Portuguese consular representation in Victoria
Portuguese Consulate in Melbourne
Find current contact details, appointment information, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Portuguese Consulate in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Portuguese Consulate in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of Portugal in Victoria.
Appointment required: the Consulate operates by appointment via its website. Arrange your visit before travelling to the South Melbourne office.
Location
Where is the Portuguese Consulate in Melbourne?
The Portuguese Consulate is located at 407 Clarendon Street in South Melbourne, Victoria.
Before travelling: book your appointment through the Consulate’s website and confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled by the honorary post.
About the mission
About the Portuguese Consulate in Melbourne
The Consulate of Portugal in Melbourne provides honorary Portuguese consular representation in Victoria.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Portugal.
The mission is headed by Mr Nuno Godinho, Honorary Consul of Portugal.
As an honorary consular post, the Melbourne 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 Melbourne Consulate provides local honorary consular representation and assistance for Portuguese citizens and other people seeking Portuguese consular guidance in Victoria.
Local assistance
Portuguese citizens in Victoria 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 every passport, citizenship, visa, civil registration, legalisation or notarial procedure can be completed at the Melbourne honorary post. Check with the Consulate before booking.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Portuguese Consulate in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Consulate’s hours as Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Visits are by appointment via the Consulate’s website. Do not travel to the office expecting walk-in service.
Before booking, check whether the service you require is available through the honorary post and prepare any documents requested for your appointment.
Book before visiting: use the Consulate’s website to arrange your appointment and check the current visitor instructions.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Portuguese Consulate in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Melbourne Consulate’s jurisdiction as Victoria.
Portuguese citizens and other people in Victoria 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 locally, applicants may be referred to the appropriate professional Portuguese mission.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Portuguese Consulate
Book your appointment and confirm the availability of the service you require before travelling to South Melbourne.
Book an appointment
Visits are by appointment via the Consulate’s website. Arrange your appointment before travelling.
Confirm the service
Check whether your particular consular procedure can be completed through the Melbourne honorary post.
Prepare your documents
Check which identification, forms and supporting documents are required and bring them to your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Portuguese Consulate in Melbourne
Does Portugal have a Consulate in Melbourne?
Yes. Portugal maintains a Consulate at 407 Clarendon Street in South Melbourne, Victoria.
Is the Portuguese Consulate in Melbourne an honorary post?
Yes. The mission is officially designated as the Consulate of Portugal and is headed by an Honorary Consul.
Where is the Portuguese Consulate in Melbourne?
The Consulate is located at 407 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205, Australia.
How can I contact the Portuguese Consulate?
The Consulate’s main telephone number is +61 3 9028 2830. A mobile contact number of +61 408 105 095 is also published.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s hours as Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, by appointment via the Consulate’s website.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The current official listing states that visits are by appointment via the Consulate’s website.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Portugal in Melbourne?
Mr Nuno Godinho is the Honorary Consul of Portugal in Melbourne.
Which area does the Portuguese Consulate in Melbourne cover?
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate’s jurisdiction as Victoria.
Can I apply for a Portuguese passport at the Melbourne Consulate?
Contact the Consulate before booking 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.