German consular representation in Northern Queensland
German Consulate in Cairns
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements, consular assistance and jurisdiction for the German Consulate serving Northern Queensland.
Contact information
Contact the German Consulate in Cairns
Use the current official details below to contact Germany’s honorary consular post serving Northern Queensland.
Appointment required: the German Federal Foreign Office asks visitors to arrange an appointment in advance for consular and other matters at the Cairns office.
Location
Where is the German Consulate in Cairns?
The German Consulate is located at Shop 11, The Conservatory, 12 Lake Street in Cairns.
Before travelling: contact the Consulate in advance to arrange your appointment and confirm that the service you require can be provided in Cairns.
About the mission
About the German Consulate in Cairns
The German Consulate in Cairns provides honorary consular representation for the Federal Republic of Germany in Northern Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially classifies the post as the Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany. Germany’s Federal Foreign Office describes the office as the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cairns.
The office is headed by Iris Indorato, Honorary Consul of Germany. DFAT records her appointment from 7 August 2000.
The Cairns office forms part of Germany’s wider diplomatic and consular network in Australia. The supervising professional mission is the German Consulate General in Sydney.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Cairns office provides selected consular assistance within the responsibilities of Germany’s honorary consular representation.
Local consular assistance
German nationals and other visitors in Northern Queensland can contact the Cairns office for assistance with consular matters that fall within the Honorary Consul’s responsibilities.
Consular guidance
The office can help determine whether a particular procedure can be handled in Cairns or needs to be referred to the German Consulate General in Sydney.
Professional consular services
Procedures outside the authority of the honorary post are handled by the German Consulate General in Sydney or another appropriate German authority.
Check your service first: honorary consular posts do not provide the complete range of services available from a professional Consulate General. Contact the Cairns office before booking travel or preparing an application.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the German Consulate in Cairns
The German Federal Foreign Office currently lists office hours as Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Visitors are asked to arrange an appointment in advance for all consular and other matters. Contact the Cairns office before travelling to confirm an appointment and whether the service you require is available locally.
For procedures outside the responsibilities of the honorary post, you may need to contact the German Consulate General in Sydney.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the German Consulate in Cairns
The Cairns consular district covers Northern Queensland, including the Torres Strait Islands.
According to the German Federal Foreign Office, the district extends south to the southern boundaries of the councils and shires of Mount Isa, Cloncurry, McKinlay, Richmond, Flinders, Dalrymple and Bowen.
The Cairns honorary consular post falls within the jurisdiction of the German Consulate General in Sydney. Southern Queensland is served locally by Germany’s honorary consular office in Brisbane.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the German Consulate
Arrange an appointment, confirm that your particular matter can be handled locally and prepare the required documents before travelling to the Cairns office.
Arrange an appointment
Contact the Cairns office before visiting. Germany asks visitors to make an appointment in advance for consular and other matters.
Confirm the service
Check whether your procedure can be handled by the Honorary Consul or needs to be referred to the professional Consulate General in Sydney.
Prepare your documents
Check the official requirements for your particular procedure and bring the required identification, originals, copies and supporting documents.
Frequently asked questions
German Consulate in Cairns
Is there a German Consulate in Cairns?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cairns. It is an honorary consular post serving Northern Queensland.
Where is the German Consulate in Cairns?
The Consulate is located at Shop 11, The Conservatory, 12 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia.
How can I contact the German Consulate in Cairns?
The telephone number is +61 7 4041 5344 and the official email address is cairns@hk-diplo.de.
What are the opening hours?
The German Federal Foreign Office lists office hours as Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The German Federal Foreign Office asks visitors to arrange an appointment in advance for consular and other matters.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Germany in Cairns?
Iris Indorato is the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cairns.
Which area does the German Consulate in Cairns cover?
The consular district covers Northern Queensland, including the Torres Strait Islands. Germany publishes a more detailed southern boundary based on the relevant Queensland councils and shires.
Which German mission supervises the Cairns office?
The German Consulate General in Sydney is the supervising professional mission for the honorary consular post in Cairns.
Does the Cairns office provide every German consular service?
No. It is an honorary consular post. Some procedures must be handled by the German Consulate General in Sydney or another appropriate German authority. Contact the Cairns office before visiting to confirm where your particular matter should be handled.