Our locations
If you need passport or notarial services, please contact the Australian Passport Office:
- Address Level 2 Collins Square
747 Collins Street, Docklands - Phone: 131 232
- Websites
The Victoria State Office is part of DFAT’s domestic network and works with a broad range of stakeholders across Victoria to advance Australia's international interests. Our partners include business and industry groups, state and local government, universities, NGOs, arts, cultural and sports organisations, community groups and the Victorian Consular Corps.
Director Victoria State Office
Contact us
The Victoria State Office does NOT provide authentication and notarial services. Passports, document legalisations (apostille and authentications) and Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage for Victoria are provided through the Melbourne Passport Office.
Email: vso@dfat.gov.au
Twitter: @DFATVic
DFAT switchboard: (02) 6261 1111, ask for Victoria State Office
Location of DFAT Victoria State Office
Level 14, 55 Collins Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000
Location of Melbourne Passport Office
Level 2, Collins Square,
747 Collins Street, Docklands
Telephone: Australian Passport Information Service on 131 232
Website: passports.gov.au
Protocol
The Victoria State Office provides protocol services to the consular corps in Victoria. These services include processing of arrival and departure notifications, diplomatic visa renewals, issue of identity cards and airport facilitation for foreign dignitaries.
Consular services
Australians seeking emergency consular assistance, should call DFAT's 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas) or 1300 555 135 (toll free from within Australia).
We encourage Australian citizens and permanent residents to access our travel advice and information about consular services via the Smartraveller website.
Employment
DFAT recruits graduates and non-graduates for a range of positions. We offer varied and challenging job opportunities advancing Australia's international political, economic, security, development and consular interests.
The Victoria State Office does not recruit employees directly and we are unable to offer opportunities for work experience or internships.
Other helpful websites
- Visas for Australians to travel overseas – Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Australia
- Visas for foreign citizens to visit Australia – Department of Home Affairs
- Citizenship inquiries – Department of Home Affaris
- Registration of births, deaths, marriages and changes of name – Registries of Births Deaths and Marriages
- Export markets, grants, free trade agreements and how to expand your business outside of Australia – Australian Trade and Investment Commission