“As part of the largest expansion of Australia’s diplomatic network in 40 years, the new Consulate-General will serve an important role in providing consular and passport services to Australians in Phuket and the neighbouring provinces of Krabi and Phang Nga,” said Ms Bishop in a statement issued today.
“Around 900,000 Australians visit Thailand each year, with approximately a third of our visitors travelling to Phuket,” she added.
The Consulate-General in Phuket will open to visitors tomorrow (June 14).
The newly launched website for the Phuket Consulate (click here), notes, “We offer Passport Services for Australian citizens, Document Legalisation and Notarial Services and general Consular Assistance. For further details please see the “Services for Australians” (click here.)
The new website adds, “Please note: Limited notarial services only will be provided in Phuket initially. Full services will be provided later. Those seeking notarial services should contact us for clarification on document legalisation and notarial services that can be provided currently.
“Visas for travel to Australia and Citizenship matters will continue to be handled through the Australian Embassy Bangkok.” (Click here.)
The Australian Consulate-General in Phuket is located at:
6th Floor CCM Complex
77/77 Chalermprakiat Rama 9 Road (the bypass road), Muang Phuket 83000 Thailand (See map below.)
Phone: +66 (0) 76 317 700 Fax: +66 (0) 76 317 743
Email: consular.phuket@dfat.gov.au
Website: http://phuket.consulate.gov.au
Hours of operation: 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Refer to the Consulate-General website for further details on services.