Portuguese consular representation in the Northern Territory
Portuguese Consulate in Darwin
Find current contact details, appointment information, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Portuguese Consulate in Darwin.
Contact information
Contact the Portuguese Consulate in Darwin
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of Portugal in the Northern Territory.
Appointment required: the Darwin Consulate operates by appointment. Contact the office before visiting and confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Portuguese Consulate in Darwin?
The Portuguese Consulate is located at 34 Rocklands Drive in Tiwi, in Darwin’s northern suburbs.
Before travelling: arrange an appointment with the Consulate before travelling to the Tiwi address.
About the mission
About the Portuguese Consulate in Darwin
The Consulate of Portugal in Darwin provides honorary Portuguese consular representation in the Northern Territory.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Portugal.
The mission is headed by Mr Dino Jair dos Santos, Honorary Consul of Portugal. DFAT records his appointment from 23 March 2026.
As an honorary consular post, the Darwin Consulate provides local representation, information and selected consular assistance. Its functions differ from those of Portugal’s professional Consulate General in Sydney and the Consular Section of the Portuguese Embassy in Canberra.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Darwin Consulate provides local honorary consular representation and assistance for Portuguese citizens and other people seeking Portuguese consular guidance in the Northern Territory.
Local assistance
Portuguese citizens in the Northern Territory can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local consular information, guidance and assistance.
Consular guidance
The Consulate can provide information about Portuguese consular matters and direct applicants to the appropriate professional Portuguese mission when necessary.
Professional services
Formal procedures that are not available through the honorary post may need to be completed through Portugal’s professional consular network in Australia.
Confirm the service first: do not assume that passport, citizenship, visa, civil registration, legalisation, notarial or other formal procedures can be completed at the Darwin honorary post. Contact the Consulate before visiting.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Portuguese Consulate in Darwin
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Darwin Consulate as operating by appointment.
Regular public walk-in hours are not published in the current official listing. Contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling to arrange your visit.
The currently published mobile contact number is +61 416 888 787.
Plan ahead: explain the assistance you require when arranging your appointment so the Consulate can confirm whether your matter can be handled in Darwin.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Portuguese Consulate in Darwin
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Darwin Consulate’s jurisdiction as the Northern Territory.
Portuguese citizens and other people in the Northern Territory can therefore contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local consular information and assistance.
Where a procedure requires a professional consular officer or a service that is not available through the honorary post, applicants may be referred to the appropriate professional Portuguese mission in Australia.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Portuguese Consulate
Contact the Darwin office before travelling and confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled locally.
Arrange an appointment
The Consulate operates by appointment. Contact the office before travelling to Tiwi.
Confirm the service
Explain what assistance you require and check whether the procedure can be handled through the Honorary Consulate.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, forms and supporting documents you should bring to your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Portuguese Consulate in Darwin
Does Portugal have a Consulate in Darwin?
Yes. Portugal maintains an honorary Consulate in Tiwi, Darwin, serving the Northern Territory.
Where is the Portuguese Consulate in Darwin?
The Consulate is located at 34 Rocklands Drive, Tiwi, NT 0812, Australia.
How can I contact the Portuguese Consulate?
The currently published mobile contact number is +61 416 888 787.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Darwin Consulate as operating by appointment.
What are the opening hours?
Regular public opening hours are not published in the current official listing. Contact the Consulate to arrange an appointment before visiting.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Portugal in Darwin?
Mr Dino Jair dos Santos is the Honorary Consul of Portugal in the Northern Territory. DFAT records his appointment from 23 March 2026.
Which area does the Portuguese Consulate in Darwin cover?
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate’s jurisdiction as the Northern Territory.
Is the Portuguese Consulate in Darwin an honorary post?
Yes. DFAT officially designates the mission as the Consulate of Portugal, and it is headed by an Honorary Consul.
Can I apply for a Portuguese passport at the Darwin Consulate?
Contact the Consulate first to confirm whether the passport service you require can be provided through the honorary post. Some formal procedures may need to be handled by a professional Portuguese consular mission.
Where can I obtain professional Portuguese consular services in Australia?
Portugal maintains a professional Consulate General in Sydney and a Consular Section at the Portuguese Embassy in Canberra. The appropriate office depends on the service required and applicable consular arrangements.