Passports, notarial services (apostilles, authentications and Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage) for Western Australia are provided through the Perth Passport Office at Level 1, 140 William Street, Perth. For more information on legalising documents, please see Notarial services in Australia.
About us
The Western Australian State Office is part of DFAT's domestic network. We provide support to our Portfolio Ministers, and work with a broad range of stakeholders across Western Australia to advance Australia's foreign, trade and investment policy interests. Our partners include the state and local governments in Western Australia, other Australian Government agencies, business, non government organisations, tertiary and educational institutions, professional associations, community groups and the Consular Corps of Western Australia.
Western Australia State Director
Further information
DFAT offers a variety of information on Australia's foreign policies and interests, including information to support organisations and individuals doing business overseas and to foster a positive image of Australia internationally.
This includes information on:
- international business engagement and economic diplomacy
- Free Trade Agreements
- Australia's global, regional and country relations
- Australia's development cooperation (Aid)
- Cultural and people to people links
Protocol
The State Office provides protocol services to the consular corps in Western Australia.
Consular services
Australians seeking emergency consular assistance, should call DFAT's 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas) or 1300 555 135 (toll free from within Australia).
We encourage Australian citizens and permanent residents to access our travel advice and information about consular services via the Smartraveller website.
Employment
DFAT runs a centralised recruitment processes for a range of positions. We offer a varied and challenging career advancing Australia's international political, economic, security, development and consular interests.
The Western Australia State Office does not recruit employees directly, and we are unable to offer opportunities for work experience or internships.
Contact us
Location of State Office
Level 25, Exchange Tower
Sherwood Court
Perth WA 6000
Office hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Other helpful websites
- Visas for Australians to travel overseas – Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Australia
- Visas for foreign citizens to visit Australia – Department of Home Affairs
- Citizenship enquiries – Department of Home Affairs
- Births, Deaths and Marriages Western Australia
- Export markets, grants, free trade agreements and how to expand your business outside of Australia – Austrade, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission
- Tourism Australia
- WA Government Department of Energy and Economic Diversification