Swedish consular representation in Tasmania
Swedish Consulate in Hobart
Find current contact details, location, appointments, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Swedish Consulate serving Tasmania.
Contact information
Contact the Swedish Consulate in Hobart
Use the current official details below to contact the Swedish Consulate serving Tasmania.
Appointment required: all visits to the Swedish Consulate in Hobart must be scheduled in advance. Contact the Consulate by email before travelling to the office.
Location
Where is the Swedish Consulate in Hobart?
The Swedish Consulate serving Tasmania is located at Simmons Wolfhagen Lawyers, Level 4, 99 Bathurst Street in central Hobart.
Before travelling: the Consulate receives visitors by appointment only. Arrange your visit before going to the Bathurst Street office.
About the mission
About the Swedish Consulate in Hobart
The Swedish Consulate in Hobart provides honorary Swedish consular representation throughout Tasmania.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the mission as the Consulate of Sweden and lists its jurisdiction as Tasmania.
The mission is headed by Ms Cara Lee Hawkins, Honorary Consul of Sweden. DFAT records her appointment from 17 June 2022.
As an honorary Consulate, the Hobart office provides selected local consular assistance. Professional diplomatic and consular responsibility in Australia remains with the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Hobart Consulate provides selected honorary consular services and local assistance for Swedish citizens in Tasmania.
Swedish citizens
Swedish citizens in Tasmania 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 Hobart office first to confirm whether your particular service is available locally.
Passport-related guidance
The Consulate can provide guidance on Swedish passport procedures and eligible local collection arrangements. 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 Hobart. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Swedish Consulate in Hobart
All visits to the Swedish Consulate in Hobart are by appointment only.
Sweden’s official overseas representation website states that appointments must be arranged in advance by email. Contact swedcons.hobart@gmail.com to request a visit.
DFAT currently lists office hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. These hours should not be treated as walk-in visiting hours.
When requesting an appointment, explain the service or assistance you require so the Consulate can confirm whether the 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 Hobart office.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Swedish Consulate in Hobart
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Hobart Consulate’s jurisdiction as Tasmania.
The honorary post therefore provides local Swedish consular representation throughout Tasmania, subject to the services available through an honorary Consulate.
Professional diplomatic and consular matters that cannot be handled in Hobart 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 Hobart 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 Bathurst Street.
Frequently asked questions
Swedish Consulate in Hobart
Does Sweden have a Consulate in Hobart?
Yes. Sweden maintains an honorary Consulate in Hobart with jurisdiction throughout Tasmania.
Where is the Swedish Consulate in Hobart?
The Consulate is located at c/- Simmons Wolfhagen Lawyers, Level 4, 99 Bathurst Street, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia.
How can I contact the Swedish Consulate?
Sweden’s official overseas representation website lists +61 3 6226 1258 and swedcons.hobart@gmail.com. DFAT also lists an office number of +61 3 6226 1200 and mobile number +61 417 292 775.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in Hobart?
Ms Cara Lee Hawkins is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in Tasmania. DFAT records her appointment from 17 June 2022.
What are the office hours?
DFAT currently lists office hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visits must still be arranged in advance.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. All visits to the Swedish Consulate in Hobart must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be requested by email.
Which area does the Hobart Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Tasmania.
Can I apply for a regular Swedish passport in Hobart?
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 Hobart?
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 Hobart Consulate in advance to arrange your visit and confirm the current requirements.