Haitian consular representation in Australia
Haitian Consulate in Melbourne
Find current contact details, location information, visitor arrangements and consular assistance for the Haitian Consulate in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Haitian Consulate in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact Haiti’s honorary consular representation in Australia.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current opening hours, visitor arrangements and whether your particular consular matter can be handled by the honorary post.
Location
Where is the Haitian Consulate in Melbourne?
The Haitian Consulate is located at 6B Parkmore Road in Bentleigh East, Victoria.
Plan your visit: contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current access arrangements and availability for your particular consular enquiry.
About the mission
About the Haitian Consulate in Melbourne
The Haitian Consulate in Melbourne provides honorary consular representation for Haiti in Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the accredited post as the Consulate of Haiti. The Consulate’s own website also refers to the representation as the Consulate General of Haiti in Australia.
For consistency with the official Australian diplomatic record, this page uses the DFAT designation Haitian Consulate in Melbourne.
The post is headed by Julia Melamed, Honorary Consul of Haiti.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne office provides local honorary consular representation and assistance for Haiti in Australia.
Haitian citizens
Haitian citizens living in or travelling through Australia can contact the Consulate for guidance and assistance with matters within the responsibilities of the honorary post.
Consular guidance
The Consulate can provide information about available consular assistance and advise where a procedure should be handled when it falls outside the authority of the honorary post.
Representation
The Consulate also supports Haiti’s representation in Australia and promotes links involving Haitian culture, commerce, tourism and community interests.
Check the service first: honorary consular posts may have limited authority for passports, visas, civil-status documents, legalisations and other formal procedures. Contact the Consulate before submitting documents or travelling.
Visitor arrangements
Visiting the Haitian Consulate in Melbourne
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The office is listed as closed on weekends and public holidays.
Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm current opening hours and whether an appointment is required for your particular consular matter.
The availability of a specific service should be confirmed directly with the Consulate before documents are prepared or travel arrangements are made.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Haitian Consulate in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the jurisdiction of the Haitian Consulate in Melbourne as Australia.
The Consulate’s official website likewise states that it serves Haitian citizens in transit or resident within the Commonwealth of Australia.
Nationwide jurisdiction: although the office is located in Victoria, its officially listed jurisdiction extends across Australia.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Haitian Consulate
Contact the office before travelling and confirm the requirements for your particular consular enquiry.
Confirm visitor arrangements
Check the current opening hours and ask whether an appointment is required before travelling to Bentleigh East.
Check the service
Confirm that the honorary Consulate can provide the particular consular service you require before submitting documents.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, originals, copies and supporting documents are required for your particular consular matter.
Frequently asked questions
Haitian Consulate in Melbourne
Is there a Haitian Consulate in Australia?
Yes. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate of Haiti in Victoria. The office is located in Bentleigh East, Melbourne.
Is the Haitian Consulate in Melbourne an honorary consulate?
Yes. The accredited office is headed by an Honorary Consul. DFAT officially classifies the mission as the Consulate of Haiti.
Where is the Haitian Consulate in Melbourne?
The Consulate is located at 6B Parkmore Road, Bentleigh East, VIC 3165, Australia.
How can I contact the Haitian Consulate?
The current official mobile number is +61 402 120 515. General enquiries can be sent to secretary@consulathaitiaustralie.org.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm current arrangements.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Haiti in Australia?
Julia Melamed is the Honorary Consul of Haiti.
Which area does the Haitian Consulate cover?
DFAT lists its jurisdiction as Australia, so the Melbourne-based honorary post has nationwide consular jurisdiction.
Does the Haitian Consulate provide passport and visa services?
The availability of individual passport, visa and other formal consular procedures should be confirmed directly with the Consulate before visiting or submitting documents.