Seychelles consular representation in Victoria
Seychelles Consulate in Sorrento
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate of the Seychelles in Sorrento, Victoria.
Contact information
Contact the Seychelles Consulate in Victoria
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of the Seychelles in Sorrento, Victoria.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular consular matter requires an appointment.
Location
Where is the Seychelles Consulate in Victoria?
The Consulate is located at 19–21 Pacific Avenue in Sorrento on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.
Plan your visit: confirm the current visitor arrangements before making a special trip to the Sorrento office.
About the mission
About the Seychelles Consulate in Sorrento
The Consulate of the Seychelles in Sorrento provides local Seychelles consular representation in Victoria.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of the Seychelles.
The mission is headed by Mr Allain Serge Pool, Honorary Consul of the Seychelles. DFAT records his appointment from 1 January 2024.
The Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs also announced Mr Pool as the country’s Honorary Consul in Melbourne, Australia, in 2024. The current official Australian address for the consular post is in Sorrento.
As an honorary consular post, the Consulate provides local representation and appropriate consular assistance rather than the full range of services available through a resident professional diplomatic mission.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Consulate provides a local point of contact for Seychellois citizens and other people seeking official Seychelles consular guidance in Victoria.
Seychellois citizens
Seychellois citizens in Victoria can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local consular information, guidance and assistance.
Consular guidance
The Consulate can provide guidance on Seychelles consular matters and direct enquiries to the appropriate Seychelles authority when necessary.
Travel and document enquiries
People with questions about travel, documents or other Seychelles requirements can contact the Consulate for guidance on the appropriate official procedure.
Confirm the service first: this is an honorary consular post. Contact the Consulate before making arrangements for passport, citizenship, visa, document or other formal consular procedures.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Seychelles Consulate
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Consulate’s business hours as Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
These are published business hours. The current official listing does not state that every consular service is available as an unrestricted walk-in service throughout these hours.
Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm whether an appointment or other prior arrangement is required for your particular matter.
Contact before visiting: explain the assistance you require and confirm the current visitor arrangements before travelling to Sorrento.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Seychelles Consulate in Sorrento
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate’s jurisdiction as Victoria.
The Sorrento post therefore provides local honorary Seychelles consular representation for people in Victoria.
For matters outside the powers of the Honorary Consul, the office can provide guidance on the appropriate Seychelles diplomatic or consular authority to contact.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Seychelles Consulate
Check the current arrangements and confirm that your particular matter can be handled locally before travelling.
Confirm the service
Explain what assistance you require and check whether the Honorary Consul can handle the matter locally.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, forms or supporting documents you should have available for your particular enquiry.
Confirm your visit
Check whether an appointment or other prior arrangement is required before travelling to the Sorrento office.
Frequently asked questions
Seychelles Consulate in Sorrento
Does Seychelles have a Consulate in Victoria?
Yes. Seychelles maintains a Consulate in Sorrento on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.
Where is the Seychelles Consulate in Victoria?
The Consulate is located at 19–21 Pacific Avenue, Sorrento, VIC 3943, Australia.
How can I contact the Seychelles Consulate?
The current official mobile number is +61 418 390 778.
What are the business hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Seychelles in Victoria?
Mr Allain Serge Pool is the Honorary Consul of the Seychelles. DFAT records his appointment from 1 January 2024.
Which area does the Seychelles Consulate cover?
The official jurisdiction of the Consulate is Victoria.
Is this an honorary consular post?
Yes. The mission is officially designated as the Consulate of the Seychelles and is headed by an Honorary Consul.
Do I need an appointment?
The current official listing publishes business hours but does not state that every visit requires an appointment. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm the arrangements for your particular matter.
Does Seychelles have another Consulate in Australia?
Yes. Seychelles also maintains a Consulate in Western Australia, headed by an Honorary Consul.
Can the Consulate handle passport or other formal procedures?
Contact the Consulate first to confirm what assistance can be provided locally. Some formal procedures may need to be handled by the appropriate Seychelles diplomatic or government authority.