South Africa - Consulate of Australia in Wellington

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Australia in Wellington !

However, Australia could have more than one consulate in South Africa besides Wellington.

When Australia has more consulates located in South Africa ouside of Wellington you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Australia in South Africa of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Wellington 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 South Africa besides Wellington

Australian Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa The Forum, 10th Floor corner Maud and 5th Street PO Box 784802 Sandton 2196 Johannesburg South Africa
Email: - Tel: (+27) 11 784 0620 - Website:

Or the embassy of Australia in South Africa

Australian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa 292 Orient Street Arcadia, Pretoria 0083 Private Bag X150 Pretoria 0001 South Africa
Email: - Tel: (+27) 12 342 3781 - Website: www.australia.co.za

Consulate Appointment in Wellington

Most consulates in Wellington need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Australia in Wellington 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 Wellington 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 South Africa or Australia.

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