Diplomatic representation of Denmark in Australia
Danish Embassy in Canberra
The Royal Danish Embassy in Canberra represents Denmark in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Danish citizens and other applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Danish Embassy in Canberra
The Royal Danish Embassy in Canberra is Denmark’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Appointments: customer service, including passport applications, is provided by appointment. Contact the embassy or follow the current booking instructions before travelling to Canberra.
Embassy location
Where is the Danish Embassy in Canberra?
The Royal Danish Embassy is located in Yarralumla, Canberra.
The embassy is located at 15 Hunter Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors should make sure they have a confirmed appointment for passport or other customer-service matters before travelling.
About the mission
About the Danish Embassy in Canberra
The Royal Danish Embassy in Canberra is Denmark’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents the Danish government and supports political, economic, commercial, cultural and bilateral relations.
The embassy also provides consular assistance for Danish citizens, including passport services and emergency support.
Denmark maintains a wider consular network across Australia, with a Consulate-General in Sydney and honorary consular representation in several states and territories.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Danish Embassy provides passport and citizen services and coordinates with Denmark’s other consular posts in Australia.
Passport applications
Danish passport applications can be submitted in person at the Embassy in Canberra by prior appointment. Biometric data, including fingerprints and a digital photograph, are collected where required.
Emergency documents
The embassy and Denmark’s honorary consulates can assist with emergency passports and passport extensions in eligible circumstances.
Citizen assistance
Danish citizens can contact the embassy for consular assistance, official guidance and emergency support while in Australia.
Visa and residence applications: applications for Danish visas and residence permits in Australia are generally submitted through Denmark’s external service provider, VFS Global, rather than directly at the embassy.
Planning your visit
Appointments at the Danish Embassy in Canberra
Customer service at the embassy, including passport applications, is provided by prior appointment.
The current official embassy information lists customer service on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Passport applications must be submitted in person. The Danish mission records the applicant’s digital photograph, fingerprints and digital signature where required for the biometric passport.
Before travelling: arrange your appointment in advance and check the latest document requirements for the particular service you need.
Consular responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
Denmark provides consular services in Australia through the Embassy in Canberra, the Consulate-General in Sydney and a network of honorary consulates.
The Danish Consulate-General in Sydney is officially listed by DFAT with jurisdiction covering Australia.
Honorary consulates are also located in several states and territories, including Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
The services available through honorary consulates are more limited than at the Embassy or Consulate-General. Applicants should check which office can handle their particular procedure before travelling.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm the correct office, appointment and document requirements before travelling to the Danish Embassy.
Book an appointment
Passport and customer-service visits in Canberra are handled by appointment, so arrange your visit before travelling.
Prepare your documents
Review the current passport or consular checklist and bring all required forms, identification and supporting documents.
Check alternative offices
Depending on the service and your location, the Consulate-General in Sydney or an honorary consulate may be more convenient.
Important: appointment availability, fees and service arrangements can change. Always check the latest information published by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Danish Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the Danish Embassy in Canberra?
The Royal Danish Embassy is located at 15 Hunter Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Danish Embassy?
The embassy’s telephone number is +61 2 6270 5333.
What email should I use for consular or citizen enquiries?
Citizen and personal enquiries can be sent to cbrconsular@um.dk. General embassy enquiries can be sent to cbramb@um.dk.
Do I need an appointment for a Danish passport in Canberra?
Yes. Passport applications are submitted in person and customer service at the embassy is provided by prior appointment.
When is customer service available?
The embassy currently lists customer service, including passport services, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon by appointment.
Can I apply for a Danish passport outside Canberra?
Yes. Passport applications can also be submitted at the Danish Consulate-General in Sydney and at the honorary consular post in Melbourne. Other honorary consulates provide more limited passport services.
Does Denmark have other consulates in Australia?
Yes. Denmark has a Consulate-General in Sydney and additional consular representation in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin, Hobart and Perth.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, appointments and consular information on this page.