Germany is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra, a consulate-general in Woolloomooloo and 7 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 Germany covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woolloomooloo) |
| Victoria | Contact the embassy |
| Queensland | Contact the embassy |
| Western Australia | Contact the embassy |
| South Australia | Contact the embassy |
| Tasmania | Contact the embassy |
| Northern Territory | Contact the embassy |
| Australian Capital Territory | Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
Offices of Germany 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 (Yarralumla)Embassy of Germany in Canberra119 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, ACT 2600+61 2 6270 1911Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Sydney (Woolloomooloo)Consulate-General of Germany in SydneyLevel 17, 100 William Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011+61 2 8302 4900Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of Germany
Honorary consuls are appointed by Germany 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 Germany in Darwin15 Cavenagh Street, Darwin NT 0801+61 8 8981 2010Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in BrisbaneHonorary Consulate of Germany in Brisbane32nd Floor, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000+61 7 3221 7819Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in CairnsHonorary Consulate of Germany in Cairns11/12 Lake Street, Cairns QLD 4870+61 7 4041 5344Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in AdelaideHonorary Consulate of Germany in AdelaideSuite 809, 147 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000+61 8 8224 0682Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in HobartHonorary Consulate of Germany in HobartLevel 2, 179 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000+61 3 6235 5112Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in MelbourneHonorary Consulate of Germany in MelbourneSuite 311, 370 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004+61 3 9645 8888Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Perth (Subiaco)Honorary Consulate of Germany in Perth513 Hay Street, Level 1, C22, Subiaco WA 6008+61 8 6319 2870Address, hours and services
Consular services of Germany for people in Australia
Germany's official channels list 17 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Certificate of German citizenshipProof of German citizenship issued by the Federal Office of Administration, lodged through the Consulate General in Sydney.
- Birth registration and name declarationParents register the birth of a child born in Australia in the German civil registry via the mission.
- Marriage registration and name declarationA marriage concluded in Australia can be entered in the German marriage register through the mission, with an optional married-name declaration.
- German ID card (Personalausweis)German citizens may apply for the national identity card at the missions.
- Certification of signatures and copies, apostille informationThe missions certify that a person signed a document in front of an officer and that a copy matches the original; they do not check the content.
- Power of attorney and declaration signature certificationFor German property deals the mission certifies the signature on a power of attorney or consent drafted by a German notary.
- Passport for adults (over 18)German citizens aged 18 or over apply for a new biometric passport, which cannot be extended and must be replaced on expiry.
- Passport for minors (under 18)Biometric passports for German children from birth, valid six years.
- Temporary passportA short-validity passport issued only in proven emergencies, alongside an application for a normal biometric passport.
- Pension life certificateGerman pensioners abroad must prove annually that they are alive; the missions can confirm this.
- Police clearance (certificate of conduct) signature confirmationThe German certificate of conduct is issued by the Federal Office of Justice in Germany.
- Corpse or urn transport permitPermit for taking a body or an urn from Australia to Germany.
- Lost passport and travel permit in lieu of passportGerman citizens whose passport is lost or stolen in Australia can obtain a one-way Reiseausweis als Passersatz for a direct flight to Germany, valid for up to a month.
- National (long-term) visaResidents of Australia who plan to stay in Germany for more than 90 days (work, EU Blue Card, Opportunity Card, family reunion, study, au pair, research and similar) apply for a national D visa at the Consulate General in Sydney.
- Short-stay Schengen visaNon-Australian residents of Australia who need a visa for up to 90 days in Germany apply through the outsourced provider or the Austrian Embassy in Canberra, not the German Consulate General.
- Working Holiday visaCitizens of Australia and several other countries aged 18 to 30 (up to 35 for Australians from 1 October 2026) can apply for a 12-month working holiday visa for Germany.
Other services listed by Germany
- Passport change of addressUpdating the address recorded in a German passport is listed as a mission service. Official page
Before you contact Germany'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.