Jamaican consular representation in New South Wales
Jamaican Consulate in Sydney
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours, consular assistance and jurisdiction for the Consulate of Jamaica in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the Jamaican Consulate in Sydney
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of Jamaica in New South Wales.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate in advance to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular consular matter can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Jamaican Consulate in Sydney?
The Consulate of Jamaica is located at 47 Hereford Street in Glebe, an inner-city suburb of Sydney.
Planning a visit: contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current access arrangements and that the office can assist with the service you require.
About the mission
About the Jamaican Consulate in Sydney
The Jamaican Consulate in Sydney provides honorary consular representation for Jamaica in New South Wales.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of Jamaica. The office is headed by an Honorary Consul rather than a career Consul.
Professor Diane Joyce Austin-Broos has served as Honorary Consul of Jamaica since 1 August 2024.
Jamaica does not maintain a resident High Commission in Canberra. Australia is covered diplomatically by Jamaica’s mission in Tokyo, while the Sydney Consulate provides local honorary consular representation in New South Wales.
Consular assistance
Consular services
Jamaica’s honorary consular network provides assistance to Jamaican citizens and other eligible applicants, subject to the authority and facilities available at each individual post.
Assistance for Jamaicans
Jamaican citizens can contact the Consulate for local consular guidance and assistance with eligible matters.
Passport and citizenship guidance
Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that honorary consuls support passport and citizenship services. Contact the Sydney office first to confirm the procedure available locally.
Emergency assistance
Honorary consuls form part of Jamaica’s overseas support network and can provide assistance to Jamaican citizens experiencing eligible consular difficulties.
Notarial services
Jamaica’s honorary consular network can assist with eligible notarial matters. Confirm the exact service and documentation requirements with the Sydney office in advance.
Travel information
The Consulate can provide general guidance to people seeking information about Jamaica and direct applicants to the appropriate Jamaican authorities where necessary.
Community support
Honorary consuls also support Jamaican communities overseas and help promote Jamaica’s cultural, tourism, trade and investment interests.
Check before applying: the Sydney office is an honorary consulate. Contact the Consulate before submitting documents to confirm whether the particular service you require can be completed locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Jamaican Consulate in Sydney
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s business hours as 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The official sources reviewed do not publish a separate general appointment schedule for the Sydney office. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm current opening arrangements and whether an appointment is required for your particular matter.
If you require a passport, citizenship, notarial or other document-related service, confirm the required documents and procedure with the Consulate before travelling.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Jamaican Consulate in Sydney
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Jamaica in Sydney as New South Wales.
Residents outside New South Wales should check the appropriate Jamaican diplomatic or consular arrangements before sending documents or travelling for a consular service.
Diplomatic representation: Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Australia is non-resident and based at Jamaica’s mission in Tokyo, Japan.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Jamaican Consulate
Contact the Sydney office first and confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled locally.
Contact the office
Confirm current visitor arrangements before travelling to the Consulate in Glebe.
Check the service
As an honorary consular post, the office may not perform every service directly. Confirm what can be handled in Sydney before applying.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, forms, originals, copies and supporting documents are required for your particular consular matter.
Frequently asked questions
Jamaican Consulate in Sydney
Is there a Jamaican Consulate in Sydney?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate of Jamaica in Glebe, New South Wales.
Where is the Jamaican Consulate in Sydney?
The Consulate is located at 47 Hereford Street, Glebe, NSW 2037, Australia.
How can I contact the Jamaican Consulate in Sydney?
DFAT currently lists telephone +61 2 9571 5135 and mobile +61 420 739 593.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm current visitor arrangements.
Who is the Jamaican Honorary Consul in Sydney?
Professor Diane Joyce Austin-Broos is the Honorary Consul of Jamaica. DFAT records her appointment from 1 August 2024.
Which area does the Jamaican Consulate cover?
DFAT lists the Consulate’s jurisdiction as New South Wales.
Do I need an appointment?
The official sources reviewed do not publish a separate general appointment policy. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm whether an appointment is required for your particular service.
Can the Jamaican Consulate help with passport matters?
Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that honorary consuls provide passport-related consular services. Contact the Sydney office first to confirm the procedure and services currently available locally.
Can the Consulate help with Jamaican citizenship matters?
Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs includes citizenship services among the functions of its honorary consular network. Contact the Sydney office to confirm the procedure for your particular matter.
Does Jamaica have a resident High Commission in Canberra?
No. Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Australia is non-resident and is based at Jamaica’s diplomatic mission in Tokyo.