Australian consular representation in Panama
Australian Consulate in Panama City
Find current contact details, passport interview information, limited consular assistance and emergency travel support from the Australian Consulate in Panama City.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Panama City
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Honorary Consulate in Panama.
Appointments: request an appointment in advance before visiting the Australian Consulate in Panama City.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Panama City?
The Australian Consulate is located in PH Midtown in the San Francisco area of Panama City.
Before travelling: this is an honorary consular post. Arrange an appointment before attending and confirm that the service you require can be provided locally.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Panama City
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Panama City to provide a local Australian consular presence in Panama.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul Ms Elizabeth Back and provides limited consular assistance to Australians living in or visiting Panama.
The Australian Embassy in Mexico City is accredited to Panama and provides full Australian consular assistance and broader passport services for Australians in the country.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport assistance
The Australian Consulate in Panama City provides limited consular assistance together with specific passport and emergency travel support.
Limited consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited assistance to Australians who experience serious difficulties while living in or travelling through Panama.
Passport interviews
The Consulate can conduct Australian passport interviews. Contact the office and arrange an appointment before attending.
Emergency travel documents
The Consulate can provide provisional travel documents for emergency travel to the nearest Australian embassy where appropriate. It cannot issue Australian passports.
Full passport services: the Honorary Consulate cannot issue Australian passports. The Australian Embassy in Mexico City provides full consular assistance and broader passport services for Panama.
Notarial services: current official information does not confirm regular Australian notarial services at the Honorary Consulate in Panama City. Contact the Australian Embassy in Mexico City to confirm current arrangements for the notarial act you require.
Visa and citizenship matters: Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The Honorary Consulate does not process Australian visa applications.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Australian Consulate
The Australian Embassy advises visitors to request an appointment in advance before attending the Honorary Consulate in Panama City.
Passport interviews
Australian passport applicants can conduct an in-person passport interview at the nearest Australian Honorary Consulate. Contact the Panama City office before attending to arrange your interview.
Consular appointments
Contact the Honorary Consulate and explain the assistance you require. The office can advise whether your matter can be handled locally or should be referred to the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Alternative passport lodgement: some applicants may be eligible to submit an Australian passport application by courier. Contact the Consular and Passport Section of the Australian Embassy in Mexico City to confirm whether you qualify.
Consular responsibility
Australian consular representation in Panama
The Honorary Consulate provides Australia’s local consular presence in Panama City, while the Australian Embassy in Mexico City is accredited to Panama.
Australian Consulate in Panama City
The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance, passport interviews and certain emergency travel support for Australians in Panama.
Australian Embassy in Mexico City
The Australian Ambassador in Mexico City holds non-resident accreditation to Panama. The Embassy provides full consular assistance and broader Australian passport services.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Request an appointment before travelling and prepare the documents required for your passport or consular matter.
Book before attending
The Australian Embassy specifically advises visitors to request an appointment in advance before attending the Honorary Consulate.
Prepare passport documents
For a passport interview, complete the appropriate Australian passport application and prepare the required photographs, identification and supporting documents before your appointment.
Know the service limits
The Honorary Consulate cannot issue Australian passports. More extensive consular and passport services are provided by the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Australian Embassy in Mexico City: for full consular assistance and passport enquiries, contact the Embassy on +52 55 1101 2200 or email consularpassports.mexico@dfat.gov.au.
24-hour emergency assistance: if you cannot contact an Australian mission in a consular emergency, call Australia’s Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Panama City
Does Australia have a consulate in Panama?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Panama City headed by Honorary Consul Ms Elizabeth Back.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Panama City?
The Consulate is located at PH Midtown, 10th Floor, Office 10-4, San Francisco, Panama City, Panama.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +507 6325 3852 or email aushonconpanama@gmail.com.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Panama?
The Australian Honorary Consul in Panama is Ms Elizabeth Back.
Can I have an Australian passport interview in Panama City?
Yes. The Australian Honorary Consulate in Panama City can conduct passport interviews. Request an appointment before attending.
Can the Australian Consulate issue a passport?
No. The Honorary Consulate cannot issue Australian passports. Full passport services are provided through the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Can the Consulate provide an emergency travel document?
The Honorary Consulate can provide provisional travel documents for emergency travel to the nearest Australian embassy where appropriate.
Does the Consulate provide notarial services?
Current official information does not confirm regular Australian notarial services at the Honorary Consulate. Contact the Australian Embassy in Mexico City to confirm current arrangements.
Which Australian Embassy is responsible for Panama?
The Australian Embassy in Mexico City is accredited to Panama and provides full Australian consular assistance for the country.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The Australian Embassy advises visitors to request an appointment in advance before attending the Honorary Consulate in Panama City.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate in Panama City on +507 6325 3852. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.