German consular representation in the Northern Territory
German Consulate in Darwin
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements, consular assistance and jurisdiction for the German Consulate serving the Northern Territory.
Contact information
Contact the German Consulate in Darwin
Use the current official details below to contact Germany’s honorary consular post serving the Northern Territory.
Appointment required: the Darwin office receives visitors by prior appointment only. Use the official contact form or contact the office before travelling.
Location
Where is the German Consulate in Darwin?
The German Consulate serving the Northern Territory is located at 15 Cavenagh Street in Darwin CBD.
Before travelling: do not visit the office without arranging an appointment first. The postal address is separate from the Cavenagh Street visitor address.
About the mission
About the German Consulate in Darwin
The German Consulate in Darwin provides honorary consular representation for the Federal Republic of Germany in the Northern Territory.
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 Darwin.
The office is headed by Britta Decker, Honorary Consul of Germany. DFAT records her appointment from 5 November 2009.
The Darwin 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 Darwin office provides local consular assistance within the limited responsibilities available to Germany’s honorary consular representation.
Local assistance
German nationals in the Northern Territory can contact the Honorary Consul for local assistance and guidance on appropriate consular procedures.
Consular guidance
The office can help determine whether a particular matter can be handled locally 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 responsible professional German mission or another appropriate German authority.
Limited services: honorary consuls have more limited consular powers than Germany’s professional diplomatic and consular missions. Contact the Darwin office before arranging a visit to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the German Consulate in Darwin
The German Federal Foreign Office currently states that the Darwin office is open by appointment only.
Visitors are instructed to use the official contact form to arrange an appointment. Do not travel to the office without first confirming your visit.
Before requesting an appointment, check whether the service you require can be provided by an Honorary Consul. Matters outside the Darwin office’s authority are handled by the responsible professional German mission.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the German Consulate in Darwin
Both the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the German Federal Foreign Office list the consular district of the Darwin office as the Northern Territory.
The German Consulate General in Sydney is the supervising professional mission for the Darwin honorary consular post.
Residents requiring a consular procedure that cannot be provided by the Honorary Consul may therefore need to contact the Consulate General in Sydney or another appropriate German authority.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the German Consulate
Arrange an appointment and confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled in Darwin before travelling to the office.
Arrange an appointment
The office receives visitors by appointment only. Use the official German contact arrangements before travelling.
Confirm the service
Honorary consular powers are limited. Check whether your procedure can be handled in Darwin or must be referred to a professional German mission.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, originals, copies and supporting documents are required for your particular consular matter before attending.
Frequently asked questions
German Consulate in Darwin
Is there a German Consulate in Darwin?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Darwin. It is an honorary consular post serving the Northern Territory.
Where is the German Consulate in Darwin?
The Consulate is located at 15 Cavenagh Street, Darwin CBD, NT 0800, Australia.
What is the postal address?
The official postal address published by the German Federal Foreign Office is GPO Box 1767, Darwin, NT 0801, Australia.
How can I contact the German Consulate in Darwin?
The telephone number is +61 8 8981 2010 and the official email address is darwin@hk-diplo.de.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The German Federal Foreign Office states that visits to the Darwin office are by appointment only and asks visitors to use its contact form to arrange an appointment.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Germany in Darwin?
Britta Decker is the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Darwin.
Which area does the German Consulate in Darwin cover?
The official consular district is the Northern Territory.
Which German mission supervises the Darwin office?
The German Consulate General in Sydney is the supervising professional mission for the honorary consular post in Darwin.
Does the Darwin office provide every German consular service?
No. Honorary consuls have limited consular powers compared with Germany’s professional missions. Contact the Darwin office before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.