?
The Consul-General for Switzerland and Liechtenstein is Mr Kevin Filippi.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Geneva?
Yes. The Australian Consulate-General in Geneva provides routine passport services by appointment.
Can I obtain an emergency Australian passport in Geneva?
Emergency passport services are available in Geneva. Contact the Consulate-General as soon as possible if you have urgent travel requirements.
Does the Consulate-General provide notarial services?
Yes. The Consulate-General provides a range of Australian notarial services. Some services require an in-person appointment, while selected services may be completed by mail.
When are notarial appointments available?
Current official arrangements provide in-person notarial appointments in Geneva on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Does the Australian Embassy in Bern also provide passport services?
Routine passport services may be scheduled in Bern on specific advertised dates, but current official guidance directs consular, passport and notarial enquiries to Geneva in the first instance. Emergency passport services are available in Geneva.
Does the Consulate-General also represent Australia at the United Nations?
Australia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and Conference on Disarmament is also based in Geneva, but it performs separate multilateral diplomatic functions. The Consulate-General is responsible for consular, passport and notarial services.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate-General on +41 22 799 9100. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.