Australian consular representation in Zambia
Australian Consulate in Lusaka
Find current contact details, passport interview information and limited consular assistance available from the Australian Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Lusaka
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Consulate in Lusaka.
Before visiting: the Australian Consulate in Lusaka is an honorary post. Arrange assistance with consular or passport matters by email or telephone before attending.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Lusaka?
The Australian Consulate is located in the May Building at Gallery Office Park on Lagos Road in Rhodes Park, Lusaka.
Contact first: confirm your appointment and the service you require before travelling to the Consulate.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Lusaka
The Australian Consulate in Lusaka is an honorary Australian consular post providing a local point of contact for Australian citizens in Zambia.
The Consulate is headed by Honorary Consul Dr Tiza Chipungu. Honorary consulates provide a more limited range of services than Australia’s professional embassies and consulates-general.
Australia’s non-resident High Commissioner to Zambia is based in Zimbabwe. The Australian Embassy in Harare is accredited to Zambia and provides full consular assistance when support cannot be provided by the Honorary Consulate in Lusaka.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport services
The Australian Consulate in Lusaka provides limited consular assistance and can conduct Australian passport interviews.
Limited consular assistance
Australians in Zambia can contact the Honorary Consulate for limited consular assistance. More complex cases are handled by the Australian Embassy in Harare.
Passport interviews
The Honorary Consulate can conduct Australian passport interviews. Contact the Consulate by email or telephone to arrange an appointment and confirm the current requirements.
Full consular assistance
The Australian Embassy in Harare provides full consular support for Australians in Zambia when assistance is beyond the services available from the Honorary Consulate.
Notarial services: a regular Australian notarial service is not currently published for the Honorary Consulate in Lusaka. Contact the Australian Embassy in Harare if you require an Australian Government notarial service.
Australian visas and citizenship: Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The Honorary Consulate does not operate as an Australian visa processing office.
Visitor arrangements
Passport and consular appointments
Appointments for assistance with consular and passport matters can be arranged with the Australian Honorary Consul during regular office hours.
Passport interviews
The Honorary Consulate can conduct passport interviews. Contact the office by telephone or email before attending to arrange an appointment and confirm the documents required for your application.
Consular appointments
If you require consular assistance, contact the Honorary Consulate first. The office can advise whether your matter can be handled locally or should be referred to the Australian Embassy in Harare.
Service limitations: the Lusaka office is an Honorary Consulate rather than a full-service Australian Embassy. Do not assume that services available at professional Australian missions are also available in Lusaka.
Consular coverage
Australian representation in Zambia
The Honorary Consulate in Lusaka provides a local Australian presence in Zambia, supported by the Australian Embassy in Harare.
Lusaka
The Australian Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance and conducts passport interviews for Australians in Zambia.
Harare
The Australian Embassy in Harare is accredited to Zambia and provides full consular assistance to Australian citizens when required.
Diplomatic representation: Australia’s High Commissioner to Zambia is non-resident and is based at the Australian Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Honorary Consulate before attending and confirm that the service you require can be provided in Lusaka.
Arrange your appointment
Appointments for passport and consular matters should be arranged by telephone or email before travelling to the Consulate.
Prepare passport documents
If attending a passport interview, complete the appropriate application and prepare the required photographs, identification and supporting documents before your appointment.
Use Harare when required
For full consular assistance or services that cannot be provided by the Honorary Consulate, contact the Australian Embassy in Harare.
Emergency assistance: the Australian Embassy in Harare can be contacted on +263 861 200 2100. 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 Lusaka
Does Australia have a Consulate in Zambia?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Lusaka. The official Australian Government designation is Australian Consulate in Lusaka.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Lusaka?
The Consulate is located in the May Building, Gallery Office Park, Lagos Road, Rhodes Park, Lusaka, Zambia.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate in Lusaka?
Call +260 779 108 449 or email australian.consulate.zambia@gmail.com.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Zambia?
The current Australian Honorary Consul in Lusaka is Dr Tiza Chipungu.
Can the Australian Consulate in Lusaka provide consular assistance?
Yes. The Honorary Consulate can provide limited consular assistance. For full consular assistance, contact the Australian Embassy in Harare.
Can I have an Australian passport interview in Lusaka?
Yes. The Australian Government confirms that the Honorary Consulate in Lusaka can conduct passport interviews. Contact the office by telephone or email to arrange an appointment.
Does the Australian Consulate in Lusaka provide notarial services?
A regular notarial service is not currently published for the Honorary Consulate. Contact the Australian Embassy in Harare for current arrangements if you require an Australian Government notarial service.
Which Australian Embassy is responsible for Zambia?
The Australian Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, is accredited to Zambia and provides full consular assistance to Australians in Zambia.
Is there an Australian High Commission in Lusaka?
No. Australia’s High Commissioner to Zambia is non-resident and is based in Zimbabwe. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Lusaka.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The Honorary Consulate in Lusaka does not operate as an Australian visa processing office.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Embassy in Harare on +263 861 200 2100. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.