Consulates in Darwin

  • 16 missions
  • 16 countries
  • most embassies are in Canberra

Embassies and consulates in Darwin

Darwin has 16 foreign missions from 16 countries: 1 consulate general, 1 consulate and 14 honorary consulates. The embassies to Australia are in Canberra, about 3,134 km away.

Public holidays in Darwin

Public holidays in Australia

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The missions in Darwin close on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

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Foreign missions in Darwin

Darwin hosts missions of Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland and France, among 16 countries.

Types of mission in Darwin

By type, Darwin has 1 consulate general, 1 consulate and 14 honorary consulates. Of these, the 14 honorary consulates in Darwin offer limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Other cities in Australia

Besides Darwin, towns in Australia with foreign missions are Canberra (119), Sydney (103), Melbourne (64), Perth (48), Brisbane (45) and Adelaide (28).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Darwin?

There are 16 foreign missions on record in Darwin: 1 consulate general, 1 consulate and 14 honorary consulates.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Darwin?

Missions from 16 countries are based in Darwin, among them Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark.

Is there an embassy in Darwin?

No. The embassies to Australia are in Canberra, about 3,134 km away; Darwin has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Darwin closed?

The missions in Darwin close on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.