Namibian consular representation in Australia
Namibia Consulate General in Sydney
Find current contact details, appointment information and consular guidance for the Consulate-General of Namibia in Australia.
Contact information
Contact the Namibia Consulate General in Sydney
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate-General of Namibia in Australia.
Appointment required: DFAT lists the Consulate General as operating by appointment only. Contact the office before making arrangements to attend in person.
About the mission
About the Namibia Consulate General in Sydney
The Namibia Consulate General in Sydney provides honorary consular representation for Namibia throughout Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate-General of Namibia. The mission is headed by Mr Antonio Gelonesi, Honorary Consul-General of Namibia.
DFAT records Mr Gelonesi’s appointment from 10 July 2008. The Consulate General’s own website also states that the Namibian consular presence in Australia was established in 2008.
Unlike honorary consulates whose jurisdiction is limited to one state or region, the Sydney-based Consulate General has an official DFAT jurisdiction covering all of Australia.
No public street address is currently listed by DFAT: the official Australian diplomatic directory publishes a postal address in Mosman. Contact the Consulate General directly for current visitor arrangements.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Sydney office is headed by an Honorary Consul-General. Contact the Consulate General to confirm whether your particular enquiry can be handled through the Australian office.
Namibian citizens
Namibian citizens living, studying or travelling in Australia can contact the Consulate General for appropriate consular guidance and assistance.
Travel and visa guidance
The Consulate General provides information for people travelling to Namibia and directs applicants to the appropriate official Namibian procedures where required.
Local representation
The Honorary Consul-General supports Namibia’s representation in Australia, including community, tourism, trade and other links between Namibia and Australia.
Formal procedures: contact the Consulate General before submitting documents or assuming that a particular passport, citizenship, visa or other formal government procedure can be completed through the honorary post.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Namibia Consulate General
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Consulate General as operating by appointment only.
Contact the office on +61 2 7205 6250 or +61 416 107 581 before arranging an in-person visit.
No general walk-in hours are published: DFAT currently provides a postal address rather than a public visitor address. Obtain current attendance instructions directly from the Consulate General.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Namibia Consulate General
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate General’s jurisdiction as Australia.
This means the Sydney-based honorary Consulate General is not limited to New South Wales. It provides Namibia’s honorary consular representation across Australia.
Residents of other Australian states and territories therefore do not need to look for a separate Namibian honorary consulate solely because the DFAT state directory displays Namibia in their state. Those listings refer back to the same Australia-wide Consulate General.
Planning your visit
Before contacting or visiting the Namibia Consulate General
Contact the Consulate General before making travel arrangements to confirm whether your enquiry can be handled by the honorary post and how any in-person attendance should be arranged.
Make an appointment
The Consulate General operates by appointment only. Contact the office before attempting to attend in person.
Check the service
Explain the purpose of your enquiry and confirm whether the Consulate General can assist or whether another Namibian authority is responsible.
Confirm the location
DFAT currently publishes a postal address rather than a public street address. Obtain current visitor instructions directly from the Consulate General.
Frequently asked questions
Namibia Consulate General in Sydney
Is there a Namibia Consulate General in Sydney?
Yes. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the Consulate-General of Namibia in New South Wales.
Where is the Namibia Consulate General in Sydney?
DFAT currently publishes the postal address as PO Box 504, Mosman, NSW 2088. A public street address is not listed, so contact the Consulate General before arranging an in-person visit.
How can I contact the Namibia Consulate General?
The current official telephone number is +61 2 7205 6250 and the mobile number is +61 416 107 581. The Consulate General can also be contacted at antonio@namibianconsulaustralia.com.au.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT currently lists the Consulate General as operating by appointment only.
Who is the Honorary Consul-General of Namibia in Australia?
Mr Antonio Gelonesi is the Honorary Consul-General of Namibia. DFAT records his appointment from 10 July 2008.
Which areas does the Namibia Consulate General cover?
DFAT lists its jurisdiction as Australia, so the Consulate General serves the country as a whole rather than only New South Wales.
Does Namibia have separate consulates in other Australian states?
DFAT currently lists one Namibia Consulate General with jurisdiction covering Australia. Namibia may therefore appear in individual state directories even though those entries refer to the same Australia-wide consular post.
Can the Consulate General assist Namibian citizens in Australia?
Yes. The Consulate General’s website invites Namibian citizens living, visiting or studying in Australia to contact and register with the Consulate. Contact the office for guidance relevant to your circumstances.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Namibia?
The Consulate General states that Australian passport holders require a visa for travel to Namibia under the rules introduced from 1 April 2025. Travellers should check the current official Namibian visa requirements before departure.
Can I apply for a Namibian visa through the Sydney Consulate General?
The Consulate General directs travellers to Namibia’s official online visa system for the applicable electronic application process. Check the current requirements and application category before submitting an application.