Danish consular representation in Tasmania
Danish Consulate in Tasmania
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements, passport assistance, jurisdiction and official resources for the Royal Danish Consulate in Tasmania.
Contact information
Contact the Danish Consulate in Tasmania
Use the current official details below to contact the Royal Danish Honorary Consulate serving Tasmania.
Appointments: contact the Consulate before visiting to arrange an appointment and confirm that the service you require can be provided by the honorary post.
Location
Where is the Danish Consulate in Tasmania?
The Royal Danish Consulate is located at 100 Derwent Park Road in Derwent Park, Tasmania.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate in advance to arrange your appointment and confirm current visitor arrangements.
About the mission
About the Danish Consulate in Tasmania
The Royal Danish Consulate in Tasmania is an honorary consular post representing Denmark in the state of Tasmania.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially classifies the post as a Consulate. The Danish authorities refer to it as the Royal Danish Honorary Consulate in Hobart, while its current published address is in Derwent Park.
The post is headed by Craig Robert Clifford, Honorary Consul of Denmark. Judy Benson serves as Honorary Vice-Consul.
The Tasmania Consulate forms part of Denmark’s wider diplomatic and consular network in Australia alongside the Royal Danish Embassy in Canberra, the professional Consulate General in Sydney and other honorary consular posts.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Tasmania office provides selected Danish consular and passport-related services within the functions authorised for the honorary consulate.
Passport extensions
The Honorary Consulate can provide extensions of eligible Danish passports. Contact the Consulate before your appointment to confirm the current requirements.
Emergency passports
Provisional emergency passports can be provided in eligible circumstances, subject to current Danish requirements and the authority of the honorary post.
Passports for children
The Consulate provides passport services for children under 12 years of age within the scope of its authorised consular functions.
Other services: the Danish authorities also list applications for international driving licences among the services available through the Tasmania Honorary Consulate.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Danish Consulate in Tasmania
Visitors should contact the Royal Danish Consulate in advance to arrange an appointment.
The Embassy of Denmark currently publishes telephone hours of Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. DFAT separately lists weekday business hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm by appointment.
Because the honorary consulate provides selected services rather than the full range available at a professional Danish mission, explain the purpose of your visit when arranging the appointment.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Danish Consulate in Tasmania
The official jurisdiction of the Royal Danish Consulate is Tasmania.
For Danish consular procedures that cannot be completed through the honorary post, residents may need to use the Royal Danish Embassy in Canberra or the professional Consulate General in Sydney.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Danish Consulate
Contact the Consulate before travelling to Derwent Park and confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled locally.
Arrange an appointment
Contact the Consulate before visiting and arrange a suitable appointment time.
Check the service
Honorary consulates provide selected services only. Confirm whether your procedure can be completed in Tasmania before travelling.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, forms, photographs, original documents and supporting material you need to bring for your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Danish Consulate in Tasmania
Is there a Danish Consulate in Tasmania?
Yes. Denmark maintains a Royal Danish Honorary Consulate serving Tasmania. The office is located in Derwent Park.
Where is the Danish Consulate in Tasmania?
The Consulate is located at 100 Derwent Park Road, Derwent Park, TAS 7009, Australia.
How can I contact the Danish Consulate?
The current telephone number is +61 3 6271 1333. Contact the Consulate before visiting to arrange an appointment.
Who is the Danish Honorary Consul in Tasmania?
Craig Robert Clifford is the Honorary Consul of Denmark in Tasmania. Judy Benson serves as Honorary Vice-Consul.
Which area does the Danish Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Tasmania.
Do I need an appointment?
Visitors should contact the Consulate in advance to arrange an appointment and confirm that the required service is available.
What passport services are available?
The Danish authorities list passport extensions, provisional emergency passports and passport services for children under 12 among the services available through the honorary consulate.
Does the Consulate provide international driving licences?
The Danish authorities list applications for international driving licences among the services available through the Tasmania Honorary Consulate.