Croatian consular representation in Northern Queensland
Croatian Consulate in Cairns
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours, appointment arrangements, jurisdiction and official resources for the Croatian Consulate in Cairns.
Contact information
Contact the Croatian Consulate in Cairns
Use the current official details below to contact the Croatian honorary consular post serving Northern Queensland.
Appointments required: visitors are received by prior appointment. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm a suitable time and whether the honorary consular post can assist with your particular enquiry.
Location
Where is the Croatian Consulate in Cairns?
The Croatian Consulate serving Northern Queensland is located on Level 1 at 55 Spence Street in Cairns.
Before travelling: visits are by prior appointment. Contact the Consulate before going to 55 Spence Street to confirm current visitor arrangements.
About the mission
About the Croatian Consulate in Cairns
The Croatian Consulate in Cairns is an honorary consular post serving Northern Queensland. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the mission as the Consulate of the Republic of Croatia in Cairns.
The post is headed by John Ivo Mlikota, Honorary Consul of Croatia. DFAT records his appointment as Honorary Consul from 22 January 2024.
The Cairns post provides local Croatian consular representation in Northern Queensland. Professional consular services for Queensland are provided through the Consulate General of the Republic of Croatia in Sydney.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Cairns office is an honorary consular post. Its functions are more limited than those of Croatia’s professional Consulate General in Sydney.
Local consular contact
The Honorary Consul provides a local point of contact for Croatian consular representation in Northern Queensland and can provide guidance on matters within the functions of the honorary post.
Assistance for Croatian citizens
Croatian citizens in Northern Queensland can contact the Consulate for local guidance and assistance and to determine which Croatian consular office should handle their particular matter.
Professional consular procedures
Passport, citizenship, civil registration, visa and other formal consular procedures may need to be handled through the professional Consulate General of Croatia in Sydney.
Check the service first: honorary consulates do not necessarily provide the full range of services available at a professional Consulate General. Contact the Cairns office before submitting documents or making travel arrangements.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Croatian Consulate in Cairns
The Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and DFAT currently publish office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, by prior appointment.
Contact the Consulate before visiting to arrange an appointment and confirm whether your particular enquiry can be handled locally.
For professional consular procedures that are not available through the honorary post, check the current instructions of the Consulate General of Croatia in Sydney.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Croatian Consulate in Cairns
The official jurisdiction of the Croatian Consulate in Cairns is Northern Queensland.
The wider professional consular jurisdiction for Queensland is held by the Consulate General of the Republic of Croatia in Sydney. Residents should therefore confirm which office is appropriate for the particular service they require.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Croatian Consulate
Arrange an appointment and confirm that the Cairns honorary consulate can assist with your particular enquiry before travelling.
Make an appointment
The Consulate receives visitors from Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm by prior appointment.
Check the service
Confirm whether your enquiry can be handled by the Honorary Consul or requires the professional Consulate General in Sydney.
Prepare your information
Have your identification and relevant details available when contacting the Consulate so that you can be directed to the appropriate Croatian consular service.
Frequently asked questions
Croatian Consulate in Cairns
Is there a Croatian Consulate in Cairns?
Yes. Croatia maintains an honorary consular post in Cairns. DFAT officially lists it as the Consulate of the Republic of Croatia in Cairns.
Where is the Croatian Consulate in Cairns?
The Consulate is located on Level 1 at 55 Spence Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia.
How can I contact the Croatian Consulate in Cairns?
The telephone number is +61 7 4051 9699, the mobile number is +61 409 648 123, and the email address is croatia.cairns@gmail.com.
What are the opening hours?
The Consulate currently lists office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, by prior appointment.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Official Australian and Croatian sources state that visitors are received by prior appointment.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Croatia in Cairns?
John Ivo Mlikota is the Honorary Consul of Croatia in Cairns.
Which area does the Croatian Consulate in Cairns cover?
Its official consular jurisdiction is Northern Queensland.
Can the Cairns Consulate provide all Croatian consular services?
The Cairns office is an honorary consular post and does not necessarily provide the full range of professional consular services. Formal procedures may need to be handled through the Consulate General of Croatia in Sydney.