French consular representation in South Australia
French Consulate in Adelaide
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours, consular services and jurisdiction for the French Consulate serving South Australia.
Contact information
Contact the French Consulate in Adelaide
Use the current official details below to contact France’s honorary consular post serving South Australia.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate in advance to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether an appointment is required for the service you need.
Location
Where is the French Consulate in Adelaide?
The French Consulate serving South Australia is located at 49 Oxford Terrace in Unley, Adelaide.
Before travelling: opening hours are limited to Wednesday and Friday. Contact the Consulate first to confirm that your particular matter can be handled during your visit.
About the mission
About the French Consulate in Adelaide
The French Consulate in Adelaide provides honorary consular representation for France in South Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of France. The office is headed by Marcia McLachlan, Honorary Consul of France.
The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has formally delegated selected administrative and consular functions to the Honorary Consul in Adelaide. These functions were confirmed in an official ministerial order dated 2 July 2025.
The Adelaide post forms part of France’s wider diplomatic and consular network in Australia. France maintains professional Consulates General in Sydney and Melbourne, while the Embassy of France in Canberra is the country’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Adelaide office is headed by an Honorary Consul and is authorised to provide selected administrative and consular services.
Certificates
The Honorary Consul is authorised to issue certificates of life and certificates relating to residence or a change of residence.
Certified copies
The Honorary Consul is authorised to certify copies and photocopies of documents as conforming to the originals within the scope of the official delegation.
Other delegated functions
The official delegation also covers certain certificates relating to transport and customs and specified formalities connected with deaths, disappearances, incapacity and the transport of bodies or ashes.
Limited services: the Adelaide Consulate does not provide the full range of services available from a professional French Consulate General. Contact the office before visiting to confirm whether your particular procedure can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the French Consulate in Adelaide
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s opening hours as Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The official DFAT listing does not state that every consular service is available without an appointment. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm current arrangements and whether an appointment is required for your particular matter.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the French Consulate in Adelaide
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the official jurisdiction of the French Consulate in Adelaide as South Australia.
For consular procedures outside the Honorary Consul’s delegated functions, residents may need to use one of France’s professional consular services. Check the current French instructions before lodging an application or travelling.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the French Consulate
Confirm that the Adelaide Consulate can provide the service you require and check the current visitor arrangements before travelling to Unley.
Check the opening day
The Consulate currently has limited opening hours on Wednesday and Friday rather than operating throughout the working week.
Confirm the service
Honorary consular services are limited. Ask whether your particular procedure can be completed locally before visiting.
Prepare your documents
Confirm which identification, originals, copies and supporting documents are required for your particular procedure.
Frequently asked questions
French Consulate in Adelaide
Is there a French Consulate in Adelaide?
Yes. DFAT officially lists a Consulate of France in Adelaide serving South Australia.
Where is the French Consulate in Adelaide?
The Consulate is located at 49 Oxford Terrace, Unley, SA 5061, Australia.
How can I contact the French Consulate in Adelaide?
The current telephone number published by DFAT is +61 8 8232 3103.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists opening hours as Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Do I need an appointment?
The official DFAT listing does not state that all services are available without an appointment. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm the arrangements for your particular matter.
Who is the Honorary Consul of France in Adelaide?
Marcia McLachlan is the Honorary Consul of France in Adelaide.
Which area does the French Consulate in Adelaide cover?
Its official consular jurisdiction is South Australia.
Can the Adelaide Consulate certify copies of documents?
Yes. The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs authorises the Honorary Consul to certify copies and photocopies as conforming to original documents within the scope of the official delegation.
Does the Adelaide Consulate provide all French consular services?
No. It is an honorary consular post with specific delegated functions. Contact the Consulate before visiting to determine whether your particular procedure can be handled locally.