Japanese consular representation in South Australia
Japanese Consulate General in South Australia
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements and consular information for the Consulate-General of Japan in South Australia.
Contact information
Contact the Japanese Consulate General in South Australia
Use the current official details below to contact Japan’s honorary consular representation in South Australia.
Appointment required: the Consulate-General operates by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling and confirm whether your particular matter can be handled by the honorary post.
Location
Where is the Japanese Consulate General in South Australia?
The Consulate-General of Japan is located at 5 Elizabeth Crescent in Carrickalinga, South Australia.
Do not visit without arranging it first: DFAT lists this office as operating by appointment only.
About the mission
About the Japanese Consulate General in South Australia
The Consulate-General of Japan in South Australia provides honorary consular representation for Japan in the state.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate-General of Japan. It is headed by an Honorary Consul-General rather than a career Consul-General.
Adam Wynn has served as Honorary Consul-General of Japan since 2003. The Government of Japan has recognised his contribution to strengthening relations between Japan and Australia, including his work promoting business, cultural and community links.
Japan’s professional consular mission responsible for South Australia is the Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne, whose official jurisdiction covers Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Japanese Consulate General in South Australia is an honorary post and provides local representation and assistance within South Australia.
Local consular assistance
Japanese citizens in South Australia can contact the honorary office for local consular guidance and assistance with eligible matters.
Consular guidance
The Honorary Consul-General can help direct residents and travellers to the appropriate Japanese diplomatic or professional consular office when a procedure cannot be completed locally.
Japan–South Australia relations
The honorary post supports Japan’s representation in South Australia and contributes to business, cultural, community and other links between Japan and the state.
Professional consular services: do not assume that passport, visa, certificate or other formal applications can be completed through the honorary office. Contact the Consulate-General before arranging a visit. The professional Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne has consular jurisdiction over South Australia.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Japanese Consulate General in South Australia
The Consulate-General operates by appointment only.
There are no general walk-in opening hours published by DFAT for the South Australian honorary office. Visitors should contact the office in advance to arrange an appointment.
Before making travel arrangements, confirm that the honorary office can assist with your particular matter. Formal consular procedures may need to be handled through the professional Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Japanese Consulate General in South Australia
DFAT lists the jurisdiction of the honorary Consulate-General as South Australia.
There is a distinction between this local honorary representation and Japan’s professional consular network. The Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne has professional consular jurisdiction covering Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
South Australian residents should therefore contact the honorary office for appropriate local assistance but check the Melbourne Consulate-General’s procedures when they require passports, visas, certificates or other formal consular services.
Professional consular district: the Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne is the professional Japanese consular mission whose official jurisdiction includes South Australia.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Japanese Consulate General
The South Australian office is an honorary post and operates by appointment only. Always contact the office before travelling.
Arrange an appointment
There are no general walk-in hours. Contact the office and arrange your visit before travelling to Carrickalinga.
Check the service
Confirm whether your particular matter can be handled by the Honorary Consul-General or must be referred to the professional Consulate-General in Melbourne.
Prepare your information
Have your identification and relevant details available when contacting the office so that you can be directed to the correct consular procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Japanese Consulate General in South Australia
Is there a Japanese Consulate General in South Australia?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate-General of Japan in South Australia. It is an honorary post headed by an Honorary Consul-General.
Where is the Japanese Consulate General in South Australia?
The office is located at 5 Elizabeth Crescent, Carrickalinga, SA 5204, Australia.
How can I contact the Japanese Consulate General in South Australia?
DFAT currently lists mobile telephone +61 418 818 466.
What are the opening hours?
The Consulate-General operates by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling.
Who is the Japanese Honorary Consul-General in South Australia?
Mr Adam Wynn is the Honorary Consul-General of Japan. DFAT records his appointment from December 2003.
Which area does the Japanese Consulate General cover?
DFAT lists its jurisdiction as South Australia.
Is this an honorary Japanese consulate?
Yes. The post is headed by an Honorary Consul-General, although DFAT officially designates the mission as the Consulate-General of Japan.
Can I apply for a Japanese passport in South Australia?
Do not assume that a passport application can be completed through the honorary office. Contact the office first. The professional Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne has consular jurisdiction over South Australia.
Can I apply for a Japanese visa at the South Australian office?
The official information reviewed does not confirm full visa application services at the honorary office. Check the current visa procedure with the professional Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne.
Which professional Japanese Consulate-General covers South Australia?
The Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne has professional consular jurisdiction over Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.