Polish consular representation in Victoria
Polish Consulate General in Melbourne
Find current contact details, appointment information, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Polish Consulate General in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Polish Consulate General in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate-General of the Republic of Poland in Victoria.
Appointment required: DFAT lists the Melbourne Consulate General as operating by appointment. Contact the office before visiting and confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Polish Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Polish Consulate General is located at 80 South Road in Brighton, Victoria.
Before travelling: arrange your appointment with the Consulate General and confirm the service you require before travelling to Brighton.
About the mission
About the Polish Consulate General in Melbourne
The Consulate-General of the Republic of Poland in Melbourne provides honorary Polish consular representation in Victoria.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate-General of the Republic of Poland.
The mission is headed by Mr Andrzej Soszyński, Honorary Consul-General of Poland. DFAT records his appointment from 16 February 2021.
Although the mission holds Consulate-General status, it is headed by an honorary rather than a career consular officer. Its functions and range of services therefore differ from those of Poland’s professional Consulate General in Sydney.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne Consulate General provides local honorary consular representation and assistance for the Polish community and other people in Victoria.
Local assistance
Polish citizens in Victoria can contact the Honorary Consul-General for appropriate local consular information, guidance and assistance.
Consular guidance
The office can provide guidance on Polish consular matters and direct applicants to the appropriate professional Polish mission where necessary.
Professional services
Procedures requiring a career consular officer may need to be completed through the Consulate General in Sydney or the Consular Section of the Embassy in Canberra.
Confirm the service first: do not assume that passports, visas, citizenship, legalisation, notarial or other formal procedures can be completed at the Melbourne honorary post. Contact the office before making an appointment.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Polish Consulate General in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Melbourne Consulate General as operating by appointment.
No regular public walk-in hours are published in the current official listings. Contact the Consulate General before travelling to arrange a suitable appointment.
You can contact the office on +61 402 003 006 or email andrzejsoszynski@polishconsulatevic.net.
Plan ahead: explain the consular matter you need assistance with when arranging your appointment so the office can confirm whether it can be handled in Melbourne.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Polish Consulate General in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Melbourne Consulate General’s jurisdiction as Victoria.
Polish citizens and other people in Victoria can therefore contact the Honorary Consul-General for appropriate local consular information and assistance.
For professional consular procedures, Victoria also falls within the wider Australian consular district of the professional Consulate General of Poland in Sydney.
Honorary and professional jurisdiction: the Melbourne post provides local honorary representation in Victoria, while formal professional consular services may be handled by the Consulate General in Sydney.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Polish Consulate General
Contact the Melbourne office before travelling and confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled locally.
Arrange an appointment
The Consulate General operates by appointment. Contact the office before travelling to Brighton.
Confirm the service
Explain what assistance you require and check whether the procedure is available through the Honorary Consul-General.
Check your documents
Ask which identification and supporting documents you should bring to your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Polish Consulate General in Melbourne
Does Poland have a Consulate General in Melbourne?
Yes. DFAT officially lists a Consulate-General of the Republic of Poland at 80 South Road in Brighton, Victoria.
Is the Polish Consulate General in Melbourne an honorary mission?
Yes. The mission is officially a Consulate-General and is headed by an Honorary Consul-General rather than a career Consul-General.
Where is the Polish Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate General is located at 80 South Road, Brighton, VIC 3186, Australia.
How can I contact the Polish Consulate General?
Call +61 402 003 006 or email andrzejsoszynski@polishconsulatevic.net.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT lists the Melbourne Consulate General as operating by appointment.
What are the opening hours?
Regular public opening hours are not published in the current official listings. Contact the Consulate General to arrange an appointment before visiting.
Who is the Honorary Consul-General of Poland in Melbourne?
Mr Andrzej Soszyński is the Honorary Consul-General of Poland in Melbourne.
Which area does the Melbourne Consulate General cover?
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists its jurisdiction as Victoria.
Can I apply for a Polish passport at the Melbourne Consulate General?
Do not assume that passport applications can be processed by the honorary post. Contact the Consulate General for guidance or check the current instructions of the professional Consulate General of Poland in Sydney.
What is the difference between the Polish Consulates General in Melbourne and Sydney?
The Melbourne Consulate General is headed by an Honorary Consul-General and provides local honorary representation in Victoria. The Sydney Consulate General is a professional consular mission providing the wider range of formal Polish consular services.