Italian consular representation in Far North Queensland
Italian Consulate in Cairns
Find current contact details, location information, consular assistance and passport arrangements for the Consulate of Italy in Cairns.
Contact information
Contact the Italian Consulate in Cairns
Use the current details published by the supervising Italian Consulate in Brisbane to contact the honorary consular office in Cairns.
Contact before visiting: this is an honorary consular office with limited functions. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current opening arrangements and whether your particular matter can be handled in Cairns.
Location
Where is the Italian Consulate in Cairns?
The supervising Italian Consulate in Brisbane currently lists the Honorary Consulate at 47 Shields Street in Cairns.
Address note: some official Australian and Italian government listings still show 1/25–27 Sheridan Street, Cairns. The supervising Consulate of Italy in Brisbane currently publishes 47 Shields Street for its Cairns honorary office. Contact the office before travelling.
About the mission
About the Italian Consulate in Cairns
The Italian Consulate in Cairns provides honorary consular representation for Italy in Far North Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of Italy. Italy’s own diplomatic network describes the office as an Honorary Consulate headed by Honorary Consul Oliviero Bolli.
The Cairns office operates under the professional Consulate of Italy in Brisbane, which has overall consular responsibility for Queensland and the Northern Territory.
DFAT records Mr Oliviero Bolli as Honorary Consul of Italy, with his appointment dated 2 October 2023.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Cairns Honorary Consulate provides selected local consular functions for Italian citizens in Far North Queensland.
Local consular assistance
Italian citizens in Far North Queensland can contact the Honorary Consul for guidance and assistance with eligible matters that fall within the office’s authorised functions.
Passport biometrics
The Cairns office is authorised to receive eligible passport applications and collect applicants‘ biometric data, including fingerprints, photograph and signature.
Brisbane consular services
The professional Consulate of Italy in Brisbane remains responsible for the wider range of formal consular services for residents of Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Limited functions: the Cairns Honorary Consulate does not provide the full range of services available from the professional Consulate in Brisbane. Contact the office before submitting documents or arranging a visit.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Italian Consulate in Cairns
Contact the Honorary Consulate before visiting to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether the office can assist with your particular consular matter.
For passport applications through the Cairns office, eligible Italian citizens in Far North Queensland must first contact the Honorary Consulate by email and submit the required passport application form.
After the applicant’s consular records have been checked, the Honorary Consulate confirms an appointment by email. The applicant can then attend the Cairns office to complete the application procedure and provide the required biometric data.
The Cairns office does not issue the passport itself. Completed passports are issued by the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane and sent directly to applicants.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Italian Consulate in Cairns
DFAT lists the jurisdiction of the Italian Consulate in Cairns as Far North Queensland.
The Cairns post provides local honorary representation within this area, while the professional Consulate of Italy in Brisbane has overall jurisdiction for Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Professional consular office: residents of Far North Queensland remain within the wider jurisdiction of the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane. Services that cannot be handled by the Honorary Consulate in Cairns may need to be completed through Brisbane.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Italian Consulate
Contact the Cairns office first and confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled by the Honorary Consul.
Contact the office
Confirm current visitor arrangements and the office location before travelling to the Honorary Consulate.
Check the service
The Cairns office has limited honorary consular functions. Confirm whether your matter can be handled locally or must be referred to Brisbane.
Passport applications
For the local passport biometric service, follow the official Cairns procedure and wait for appointment confirmation before attending the office.
Frequently asked questions
Italian Consulate in Cairns
Is there an Italian Consulate in Cairns?
Yes. DFAT officially lists a Consulate of Italy in Cairns. Italy’s own consular network describes the post as an Honorary Consulate.
Where is the Italian Consulate in Cairns?
The supervising Consulate of Italy in Brisbane currently lists the Cairns Honorary Consulate at 47 Shields Street, Cairns, QLD 4870. Some other official listings still show an earlier Sheridan Street address, so contact the office before travelling.
How can I contact the Italian Consulate in Cairns?
The Honorary Consulate can be contacted on +61 437 270 794 or by email at cairns.onorario@esteri.it.
Who is the Italian Honorary Consul in Cairns?
Mr Oliviero Bolli is the Honorary Consul of Italy in Cairns. DFAT records his appointment from 2 October 2023.
Which area does the Italian Consulate in Cairns cover?
DFAT lists its jurisdiction as Far North Queensland.
Can I apply for an Italian passport in Cairns?
Eligible Italian citizens resident in Far North Queensland can submit a passport application and have their biometric data collected at the Cairns Honorary Consulate after following the official application and appointment procedure.
Does the Cairns Consulate issue Italian passports?
No. The Cairns office can receive eligible applications and collect biometric data, but passports are issued by the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane and sent directly to applicants.
Do I need to contact the Cairns Consulate before visiting?
Yes. Contact the office before travelling to confirm the current location, visitor arrangements and whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Does the Cairns Consulate provide every Italian consular service?
No. It is an honorary consular office with limited authorised functions. The professional Consulate of Italy in Brisbane handles the wider range of consular services for Queensland and the Northern Territory.