Consulates in Hobart

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

Embassies and consulates in Hobart

Hobart is home to 18 foreign missions from 18 countries, all of them honorary consulates. The embassies to Australia are in Canberra, about 859 km away.

Public holidays in Hobart

Public holidays in Australia

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The missions in Hobart 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 Hobart

Among the countries with a mission in Hobart are Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Finland and France.

Types of mission in Hobart

Of these, the 18 honorary consulates in Hobart offer limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Other cities in Australia

Besides Hobart, 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 Hobart?

There are 18 foreign missions on record in Hobart.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Hobart?

Missions from 18 countries are based in Hobart, among them Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Germany and Denmark.

Is there an embassy in Hobart?

No. The embassies to Australia are in Canberra, about 859 km away; Hobart has honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Hobart closed?

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