Swedish consular representation in Northern Queensland
Swedish Consulate in Cairns
Find current contact details, location, appointments, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Swedish Consulate serving Northern Queensland.
Contact information
Contact the Swedish Consulate in Cairns
Use the current official details below to contact the Swedish Consulate serving Northern Queensland.
Appointment required: all visits to the Swedish Consulate in Cairns must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be requested by email.
Location
Where is the Swedish Consulate in Cairns?
The Swedish Consulate serving Northern Queensland is located at Level 1, 55 Spence Street in central Cairns.
Before travelling: the Consulate receives visitors by appointment only. Arrange your visit before going to the Spence Street office.
About the mission
About the Swedish Consulate in Cairns
The Swedish Consulate in Cairns provides honorary Swedish consular representation for Northern Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the mission as the Consulate of Sweden and lists its jurisdiction as Northern Queensland.
The mission is headed by Mrs Sally J. Mlikota, Honorary Consul of Sweden. DFAT records her appointment from 25 July 2017.
Sweden maintains a separate honorary Consulate in Brisbane for Southern Queensland. Professional diplomatic and consular responsibility in Australia remains with the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Cairns Consulate provides selected honorary consular services and local assistance for Swedish citizens in Northern Queensland.
Swedish citizens
Swedish citizens in Northern Queensland can contact the Honorary Consulate for appropriate local consular information, guidance and assistance.
Documents and certificates
Sweden’s honorary consulates can assist with selected document-related matters, including eligible life certificates. Contact the Cairns office first to confirm that the service you require is available locally.
Passport-related guidance
The Consulate can provide guidance on Swedish passport procedures and eligible local collection arrangements, while ordinary passport and national ID card applications in Australia are handled through the Embassy in Canberra.
Limited honorary-consular functions: not every Swedish consular procedure can be completed in Cairns. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Swedish Consulate in Cairns
The Swedish Consulate in Cairns receives visitors by appointment only.
Sweden’s official overseas representation website states that all visits must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be requested by email at sweden.cairns@gmail.com.
Explain the service or assistance you require when requesting an appointment so the Consulate can confirm whether your matter can be handled locally and advise you of any documents you should prepare.
Do not visit without an appointment: arrange your visit with the Consulate before travelling to the Cairns office.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Swedish Consulate in Cairns
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Cairns Consulate’s jurisdiction as Northern Queensland.
The Cairns post therefore provides local Swedish honorary consular representation within Northern Queensland, subject to the services available through an honorary Consulate.
Southern Queensland is served separately by the Swedish Consulate in Brisbane. If you are unsure which office covers your location, contact the relevant Consulate or the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra before arranging a visit.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Swedish Consulate
Confirm the service you require and arrange an appointment before travelling to the Cairns office.
Check your jurisdiction
The Cairns Consulate serves Northern Queensland. Southern Queensland is covered by the Swedish Consulate in Brisbane.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, original documents, forms or other supporting material you should bring for your particular procedure.
Book your appointment
All visits must be arranged in advance. Contact the Consulate by email before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Swedish Consulate in Cairns
Does Sweden have a Consulate in Cairns?
Yes. Sweden maintains an honorary Consulate in Cairns serving Northern Queensland.
Where is the Swedish Consulate in Cairns?
The Consulate is located at Level 1, 55 Spence Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia.
How can I contact the Swedish Consulate?
The current telephone number is +61 7 4051 9699 and the email address is sweden.cairns@gmail.com.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in Cairns?
Mrs Sally J. Mlikota is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in Cairns. DFAT records her appointment from 25 July 2017.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. All visits to the Swedish Consulate in Cairns must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be requested by email.
Which area does the Cairns Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Northern Queensland. Southern Queensland is served separately by the Swedish Consulate in Brisbane.
Can the Cairns Consulate help Swedish citizens?
Yes. The Honorary Consulate provides selected local consular assistance and guidance for Swedish citizens. Contact the office first to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Can I apply for a regular Swedish passport in Cairns?
No. Ordinary Swedish passport and national ID card applications in Australia are handled through the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra.
Can I collect a Swedish passport in Cairns?
A Swedish passport or national ID card can, under the applicable arrangements, be forwarded to an honorary consulate for collection. The collection location should be arranged through the responsible Swedish authorities.
Can the Consulate assist with a Swedish life certificate?
Sweden’s honorary consulates in Australia can assist with eligible Swedish Pensions Agency life certificates. Contact the Cairns Consulate to arrange your visit and confirm the current requirements.