Our locations
Passports, document legalisations (apostille and authentications) and Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage for New South Wales are provided through the Sydney Passport Office.
New South Wales State Office
The New South Wales State Office is part of DFAT's domestic network and works with a broad range of stakeholders across New South Wales to advance Australia's international relations and trade interests. Our partners include state and local governments, business, non-government organisations, universities, professional associations and community groups and the NSW Consular Corps.
New South Wales State Office Director
Contact us
- Email: dfat.nsw@dfat.gov.au
- DFAT switchboard: (02) 6261 1111, ask for NSW State Office
Location and postal address for State Office
Level 13
9 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
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 diplomacy
- Free Trade Agreements
- Australia's global, regional and country relations
- Australia's development cooperation (Aid)
- cultural and people to people links
Protocol
The New South Wales State Office provides protocol services to the consular corps in New South Wales. 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 New South Wales 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
- NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages
- Export markets, grants, free trade agreements and how to expand your business outside of Australia: Austrade, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission