Australian consular representation in Jamaica
Australian Consulate in Kingston
Find current contact details, location, limited consular services, passport interview information and emergency assistance for Australians in Jamaica.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Kingston
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica.
Before visiting: regular public counter hours are not currently published by the Australian Government. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm availability and arrange any required visit.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Kingston?
The Australian Consulate is located at 80-82 Second Street, Port Bustamante, Kingston 13, Jamaica.
Confirm before travelling: as this is an honorary consular post, contact the Consulate in advance rather than relying on walk-in access.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Kingston
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Kingston to provide a local point of contact for Australians in Jamaica.
The Consulate is headed by Honorary Consul Mrs Marjory Kennedy and provides limited consular services, including passport interviews.
Australia’s broader diplomatic and consular responsibility for Jamaica is held by the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Australia’s High Commissioner in Port of Spain is also accredited to Jamaica.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport assistance
The Australian Consulate in Kingston provides limited services. Australians requiring services beyond the Honorary Consulate’s capacity should contact the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain.
Limited consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited assistance to Australians who experience serious difficulties while living in or visiting Jamaica.
Passport interviews
The Australian Government confirms that the Consulate in Kingston conducts Australian passport interviews. Contact the Consulate before attending to arrange the interview and confirm current requirements.
Full consular assistance
Full Australian consular assistance for Jamaica is available from the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Notarial services: current official information does not confirm a general Australian notarial service at the Honorary Consulate in Kingston. Contact the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain if you require an Australian notarial service.
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
Appointments at the Australian Consulate
The Australian Government does not publish regular public counter hours for the Honorary Consulate in Kingston. Contact the Consulate before visiting.
Passport interviews
Passport interviews are available through the Consulate. Contact the office in advance to arrange an interview and confirm which application forms, photographs, identification and supporting documents you need to bring.
Other consular matters
Contact the Honorary Consulate first to determine whether it can assist with your particular matter. More extensive services are provided by the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain.
Consular responsibility
Australian consular representation in Jamaica
The Kingston Honorary Consulate provides a local Australian consular presence, while the Australian High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago has general consular responsibility for Jamaica.
Kingston
The Australian Consulate in Kingston provides limited local consular assistance and conducts passport interviews for Australians in Jamaica.
Port of Spain
The Australian High Commission in Port of Spain has general reporting and consular responsibility for Jamaica and provides full consular assistance.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Consulate before travelling and confirm that the service you require can be provided in Kingston.
Contact first
Regular public opening hours are not published. Call or email the Honorary Consulate before visiting to confirm availability.
Prepare passport documents
If attending a passport interview, confirm the current application requirements and bring all required forms, photographs, identification and supporting documents.
Check the service location
Some Australian Government services are not available through the Honorary Consulate. Contact the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain when full consular assistance is required.
Full consular assistance: the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain can be contacted on +1 868 235 7950 or at ahc.portofspain@dfat.gov.au.
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 Kingston
Does Australia have a consulate in Jamaica?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Kingston?
The Consulate is located at 80-82 Second Street, Port Bustamante, Kingston 13, Jamaica.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +1 876 361 1332 or email marjory.kennedy@jashipco.com.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Jamaica?
The current Australian Honorary Consul in Kingston is Mrs Marjory Kennedy.
What are the opening hours?
Regular public opening hours are not currently published by the Australian Government. Contact the Consulate before visiting.
Can I have an Australian passport interview in Kingston?
Yes. Current Australian Government travel advice confirms that the Australian Consulate in Kingston conducts passport interviews. Contact the Consulate in advance to arrange your interview.
Does the Consulate provide full consular services?
No. The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular services. Full consular assistance for Jamaica is available from the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Does the Consulate provide Australian notarial services?
Current official information does not confirm a general notarial service at the Honorary Consulate. Contact the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain for advice if you require an Australian notarial service.
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 Kingston or the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain. If you cannot contact an Australian mission in an emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.