Malaysia - Consulate of Australia in Penang

You are a Malaysian citizen or you are from Australia and are looking for information on the consulate of Australia in Penang situated in Malaysia. A consulate in Penang could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Australia. It all depends on the importance of Penang and Malaysia in the relationships with the government of Australia.

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Australian Consulate in Penang, Malaysia, No. 29, Lebuh Bukit Jambul, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Tel: (+60) 4 645 8285

Fax: (+60) 4 645 8285

Email: pg.aus.consul@gmail.com

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Penang are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Australia in Malaysia besides Penang

Australian Consulate in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Suite 10.1, Level 10, Wisma Great Eastern Life 65 Jalan Gaya PO Box 10152 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88001 Malaysia
Email: - Tel: (+60) (88) 267 151 - Website:

Australian Consulate in Kuching, Malaysia Suite 504, 5th Floor, Wisma Bukit Mata Kuching Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman PO Box 3106 Kuching, Sarawak 93760 Malaysia
Email: - Tel: (+60) 82 233 350 - Website:

Australian Consulate in Penang, Malaysia, No. 29, Lebuh Bukit Jambul, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Email: pg.aus.consul@gmail.com - Tel: (+60) 4 645 8285 - Website:

Or the embassy of Australia in Malaysia

Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 6, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng Kuala Lumpur 50450 Malaysia
Email: info@australia.org.my public-affairs-klpr@dfat.gov.au - Tel: (+60) 3 2146 5555 - Website: www.australia.org.my

Consulate Appointment in Penang

Most consulates in Penang need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Australia in Penang first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Penang do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Malaysia or Australia.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Penang please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.