Icelandic consular representation in Australia
Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements, jurisdiction and local consular assistance for the Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact Iceland’s honorary Consulate General in Melbourne.
Contact before visiting: DFAT currently lists the Consulate General as operating by appointment. Contact the office in advance to arrange your visit and confirm whether your particular consular matter can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Icelandic Consulate General is located at 48 Kooyongkoot Road in Hawthorn, Victoria.
Before travelling: visits are by appointment. Contact the Consulate General before travelling to Hawthorn to confirm your appointment and current visitor arrangements.
About the mission
About the Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne
The Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne is an honorary consular post representing Iceland in Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the mission as the Consulate-General of Iceland. Iceland’s government identifies Inga Árnadóttir as the Honorary Consul General in Melbourne.
The Consulate General provides a local point of contact for Icelandic consular matters within its jurisdiction. Iceland does not maintain a resident embassy in Australia; Australia falls within the jurisdiction of the Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi, India.
Inga Árnadóttir has served as Iceland’s Honorary Consul-General in Melbourne since 23 January 2002, according to DFAT.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne office provides honorary consular representation and local assistance for Iceland within its Australian jurisdiction.
Icelandic citizens
Icelandic citizens can contact the Consulate General for local guidance and assistance with matters that fall within the responsibilities of the honorary consular post.
Consular guidance
The Honorary Consul-General can provide information and help determine whether a particular matter can be assisted with locally or requires a professional Icelandic diplomatic mission.
Professional services
Formal procedures outside the authority of the honorary post should be referred to the appropriate Icelandic diplomatic or consular authority, including the Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi where applicable.
Check the service first: honorary consular posts do not necessarily provide the full range of passport, visa and other formal consular services. Contact the Melbourne office before visiting to confirm where your particular procedure should be handled.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne as operating by appointment.
Contact the office before travelling to arrange your visit and confirm whether the service you require can be handled by the Honorary Consul-General.
If your matter requires a service that is not available through an honorary consular post, contact the Embassy of Iceland responsible for Australia for further guidance.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne
DFAT lists the jurisdiction of the Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne as Australia with the exception of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
New South Wales has a separate Icelandic honorary consular post in Sydney. For matters requiring professional diplomatic or consular services, Australia falls within the wider jurisdiction of the Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi.
Check the appropriate office: contact the Melbourne Consulate General before travelling if you are unsure whether your location or particular consular procedure falls within its responsibilities.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Icelandic Consulate General
Arrange your visit and confirm that your particular matter can be handled locally before travelling to the Hawthorn office.
Arrange an appointment
The Consulate General operates by appointment. Contact the office before travelling to arrange your visit.
Check the service
The Melbourne mission is an honorary consular post, so some formal procedures may need to be handled by a professional Icelandic diplomatic mission.
Prepare your documents
Ask what identification, originals, forms and supporting documents are required for your particular enquiry before attending.
Frequently asked questions
Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne
Is there an Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate-General of Iceland in Victoria, located in Hawthorn.
Is the Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne an honorary consulate?
Yes. Iceland’s government identifies Inga Árnadóttir as its Honorary Consul General in Melbourne, while DFAT officially classifies the accredited post as the Consulate-General of Iceland.
Where is the Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate General is located at 48 Kooyongkoot Road, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
How can I contact the Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne?
The official telephone number is +61 3 9818 4242. DFAT also lists the mobile number +61 412 530 241. Email enquiries can be sent to arnadottir@bigpond.com.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT currently lists the Consulate General as operating by appointment. Contact the office before travelling.
Who is Iceland’s Honorary Consul-General in Melbourne?
Inga Árnadóttir is the Honorary Consul-General of Iceland in Melbourne.
Which areas does the Icelandic Consulate General in Melbourne cover?
DFAT lists its jurisdiction as Australia with the exception of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Does Iceland have an embassy in Australia?
Iceland does not maintain a resident embassy in Australia. Australia falls within the jurisdiction of the Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi, India.
Can the Melbourne office provide every Icelandic consular service?
Not necessarily. It is an honorary consular post, so some formal procedures may need to be handled by the Embassy of Iceland or another professional Icelandic diplomatic or consular authority. Contact the office before visiting to confirm where your particular matter should be handled.