Norwegian consular representation in Queensland
Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane
Find current contact details, opening hours, location and consular guidance for the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane.
Contact information
Contact the Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane
Use the current official details below to contact the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane.
Before visiting: contact the Norwegian Consulate in advance to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether the Honorary Consulate can assist with your particular consular matter.
Location
Where is the Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane?
The Norwegian Embassy’s current official consulate directory lists the visiting address as Level 17, 300 Adelaide Street in central Brisbane.
Check before travelling: contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm that the office is available and that your enquiry can be handled locally.
About the mission
About the Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane
The Royal Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane provides honorary consular representation for Norway in Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Royal Norwegian Consulate. It is headed by Mr Peter Tobin, Honorary Consul of Norway.
DFAT records Mr Tobin’s appointment as Honorary Consul from 22 October 1998.
The Brisbane Consulate forms part of Norway’s wider diplomatic and consular network in Australia. The Royal Norwegian Embassy is located in Canberra, while additional Norwegian honorary consulates operate in Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Brisbane office is an honorary consular post. Honorary consulates have more limited authority than an embassy staffed by professional diplomatic and consular personnel.
Norwegian citizens
Norwegian citizens in Queensland can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local consular guidance and assistance.
Local consular guidance
The Honorary Consul provides a local point of contact and can help direct enquiries to the appropriate Norwegian authority or the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Canberra.
Formal procedures
Passport, citizenship, visa and other formal Norwegian government procedures may need to be handled by the Embassy or another designated Norwegian authority.
Honorary Consulate: Norway states that honorary consulates have limited authority and cannot be expected to provide the same range of assistance as an embassy. Confirm the appropriate procedure before relying on a particular service.
Visitor arrangements
Visiting the Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane
The Norwegian Embassy currently publishes the Brisbane Consulate’s opening hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Contact the Consulate on +61 7 3229 0492 or email NorwegianConsulateBrisbane@tobin.net.au before visiting to confirm current arrangements.
Contacting the Consulate first is particularly important for formal consular matters, as some procedures must be handled through the Royal Norwegian Embassy or another Norwegian authority.
Opening hours do not guarantee every service is available without prior arrangement: contact the Consulate before travelling.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Brisbane Consulate’s jurisdiction as Queensland.
Norwegian citizens and other people in Queensland can contact the Brisbane Honorary Consulate for appropriate local consular guidance.
Norway maintains separate honorary consulates in New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, together with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Canberra.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Norwegian Consulate
Confirm current visitor arrangements and check whether the Honorary Consulate is the appropriate point of contact before travelling to the Brisbane office.
Contact the Consulate
Phone or email before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and availability.
Check the service
Ask whether your enquiry can be handled by the Honorary Consulate or needs to be referred to the Royal Norwegian Embassy or another Norwegian authority.
Prepare your information
Have appropriate identification and relevant information about your enquiry ready, and follow any instructions provided by the Consulate.
Frequently asked questions
Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane
Does Norway have a Consulate in Brisbane?
Yes. Norway maintains the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane, serving Queensland.
Where is the Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane?
The Norwegian Embassy currently lists the visiting address as Level 17, 300 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.
How can I contact the Norwegian Consulate?
Call +61 7 3229 0492 or email NorwegianConsulateBrisbane@tobin.net.au.
What are the opening hours?
The Norwegian Embassy currently lists the Brisbane Consulate as open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Norway in Brisbane?
Mr Peter Tobin is the Honorary Consul of Norway. DFAT records his appointment from 22 October 1998.
Which area does the Brisbane Consulate cover?
The official DFAT jurisdiction of the Consulate is Queensland.
Is the Norwegian Consulate in Brisbane an honorary post?
Yes. The mission is officially designated as the Royal Norwegian Consulate and is headed by an Honorary Consul.
Can the Honorary Consulate provide the same services as the Embassy?
No. Norway states that honorary consulates have limited authority and cannot be expected to provide the same range of assistance as an embassy staffed by professional diplomatic and consular personnel.
Where is the Norwegian Embassy in Australia?
The Royal Norwegian Embassy is located in Canberra.
Does Norway have other consulates in Australia?
Yes. In addition to Brisbane, Norway maintains honorary consulates in Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.