Australia - Consulate of India in Sydney

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


Indian Consulate General in Sydney, Australia - Level 1, 265 Castlereagh Street - Sydney, NSW 2000 - Australia

Tel: (+61) 2 9223-2702

Fax: (+61) 2 9231-2299

Email: cons.sydney@mea.gov.in

Website: cgisydney.gov.in


The difference between consulates found in Sydney 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 India in Australia besides Sydney

Indian Honorary Consulate in Brisbane, Australia - 175A Swann Road - Taringa - Queensland 4068 - Australia
Email: indcon@optusnet.com.au - Tel: (+61) (07) 3871 3362 - Website:

Indian Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia - 344 St Kilda Road - P.O. Box 206 - Coburg - Victoria 3058 - Australia
Email: cg.melbourne@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+61) (03) 9682 7836 - Website: cgimelbourne.gov.in

Indian Consulate General in Perth, Australia - Level 6, 12 St Georges Terrace - Perth - Western Australia 6000 - Australia
Email: cg.perth@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+61) (08) 9325 4074 - Website: cgiperth.gov.in

Indian Consulate General in Sydney, Australia - Level 1, 265 Castlereagh Street - Sydney, NSW 2000 - Australia
Email: cons.sydney@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+61) 2 9223-2702 - Website: cgisydney.gov.in

Or the embassy of India in Australia

Indian High Commission in Canberra, Australia 3-5 Moonah Place Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia
Email: hco@hcindia-au.org - Tel: (+61) 2-6273 3999 (+61) 2-6273 3774 / 3875 - Website: www.hcindia-au.org

Consulate Appointment in Sydney

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

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