German consular representation in Tasmania
German Consulate in Hobart
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements, consular assistance and jurisdiction for the German Consulate serving Tasmania.
Contact information
Contact the German Consulate in Hobart
Use the current official details below to contact Germany’s honorary consular post serving Tasmania.
Appointment required: contact the Hobart office by telephone or email before visiting to arrange an appointment and confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the German Consulate in Hobart?
The German Consulate is located at Level 2, 179 Murray Street (RACT House) in central Hobart.
Before travelling: visits are by prior arrangement. Contact the Consulate before travelling to Murray Street to confirm your appointment and the service you require.
About the mission
About the German Consulate in Hobart
The German Consulate in Hobart provides honorary consular representation for the Federal Republic of Germany in Tasmania.
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 Hobart.
The office is headed by David Shelley, Honorary Consul of Germany. DFAT records his appointment from 23 April 2018.
The Hobart office forms part of Germany’s wider diplomatic and consular network in Australia. Its supervising professional mission is the German Consulate General in Sydney.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Hobart office provides selected consular assistance within the responsibilities available to Germany’s honorary consular representation.
Local consular assistance
German nationals and other visitors in Tasmania can contact the Hobart office for assistance with consular matters that fall within the Honorary Consul’s responsibilities.
Consular guidance
The Honorary Consul can help determine whether a particular matter can be handled in Hobart 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.
Check your service first: honorary consuls have more limited consular powers than professional German diplomatic and consular missions. Contact the Hobart office before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the German Consulate in Hobart
The German Federal Foreign Office currently states that the Hobart office receives visitors by appointment only.
Visitors should contact the office by telephone or email before attending. This allows the Consulate to confirm both the appointment and whether the requested service falls within the authority of the Honorary Consul.
DFAT lists regular office periods on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. These should not be treated as walk-in hours because Germany’s current visitor instructions require prior arrangement.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the German Consulate in Hobart
Both the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the German Federal Foreign Office list the consular district of the Hobart office as Tasmania.
The German Consulate General in Sydney is the supervising professional mission for the Hobart 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
Contact the office first, confirm that your particular matter can be handled in Hobart and prepare the required documents before attending your appointment.
Arrange an appointment
Visits are by prior arrangement. Contact the Hobart office by telephone or email before travelling to the Consulate.
Confirm the service
Honorary consular powers are limited. Check whether your procedure can be handled in Hobart 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 Hobart
Is there a German Consulate in Hobart?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hobart. It is an honorary consular post serving Tasmania.
Where is the German Consulate in Hobart?
The Consulate is located at Level 2, 179 Murray Street (RACT House), Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia.
How can I contact the German Consulate in Hobart?
The telephone number is +61 3 6235 5112 and the official email address is hobart@hk-diplo.de.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The German Federal Foreign Office states that visits are by appointment only and asks visitors to contact the office by telephone or email in advance.
What are the office hours?
DFAT lists Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. However, Germany’s current visitor information requires prior appointment, so these hours should not be treated as walk-in access.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Germany in Hobart?
David Shelley is the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hobart.
Which area does the German Consulate in Hobart cover?
The official consular district is Tasmania.
Which German mission supervises the Hobart office?
The German Consulate General in Sydney is the supervising professional mission for the honorary consular post in Hobart.
Does the Hobart office provide every German consular service?
No. The Hobart office is an honorary consular post and has more limited powers than a professional German mission. Contact the office before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.