French consular representation in Sydney
French Consulate General in Sydney
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements, consular services and official information for the French Consulate General in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the French Consulate General in Sydney
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate General of France in Sydney.
Appointments: public access is by appointment. Check the current requirements for your particular consular procedure before travelling to the Consulate General.
Location
Where is the French Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate General is located at Level 26, St Martin Tower, 31 Market Street in central Sydney.
Before visiting: confirm your appointment and check the current document requirements for the service you need.
About the mission
About the French Consulate General in Sydney
The French Consulate General in Sydney is one of France’s professional consular missions in Australia and provides consular services and assistance to French nationals.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially recognises the mission as the Consulate-General of France. France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs also lists Sydney as one of France’s two consulates general in Australia, alongside Melbourne.
The mission is headed by Gilles Barrier, Consul-General of France.
France’s diplomatic representation in Australia is headed by the Embassy of France in Canberra. The wider French network also includes honorary consular posts in several Australian states and territories.
Consular assistance
Consular services
As a professional Consulate General, the Sydney mission provides a broader range of consular services than France’s honorary consular posts in Australia.
French nationals
The Consulate General assists French nationals with consular matters and provides guidance to French citizens living in or visiting its area of responsibility.
Identity and civil matters
Consular procedures may include services relating to French identity documents, civil status and other administrative matters. Check the official French instructions for the procedure you require.
Emergency assistance
French nationals facing a serious emergency can consult the Consulate General’s official emergency guidance and use the emergency contact where appropriate.
Check before applying: procedures, eligibility, required documents and appointment arrangements vary by service. Always consult the current official French consular instructions before attending.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the French Consulate General in Sydney
DFAT currently lists the Consulate General’s office hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Public opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm by appointment.
An appointment for one type of consular procedure does not necessarily cover another service. Check the official French consular information for the procedure you need before booking or visiting.
Consular network
Jurisdiction and the French consular network
DFAT lists the Sydney Consulate General with a broad Australian jurisdiction covering New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.
France also operates a Consulate General in Melbourne and maintains honorary consular posts in several Australian states and territories. Depending on the service required and where you live, a local honorary consul or another French consular office may be the appropriate first point of contact.
France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs also identifies the Sydney Consulate General as responsible for Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the French Consulate General
Check the current procedure for your consular service and make sure you have the required appointment and documents before travelling to the Sydney office.
Check your procedure
Review the official French instructions for the particular passport, civil status, administrative or other consular service you require.
Confirm your appointment
Public opening hours are by appointment. Make sure your appointment is confirmed before travelling.
Prepare your documents
Bring the originals, copies, photographs or other supporting documents specified for your particular procedure.
Frequently asked questions
French Consulate General in Sydney
Is there a French Consulate General in Sydney?
Yes. France operates a professional Consulate General in central Sydney. It is officially recognised by DFAT as the Consulate-General of France.
Where is the French Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate General is located at Level 26, St Martin Tower, 31 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.
What is the phone number of the French Consulate General?
The current general telephone number published by DFAT is +61 2 9101 1912.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT currently lists public opening hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, by appointment.
What are the office hours?
DFAT currently lists general office hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Public opening hours are more limited and operate by appointment.
Who is the French Consul-General in Sydney?
Gilles Barrier is the Consul-General of France in Sydney.
Is there also a French Consulate General in Melbourne?
Yes. France now operates a Consulate General in Melbourne in addition to the Consulate General in Sydney.
Does France have honorary consulates elsewhere in Australia?
Yes. France maintains a wider network of honorary consular posts in several Australian states and territories. Their services are more limited than those of a professional Consulate General.