Swiss consular representation in Western Australia
Swiss Consulate in Perth
Find current contact details, location, appointment information, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Swiss Consulate serving Western Australia.
Contact information
Contact the Swiss Consulate in Perth
Use the current official details below to contact the Swiss Consulate serving Western Australia.
Before visiting: the Consulate operates by appointment. Contact the office in advance to arrange your visit and confirm whether your enquiry can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Swiss Consulate in Perth?
The Swiss Consulate serving Western Australia is located at 27A Mengler Avenue in Claremont, Perth.
Appointment required: arrange your visit before travelling to the Claremont address.
About the mission
About the Swiss Consulate in Perth
The Swiss Consulate in Perth is an honorary representation of Switzerland serving Western Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Switzerland and lists its jurisdiction as Western Australia.
The mission is headed by Mr Marc Ivan Montandon, Honorary Consul of Switzerland. DFAT records his appointment from 6 June 2016.
The Perth Consulate forms part of Switzerland’s honorary representation network in Australia. It provides local representation and appropriate assistance, while formal consular services for residents of Western Australia are handled through the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney.
Local assistance
Consular services
The Perth 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 Western Australia can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
Emergency support
Honorary representations support Switzerland’s professional missions in emergencies involving Swiss citizens abroad. In an emergency, the responsible professional Swiss representation should also be contacted immediately.
Consular referrals
Enquiries requiring formal consular processing are referred to the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney, which is responsible for professional consular services for residents of Australia.
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 Perth
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Perth Consulate as operating by appointment.
Contact the Consulate at perth@honrep.ch or by mobile telephone before visiting. Explain the assistance you require so the office can confirm whether your enquiry can be handled locally.
For matters requiring formal consular processing, contact the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney. The official Swiss representation directory places the Perth Consulate within Sydney’s consular district and directs consular correspondence to that office.
Contact before travelling: arrange your appointment before visiting the Claremont address.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Swiss Consulate in Perth
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Perth Consulate’s jurisdiction as Western Australia.
The honorary Consulate is within the wider consular district of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney.
Formal consular matters for residents of Western Australia are therefore handled through the professional Consulate General in Sydney, while the Perth post provides local honorary representation and appropriate assistance.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Swiss Consulate
Check whether your enquiry can be handled by the Honorary Consul and arrange an appointment before travelling to the Perth office.
Check the service
Confirm whether your enquiry is suitable for the honorary Consulate or requires professional processing through 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 Perth Consulate operates by appointment. Confirm your visit before travelling to Mengler Avenue in Claremont.
Frequently asked questions
Swiss Consulate in Perth
Does Switzerland have a Consulate in Perth?
Yes. Switzerland maintains an honorary Consulate in Claremont, Perth, serving Western Australia.
Where is the Swiss Consulate in Perth?
The Consulate is located at 27A Mengler Avenue, Claremont, WA 6010, Australia.
How can I contact the Swiss Consulate?
The current mobile number is +61 455 510 075 and the email address is perth@honrep.ch.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Perth?
Mr Marc Ivan Montandon is the Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Western Australia. DFAT records his appointment from 6 June 2016.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT lists the Perth Consulate as operating by appointment. Contact the office before visiting.
Which area does the Perth Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Western Australia.
Which professional Swiss Consulate is responsible for Western Australia?
The Perth honorary Consulate is within the consular district of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney. Formal consular correspondence should be directed to the Consulate General.
Can I apply for a Swiss passport in Perth?
No. Swiss honorary representations do not have authority to issue Swiss passports. Passport matters requiring formal consular processing are handled through the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney.
Can I apply for a Swiss visa in Perth?
No. Swiss honorary representations cannot issue visas. Visa matters should be handled according to the current procedure published by the responsible professional Swiss representation.
Can the Perth Consulate provide notarial services?
No. Swiss honorary representations do not have authority to act as a notary.
Does the Perth 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. In an emergency, the responsible professional Swiss representation should also be contacted immediately.
Official information