Maldivian consular representation in Australia
Maldives Consulate General in Melbourne
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours and consular guidance for the Consulate-General of the Republic of Maldives in Victoria.
Contact information
Contact the Maldives Consulate General in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate-General of the Republic of Maldives in Victoria.
Before visiting: this is an honorary consular post. Contact the Consulate-General before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Maldives Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate-General of the Republic of Maldives is located at Suite 3, 94 Union Street in Northcote, Victoria.
Contact before travelling: confirm current visitor arrangements with the honorary Consulate-General before going to the Northcote office.
About the mission
About the Maldives Consulate General in Melbourne
The Maldives Consulate General in Melbourne provides honorary consular representation for the Republic of Maldives in Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate-General of the Republic of Maldives. The office is headed by an Honorary Consul-General rather than a career Consul-General.
Linton Roy Lethlean OAM is the Honorary Consul-General of Maldives. DFAT records his appointment from 29 May 1995.
The Consulate-General has Australia-wide jurisdiction and provides a local point of contact for Maldivian consular matters within the scope of an honorary post.
The Maldives does not currently maintain a resident High Commission in Canberra. Its High Commissioner accredited to Australia is non-resident and is based at the High Commission of Maldives in Singapore.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne Consulate-General is an honorary post. Contact the office before submitting documents or travelling to confirm whether your particular procedure can be handled locally.
Assistance for Maldivians
Maldivian citizens in Australia can contact the Honorary Consul-General for appropriate local assistance and guidance.
Consular enquiries
The honorary office can provide guidance on appropriate procedures and help identify the competent Maldivian authority when formal processing is required elsewhere.
Local representation
The Honorary Consul-General provides a local point of contact for the Republic of Maldives and supports Maldivian representation in Australia.
Check before applying: DFAT confirms the Consulate-General’s official status and contact details but does not publish a complete list of services available through the honorary office. Contact the Consulate-General before beginning a formal procedure.
Visitor arrangements
Opening hours and appointments
DFAT currently lists the Consulate-General’s business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The official DFAT entry does not state that every visit requires an appointment. Because the office is an honorary consular post, contact the Consulate-General before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether an appointment is required for your particular enquiry.
The current official mobile number is +61 411 422 226.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Maldives Consulate General in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate-General’s jurisdiction as Australia.
The Melbourne-based honorary Consulate-General therefore serves as the Maldives’ consular post for Australia rather than being limited to Victoria.
For matters requiring action by a professional Maldivian diplomatic mission or government authority, contact the Consulate-General first to confirm the appropriate procedure.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Maldives Consulate General
Confirm the current arrangements and make sure the honorary office can assist with your particular matter before travelling to Northcote.
Contact first
Call the Consulate-General before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and the availability of the Honorary Consul-General.
Check the service
Ask whether your particular consular procedure can be completed through the honorary Consulate-General or requires another Maldivian authority.
Prepare your information
Have your identification and relevant details available when contacting the Consulate-General so the office can advise you appropriately.
Frequently asked questions
Maldives Consulate General in Melbourne
Is there a Maldives Consulate General in Melbourne?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate-General of the Republic of Maldives in Victoria. It is an honorary consular post.
Where is the Maldives Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate-General is located at Suite 3, 94 Union Street, Northcote, VIC 3070, Australia.
How can I contact the Maldives Consulate General?
The current DFAT-listed mobile number is +61 411 422 226.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Who is the Honorary Consul-General of Maldives in Australia?
Mr Linton Roy Lethlean OAM is the Honorary Consul-General of Maldives. DFAT records his appointment from 29 May 1995.
Which parts of Australia does the Consulate General cover?
DFAT lists the Consulate-General’s jurisdiction as Australia, giving the Melbourne-based post nationwide consular coverage.
Is the Consulate General an honorary post?
Yes. Although DFAT officially designates the mission as a Consulate-General, it is headed by an Honorary Consul-General.
Do I need an appointment?
DFAT publishes weekday business hours but does not state that every visit requires an appointment. Contact the Consulate-General before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements.
Can I apply for a Maldives passport at the Melbourne Consulate General?
Do not assume that passport applications can be completed through the honorary Consulate-General. Contact the office first to confirm the current procedure and the competent Maldivian authority.
Does the Maldives have a High Commission in Canberra?
The Maldives does not currently maintain a resident High Commission in Canberra. Its High Commissioner accredited to Australia is non-resident and is based in Singapore.
Official information