Kazakhstan consular representation in Victoria
Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements and consular information for the Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Victoria.
Appointment required: meetings at the Melbourne Consulate are strictly by appointment. Contact the office before visiting.
Location
Where is the Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne?
The Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan is located on the ground floor at 470 St Kilda Road in Melbourne.
Before travelling: the Consulate receives visitors by appointment only. Arrange your visit with the office before going to St Kilda Road.
About the mission
About the Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne
The Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne provides honorary consular representation for the Republic of Kazakhstan in Victoria.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The office is headed by an Honorary Consul rather than a career Consul.
Andrew Fernyhough has served as Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Victoria since 2014.
The Melbourne Consulate supports Kazakhstan’s interests and citizens locally and promotes relations between Kazakhstan and Australia, particularly through trade, investment, tourism and other bilateral links.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne Consulate is an honorary post with a more limited role than a professional diplomatic or consular mission.
Assistance for Kazakhstan citizens
Kazakhstan nationals in Victoria can contact the Consulate for eligible local assistance and guidance on matters affecting their welfare.
Consular guidance
The Honorary Consul can provide guidance and help direct Kazakhstan citizens to the appropriate authorities or professional consular services where necessary.
Trade and investment
The Consulate promotes commercial links between Kazakhstan and Australia and assists with the development of bilateral trade and investment relationships.
Community support
The Consulate maintains links with Kazakhstan nationals and supports community, cultural and other activities connected with Kazakhstan in Australia.
Local representation
The Honorary Consul represents Kazakhstan at appropriate bilateral, community and official events within the scope of the honorary appointment.
Information and referrals
The office can help visitors identify the appropriate Kazakhstan authority when a matter falls outside the functions of the honorary consulate.
Visa and document applications: the Melbourne Consulate states that it does not issue visas and does not process passport or documentation requests. Applicants should use the current official Kazakhstan government instructions for these services.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne
The Melbourne Consulate receives visitors by appointment only.
DFAT lists the office as operating by appointment, while the Consulate’s own website states that meetings are strictly by appointment only.
Contact the office on +61 431 227 878 or at contact@kazakhstan.org.au before travelling.
If your enquiry concerns a visa, passport or other formal documentation procedure, check the current Kazakhstan government consular instructions rather than travelling to the Melbourne honorary office.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the jurisdiction of the Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne as the State of Victoria.
Residents outside Victoria should check which Kazakhstan diplomatic or consular office is responsible for their location and required service.
Western Australia: Kazakhstan also maintains a separate honorary Consulate in Western Australia.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Kazakhstan Consulate
Confirm that the Melbourne honorary office can assist with your particular matter and arrange an appointment before travelling.
Make an appointment
The office does not operate as a general walk-in consular counter. Arrange your visit with the Consulate in advance.
Check the service
Visa, passport and documentation applications are not processed by the Melbourne honorary Consulate. Check the appropriate official procedure before travelling.
Prepare your information
Have your identification and relevant details available when contacting the Consulate so that the office can advise whether it can assist.
Frequently asked questions
Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne
Is there a Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Melbourne. It is an honorary consular post.
Where is the Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne?
The Consulate is located at Ground Floor, 470 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
How can I contact the Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne?
The Consulate can be contacted on +61 431 227 878 or at contact@kazakhstan.org.au.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The Consulate receives visitors strictly by appointment. Contact the office before travelling.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Melbourne?
Mr Andrew Fernyhough is the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Victoria.
Which area does the Kazakhstan Consulate in Melbourne cover?
DFAT lists the Consulate’s jurisdiction as the State of Victoria.
Can I apply for a Kazakhstan visa at the Melbourne Consulate?
No. The Melbourne Consulate states that it does not issue visas. Applicants should check the current official Kazakhstan government visa procedure.
Can I apply for a Kazakhstan passport in Melbourne?
The honorary Consulate states that passport and documentation requests are not processed by the Melbourne office. Check the current Kazakhstan government consular procedure for these services.
Is the Melbourne office an honorary consulate?
Yes. DFAT designates the mission as the Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan and lists its head as Honorary Consul Andrew Fernyhough.
Does Kazakhstan have another consulate in Australia?
Yes. DFAT also currently lists a Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Western Australia.