Swedish consular representation in the Northern Territory
Swedish Consulate in Darwin
Find current contact details, location, appointments, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Swedish Consulate serving the Northern Territory.
Contact information
Contact the Swedish Consulate in Darwin
Use the current official details below to contact the Swedish Consulate serving the Northern Territory.
Appointment required: although general business hours are published for the office, all visits to the Swedish Consulate must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be requested by email.
Location
Where is the Swedish Consulate in Darwin?
The Swedish Consulate is located at Level 7 of NT House, 22 Mitchell Street in central Darwin.
Before travelling: the Consulate receives visitors by appointment only. Arrange your visit before going to the Mitchell Street office.
About the mission
About the Swedish Consulate in Darwin
The Swedish Consulate in Darwin provides honorary Swedish consular representation throughout the Northern Territory.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the mission as the Consulate of Sweden and lists its jurisdiction as the Northern Territory.
The mission is headed by Mr Kevin Stephens, Honorary Consul of Sweden. DFAT records his appointment from 3 February 2017.
The Darwin office is an honorary Consulate providing selected local consular assistance. Professional diplomatic and consular responsibility in Australia remains with the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Darwin Consulate provides selected honorary consular services and local assistance for Swedish citizens in the Northern Territory.
Swedish citizens
Swedish citizens in the Northern Territory 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 Darwin office first to confirm whether 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 Darwin. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Swedish Consulate in Darwin
All visits to the Swedish Consulate in Darwin must be scheduled in advance.
DFAT currently lists general business hours as Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sweden’s official overseas representation website specifies that visits are by appointment only and that appointments should be booked by email.
Appointments can be requested at SwedishConsulDarwin@wardkeller.com.au.
When contacting the Consulate, explain the service or assistance you require so the office can confirm whether the matter can be handled locally and advise you of any documents you should prepare.
Do not rely on business hours as walk-in hours: arrange an appointment with the Consulate before travelling to NT House.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Swedish Consulate in Darwin
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Darwin Consulate’s jurisdiction as the Northern Territory.
The honorary post therefore provides local Swedish consular representation throughout the Northern Territory, subject to the functions available through an honorary Consulate.
Professional diplomatic and consular matters that cannot be handled in Darwin are referred to the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra or another appropriate Swedish authority.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Swedish Consulate
Confirm the service you require and arrange an appointment before travelling to the Darwin office.
Confirm the service
Explain what assistance you require and check whether the matter can be handled by the Honorary Consulate or must be referred to the Embassy in Canberra.
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 to NT House.
Frequently asked questions
Swedish Consulate in Darwin
Does Sweden have a Consulate in Darwin?
Yes. Sweden maintains an honorary Consulate in Darwin with jurisdiction throughout the Northern Territory.
Where is the Swedish Consulate in Darwin?
The Consulate is located at Level 7, NT House, 22 Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT 0800, Australia.
How can I contact the Swedish Consulate?
The current telephone number is +61 8 8946 2999, the mobile number is +61 413 837 006, and the email address is SwedishConsulDarwin@wardkeller.com.au.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in Darwin?
Mr Kevin Stephens is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in Darwin. DFAT records his appointment from 3 February 2017.
What are the business hours?
DFAT currently lists general business hours as Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. These should not be treated as walk-in hours because visits to the Consulate must be arranged in advance.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Sweden’s official overseas representation website states that all visits to the Darwin Consulate must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be requested by email.
Which area does the Darwin Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is the Northern Territory.
Can I apply for a regular Swedish passport in Darwin?
No. Ordinary Swedish passport and national ID card applications in Australia are handled by the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra.
Can I collect a Swedish passport in Darwin?
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.
Does the Darwin Consulate handle Swedish visas or residence permits?
No. Sweden’s honorary consulates in Australia do not handle applications, appointments or enquiries relating to Schengen visas, residence permits, work permits or other permits for staying in Sweden.
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 Darwin Consulate in advance to arrange your visit and confirm the current requirements.