Australian consular representation in Namibia
Australian Consulate in Windhoek
Find current contact details, limited consular and passport services, appointment information and support for Australians in Namibia.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Windhoek
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Honorary Consulate in Windhoek.
Before visiting: contact the Honorary Consulate in advance to confirm an appointment and whether your particular consular or passport matter can be handled in Windhoek.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Windhoek?
The Australian Consulate is located at 56 Chalcedoon Street in Windhoek, Namibia.
Contact first: this is an honorary consular post. Arrange your visit before travelling rather than relying on walk-in access.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Windhoek
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Windhoek to provide a local Australian consular presence in Namibia.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul Mr Ed Humphrey. It provides limited consular and passport services to Australians in Namibia.
The Australian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, is responsible for Namibia and provides full Australian consular and passport assistance.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport services
The Australian Consulate in Windhoek provides limited local services. Full consular and passport assistance is available through the Australian High Commission in Pretoria.
Limited consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited assistance to Australians who experience serious difficulties while living in or travelling through Namibia.
Passport services
Limited Australian passport services are available through the Consulate. Contact the office before visiting to confirm whether your particular passport matter can be handled in Windhoek.
Full consular assistance
For full Australian consular and passport assistance, contact the Australian High Commission in Pretoria.
Notarial services: current official information does not confirm a regular Australian notarial service at the Honorary Consulate in Windhoek. Contact the Australian High Commission in Pretoria for current notarial arrangements.
Visa and immigration matters: Australian Honorary Consuls in the region cannot assist with visa or immigration enquiries. Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Australian Consulate
Contact the Australian Honorary Consulate before attending. Regular public counter hours are not published in the current official mission information.
Passport matters
Contact the Consulate before visiting and explain the passport service you require. The office can advise whether your matter can be handled locally or needs to be referred to the Australian High Commission in Pretoria.
Consular matters
Contact the Honorary Consulate for limited local consular assistance. More extensive assistance is available through the Australian High Commission in Pretoria.
Plan ahead: confirm arrangements before travelling to the Consulate, particularly for passport or other Australian Government services.
Consular responsibility
Australian consular representation in Namibia
The Honorary Consulate provides a local point of contact in Windhoek, while the Australian High Commission in Pretoria has broader diplomatic and consular responsibility for Namibia.
Australian Consulate in Windhoek
The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular and passport services to Australians in Namibia.
Australian High Commission in Pretoria
The Australian High Commission in South Africa is responsible for Namibia and provides full consular and passport assistance.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling and confirm whether the service you require can be provided in Windhoek.
Contact the Consulate first
Arrange your visit in advance. Regular public opening hours are not published in the current official mission information.
Explain what you need
When contacting the Consulate, explain whether you require passport or consular assistance so the office can advise on the appropriate arrangements.
Use Pretoria when required
Full Australian consular and passport assistance for Namibia is provided through the Australian High Commission in Pretoria.
Australian High Commission in Pretoria: for full consular or passport assistance, contact the High Commission on +27 12 423 6000.
Emergency assistance: the Honorary Consul’s mobile number +264 81 283 4629 is published by the Australian High Commission as an emergency WhatsApp contact. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Windhoek
Does Australia have a consulate in Namibia?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Windhoek, Namibia.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Windhoek?
The Consulate is located at 56 Chalcedoon Street, Windhoek, Namibia.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +264 61 300 194 or +264 81 283 4629, or email australian.consulate.namibia@gmail.com.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Namibia?
The Australian Honorary Consul in Namibia is Mr Ed Humphrey.
Can the Australian Consulate help with passports?
Yes. The Consulate provides limited Australian passport services. Contact the office before visiting to confirm whether your particular passport matter can be handled in Windhoek.
Does the Consulate provide full consular services?
No. The Consulate provides limited consular assistance. Full consular and passport assistance for Australians in Namibia is provided by the Australian High Commission in Pretoria.
Does the Consulate provide Australian notarial services?
Current official information does not confirm regular Australian notarial services at the Honorary Consulate. Contact the Australian High Commission in Pretoria for current arrangements.
Which Australian mission is responsible for Namibia?
The Australian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, is responsible for Namibia and has broader diplomatic and consular responsibility for the country.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
No. Australian Honorary Consuls in the region cannot assist with visa or immigration enquiries. These matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate in Windhoek on +264 81 283 4629 or the Australian High Commission in Pretoria on +27 12 423 6000. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.