French consular representation in Northern Queensland
French Consulate in Cairns
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours, consular services and jurisdiction for the French Consulate serving Northern Queensland.
Contact information
Contact the French Consulate in Cairns
Use the current official details below to contact France’s honorary consular post serving Northern Queensland.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether an appointment is required for the service you need.
Location
Where is the French Consulate in Cairns?
The French Consulate serving Northern Queensland is located at Suite 11, 12–14 Lake Street in Cairns.
Address note: use the Lake Street address for an in-person visit. The separate PO Box is the Consulate’s postal address.
About the mission
About the French Consulate in Cairns
The French Consulate in Cairns provides honorary consular representation for France in Northern Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of France (Northern Queensland). The office is headed by Iris Indorato, Honorary Consul of France.
The Cairns post complements the French Consulate in Brisbane, which DFAT lists with Queensland jurisdiction, by providing a local French consular presence specifically identified for Northern Queensland.
France also 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 Cairns office is headed by an Honorary Consul. Honorary consular posts provide a more limited range of services than France’s professional Consulates General.
Local assistance
The Honorary Consul provides a local point of contact for French nationals in Northern Queensland and can offer guidance on appropriate consular procedures.
Consular guidance
The Consulate can advise whether a matter can be handled locally or needs to be referred to a professional French consular mission.
Emergency guidance
French nationals experiencing difficulties in Northern Queensland can contact the Consulate for local guidance and information about the appropriate French consular services.
Limited services: do not assume that a particular passport, identity, civil status or other administrative procedure can be completed in Cairns. Contact the Consulate first to confirm whether the service you need is available locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the French Consulate in Cairns
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s business hours as Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The official DFAT entry does not state that all services are available on a walk-in basis. 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 Cairns
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the official jurisdiction of the Cairns Consulate as Northern Queensland.
France also maintains a Consulate in Brisbane. If you are unsure which French consular office is appropriate for your location or the service you require, check the current official French information before making an appointment or travelling.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the French Consulate
Confirm that the Cairns Consulate can assist with your particular matter before travelling to the Lake Street office.
Check the opening day
The Consulate is currently listed as open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday rather than every weekday.
Confirm the service
Honorary consular services are limited. Contact the office first to determine whether your procedure can be handled in Cairns.
Prepare your documents
Ask the Consulate which identification and supporting documents you should bring for your particular matter.
Frequently asked questions
French Consulate in Cairns
Is there a French Consulate in Cairns?
Yes. DFAT officially lists a Consulate of France in Cairns specifically for Northern Queensland.
Where is the French Consulate in Cairns?
The Consulate is located at Suite 11, 12–14 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia.
How can I contact the French Consulate in Cairns?
The current telephone number published by DFAT is +61 7 4041 5344.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s business hours as Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Do I need an appointment?
DFAT publishes the office hours but does not state that all consular services are available without an appointment. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm the current arrangements for your particular matter.
Who is the Honorary Consul of France in Cairns?
Iris Indorato is the Honorary Consul of France in Cairns.
Which area does the French Consulate in Cairns cover?
DFAT lists the official jurisdiction as Northern Queensland.
Does the Cairns Consulate provide all French consular services?
No. It is an honorary consular post and its services are more limited than those of France’s professional Consulates General. Contact the office before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.