German consular representation in South Australia
German Consulate in Adelaide
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements, consular assistance and jurisdiction for the German Consulate serving South Australia.
Contact information
Contact the German Consulate in Adelaide
Use the current official details below to contact Germany’s honorary consular post serving South Australia.
Appointments required: all visits to the Adelaide office require an appointment. Appointments must be booked online before visiting.
Location
Where is the German Consulate in Adelaide?
The German Consulate serving South Australia is located at Suite 809, 147 Pirie Street in central Adelaide.
Before travelling: the office receives visitors by prior appointment. Make sure you have booked the appropriate consular service before travelling to Pirie Street.
About the mission
About the German Consulate in Adelaide
The German Consulate in Adelaide provides honorary consular representation for the Federal Republic of Germany in South Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially classifies the post as the Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany. The German Federal Foreign Office describes the office as the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Adelaide.
The office is headed by Matthew Williams, Honorary Consul of Germany. DFAT records his appointment from 26 February 2021.
The Adelaide office forms part of Germany’s wider diplomatic and consular network in Australia. The supervising professional mission for the honorary consular post is the German Consulate General in Sydney.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Adelaide office provides selected consular services within the responsibilities of Germany’s honorary consular representation.
Local consular services
Residents of South Australia can use the Adelaide office for consular services that are specifically available through the Honorary Consul.
Consular guidance
The office can help determine whether a procedure can be completed in Adelaide or needs to be handled by the German Consulate General in Sydney.
Professional consular services
Procedures outside the authority of the honorary post are handled by the responsible professional German mission or another appropriate German authority.
Check the service before booking: honorary consular posts do not provide the complete range of services available from a professional Consulate General. Review the official German instructions for your particular procedure before making an appointment.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the German Consulate in Adelaide
The German Federal Foreign Office states that all visits to the Adelaide office require an appointment. Appointments are booked through the official online booking system.
DFAT currently lists the office as available by online appointment on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The Federal Foreign Office advises that appointments can only be booked up to four weeks in advance. Check the information shown during the booking process because requirements differ according to the consular service.
If the Adelaide office is unavailable and you are in an emergency situation, the Federal Foreign Office directs you to the German Consulate General in Sydney.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the German Consulate in Adelaide
Both the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the German Federal Foreign Office list the consular district of the Adelaide office as South Australia.
The German Consulate General in Sydney is the supervising professional mission for the Adelaide honorary consular post.
Residents requiring a procedure that cannot be completed through the Honorary Consul may therefore need to deal with the Consulate General in Sydney or another appropriate German authority.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the German Consulate
Check the official requirements for your particular consular procedure and book the correct appointment before travelling to the Adelaide office.
Book online
All visits require an appointment. Use Germany’s official online booking system before travelling to the Consulate.
Confirm the service
Check whether your particular procedure can be handled by the Honorary Consul in Adelaide or must be referred to the Consulate General in Sydney.
Prepare your documents
Review the official requirements and bring all identification, originals, copies and supporting documents required for your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
German Consulate in Adelaide
Is there a German Consulate in Adelaide?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Adelaide. The office is headed by an Honorary Consul.
Where is the German Consulate in Adelaide?
The Consulate is located at Suite 809, 147 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
How can I contact the German Consulate in Adelaide?
The official telephone number is +61 8 8224 0682 and the email address is adelaide@hk-diplo.de.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The German Federal Foreign Office states that all visits to the Adelaide office require an appointment. Appointments must be booked online.
When can I visit the German Consulate in Adelaide?
DFAT currently lists Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm by online appointment.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Germany in Adelaide?
Matthew Williams is the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Adelaide.
Which area does the German Consulate in Adelaide cover?
The official consular district is South Australia.
Which German mission supervises the Adelaide office?
The German Consulate General in Sydney is the supervising professional mission for the honorary consular post in Adelaide.
Does the Adelaide office provide every German consular service?
No. It is an honorary consular post. Some procedures must be handled by the responsible professional German mission. Check the official German instructions for your particular service before booking an appointment.