Thai consular representation in Victoria
Royal Thai Consulate in Melbourne
Find current contact details, opening hours, jurisdiction and guidance on the services available through the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Royal Thai Consulate in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact Thailand’s honorary consular representation serving Victoria.
Before visiting: the current official listings provide a postal address rather than a public street address. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and where any in-person appointment will take place.
About the mission
About the Royal Thai Consulate in Melbourne
The Royal Thai Consulate in Melbourne is an honorary consular representation of Thailand serving Victoria.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Royal Thai Consulate. The Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra identifies the Melbourne post as the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate.
The mission is headed by Ms Tessa Sullivan, Honorary Consul of Thailand.
The Melbourne post provides local honorary representation and appropriate assistance in Victoria. Professional Thai consular services are provided through the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney.
Local assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne office is an honorary Consulate and does not provide the full range of professional consular services available through Thailand’s Embassy and Consulate-General.
Thai citizens
Thai citizens in Victoria can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
Local consular guidance
The Consulate can provide guidance on the appropriate Thai professional mission or authority when an enquiry requires formal consular processing.
Community support
The Honorary Consulate provides a local point of contact for Thailand and supports engagement with the Thai community and wider community in Victoria.
Service limitations: Thailand’s honorary consulates in Australia are not authorised to issue Thai passports, Thai ID cards, birth, death, marriage or divorce certificates, or visas. They also cannot authenticate documents.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Royal Thai Consulate in Melbourne
DFAT currently publishes business hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for the Melbourne Consulate.
The official listing does not publish a separate appointment rule or public street address. Contact the Consulate before planning an in-person visit to confirm current visitor arrangements and the appropriate location.
If your enquiry concerns a Thai passport, Thai ID card, civil registration certificate, visa or document authentication, use the current procedure provided by the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra or Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney.
Contact before travelling: do not travel to an assumed office location based on the Toorak postal address. Confirm any in-person arrangements directly with the Consulate.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Royal Thai Consulate in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Melbourne Consulate’s jurisdiction as Victoria.
Thai citizens and others in Victoria can contact the honorary Consulate for appropriate local assistance and guidance.
Professional consular procedures outside the authority of an Honorary Consul are handled through Thailand’s professional diplomatic and consular missions in Australia.
Planning your visit
Before contacting or visiting the Thai Consulate
Check whether your enquiry falls within the role of an honorary Consulate before arranging an in-person visit.
Check the service
Determine whether your enquiry can be assisted locally or requires the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra or Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney.
Contact the office
Contact the Melbourne Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and where any appointment will take place.
Use the professional mission when required
Passport, ID card, civil registration, visa and document authentication services are not provided by Thailand’s honorary consulates.
Frequently asked questions
Royal Thai Consulate in Melbourne
Does Thailand have a Consulate in Melbourne?
Yes. Thailand maintains the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate in Melbourne, serving Victoria.
What is the address of the Thai Consulate in Melbourne?
The current official listings publish the postal address PO Box 66, Toorak, VIC 3142. A public street address is not provided, so contact the Consulate before planning an in-person visit.
How can I contact the Royal Thai Consulate in Melbourne?
The current official telephone number is +61 3 9123 6366. The Consulate can also be contacted at info@thaiconsulatemelbourne.com.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Thailand in Melbourne?
Ms Tessa Sullivan is the Honorary Consul of Thailand in Melbourne.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently publishes business hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact the Consulate to confirm current visitor arrangements before travelling.
Do I need an appointment?
The current DFAT listing does not specify a separate appointment requirement. Because no public street address is published, contact the Consulate before arranging an in-person visit.
Which area does the Melbourne Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Victoria.
Can I apply for a Thai passport in Melbourne?
No. Thailand’s honorary consulates are not authorised to issue Thai passports. Passport services are handled through Thailand’s professional diplomatic and consular missions.
Can I apply for a Thai visa at the Melbourne Consulate?
No. The Royal Thai Embassy states that honorary consulates in Australia are not authorised to issue visas. Check the current visa procedure with the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra or Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney.
Can the Melbourne Consulate issue Thai birth or marriage certificates?
No. Thailand’s honorary consulates are not authorised to issue birth, death, marriage or divorce certificates.
Can the Melbourne Consulate authenticate documents?
No. Thailand’s honorary consulates in Australia are not authorised to authenticate documents.
Can I obtain a Thai ID card at the Melbourne Consulate?
No. Thai ID cards are among the services that honorary consulates in Australia are not authorised to provide.