The Netherlands is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra, a consulate-general in Bondi Junction and 4 honorary consuls.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of the Netherlands covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| Victoria | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| Queensland | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| Western Australia | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| South Australia | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| Northern Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction) |
| Australian Capital Territory | Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
Offices of the Netherlands in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla)Embassy of the Netherlands in Canberra120 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, ACT 2600+61 2 6220 9400Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Sydney (Bondi Junction)Consulate-General of the Netherlands in SydneyTower 2, 101 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022+61 2 8305 6800Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of the Netherlands
Honorary consuls are appointed by Netherlands to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
- Honorary Consulate in Bondi JunctionHonorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Bondi JunctionPO Box 261, Bondi Junction, NSW 1355+61 2 8305 6800Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in South AustraliaHonorary Consulate of the Netherlands in South Australia+61 2 8305 6800Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in TasmaniaHonorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Tasmania+61 2 8305 6800Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Perth (South Perth)Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in PerthPO Box 8227, South Perth, WA 6151+61 2 8305 6800Address, hours and services
Consular services of the Netherlands for people in Australia
Netherlands's official channels list 18 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Naturalisation and civic integration exam abroadPeople living in Australia can start naturalisation as a Dutch citizen via the consulate-general and sit the civic integration exam there.
- Option procedure for Dutch citizenshipA simplified route for eligible people living abroad to acquire Dutch nationality by declaration.
- Certificates of marital status and legal capacity to marryConsular certificates confirming a Dutch national's marital status or legal capacity to marry, among the six certificates offered to Dutch nationals abroad.
- Legalisation of a Dutch citizen's signatureThe consulate-general legalises the signature of a Dutch citizen on a document for use in the Netherlands.
- Statement of true copy and ID photocopy legalisationThe consulate-general certifies that a copy of an original (such as an identity document) is a true copy, for use in the Netherlands.
- Dutch passport or ID card (adults and minors)Dutch nationals living in Australia apply for a new or renewed passport or identity card in person, with parental permission rules for minors.
- Certificate of lifeA consular proof-of-life certificate for Dutch nationals abroad, commonly used for pensions.
- Certificate of residenceA consular statement confirming where a Dutch national lives abroad.
- Emergency travel document / laissez-passerA temporary travel document for Dutch nationals whose passport is lost, stolen or unavailable.
- Airport transit visaVisa for nationals who must hold one just to change planes in the international transit area of a Dutch or Schengen airport.
- Caribbean visa (short and long stay)Entry visas for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St Eustatius, St Maarten), applied for through VFS Global in Australia.
- MVV entry visa and residence permit (long stay in the Netherlands)The MVV is the provisional residence sticker for long stays in the Netherlands.
- Schengen visa (Netherlands)Short-stay visa for up to 90 days in any 180 days, applied for in the applicant's country of residence.
- Voting from abroad (Dutch elections)Dutch nationals living abroad vote in Dutch parliamentary and European Parliament elections after registering as an overseas voter with the municipality of The Hague.
Other services listed by the Netherlands
- Dutch nationality certificateA consular certificate proving Dutch nationality. The route to obtain it depends on the applicant's situation. Official page
- Legalisation of foreign documents for use in the NetherlandsNon-Dutch nationals can have foreign documents legalised for use in the Netherlands at the embassy or consulate-general. The site also explains apostilles for countries party to that convention. Official page
- DigiD activation code collectionDutch nationals abroad can collect their DigiD activation code at the Sydney consulate-general without an appointment. Official page
- Visa for a lost, stolen or expired Dutch residence permitResidents of the Netherlands whose residence permit was lost, stolen or has expired while abroad can apply for a visa to return. Appointments are booked with VFS Global. Official page
Before you contact Netherlands's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.