Swedish consular representation in Victoria
Swedish Consulate in Melbourne
Find current contact details, location, appointments, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Swedish Consulate serving Victoria.
Contact information
Contact the Swedish Consulate in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Swedish Consulate serving Victoria.
Appointment required: all visits to the Swedish Consulate in Melbourne must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be requested by email.
Location
Where is the Swedish Consulate in Melbourne?
The Swedish Consulate is located at Level 3, 428 Little Bourke Street in central Melbourne.
Before travelling: the Consulate receives visitors by appointment only. Arrange your visit before going to the Little Bourke Street office.
About the mission
About the Swedish Consulate in Melbourne
The Swedish Consulate in Melbourne provides honorary Swedish consular representation throughout Victoria.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the mission as the Consulate of Sweden and lists its jurisdiction as Victoria.
The mission is headed by Mr Benjamin Sandqvist, Honorary Consul of Sweden. DFAT records his appointment from 28 October 2016.
As an honorary Consulate, the Melbourne 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 Melbourne Consulate provides selected honorary consular services and local assistance for Swedish citizens in Victoria.
Swedish citizens
Swedish citizens in Victoria 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 Melbourne 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. 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 Melbourne. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Swedish Consulate in Melbourne
All visits to the Swedish Consulate in Melbourne are by appointment only.
Sweden’s official overseas representation website states that appointments must be scheduled in advance and can be requested by email at sweconsul.melbourne@aamvs.com.au.
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 Melbourne office.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Swedish Consulate in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Melbourne Consulate’s jurisdiction as Victoria.
The honorary post therefore provides local Swedish consular representation throughout Victoria, subject to the functions available through an honorary Consulate.
Professional diplomatic and consular matters that cannot be handled in Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Little Bourke Street.
Frequently asked questions
Swedish Consulate in Melbourne
Does Sweden have a Consulate in Melbourne?
Yes. Sweden maintains an honorary Consulate in central Melbourne with jurisdiction throughout Victoria.
Where is the Swedish Consulate in Melbourne?
The Consulate is located at Level 3, 428 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
How can I contact the Swedish Consulate?
The current mobile number is +61 430 591 831 and the email address is sweconsul.melbourne@aamvs.com.au.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in Melbourne?
Mr Benjamin Sandqvist is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in Victoria. DFAT records his appointment from 28 October 2016.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. All visits to the Swedish Consulate in Melbourne must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be requested by email.
Which area does the Melbourne Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Victoria.
Can the Melbourne 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 in Melbourne.
Can I apply for a regular Swedish passport in Melbourne?
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 Melbourne?
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 Melbourne Consulate in advance to arrange your visit and confirm the current requirements.