Our locations
Passports, Notarial Services (document legalisations including apostilles, authentications and Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage) for Victoria are provided through the Melbourne Passport Office at Level 2 Collins Square, 747 Collins Street, Docklands.
To make an appointment for Notarial Services visit Notarial services (legalising documents) in Australia.
About us
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
- Email: vso@dfat.gov.au
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: 131 232 - Monday to Friday: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (for each Australian time zone)
- Website: passports.gov.au
Further Information
DFAT offers a variety of information on Australia's foreign policies and interests, including information to support organisations and individuals doing business overseas and to foster a positive image of Australia internationally.
This includes information on:
- international business engagement and economic and commercial diplomacy
- Free Trade Agreements
- Australia's global, regional and country relations
- Australia's development cooperation (Aid)
- cultural and people to people links
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 Affairs
- Registration of births, deaths, marriages and changes of name – Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria
- Export markets, grants, free trade agreements and how to expand your business outside of Australia – Australian Trade and Investment Commission