Norwegian consular representation in Tasmania
Norwegian Consulate in Hobart
Find current contact details, location, appointment information and consular guidance for the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Hobart.
Contact information
Contact the Norwegian Consulate in Hobart
Use the current official details below to contact the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Hobart.
Before visiting: the Norwegian Consulate in Hobart receives visitors by appointment only. Contact the Consulate before travelling to arrange your visit and confirm that the office can assist with your enquiry.
Location
Where is the Norwegian Consulate in Hobart?
The Royal Norwegian Consulate is located at Level 2, 137 Harrington Street in Hobart, Tasmania.
Appointment required: contact the Consulate before travelling to Harrington Street and arrange your visit in advance.
About the mission
About the Norwegian Consulate in Hobart
The Royal Norwegian Consulate in Hobart provides honorary consular representation for Norway in Tasmania.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Royal Norwegian Consulate. It is headed by Ms Jenny-Ellen Kennedy, Honorary Consul of Norway.
DFAT records Ms Kennedy’s appointment as Honorary Consul from 22 August 2013.
The Hobart Consulate 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, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Hobart 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 Tasmania 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
Appointments with the Norwegian Consulate
The Norwegian Embassy currently lists the Hobart Consulate’s opening hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, by appointment only.
Contact the Consulate on +61 3 6270 2260 or +61 438 307 831, or email jennyellenkennedy@outlook.com, before attending.
Explain the reason for your enquiry when arranging your appointment so the Honorary Consulate can confirm whether it can assist locally or whether you should contact the Royal Norwegian Embassy or another Norwegian authority.
No walk-in service: the published hours are appointment hours. Arrange your visit before travelling to the Consulate.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Norwegian Consulate in Hobart
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Hobart Consulate’s jurisdiction as Tasmania.
Norwegian citizens and other people in Tasmania can contact the Hobart Honorary Consulate for appropriate local consular guidance.
Norway maintains separate honorary consular representation in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia, together with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Canberra.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Norwegian Consulate
Arrange your appointment and confirm that the Honorary Consulate is the appropriate point of contact before travelling to the Hobart office.
Make an appointment
The Hobart Consulate receives visitors by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling.
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 when arranging your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Norwegian Consulate in Hobart
Does Norway have a Consulate in Hobart?
Yes. Norway maintains the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Hobart, serving Tasmania.
Where is the Norwegian Consulate in Hobart?
The Consulate is located at Level 2, 137 Harrington Street, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia.
How can I contact the Norwegian Consulate?
Call +61 3 6270 2260 or +61 438 307 831, or email jennyellenkennedy@outlook.com.
What are the opening hours?
The Norwegian Embassy currently lists the Hobart Consulate as available Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, by appointment only.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Visits to the Norwegian Consulate in Hobart are by appointment only.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Norway in Hobart?
Ms Jenny-Ellen Kennedy is the Honorary Consul of Norway. DFAT records her appointment from 22 August 2013.
Which area does the Hobart Consulate cover?
The official DFAT jurisdiction of the Consulate is Tasmania.
Can the Honorary Consulate provide the same services as the Embassy?
No. Honorary consulates have limited authority and cannot be expected to provide the same range of assistance as the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Canberra.
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 Hobart, Norway maintains honorary consular posts in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.