The Honorary Consulate General of Austria in Malmö is a local point of contact for Austrian citizens and for business and cultural links with Austria.
Contact Details
| Address | Centralplan 10, 211 20 Malmö, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 73 373 31 28 |
| austria.consulate@monhardt.se | |
| Head of Mission | John Monhardt, Honorary Consul General |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| 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: Centralplan 10, 211 20 Malmö.
- When it is open: Thursday from 09:00 to 12:00.
What does the honorary consul in Malmö do?
In Malmö, Austrian citizens can turn to the honorary consul general for practical help and information. John Monhardt holds the post, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. According to the list, the exequatur dates from 2008. The Swedish Foreign Ministry lists office hours (Thursday 09:00–12:00); as honorary consuls work part-time, confirm before you go. The quickest way to reach the office: call +46 73 373 31 28 and e-mail austria.consulate@monhardt.se.
The office is located in Skåne County. Distance to the Austrian Embassy in Stockholm: about 515 km.
Which Austrian office issues passports and visas?
the Austrian Embassy in Stockholm is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul general can advise but does not replace it.
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. The Austrian national day, 26 October, normally means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
Austria’s offices in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Austria
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate General
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Luleå – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Austria in Malmö
Where do I renew my Austrian passport if I live near Malmö?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Austrian Embassy in Stockholm.
How can I reach the Malmö honorary office of Austria?
By phone on +46 73 373 31 28 or by e-mail to austria.consulate@monhardt.se.
Who runs the Austrian honorary office in Malmö?
John Monhardt, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Austria?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
How long has the Austrian honorary consul general in Malmö held the post?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2008, 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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