Diplomatic representation of Sweden in Australia
Swedish Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Sweden in Canberra represents Sweden in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Swedish citizens and other eligible applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Swedish Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Sweden in Canberra is Sweden’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Friday, 8:30 am–12:30 pm and 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
Friday, 9:00 am–12:00 pm and 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Before visiting: check the current instructions for the consular service you require. Passport, migration, document and other procedures can have different attendance and application requirements.
Embassy location
Where is the Swedish Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of Sweden is located in Yarralumla, Canberra.
The embassy is located at 5 Turrana Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors requiring consular assistance should check the current service requirements before travelling to the embassy.
About the mission
About the Swedish Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Sweden in Canberra is Sweden’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
The embassy represents Sweden in its official relations with Australia and works to support bilateral cooperation in political, economic, trade, cultural and other areas.
The mission also provides consular assistance to Swedish citizens and information for eligible applicants requiring Swedish consular services.
Sweden complements its Canberra Embassy with a network of honorary consular posts across Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy of Sweden provides consular assistance for Swedish citizens and selected services for other eligible applicants.
Swedish citizens
Swedish citizens can contact the embassy for eligible consular assistance, including help in certain emergency situations and information about official procedures.
Passports and national ID cards
Eligible Swedish citizens can obtain information about passport and national identity card procedures from the embassy. Personal attendance is required for passport and national ID card applications.
Documents and other services
The embassy provides information about selected document, certification and other consular procedures. Requirements depend on the service requested.
Check before applying: Swedish honorary consulates do not provide the full range of services available at the Embassy in Canberra. Check which office can handle your particular request before travelling.
Planning your visit
Visiting the Swedish Embassy in Canberra
Check the current requirements for your particular service before attending the embassy.
DFAT currently lists general business hours of 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Friday.
Published consular hours are 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday, and 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Friday.
Some procedures require an appointment or other prior arrangements. Applicants should review the current instructions for their particular service rather than relying only on the embassy’s general opening hours.
Before visiting: check whether your particular passport, document or other consular procedure requires an appointment and prepare the required supporting documents in advance.
Consular network
Swedish Consular Representation in Australia
The Embassy in Canberra is supported by a network of Swedish honorary consular posts across Australia.
Sweden currently maintains honorary consular representation in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
The Sydney post is officially designated the Honorary Consulate-General of Sweden in Sydney. The other listed Australian posts are Honorary Consulates.
Honorary consulates provide more limited services than the Embassy in Canberra. Applicants should check the official Swedish information for the particular post before arranging a visit.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check current official information before travelling to the Swedish Embassy in Canberra.
Check the service
Different passport, document and consular procedures have different application and attendance requirements.
Prepare your documents
Review the official instructions and prepare the required identification, application forms and supporting documents before attending.
Check the correct office
Sweden maintains honorary consulates throughout Australia, but these posts do not provide every service available through the Embassy in Canberra.
Important: the embassy observes designated Swedish and Australian public holidays. Check current opening information before making a special journey to Canberra.
Frequently asked questions
Swedish Embassy Canberra FAQ
Does Sweden have an embassy in Australia?
Yes. Sweden maintains a resident embassy in Canberra.
Where is the Swedish Embassy in Canberra?
The embassy is located at 5 Turrana Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Swedish Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted on +61 2 6270 2700.
Who is the Swedish Ambassador to Australia?
The current Ambassador of Sweden to Australia is His Excellency Mr Klas Fredrik Molin.
What are the Swedish Embassy’s business hours?
General business hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm, and Friday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
What are the embassy’s consular hours?
DFAT currently lists consular hours from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday, and from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Friday.
Does Sweden have consulates elsewhere in Australia?
Yes. Sweden maintains honorary consular representation in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Is the Swedish Consulate in Sydney a Consulate-General?
Yes. Sweden officially designates its Sydney post as the Honorary Consulate-General of Sweden in Sydney.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, opening hours and Swedish consular network in Australia.