The Australian Consulate-General in Frankfurt am Main is an official consular representation of Australia in Germany, providing consular services for Australian citizens in Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Contact Details
| Address | Neue Mainzer Straße 52–58, Main Tower, 28th floor, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 69 905 580 |
| Fax | +49 69 905 581 19 |
| Website | germany.embassy.gov.au |
| Head of Mission | Kelly Irene Matthews, Consul General |
| Consular district | Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Please confirm before you visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The Australian Consulate-General is on the 28th floor of the Main Tower, Neue Mainzer Straße 52–58, in Frankfurt’s banking district. Expect a security check at the entrance to the tower.
- Passport interviews and notarial services: by appointment only.
- Visas: not processed here. All Australian visas are applied for online.
About the Australian Consulate-General in Frankfurt
The consulate-general covers Australians in Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, and promotes trade and investment between Australia and the economic centres of western and southern Germany. It is headed by Consul-General Kelly Matthews.
Which Australian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Federal states covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Berlin, Brandenburg, Bavaria, Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia |
| Consulate-General, Frankfurt am Main | Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
Bavaria belongs to the embassy in Berlin, not to Frankfurt.
Consular services
- Australian passport applications and renewals (interview by appointment)
- Notarial services, such as witnessing signatures and certifying copies
- Consular assistance for Australians in difficulty
- Information on voting from overseas
Documents checklist
Renewing an Australian passport in Frankfurt
- Complete the application online and print it
- Book a passport interview
- Bring your current passport, two photos meeting Australian requirements and proof of identity
- For children: consent of everyone with parental responsibility
Visa information
German citizens need an electronic visa for Australia. For tourism and short business trips the free eVisitor (subclass 651) is applied for online through ImmiAccount of the Department of Home Affairs. Avoid private websites that charge fees for it. Australians can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days in 180 days.
Other consulates and embassies in Frankfurt
72 other countries are represented in Frankfurt, among them: Austria (honorary), Bahamas (honorary), Bangladesh (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Bosnia and Herzegovina (consulate general), Brazil (consulate general), Bulgaria (consulate general), Chile (consulate general), China (consulate general), Colombia (consulate general), Costa Rica (honorary), Croatia (consulate general), Czech Republic (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Ecuador (honorary), Egypt (consulate general), Eritrea (consulate general), Estonia (honorary), Finland (honorary). The full list of all 73 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
Closed on public holidays in Hesse and on some Australian holidays, such as Australia Day (26 January) and Anzac Day (25 April).
Emergency assistance
Outside office hours, Australians can call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra: +61 2 6261 3305.
Australian missions in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Frankfurt am Main, the nearest other Australian office is the Embassy in Berlin (about 420 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Frankfurt am Main.
- Berlin (420 km) – Embassy of Australia
- Frankfurt am Main – Consulate General (Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland) (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Australian Consulate-General in Frankfurt am Main
Does the Australian Consulate-General in Frankfurt issue visas?
No. All Australian visas, including the eVisitor, are applied for online with the Department of Home Affairs.
I live in Munich. Is Frankfurt responsible for me?
No. Bavaria is covered by the Australian Embassy in Berlin.
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office, Australian Embassy in Germany. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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