The Honorary Consulate General of Austria in Gothenburg represents Austrian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Austrian Embassy in Stockholm.
Contact Details
| Address | Geijersgatan 1B, 411 34 Göteborg, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 31 16 10 78 |
| info@oesterrikes-generalkonsulat.se | |
| Head of Mission | Lars-Olof Magnusson, Honorary Consul General |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
Hours shown: office hours, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026). Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Geijersgatan 1B, 411 34 Göteborg.
- When it is open: Wednesday from 10:00 to 13:00.
What does the honorary consul in Gothenburg do?
This honorary office looks after Austrian interests in Gothenburg. According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), the post is held by Lars-Olof Magnusson. According to the list, the exequatur dates from 2013. Karin Magnusson assists as vice consul. The Swedish Foreign Ministry lists office hours (Wednesday 10:00–13:00); as honorary consuls work part-time, confirm before you go. For an appointment, call +46 31 16 10 78 and e-mail info@oesterrikes-generalkonsulat.se.
The office is located in Västra Götaland County. The embassy in Stockholm is roughly 395 km away.
Which Austrian office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Austrian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Austrian Embassy in Stockholm.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Sweden, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. It is usually also closed on Austria’s national day (26 October). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Where else is Austria represented in Sweden?
- Stockholm – Embassy of Austria
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate General
- Luleå – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Austrian honorary consul general in Gothenburg
Where do I renew my Austrian passport if I live near Gothenburg?
Passport applications go to the Austrian Embassy in Stockholm; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Gothenburg honorary office of Austria?
By phone on +46 31 16 10 78 or by e-mail to info@oesterrikes-generalkonsulat.se.
Who is the Austrian honorary consul general in Gothenburg?
Lars-Olof Magnusson, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do I need a visa for Austria with a Swedish passport?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
Since when has Lars-Olof Magnusson been honorary consul general?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2013, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Austria (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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