Timor-Leste consular representation in Queensland
Timor-Leste Consulate in Brisbane
Find current contact details, location, appointment information, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Brisbane.
Contact information
Contact the Timor-Leste Consulate in Brisbane
Use the current official details below to contact Timor-Leste’s honorary consular representation serving Queensland.
Appointment required: the Consulate operates by appointment. Contact the Honorary Consul before travelling to arrange your visit and confirm whether your particular enquiry can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Timor-Leste Consulate in Brisbane?
The Consulate is located at 2 Victoria Park Road in Kelvin Grove, Queensland.
Check before travelling: older Timor-Leste information may show a previous Queensland address. The current Australian diplomatic directory lists the Consulate at 2 Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove.
About the mission
About the Timor-Leste Consulate in Brisbane
The Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Brisbane is an honorary consular representation serving Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.
The mission is headed by Mr Michael Stone, Honorary Consul of Timor-Leste. DFAT records his appointment from 8 December 2020.
The Brisbane post provides a local point of contact for Timor-Leste in Queensland. Timor-Leste also maintains professional Consulates-General in Darwin and Sydney as part of its Australian consular network.
Local assistance
Consular services
The Brisbane office is an honorary Consulate. Contact the office before relying on it for a particular formal consular procedure.
Timorese citizens
Citizens of Timor-Leste in Queensland can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
Local consular guidance
The Consulate can provide guidance on the appropriate Timor-Leste mission or authority when an enquiry requires professional consular processing.
Community contact
The honorary post provides a local point of contact for Timor-Leste and supports appropriate consular and community enquiries within Queensland.
Check the service first: do not assume that passport, visa, civil registration, legalisation or other formal document procedures are processed by the Honorary Consulate. Contact the office or a professional Timor-Leste mission to confirm the correct procedure.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Timor-Leste Consulate in Brisbane
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Brisbane Consulate as operating by appointment.
Contact the Honorary Consul before travelling to arrange your visit and explain the assistance you require.
If your matter requires a professional consular procedure, confirm whether it should instead be handled by the Embassy of Timor-Leste in Canberra or one of Timor-Leste’s professional Consulates-General.
Appointment required: no general walk-in hours are currently published by DFAT. Arrange your visit directly with the Consulate.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Timor-Leste Consulate in Brisbane
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Brisbane Consulate’s jurisdiction as Queensland.
Residents of Queensland can contact the honorary post for appropriate local guidance and assistance.
DFAT also lists Queensland within the wider jurisdiction of the professional Timor-Leste Consulate-General in Sydney. If your matter requires formal consular processing, confirm with the relevant mission which office should handle your application.
Overlapping representation: the existence of the Brisbane Honorary Consulate does not mean that every formal consular procedure is processed locally. Check with the relevant Timor-Leste mission before submitting documents.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Timor-Leste Consulate
Arrange an appointment and confirm whether the Brisbane post can assist with your particular enquiry before travelling.
Check the service
Explain your enquiry when contacting the Honorary Consul and confirm whether it can be assisted locally or requires a professional Timor-Leste mission.
Make an appointment
The Brisbane Consulate operates by appointment. Arrange your visit before travelling to the Kelvin Grove address.
Prepare your information
Have relevant identification and details of your enquiry available so the Consulate can advise you on the appropriate next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Timor-Leste Consulate in Brisbane
Does Timor-Leste have a Consulate in Brisbane?
Yes. The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste maintains an honorary Consulate in Kelvin Grove, Queensland.
Where is the Timor-Leste Consulate in Brisbane?
The current official address is 2 Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia.
Is the Consulate still located in The Gap?
The current Australian diplomatic directory lists the Consulate at 2 Victoria Park Road in Kelvin Grove. Some older Timor-Leste government information still shows a previous address in The Gap.
How can I contact the Timor-Leste Consulate?
The current official mobile number is +61 421 013 740.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Timor-Leste in Brisbane?
Mr Michael Stone is the Honorary Consul of Timor-Leste. DFAT records his appointment from 8 December 2020.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT currently lists the Brisbane Consulate as operating by appointment.
Which area does the Brisbane Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Queensland.
Can Timorese citizens contact the Brisbane Consulate for assistance?
Yes. Timorese citizens in Queensland can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
Can I apply for a passport or visa at the Brisbane Consulate?
Contact the Consulate before applying. As an honorary post, it should not be assumed to provide every professional passport, visa or document service. The office can advise you which Timor-Leste mission or authority should handle your matter.
Why does Sydney also list Queensland in its jurisdiction?
DFAT lists Queensland as the jurisdiction of the Brisbane Honorary Consulate while also including Queensland in the wider jurisdiction of the professional Consulate-General in Sydney. Contact the relevant mission to confirm where a formal application should be processed.