Canadian consular representation in Victoria
Canadian Consulate in Melbourne
Find current contact information, opening hours, jurisdiction details and official consular guidance for the Consulate of Canada serving Victoria.
Contact information
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Melbourne
The Consulate of Canada provides honorary consular representation in Victoria. Contact the office before planning an in-person visit and check the appropriate Government of Canada instructions for the service you require.
Before visiting: a separate Melbourne street address is not currently published in the DFAT listing. Contact the consulate before travelling and confirm current visitor arrangements for your enquiry.
About the mission
About the Canadian Consulate in Melbourne
The Canadian Consulate in Melbourne is an officially recognised honorary consular post serving Victoria. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the office as the Consulate of Canada.
The post is headed by Dr Sophie Galaise, Honorary Consul of Canada. DFAT records her appointment from 1 October 2022.
Canada’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia is the High Commission of Canada in Canberra. The High Commission provides professional consular services to Canadians in Victoria, as well as the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne office is an honorary consular post. Canadians in Victoria requiring formal government services should follow the current instructions provided by the High Commission of Canada in Canberra.
Local representation
The Honorary Consul provides a local Canadian point of contact in Victoria and supports Canada’s representation in the state.
Canadian citizens
Canadians requiring consular assistance should check the official Government of Canada guidance to identify the appropriate service and contact point for their circumstances.
Formal consular services
Passport, citizenship, notarial and other formal consular procedures for residents of Victoria are handled according to the instructions of the High Commission of Canada in Canberra.
Passport applications: Government of Canada instructions specifically include Victoria within the passport service area of the High Commission in Canberra. Check the official requirements before sending an application or arranging an in-person appointment.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Canadian Consulate in Melbourne
DFAT currently lists business hours for the Consulate of Canada in Victoria as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The DFAT listing does not separately state that appointments are mandatory. Contact the honorary consulate before attempting an in-person visit to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether the Melbourne office can assist with your particular enquiry.
For formal consular services provided by the High Commission in Canberra, follow the appointment or application instructions published by the Government of Canada for the particular service you require.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Canadian Consulate in Melbourne
The official jurisdiction of the Canadian honorary consular post in Melbourne is Victoria.
For professional Canadian consular services, Victoria falls within the service area of the High Commission of Canada in Canberra.
Planning your visit
Before contacting or visiting the Canadian Consulate
Check which Canadian office is responsible for the service you require before making travel arrangements or submitting documents.
Check the service
Determine whether your enquiry can be assisted with by the honorary consul or needs to be handled by the High Commission in Canberra.
Contact before visiting
Confirm current visitor arrangements before travelling. A separate Melbourne street address is not currently published in the DFAT listing.
Prepare your documents
For formal Canadian procedures, follow the relevant Government of Canada instructions and prepare all required forms and supporting documents before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Melbourne
Is there a Canadian Consulate in Melbourne?
Yes. Canada has an honorary consular post serving Victoria. DFAT officially lists it as the Consulate of Canada.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Canada in Melbourne?
Dr Sophie Galaise is the Honorary Consul of Canada in Victoria. DFAT records her appointment from 1 October 2022.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact the office before visiting to confirm current visitor arrangements.
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Melbourne?
A separate Melbourne street address is not currently published in the DFAT listing. Contact the honorary consulate before travelling to obtain current visitor instructions.
Which area does the Canadian Consulate in Melbourne cover?
The honorary consulate’s official jurisdiction is Victoria.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport at the Melbourne Consulate?
Government of Canada passport guidance places Victoria within the service area of the High Commission of Canada in Canberra. Follow the High Commission’s current passport instructions rather than assuming that a passport application can be processed by the Melbourne honorary consulate.
Where do Canadians in Victoria obtain formal consular services?
The High Commission of Canada in Canberra provides professional consular services to Canadians in Victoria. The appropriate application or appointment procedure depends on the service required.
Is there a Canadian High Commission in Australia?
Yes. The High Commission of Canada is located in Canberra. See our Canadian High Commission in Canberra page for contact and visitor information.