Australian consular representation in Saudi Arabia
Australian Consulate in Jeddah
Find official information about the Australian Consulate in Jeddah and current arrangements for consular, passport and notarial assistance in Saudi Arabia.
Contact information
Contact arrangements for Australians in Jeddah
The Australian Government currently lists an Australian Consulate in Jeddah. However, current official sources do not publish public contact details or visiting hours for the Jeddah post.
For consular help: Australians in Jeddah should currently contact the Australian Embassy in Riyadh on +966 11 250 0900.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Jeddah
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently includes the Australian Consulate in Jeddah in its official list of Australian embassies and consulates overseas.
Current Australian Government consular information for Saudi Arabia directs Australians requiring consular assistance to the Australian Embassy in Riyadh.
Current official sources do not publish a public street address, telephone number, email address, opening hours or visitor arrangements for the Australian Consulate in Jeddah. Visitors should therefore contact the Australian Embassy in Riyadh before attempting to access consular services in Jeddah.
Services for Australians
Consular, passport and notarial services
Australians in Jeddah should use the Australian Embassy in Riyadh for current consular, passport and notarial arrangements.
Consular assistance
For consular assistance in Saudi Arabia, contact the Australian Embassy in Riyadh. The Embassy provides assistance to Australians in accordance with the Consular Services Charter.
Australian passports
The Australian Embassy in Riyadh provides passport services to Australians in Saudi Arabia. Applications requiring personal lodgement must be submitted at the Embassy by appointment.
Notarial services
The Australian Embassy in Riyadh provides a limited range of Australian notarial services by appointment.
Do not assume services are available in Jeddah: current official Australian sources do not publish passport, notarial or public counter arrangements for the Australian Consulate in Jeddah.
Visa and citizenship matters: the Australian Embassy in Riyadh does not process Australian visa, immigration or citizenship applications. These matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Passport and notarial appointments
Current passport and notarial appointments for Australians in Saudi Arabia are provided through the Australian Embassy in Riyadh.
Passport appointments
The Embassy operates an online appointment system for passport applications that require personal lodgement. Appointments are available Sunday to Thursday.
Notarial appointments
Notarial services at the Australian Embassy in Riyadh are provided by appointment. Confirm the exact service required before booking.
Postal passport applications: some eligible adult and child passport renewals can be lodged with the Australian Embassy in Riyadh by registered courier. Other passport applications must be lodged in person.
Australian representation
Australian consular representation in Saudi Arabia
The Australian Embassy in Riyadh is Australia’s principal diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia and provides consular, passport and notarial services.
Australian Consulate in Jeddah
DFAT continues to list an Australian Consulate in Jeddah. Current public contact and visitor information for the post is not published in the official sources checked for this page.
Australian Embassy in Riyadh
The Embassy provides Australian consular, passport and notarial services and is the current official contact point for Australians requiring consular help in Saudi Arabia.
Planning your visit
Before seeking consular assistance
Contact the Australian Embassy in Riyadh before making travel arrangements for a passport, notarial or other consular service.
Contact Riyadh first
For current consular arrangements in Saudi Arabia, contact the Australian Embassy in Riyadh before travelling.
Book required services
Passport applications requiring personal attendance and Australian notarial services at the Embassy are provided by appointment.
Check current travel advice
Review the latest Australian Government travel advice for Saudi Arabia before travelling, particularly during periods of heightened regional security concerns.
Passport processing: current Embassy guidance advises allowing a minimum of six weeks for a new Australian passport after payment has been taken. Priority processing is not available in Saudi Arabia.
Payment: the Australian Embassy in Riyadh accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express for passport and notarial services, with payments processed in Australian dollars. Cash is not accepted.
Emergency assistance: call the Australian Embassy in Riyadh on +966 11 250 0900. If you cannot contact the Embassy in an emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Jeddah
Does Australia have a consulate in Jeddah?
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists an Australian Consulate in Jeddah in its official directory of Australian missions overseas.
What is the address of the Australian Consulate in Jeddah?
Current official Australian sources checked for this page do not publish a public street address for the Australian Consulate in Jeddah. Contact the Australian Embassy in Riyadh for current arrangements.
How can I get Australian consular assistance in Jeddah?
Current Australian Government travel advice directs Australians requiring consular help in Saudi Arabia to the Australian Embassy in Riyadh on +966 11 250 0900.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Jeddah?
Current official information does not publish passport lodgement arrangements at the Australian Consulate in Jeddah. Australian passport services in Saudi Arabia are provided through the Australian Embassy in Riyadh.
Can I renew my Australian passport by courier?
Some eligible adult and child passport renewal applications can be submitted to the Australian Embassy in Riyadh by registered courier. Other applications require personal attendance.
Does the Australian Consulate in Jeddah provide notarial services?
Current official information does not publish notarial arrangements for the Jeddah post. The Australian Embassy in Riyadh provides a limited range of Australian notarial services by appointment.
How long does an Australian passport take in Saudi Arabia?
Current Embassy guidance advises allowing a minimum of six weeks after payment has been taken. Priority passport processing is not available in Saudi Arabia.
Does the Australian Embassy process visas in Saudi Arabia?
No. The Australian Embassy in Riyadh does not process Australian visa, immigration or citizenship applications. These matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What are the Australian Embassy’s opening hours?
The Australian Embassy in Riyadh is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday to Thursday, except on public holidays. Passport and notarial services requiring attendance are by appointment.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Embassy in Riyadh on +966 11 250 0900. If you cannot contact the Embassy, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.