Australian consular representation in Slovenia
Australian Consulate in Ljubljana
Find current contact details, passport appointments, limited consular assistance and visitor information for the Australian Consulate in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Ljubljana
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Honorary Consulate in Slovenia.
Passport appointments: contact the Consulate at auconsulate.ljubljana@gmail.com to arrange a passport appointment before visiting.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Ljubljana?
The Australian Consulate is located at Komenskega 12 in central Ljubljana.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate before attending, particularly if you require an Australian passport service.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Ljubljana
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Ljubljana to provide a local Australian consular presence in Slovenia.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul Ms Gabrijela Smuk, who was appointed in January 2024 and has jurisdiction throughout Slovenia.
The Honorary Consulate provides consular assistance and Australian passport assistance, including passport interviews. The Australian Embassy in Vienna is accredited to Slovenia and provides full consular, passport and notarial services.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport services
The Australian Consulate in Ljubljana provides local consular assistance and selected Australian passport services.
Consular assistance
The Honorary Consul can provide consular assistance to Australian citizens in Slovenia in accordance with the Australian Government’s Consular Services Charter.
Australian passports
The Honorary Consulate is authorised to conduct Australian passport interviews. Applications that require personal lodgement can be submitted in Ljubljana by appointment.
Full consular services
The Australian Embassy in Vienna provides full consular and passport services to Australians in Slovenia and should be contacted for matters outside the Honorary Consulate’s functions.
Notarial services: Honorary Consuls do not provide Australian notarial services in Ljubljana. Contact the Australian Embassy in Vienna if you require an Australian notarial act.
Visa and citizenship matters: the Honorary Consulate does not provide Australian visa advice or process visa applications. Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Passport appointments in Ljubljana
Australian passport applications that require personal lodgement can be submitted at the Australian Consulate in Ljubljana by appointment.
In-person applications
First passports, applications involving a name or gender change, replacement of a lost or stolen passport and certain applications for a first ten-year adult passport must be lodged in person. Ljubljana is one of the official lodgement locations within the Vienna Embassy’s area of responsibility.
Mail-in renewals
Eligible adult passport renewals and eligible child passport applications may be submitted by mail under the current passport arrangements. Check the eligibility requirements before sending an application.
Processing time: current official guidance advises allowing at least six weeks after successful lodgement to receive a new Australian passport. Applications lodged overseas cannot be expedited.
Consular responsibility
Australian consular representation in Slovenia
The Australian Honorary Consul in Ljubljana has jurisdiction throughout Slovenia, while the Australian Embassy in Vienna holds non-resident accreditation to the country.
Australian Consulate in Ljubljana
The Honorary Consulate provides a local point of contact for Australians throughout Slovenia and offers consular assistance and selected passport services.
Australian Embassy in Vienna
The Australian Embassy in Austria is accredited to Slovenia and provides full consular, passport and notarial services.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Consulate before attending and prepare all documents required for your passport or consular matter.
Arrange your appointment
For a passport appointment in Ljubljana, contact the Australian Consulate by email before visiting.
Prepare your documents
Passport applicants should complete the appropriate application and prepare the required photographs, identification and supporting documents before attending.
Use Vienna when required
For Australian notarial services and other matters outside the Honorary Consulate’s functions, contact the Australian Embassy in Vienna.
Australian Embassy in Vienna: for general consular enquiries, email consular.vienna@dfat.gov.au or call +43 1 506 740.
Emergency assistance: Australians requiring urgent assistance outside normal Embassy hours can call +43 1 506 740 and follow the instructions to reach the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre, or call the Centre directly on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Ljubljana
Does Australia have a consulate in Slovenia?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Ljubljana headed by Honorary Consul Ms Gabrijela Smuk.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Ljubljana?
The Consulate is located at Komenskega 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
What are the Consulate’s opening hours?
Current official information lists Consulate hours as Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
For passport appointments and other local matters, email auconsulate.ljubljana@gmail.com. General consular enquiries can also be directed to the Australian Embassy in Vienna at consular.vienna@dfat.gov.au.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Ljubljana?
The Australian Honorary Consul in Ljubljana is Ms Gabrijela Smuk, who has jurisdiction throughout Slovenia.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Ljubljana?
Yes. The Australian Consulate in Ljubljana is authorised to conduct passport interviews, and Australian passport applications requiring personal lodgement can be submitted there by appointment.
Can I renew an Australian passport by mail?
Eligible adult passport renewals and eligible child passport applications may be lodged by mail. Check the current eligibility requirements before sending an application.
Does the Australian Consulate provide notarial services?
No. Honorary Consuls do not provide Australian notarial services in Ljubljana. Contact the Australian Embassy in Vienna for these services.
Which Australian Embassy is responsible for Slovenia?
The Australian Embassy in Vienna, Austria, holds non-resident accreditation to Slovenia and provides full consular, passport and notarial services.
How long does an Australian passport take?
Current official guidance advises allowing at least six weeks after successful lodgement. Passport applications lodged overseas cannot be expedited.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Embassy in Vienna on +43 1 506 740. Outside normal hours, follow the telephone instructions to reach the Consular Emergency Centre or call +61 2 6261 3305 directly.