Switzerland is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra, a consulate-general in Bondi Junction and 6 honorary consuls.
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 Switzerland covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| Victoria | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| Queensland | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| Western Australia | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| South Australia | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| Northern Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| Australian Capital Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
Offices of Switzerland in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- Embassy in Canberra (Forrest)Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra7 Melbourne Avenue , Forrest, ACT 2603+61 2 6250 5600Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction)Consulate-General of Switzerland in SydneyLevel 23, Tower 2, 101 Grafton Street, Cnr Grosvenor Street, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022+61 2 8383 4000Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of Switzerland
Honorary consuls are appointed by Switzerland to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
- Honorary Consulate in DarwinHonorary Consulate of Switzerland in DarwinLevel 20, Charles Darwin Centre, 19 The Mall, Darwin, NT 0800; Postal: GPO Box 338, Darwin, NT 0820+61 8 8982 5435Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in BrisbaneHonorary Consulate of Switzerland in BrisbaneLevel 5, 189 Grey Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4003; Postal: PO Box 12382 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4003+61 7 3238 1978Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Adelaide (Unley)Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Adelaide3 Hughes Street, Unley, SA 5061+61 8 8123 9202Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Hobart (South Hobart)Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Hobart8 D'Arcy Street, South Hobart, TAS 7004Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Melbourne (Mt Waverley)Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Melbourne7 Yertchuk Avenue, Ashwood, VIC 3147; Postal: P.O. Box 2403, Mt Waverley, VIC 3149+61 3 8637 7175Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Perth (Claremont)Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Perth27A Mengler Avenue, Claremont, WA 6010Address, hours and services
Consular services of Switzerland for people in Australia
Switzerland's official channels list 13 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Registration of a birthParents report the birth of a child born in Australia to the Swiss representation so that it can be entered in the Swiss civil status register; a Swiss identity document for the child can only be issued after that.
- Registration of a deathA death of a Swiss citizen abroad is reported to the Swiss representation for the deceased's place of residence so it can be entered in the Swiss civil status register.
- Translation certificate for a Swiss driving licenceHolders of a Swiss driving licence living in Australia can request a translation certificate for it from the Swiss representation.
- Legalisation of signatures and sealsSwiss representations can legalise the seals and official signatures of the host state and private signatures, confirming only that the signature or seal is genuine.
- Consular assistance in emergencies abroadSwiss and Liechtenstein nationals in serious difficulty can request help from the FDFA helpline or the nearest representation, for example with lost documents, illness, death, detention or money problems.
- Swiss passport and identity cardSwiss citizens living in Australia apply for a biometric passport or identity card by first submitting an online request and then attending in person to give a photo, fingerprints and signature.
- Registration in the Register of the Swiss AbroadSwiss nationals who live abroad must register with the Swiss representation for their place of residence, and report changes of address or civil status.
- Temporary (emergency) passport and lost or stolen identity documentsSwiss citizens in Australia who need to travel at short notice, or whose passport or ID card is lost or stolen, can ask the Swiss representation to prepare a temporary passport.
- Voting rights registration for Swiss abroadSwiss citizens aged 18 or over who live abroad and are registered with a Swiss representation can apply to join the electoral register and then vote by correspondence in federal votes and National Council elections.
Other services listed by Switzerland
- Swiss citizenship matters (naturalisation, reinstatement, renunciation)The representation gives information and processes applications on acquiring Swiss citizenship, such as simplified naturalisation of foreign spouses and children of a Swiss parent, reinstatement, and loss or renunciation of citizenship. Decisions are made by the State Secretariat for Migration or the cantonal authorities. Official page
- Registration of a marriage or registered partnershipA marriage or partnership celebrated abroad must be entered in the Swiss civil register by the competent Swiss authority, and the change reported to the Swiss representation so the Register of the Swiss Abroad is updated. Official page
- Attestations and certificates (nationality, residence, civil capacity)The Swiss representation can issue attestations based on established facts, such as confirmation of nationality and registration, attestation of residence abroad and a certificate of civil rights capacity. Each request is checked and may be refused if it could harm Swiss interests or reputation. Official page
- Swiss criminal record extract (information)The extract is ordered from the Federal Office of Justice, not from the mission; the Swiss representation's page explains that a paper copy for a foreign authority normally needs an apostille from the Federal Chancellery. Official page
Before you contact Switzerland'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.