Senegalese consular representation in Australia
Senegalese Consulate General in Melbourne
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate General of Senegal in Carlton, Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Senegalese Consulate General in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate General of Senegal in Australia.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate General before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular consular matter requires an appointment.
Location
Where is the Senegalese Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate General is located at Princes Hill Gallery, 213 Canning Street in Carlton, close to central Melbourne.
Plan your visit: confirm the current opening and visitor arrangements before making a special trip to the Consulate General.
About the mission
About the Senegalese Consulate General in Melbourne
The Consulate General of Senegal in Carlton provides Senegalese consular representation in Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the mission as the Consulate-General of Senegal. Senegal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also lists the post as its Consulate General in Australia.
The mission is headed by Mr Michael Leopold Bula, Honorary Consul-General of Senegal. DFAT records his appointment from 5 September 2003.
Although officially designated as a Consulate General, the Melbourne mission is headed by an Honorary Consul-General. Visitors should therefore confirm directly which consular procedures can be completed locally.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Consulate General provides a local point of contact for Senegalese citizens and people seeking official information about Senegal.
Senegalese citizens
Senegalese citizens in Australia can contact the Consulate General for appropriate local consular information, guidance and assistance.
Consular guidance
The office can provide guidance on Senegalese consular matters and direct applicants to the appropriate Senegalese authority when necessary.
Travel and document enquiries
People with questions about travel, documents or other Senegalese requirements can contact the mission for guidance on the appropriate official procedure.
Confirm the service first: the mission is headed by an Honorary Consul-General. Contact the office before making arrangements for passport, visa, citizenship, civil-status, legalisation or other formal consular procedures.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Senegalese Consulate General
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Consulate General’s opening hours as Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The office is closed on public holidays and weekends.
The current official information does not state that every visit requires an appointment. Contact the Consulate General before travelling to confirm whether prior arrangements are required for your particular service.
The currently published telephone number is +61 3 9348 0466.
Contact first when needed: explain the assistance you require so the office can confirm whether your matter can be handled locally and whether an appointment is necessary.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Senegalese Consulate General
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate General’s jurisdiction as Australia.
The Melbourne post therefore serves as Senegal’s local honorary consular point of contact for enquiries from across Australia.
For procedures outside the powers of the Honorary Consul-General, applicants may be directed to the appropriate Senegalese diplomatic or consular authority.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Senegalese Consulate General
Confirm the requirements for your particular consular matter before travelling to the Carlton office.
Check the service
Confirm that the Consulate General can handle your particular consular matter before travelling to Melbourne.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, forms and supporting documents are required for the assistance you need.
Confirm your visit
Check the current opening hours and whether an appointment or other prior arrangement is required for your service.
Frequently asked questions
Senegalese Consulate General in Melbourne
Does Senegal have a Consulate General in Australia?
Yes. Senegal maintains a Consulate General in Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria.
Where is the Senegalese Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate General is located at Princes Hill Gallery, 213 Canning Street, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia.
How can I contact the Senegalese Consulate General?
The current official telephone number is +61 3 9348 0466.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists opening hours as Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The office is closed on public holidays and weekends.
Who is the Honorary Consul-General of Senegal?
Mr Michael Leopold Bula is the Honorary Consul-General of Senegal. DFAT records his appointment from 5 September 2003.
Which parts of Australia does the Consulate General cover?
DFAT lists the mission’s jurisdiction as Australia.
Is the Senegalese Consulate General an honorary post?
The mission is officially designated as a Consulate General and is headed by an Honorary Consul-General.
Do I need an appointment?
The current official listing does not state that every visit requires an appointment. Contact the Consulate General before visiting to confirm the arrangements for your particular service.
Can the Consulate General help with passport or visa matters?
Contact the Consulate General first to confirm what assistance it can provide locally. Some formal procedures may need to be handled by another Senegalese diplomatic or consular authority.
Does Senegal have an Embassy accredited to Australia?
Yes. Senegal has a non-resident Embassy accredited to Australia. The embassy is based in Tokyo, Japan.