Austrian consular representation in North Queensland
Austrian Consulate in Cairns
Find contact details, location information, opening hours, consular guidance and official resources for the Austrian Consulate in Cairns.
Contact information
Contact the Austrian Consulate in Cairns
Use the details below to contact the Austrian Consulate in Cairns. The office provides Austrian consular representation in North Queensland.
Before visiting: contact the Austrian Consulate before travelling to confirm the current visitor arrangements and whether an appointment is required for your particular matter.
Location
Where is the Austrian Consulate in Cairns?
The Austrian Consulate is located at 36 Abbott Street in Cairns, Queensland.
About the mission
About the Austrian Consulate in Cairns
The Austrian Consulate in Cairns is an officially recognised Austrian consular post serving North Queensland. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade classifies the office as a Consulate of Austria.
Austria’s Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs describes the Cairns office as an Honorary Consulate. The mission is headed by Honorary Consul Eva-Rosa Grabner.
The Cairns office forms part of Austria’s wider diplomatic and consular network in Australia. The Austrian Embassy in Canberra is Austria’s principal diplomatic mission in the country.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Austrian Consulate in Cairns provides a local point of contact for Austrian citizens and selected consular matters in North Queensland.
Austrian citizens
Austrian citizens in North Queensland can contact the consulate for consular information, assistance and guidance on the appropriate procedure for their situation.
Emergency passports
The Austrian authorities list the Cairns office as having authority to issue emergency passports. Contact the consulate first to confirm eligibility, required documents and current arrangements.
Document certification
The Cairns office is listed as having certification authority. Confirm the requirements directly with the consulate before presenting documents.
Service limitations: the Cairns office is not listed as an application office for all regular passports and identity cards and does not have visa authority. Contact the consulate or the Austrian Embassy in Canberra to confirm where your particular application must be handled.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Austrian Consulate in Cairns
Published visitor hours are Tuesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Austrian authorities also state that visits can be arranged by telephone.
Contact the consulate before visiting to confirm the current arrangements and make sure that the service you require can be handled by the Cairns office.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Austrian Consulate in Cairns
The official consular district of the Austrian Consulate in Cairns is North Queensland.
Austria also maintains a Consulate-General in Brisbane with a wider Queensland consular district. Contact the appropriate Austrian representation if you are unsure which office is responsible for your location or the service you require.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Austrian Consulate
Confirm the service, visitor arrangements and document requirements before travelling to the Cairns office.
Contact the office
Published visitor hours are limited, and visits can also be arranged by telephone. Contact the consulate before travelling.
Confirm the service
Check whether the Cairns office can handle your particular procedure or whether you need another Austrian representation in Australia.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, originals, copies, forms and supporting documents are required for your particular consular matter.
Frequently asked questions
Austrian Consulate in Cairns
Where is the Austrian Consulate in Cairns?
The Austrian Consulate is located at 36 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia.
How can I contact the Austrian Consulate in Cairns?
You can contact the consulate by telephone on +61 7 4088 1571 or by email at AustriaCairns@eliteexecutive.com.au.
What are the opening hours?
Published visitor hours are Tuesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Visits may also be arranged by telephone.
Which area does the Austrian Consulate in Cairns cover?
The official consular district of the Cairns office is North Queensland.
Can the Austrian Consulate in Cairns issue emergency passports?
Austria lists the Cairns office as having authority to issue emergency passports. Contact the consulate before visiting to confirm eligibility, required documents and current arrangements.
Does the Austrian Consulate in Cairns issue visas?
The Austrian authorities do not list the Cairns honorary consulate as having visa authority. Check with the Austrian Embassy in Canberra for the appropriate visa procedure.
Is there an Austrian Embassy in Australia?
Yes. The Austrian Embassy is located in Canberra. See our Austrian Embassy in Canberra page for information about Austria’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia.