Honorary Consuls are vital links for Sweden internationally. Their work spans trade promotion, cultural exchange, and support for Swedish citizens abroad.
In late May 2025, four Australia-based Honorary Consuls and three New Zealand-based Honorary Consuls visited Stockholm to take part in the Honorary Consul Conference, hosted by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
As part of the official program, the Consuls were honoured at a distinguished royal reception at the Royal Palace, hosted by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria.
The event brought together 30 Swedish Honorary Consuls from across Asia and Oceania, underscoring their vital role in advancing Sweden’s global engagement.
Representing Australia and New Zealand at the conference were:
However, they weren’t the only ones with ties to Australia and New Zealand in such high-level event. Also in attendance were Ambassador-Designate to Australia and New Zealand, Klas Molin, further underscoring the strong diplomatic ties between our nations.
During the ceremony, HM The King and HRH Crown Princess awarded the Royal Order of the Polar Star to ten Honorary Consuls, including all four Australia-based and two of the New Zealand-based representatives in attendance.
Honorary Consuls are vital links for Sweden internationally. Their work spans trade promotion, cultural exchange, and support for Swedish citizens abroad.
In his address, King Carl Gustaf praised the Consuls’ dedication, emphasising their contribution to Sweden’s international reputation and in fostering meaningful business and cultural ties between Sweden and the Asia-Pacific region.
Telephone:
+61 (0) 403 581 004
E-mail:
SwedishConsulateAdelaide@gmail.com
Address:
Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Adelaide
5 Elizabeth Court
Burnside SA 5066
Visit:
By appointment only. Please note that all visits to the consulate must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be booked via email.
Honorary Consul:
Sebastian Raneskold
Telephone
+64 (0)27 335 4440
swedconauckland@gmail.com
Address:
Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Auckland
4 North Avenue, Narrow Neck (Devonport)
Auckland, New Zealand
Visit:
By appointment only. Please note that all visits to the consulate must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be booked via email.
Honorary Consul:
Catharina Andersson
Telephone
+61-(0)428 337 312
swedishconsul@hawkins.com.au
Address:
Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Brisbane
Level 19, 241 Adelaide Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Visit:
By appointment only. Please note that all visits to the consulate must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be booked via email or telephone. Phone hours Monday 10 am to 12 noon.
Honorary Consul:
Michael Hawkins
Assistant:
Carolien Schoots
Telephone:
+61-7-4051 9699
Email:
sweden.cairns@gmail.com
Address:
Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Cairns
Level 1, 55 Spence Street
Cairns QLD 4870
Visit:
By appointment only. Please note that all visits to the consulate must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be booked via email.
Honorary Consul:
Sally Mlikota
Assistants:
Mara Fieldhouse & Ashleigh Leporati
Telephone:
+61-8-8946 2999
Email:
SwedishConsulDarwin@wardkeller.com.au
Fax
+61-8-8981 1253
Address:
Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Darwin
Level 7, NT House
22 Mitchell Street
Darwin NT 0800
Visit:
By appointment only. Please note that all visits to the consulate must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be booked via email.
Honorary Consul:
Kevin Stephens
Assistant:
Sue McLean
Telephone:
+61-3-6226 1258
Email:
swedcons.hobart@gmail.com
Address:
Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Hobart
Level 4, 99 Bathurst Street
Hobart TAS 7000
Visit:
By appointment only. Please note that all visits to the consulate must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be booked via email.
Honorary Consul:
Cara Hawkins
Telephone:
+61-(0)430 591 831
Email:
sweconsul.melbourne@aamvs.com.au
Address:
Honorary Consulate for Sweden in Melbourne
Level 3, 428 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Visit:
By appointment only. Please note that all visits to the consulate must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be booked via email.
Honorary Consul:
Benjamin Sandqvist
Telephone:
+61-(0)408 717 861
Email:
swedishconsulatewa@iinet.net.au
Visit:
Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Perth
Level 3, 1111 Hay Street
West Perth WA 6005
Visit:
By appointment only. Please note that all visits to the consulate must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be booked via email.
Honorary Consul:
Lisa Jahrsten
Telephone:
+61-2-9909 3336
Email:
info@swedishconsulsyd.com.au
Address:
Honorary Consulate-General of Sweden in Sydney
Suite 301, 107 Walker Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
Visit:
By appointment only. Please note that all visits to the consulate must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be booked via email.
Honorary Consul-General:
James Letherbarrow
Honorary Vice-Consul:
Anna Alvsdotter
Telephone:
+64-4-499 9895
Email:
sweden@xtra.co.nz
Address:
Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Wellington
Level 7, Molesworth House
101 Molesworth Street
Thorndon, Wellington 6011
Visit:
By appointment only. Please note that all visits to the consulate must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be booked via email.
Honorary Consul:
Daniel O'Leary
Honorary Vice-Consul:
Tinni Lindén
Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all states in the world, with embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.