Philippine consular representation in South Australia
Philippine Consulate in Adelaide
Find current contact details, appointment information, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Philippine Consulate in Adelaide.
Contact information
Contact the Philippine Consulate in Adelaide
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of the Philippines in South Australia.
Appointment required: the Adelaide Consulate receives visitors by prior appointment only. Arrange your appointment and confirm that your particular consular service is available locally before visiting.
Location
Where is the Philippine Consulate in Adelaide?
The Philippine Consulate is located on Level 1 at 43 Franklin Street in central Adelaide, South Australia.
Before travelling: visitors are received by appointment only. Confirm your appointment and the requirements for your particular service before travelling to Franklin Street.
About the mission
About the Philippine Consulate in Adelaide
The Consulate of the Philippines in Adelaide provides honorary consular representation for the Philippines in South Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of the Philippines. The mission is headed by Ms Carmen Anne Garcia, Honorary Consul of the Philippines.
DFAT records Ms Garcia as Honorary Consul from 1 April 2022. The Philippine Embassy in Canberra also identifies her as the head of the Philippine Consulate in Adelaide.
As an honorary consular post, the Adelaide office provides local representation and selected consular assistance. Its range of services is more limited than that of the professional Philippine diplomatic and consular missions in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Adelaide Consulate provides local consular assistance and selected services for Filipino citizens and other people in South Australia.
Local consular assistance
Filipino citizens in South Australia can contact the Honorary Consulate for local consular information, appropriate assistance and guidance.
Selected services
The Honorary Consulate can assist with selected consular matters. The exact services available locally depend on the procedure required.
Professional consular services
Procedures that cannot be completed through the Adelaide office may need to be handled by a professional Philippine diplomatic or consular mission.
Check your service first: do not assume that every passport, citizenship, civil registration, notarial or visa procedure can be completed through an honorary consulate. Contact the Adelaide office before making travel arrangements.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Philippine Consulate in Adelaide
The Adelaide Consulate currently receives visitors Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, by appointment only.
DFAT also publishes an online appointment booking facility for the Adelaide Consulate. Visitors should arrange an appointment before travelling to the office.
Contact the Consulate on +61 421 416 637 or email enquiries@philhonconsulsa.com.au if you need to confirm whether your particular service can be handled locally.
No general walk-in service: arrange your appointment in advance and make sure you have the required documents for your particular consular matter.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Philippine Consulate in Adelaide
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Adelaide Consulate’s jurisdiction as South Australia.
Filipino citizens and other people in South Australia can contact the Honorary Consulate for appropriate local consular assistance and information.
For services that are not available through the honorary post, applicants may need to deal with a professional Philippine diplomatic or consular mission. Confirm the responsible office before lodging an application.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Philippine Consulate
Arrange your appointment and check that the Adelaide office can provide the service you need before travelling.
Book an appointment
Personal attendance is by appointment only. Arrange your visit before travelling to the Franklin Street office.
Confirm the service
Ask whether your particular procedure is available through the Honorary Consulate or must be handled by another Philippine mission.
Prepare your documents
Check which identification, application forms and supporting documents are required before attending your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Philippine Consulate in Adelaide
Does the Philippines have a Consulate in Adelaide?
Yes. The Philippines maintains an honorary consular post in central Adelaide serving South Australia.
Where is the Philippine Consulate in Adelaide?
The Consulate is located on Level 1, 43 Franklin Street, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
How can I contact the Philippine Consulate?
Call +61 421 416 637 or email enquiries@philhonconsulsa.com.au.
What are the appointment hours?
The Consulate currently receives visitors on Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, by appointment only.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The Adelaide Consulate operates by appointment only.
Who is the Honorary Consul of the Philippines in Adelaide?
Ms Carmen Anne Garcia is the Honorary Consul of the Philippines in South Australia.
Which area does the Adelaide Consulate cover?
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists its jurisdiction as South Australia.
Is this a professional Philippine Consulate?
DFAT officially designates the mission as the Consulate of the Philippines, but it is headed by an Honorary Consul. Its range of services is therefore more limited than that of a professional Philippine diplomatic or consular mission.
Can all Philippine consular procedures be completed in Adelaide?
No. The Honorary Consulate provides selected services and local assistance. Contact the office first to confirm whether your particular procedure is available in Adelaide.
Does the Philippines have professional Consulates-General in Australia?
Yes. The Philippines maintains professional Consulates-General in Sydney and Melbourne, in addition to its Embassy in Canberra.