Palauan consular representation in Australia
Palau Consulate General in Sydney
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate General of Palau in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the Palau Consulate General in Sydney
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate General of Palau in New South Wales.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate-General before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether the office can assist with your particular consular enquiry.
Location
Where is the Palau Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate-General of Palau is located at 49 Ilka Street in Lilyfield, in Sydney’s Inner West.
Check before travelling: contact the Consulate-General in advance to confirm current visitor arrangements before attending the Lilyfield address.
About the mission
About the Palau Consulate General in Sydney
The Consulate-General of Palau in Lilyfield provides honorary consular representation for the Republic of Palau across most Australian states and territories.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate-General of Palau. It is headed by Ms Laura Clarke, Honorary Consul-General of Palau.
DFAT records Ms Clarke’s appointment as Honorary Consul-General from 20 September 2020.
Palau also maintains a separate Consulate in Queensland. The Embassy of the Republic of Palau in Australia is part of Palau’s diplomatic representation and is treated separately from these consular posts.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Sydney office is headed by an Honorary Consul-General. Contact the Consulate-General before relying on a particular service, as honorary consular posts may not provide the full range of services available from an embassy or government authority.
Palauan citizens
Palauan citizens within the Consulate-General’s jurisdiction can contact the office for appropriate local consular guidance and assistance.
Local consular guidance
The Honorary Consul-General provides a local point of contact and can help direct enquiries to the appropriate Palauan diplomatic or government authority.
Formal procedures
Passport, immigration, citizenship and other formal government procedures may require assistance from the Embassy of Palau or the relevant authority in Palau.
Check the service first: contact the Consulate-General before submitting documents or travelling to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Visiting the Palau Consulate General
DFAT currently lists the Consulate-General’s hours of business as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
These published business hours do not confirm that every consular service is available on a walk-in basis.
Contact the Consulate-General on +61 450 091 756 before visiting to confirm whether an appointment is required for your particular enquiry.
Before attending: confirm current visitor arrangements directly with the Consulate-General before travelling to Lilyfield.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Palau Consulate General in Sydney
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate-General’s jurisdiction as New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania.
The Consulate-General therefore covers all Australian states and mainland territories except Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory under the jurisdiction currently published by DFAT.
Palau maintains a separate Consulate in Queensland.
Queensland: residents of Queensland should contact Palau’s separate Consulate in Queensland for local consular guidance.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Palau Consulate General
Confirm that the Consulate-General is the appropriate point of contact for your enquiry before travelling to the Sydney office.
Contact the office
Call before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether an appointment is required.
Check the service
Ask whether your particular matter can be handled by the Honorary Consul-General or needs to be referred to another Palauan authority.
Prepare your information
Have appropriate identification and relevant details about your enquiry ready when contacting or visiting the Consulate-General.
Frequently asked questions
Palau Consulate General in Sydney
Does Palau have a Consulate General in Sydney?
Yes. Palau maintains a Consulate-General in Lilyfield, New South Wales.
Where is the Palau Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate-General is located at 49 Ilka Street, Lilyfield, NSW 2040, Australia.
How can I contact the Palau Consulate General?
The current DFAT contact number is +61 450 091 756.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists the hours of business as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Do I need an appointment?
DFAT publishes business hours but does not state that all services are available without an appointment. Contact the Consulate-General before visiting to confirm current arrangements.
Who is the Honorary Consul-General of Palau?
Ms Laura Clarke is the Honorary Consul-General of Palau. DFAT records her appointment from 20 September 2020.
Which areas does the Palau Consulate General cover?
DFAT lists its jurisdiction as New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania.
Does the Sydney Consulate General cover Queensland?
No. Palau maintains a separate Consulate in Queensland.
Is the Palau Consulate General an honorary post?
Yes. The mission is officially designated as a Consulate-General and is headed by an Honorary Consul-General.
Does Palau have another consulate in Australia?
Yes. In addition to the Consulate-General in New South Wales, Palau maintains a Consulate in Queensland.