The Consulate General of Australia in Papeete, Tahiti is an official consular post of Australia in France, serving Australian citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | Second Floor, CCISM building, 41 Rue du Dr Cassiau, 98713 Papeete, Tahiti, France |
| Telephone | +33 689 40 57 69 00 |
| consulate.papeete@dfat.gov.au |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at Second Floor, CCISM building, 41 Rue du Dr Cassiau, 98713 Papeete, Tahiti.
- Opening hours: not published by the French Foreign Ministry – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.
Who does the Australian consulate general in Papeete, Tahiti serve?
The consulate general provides consular services for Australian citizens living in Papeete, Tahiti and the surrounding regions of France. Australia also has consular offices in Nouméa. Papeete, Tahiti is in the French Polynesia département (French Polynesia).
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Australian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Australia
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Australian authorities ask for:
Renewing an Australian passport overseas
- Complete the online form in the application portal (then print it) or get a pre-filled paper form from the embassy
- Eligible if your passport was issued when you were 16+, on or after 1 January 2006 with at least 2 years’ validity, shows your current details and was not reported lost or stolen
- Lodge the application in person at an Australian embassy or consulate – check whether an appointment is needed
- Bring the completed form, passport photos, your current passport and original identity documents, and pay the fee
- Allow at least 6 weeks; urgent travel: emergency passport (valid up to one year, no chip)
Sources: Australian Passport Office – applying outside Australia, Australian Passport Office – emergency passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.
Visa and entry information for French citizens
French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation for Australia before departure. A valid passport is required. For Australia, French travel advice currently asks for normal vigilance. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Expect closures on French public holidays as well as on the Australian national holiday (26 January). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.
Emergency assistance
Urgent consular cases: phone +33 689 40 57 69 00. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs.
Australian missions in France
Australia in France
- Paris – Embassy of Australia
- Nouméa – Consulate General
- Papeete, Tahiti – Consulate General (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Australia in Papeete, Tahiti
Where is the Australian consulate general in Papeete, Tahiti?
At Second Floor, CCISM building, 41 Rue du Dr Cassiau, 98713 Papeete, Tahiti.
What is the phone number of the Australian consulate general in Papeete, Tahiti?
+33 689 40 57 69 00.
Do French citizens need a visa for Australia?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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