Norwegian consular representation in Victoria
Norwegian Consulate General in Melbourne
Find current contact details, opening hours, location and consular guidance for the Royal Norwegian Consulate-General in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Norwegian Consulate General in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Royal Norwegian Consulate-General in Melbourne.
Before visiting: the Royal Norwegian Consulate-General in Melbourne receives visitors by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling to arrange your visit and confirm that the Consulate-General can assist with your particular enquiry.
Location
Where is the Norwegian Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Royal Norwegian Consulate-General is located at Level 12, 350 Queen Street in central Melbourne.
Appointment required: contact the Consulate-General before travelling to Queen Street and arrange your visit in advance.
About the mission
About the Norwegian Consulate General in Melbourne
The Royal Norwegian Consulate-General in Melbourne provides honorary consular representation for Norway in Victoria.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Royal Norwegian Consulate-General. The mission is headed by Mr Matthew Forwood, Honorary Consul of Norway.
DFAT records Mr Forwood’s appointment from 20 March 2026.
The Melbourne Consulate-General forms part of Norway’s diplomatic and consular network in Australia. The Royal Norwegian Embassy is located in Canberra, while additional Norwegian honorary consular posts operate in Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Perth and Sydney.
Consular assistance
Consular services
Although DFAT officially designates the Melbourne post as a Consulate-General, it is headed by an Honorary Consul. Its consular authority is therefore more limited than that of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Canberra.
Norwegian citizens
Norwegian citizens in Victoria can contact the Consulate-General 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.
Check the service first: honorary consular posts have limited authority and cannot be expected to provide the same range of services as an embassy staffed by professional diplomatic and consular personnel.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Norwegian Consulate General
DFAT currently lists the Melbourne Consulate-General’s visitor hours as Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, except public holidays, by appointment only.
Norway’s own official consulate directory also confirms that visits are by appointment only.
Contact the Consulate-General on +61 3 8301 5701 or email norconsulate.melbourne@dnv.com before attending.
No walk-in service: arrange your appointment before travelling to the Melbourne Consulate-General.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Norwegian Consulate General in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Melbourne Consulate-General’s jurisdiction as Victoria.
Norwegian citizens and other people in Victoria can contact the Melbourne office for appropriate local consular guidance.
Norway maintains separate honorary consular representation in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia, together with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Canberra.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Norwegian Consulate General
Arrange your appointment and confirm that the Consulate-General is the appropriate point of contact before travelling to the Melbourne office.
Make an appointment
Visits are by appointment only. Contact the Consulate-General before travelling to Queen Street.
Check the service
Ask whether your enquiry can be handled by the honorary consular post 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 when arranging your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Norwegian Consulate General in Melbourne
Does Norway have a Consulate General in Melbourne?
Yes. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the Melbourne post as the Royal Norwegian Consulate-General.
Where is the Norwegian Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate-General is located at Level 12, 350 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
How can I contact the Norwegian Consulate General?
Call +61 3 8301 5701 or email norconsulate.melbourne@dnv.com.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Visits to the Royal Norwegian Consulate-General in Melbourne are by appointment only.
What are the visitor hours?
DFAT currently lists Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, except public holidays, by appointment only.
Who is the Norwegian Honorary Consul in Melbourne?
Mr Matthew Forwood is the Honorary Consul of Norway. DFAT records his appointment from 20 March 2026.
Which area does the Melbourne Consulate General cover?
The official DFAT jurisdiction of the Consulate-General is Victoria.
Is the Melbourne Consulate General an honorary post?
Yes. DFAT officially designates the mission as a Consulate-General, while the head of post is an Honorary Consul.
Can the Consulate General provide the same services as the Norwegian Embassy?
No. Because the Melbourne post is headed by an Honorary Consul, its authority is more limited than that of the Royal Norwegian Embassy. Contact the office before relying on a particular service.
Does Norway have other consulates in Australia?
Yes. Norway also maintains honorary consular posts in Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Perth and Sydney.