Consulates in Launceston
- 1 mission
- 1 country
- most embassies are in Canberra
Embassies and consulates in Launceston
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Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Launceston48 Brisbane St, Launceston TAS 7250
The only foreign mission in Launceston is the honorary consulate of Belgium. The embassies to Australia are in Canberra, about 706 km away.
Public holidays in Launceston
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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New Year's Day
The honorary consulate of Belgium closes 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.
Other cities in Australia
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Types of mission in Launceston
Of these, the honorary consulate in Launceston offers limited help: like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Other cities in Australia
Outside Launceston, missions in Australia are found in Canberra (119), Sydney (103), Melbourne (64), Perth (48), Brisbane (45) and Adelaide (28).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Launceston?
There is one foreign mission on record in Launceston: the honorary consulate of Belgium.
Is there an embassy in Launceston?
No. The embassies to Australia are in Canberra, about 706 km away; Launceston has the honorary consulate of Belgium.
When is the honorary consulate in Launceston closed?
The honorary consulate of Belgium closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on the national day of Belgium.