Swiss consular representation in Queensland
Swiss Consulate in Brisbane
Find current contact details, location, appointment information, jurisdiction and guidance for the Swiss Consulate serving Queensland.
Contact information
Contact the Swiss Consulate in Brisbane
Use the current official details below to contact the Swiss Consulate serving Queensland.
Before visiting: the Consulate operates by appointment. Contact the office in advance to arrange your visit and confirm whether the Honorary Consul can assist with your enquiry.
Location
Where is the Swiss Consulate in Brisbane?
The Swiss Consulate is located at Level 5, 189 Grey Street in South Brisbane.
Appointment required: arrange your visit before travelling to the Grey Street office.
About the mission
About the Swiss Consulate in Brisbane
The Swiss Consulate in Brisbane is an honorary representation of Switzerland serving Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Switzerland and lists its jurisdiction as Queensland.
The mission is headed by Mr Daniel Gschwind, Honorary Consul of Switzerland. DFAT records his appointment from 23 April 2008.
The Brisbane Consulate forms part of Switzerland’s honorary representation network in Australia. It supports Switzerland’s professional representations in safeguarding Swiss interests and can provide appropriate local assistance to Swiss citizens, particularly in emergencies.
Local assistance
Consular services
The Brisbane post is an honorary Consulate and does not provide the same professional consular services as the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney.
Swiss citizens
Swiss citizens in Queensland can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local guidance and assistance.
Emergency support
The honorary representation can assist Swiss citizens who find themselves in difficulty while travelling, including situations involving illness, accidents or theft, and can inform the responsible professional Swiss representation.
Consular referrals
Enquiries requiring formal consular processing are referred to the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney, which is the responsible professional consular representation.
Important service limitation: Swiss honorary representations do not have consular authority. They cannot issue visas or Swiss passports, act as a notary or process civil status matters.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Swiss Consulate in Brisbane
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Brisbane Consulate as operating by appointment.
Contact the Consulate at brisbane@honrep.ch or by telephone before visiting to explain the assistance you require and arrange an appropriate time.
If your matter requires formal consular processing, contact the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney. Switzerland states that correspondence concerning consular services should be directed to the responsible professional representation.
Contact before travelling: do not treat the Brisbane office as a walk-in consular service. Arrange your visit in advance.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Swiss Consulate in Brisbane
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Brisbane Consulate’s jurisdiction as Queensland.
The honorary Consulate itself falls within the wider consular district of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney.
Formal Swiss consular matters for residents of Queensland are therefore handled through the professional Consulate General in Sydney, while the Brisbane post provides appropriate honorary representation and local assistance.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Swiss Consulate
Check whether your enquiry can be handled by the Honorary Consul before travelling to the Brisbane office.
Check the service
Confirm whether your enquiry is suitable for the honorary Consulate or requires professional processing by the Consulate General in Sydney.
Contact the office
Explain what assistance you require and ask whether any identification or supporting documents should be brought to your appointment.
Arrange your visit
The Brisbane Consulate operates by appointment. Confirm your visit before travelling to the Grey Street office.
Frequently asked questions
Swiss Consulate in Brisbane
Does Switzerland have a Consulate in Brisbane?
Yes. Switzerland maintains an honorary Consulate in South Brisbane serving Queensland.
Where is the Swiss Consulate in Brisbane?
The Consulate is located at Level 5, 189 Grey Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia.
How can I contact the Swiss Consulate?
The office telephone number is +61 7 3238 1978, DFAT also lists +61 419 219 795 as a mobile number, and the email address is brisbane@honrep.ch.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Brisbane?
Mr Daniel Gschwind is the Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Queensland. DFAT records his appointment from 23 April 2008.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT lists the Brisbane Consulate as operating by appointment. Contact the office before visiting.
Which area does the Brisbane Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Queensland.
Can I apply for a Swiss passport in Brisbane?
No. Swiss honorary representations do not have authority to issue Swiss passports. Contact the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney for the appropriate passport procedure.
Can I apply for a Swiss visa in Brisbane?
No. Swiss honorary representations cannot issue visas. Visa matters for residents of Australia are handled through the responsible professional Swiss representation.
Can the Brisbane Consulate provide notarial services?
No. Switzerland states that its honorary representations do not have authority to act as a notary.
Does the Brisbane Consulate handle civil status matters?
No. Honorary representations do not process civil status events. Contact the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney for the appropriate procedure.
Can the Consulate help a Swiss citizen in an emergency?
The honorary representation can provide appropriate local support to Swiss citizens in difficulty. In an emergency, Switzerland advises contacting the responsible professional representation immediately.