Pakistan is represented in Australia by its high commission in Canberra, consulates-general in Sydney and Albert Park and an honorary consul.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of Pakistan covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Victoria | Consulate-General in Sydney Consulate-General in Melbourne (Albert Park) |
| Queensland | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Western Australia | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| South Australia | Consulate-General in Sydney Consulate-General in Melbourne (Albert Park) |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Sydney Consulate-General in Melbourne (Albert Park) |
| Northern Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Australian Capital Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney |
Offices of Pakistan in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- High Commission in Canberra (Yarralumla)High Commission of Pakistan in Canberra4 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600+61 2 6273 1114Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in SydneyConsulate-General of Pakistan in SydneyLevel 3, 109 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000+61 2 9220 5600Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Melbourne (Albert Park)Consulate-General of Pakistan in Melbourne55 Cardigan Place, Albert Park, VIC 3206+61 3 9696 7348Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of Pakistan
Honorary consuls are appointed by Pakistan to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
Consular services of Pakistan for people in Australia
Pakistan's official channels list 11 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Renunciation of Pakistani citizenshipPakistani citizens who have taken another nationality can give up Pakistani citizenship; the consulate forwards the file to Pakistan's Ministry of Interior.
- Birth registrationParents or guardians of a child born in Australia must report the birth in writing on Form S within 6 months of the birth, under the Pakistan Citizenship Act.
- Pakistani driving licence verificationAustralian transport departments normally verify Pakistani driving licences directly; the mission verifies a licence only when the transport department asks for it in exceptional cases.
- NICOP, Pakistan Origin Card and other NADRA servicesCNIC, NICOP, POC and FRC are applied for online with NADRA only and posted to the applicant's home; the High Commission does not process NADRA applications or follow them up.
- Attestation and legalisation of documentsConsular attestation or counter-attestation of documents for use between Australia and Pakistan, including personal documents, Pakistani public documents and Australian public documents.
- Power of attorney and affidavitPakistani citizens sign a power of attorney or affidavit in front of a consular officer so it can be used in Pakistan.
- Passport (new, renewal, lost, damaged, modification)Pakistani passports can be renewed online through the national online MRP portal, or applied for through the mission covering your state for first passports, newborns, renewals, lost, damaged, exhausted or modified passports.
- Proof of life certificate for pensionersPakistani pensioners abroad can generate and update their proof-of-life certificate digitally through the PakID app instead of visiting a mission.
- Police character certificateA police clearance issued in Pakistan for people of Pakistani origin or other nationals who lived there.
- Repatriation of remains (NOC)Families repatriating a deceased Pakistani-origin person report the death to the consulate and obtain a no-objection letter after assembling the funeral and identity paperwork.
- Visa for PakistanForeigners and some people of Pakistani origin apply for a Pakistan visa through the national online visa portal.
Before you contact Pakistan's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.