Dutch consular representation in Australia
Netherlands Consulate General in Sydney
Find current contact details, opening hours, appointment information and consular services for the Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the Netherlands Consulate General in Sydney
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Sydney.
Tuesday: 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Before visiting: most consular services require an appointment. Check the procedure for the specific Dutch government service you need before travelling to the Consulate General.
Location
Where is the Netherlands Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate-General of the Netherlands is located in Westfield Tower 2 at 101 Grafton Street in Bondi Junction, Sydney.
Check your appointment details: confirm the date, time and documents required for your service before travelling to Bondi Junction.
About the mission
About the Netherlands Consulate General in Sydney
The Netherlands Consulate General in Sydney is a professional Dutch consular mission providing government and consular services in Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the mission as the Consulate-General of the Netherlands. The current Consul-General is Mr Guido Tielman.
The Sydney Consulate General works alongside the Embassy of the Netherlands in Canberra and the network of Dutch honorary consuls around Australia.
For people who need Dutch government products or services in Australia, the appropriate application location depends on the service. Some matters can be handled at the Sydney Consulate General, while others are available through external service providers or different application procedures.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Sydney Consulate General provides a range of Dutch government and consular services. Always check the current procedure for your particular application before making an appointment.
Passports and ID cards
Eligible Dutch citizens in Australia can apply for a Dutch passport or identity card at the Consulate General in Sydney by appointment. Current application requirements should be checked before attending.
Certificates and legalisation
The Consulate General handles selected certificates, legalisation procedures and other official Dutch government services. Appointment requirements vary by service.
Nationality and travel documents
Selected Dutch nationality procedures and emergency travel document applications can be handled through the Consulate General according to the current NetherlandsWorldwide instructions.
Visa applications: not every Netherlands visa application is submitted directly at the Consulate General. Depending on the visa category, applicants in Australia may need to use VFS Global. Check the official NetherlandsWorldwide instructions for your visa type before making an appointment.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Netherlands Consulate General
Most services at the Netherlands Consulate General in Sydney are available by appointment only.
The appointment method depends on the service. Some appointments can be booked online, while certain procedures require applicants to contact the Consulate General directly.
The current public opening hours are Monday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Tuesday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Some services do not require an appointment: for example, the Dutch government currently permits collection of certain documents and DigiD activation codes during specified public opening hours without an appointment. Check the current instructions for your service before visiting.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Netherlands Consulate General
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Sydney Consulate General’s jurisdiction as New South Wales except Queanbeyan, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
The Netherlands also maintains honorary consular representation in several Australian states. These honorary posts have their own state or regional jurisdictions but do not replace the professional consular functions of the Sydney Consulate General.
People seeking a Dutch government service should check the official NetherlandsWorldwide instructions for that particular service rather than assuming that their nearest honorary consulate can process the application.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Netherlands Consulate General
Check the current procedure, appointment requirements and supporting documents for your service before travelling to Bondi Junction.
Check the service
Use the official NetherlandsWorldwide instructions to confirm where and how your particular application should be submitted in Australia.
Book if required
Most services require an appointment. Use the appointment method specified for your particular passport, certificate, nationality or other consular procedure.
Prepare your documents
Review the official checklist carefully and bring all required original documents, photographs, forms and supporting evidence applicable to your service.
Frequently asked questions
Netherlands Consulate General in Sydney
Is there a Netherlands Consulate General in Sydney?
Yes. The Netherlands maintains a professional Consulate General in Bondi Junction, Sydney.
Where is the Netherlands Consulate General in Sydney?
It is located at Westfield Tower 2, Level 23, 101 Grafton Street, corner of Grosvenor Street, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022, Australia.
How can I contact the Netherlands Consulate General?
The current Australian telephone number is +61 2 8305 6800. For written enquiries, use the appropriate official NetherlandsWorldwide contact channel for the service you require.
What are the public opening hours?
The current public hours are Monday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Tuesday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Do I need an appointment?
Most consular services are available by appointment only. Some document collection and other specified services can be accessed without an appointment during designated public hours.
Who is the Netherlands Consul-General in Sydney?
Mr Guido Tielman is the current Consul-General of the Netherlands in Sydney.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport in Sydney?
Yes. Eligible applicants can apply for a Dutch passport or identity card at the Consulate General in Sydney by appointment. Check the current application requirements before booking.
Can I apply for a Netherlands Schengen visa at the Consulate General?
The application location depends on the visa category. Standard visa applications in Australia may be submitted through VFS Global rather than directly at the Consulate General. Check the current NetherlandsWorldwide instructions for your visa type.
Does the Netherlands have honorary consulates elsewhere in Australia?
Yes. DFAT currently lists Dutch honorary consular representation in Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.
Can an honorary Dutch consulate provide the same services as Sydney?
Not necessarily. Many Dutch government products and formal consular procedures are handled through the professional Consulate General in Sydney or another designated application location. Check the official procedure for the service you require.