Indian consular representation in Tasmania
Indian Consulate in Tasmania
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements and local consular guidance for the Indian Consulate in Tasmania.
Contact information
Contact the Indian Consulate in Tasmania
Use the current official details below to contact India’s honorary consular post in Tasmania.
Appointment required: the Consulate operates by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling to confirm your appointment and whether your particular matter can be assisted with locally.
Location
Where is the Indian Consulate in Tasmania?
The Indian Consulate is located at 45 Acton Court in Acton Park, Tasmania.
Before travelling: visits are by appointment only. Contact the Consulate before going to Acton Park to arrange your visit and confirm current visitor arrangements.
About the mission
About the Indian Consulate in Tasmania
The Indian Consulate in Tasmania is an honorary consular post providing a local point of contact for Indian consular matters in the state.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the accredited mission as the Consulate of India. Dr Navpreet Kaur is listed as the Honorary Consul of India, with her appointment recorded from 3 January 2024.
The Tasmanian post forms part of India’s wider diplomatic and consular network in Australia, which includes the High Commission of India in Canberra and professional Consulates General in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
For professional consular services, Tasmania falls within the official jurisdiction of the Consulate General of India in Melbourne.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The honorary consular post provides a local point of contact for Indian citizens and other people seeking consular guidance in Tasmania.
Local assistance
Indian citizens in Tasmania can contact the Honorary Consul for local consular guidance and assistance with matters that fall within the responsibilities of the honorary post.
Consular guidance
The Consulate can help determine whether a particular enquiry can be assisted with locally or should be directed to a professional Indian diplomatic or consular mission.
Professional services
Formal passport, OCI, visa and other procedures may need to be handled through the relevant professional Indian mission or designated application process.
Check the service first: an honorary consular post does not necessarily provide the full range of services available from a professional Consulate General. Contact the Tasmania office before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be assisted with locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Indian Consulate in Tasmania
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Indian Consulate in Tasmania as operating by appointment only.
Contact the Consulate before travelling to arrange a visit and explain the consular matter for which you require assistance.
If your procedure requires a professional Indian consular mission, check the current instructions of the Consulate General of India in Melbourne before preparing or submitting an application.
Consular coverage
Indian consular representation for Tasmania
The Acton Park office provides India’s local honorary consular presence in Tasmania. DFAT does not currently publish a separate jurisdiction field for this honorary post.
For professional Indian consular services, DFAT lists the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of India in Melbourne as Victoria and Tasmania.
Tasmanian residents who require passport, OCI or another formal consular procedure should therefore check the current instructions for that service and confirm whether it can be assisted with locally or must be handled through the Melbourne Consulate General or another designated application channel.
Check before applying: contact the Tasmania Consulate for local guidance if you are unsure which office or application channel is responsible for your particular procedure.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Indian Consulate
Arrange an appointment and confirm that your particular matter can be assisted with locally before travelling to Acton Park.
Arrange an appointment
The Consulate operates by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling to arrange your visit.
Check the service
Confirm whether your enquiry can be handled by the Honorary Consul or requires assistance from a professional Indian consular mission.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, forms, originals, copies and supporting documents you should have available for your particular enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
Indian Consulate in Tasmania
Is there an Indian Consulate in Tasmania?
Yes. DFAT officially lists a Consulate of India at Acton Park in Tasmania.
Where is the Indian Consulate in Tasmania?
The Consulate is located at 45 Acton Court, Acton Park, TAS 7170, Australia.
How can I contact the Indian Consulate in Tasmania?
The current official mobile number is +61 416 294 231. Email enquiries can be sent to hc.tasmania@mea.gov.in.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT currently lists the Consulate as operating by appointment only.
Who is the Honorary Consul of India in Tasmania?
Dr Navpreet Kaur is the Honorary Consul of India. DFAT records her appointment from 3 January 2024.
Does the Tasmania Consulate provide all Indian consular services?
Not necessarily. It is an honorary consular post, and some formal procedures must be handled through a professional Indian consular mission or the designated application process. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm where your particular matter should be handled.
Which professional Indian Consulate covers Tasmania?
DFAT lists the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of India in Melbourne as Victoria and Tasmania.
Can I apply for an Indian passport or OCI in Tasmania?
Application arrangements depend on the service required. Check the current official instructions before applying and contact the Tasmania Consulate if you need guidance on the appropriate office or application channel.