Dutch consular representation in Western Australia
Netherlands Consulate in Western Australia
Find current contact details, appointment information and consular guidance for the Consulate of the Netherlands serving Western Australia.
Contact information
Contact the Netherlands Consulate in Western Australia
Use the current official details below for the Consulate of the Netherlands serving Western Australia.
Postal address only: DFAT currently publishes a South Perth PO Box rather than a public visitor address. Contact the Dutch consular network before arranging an in-person visit.
About the mission
About the Netherlands Consulate in Western Australia
The Netherlands Consulate in Western Australia provides honorary consular representation for the Netherlands in Western Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of the Netherlands. It is headed by Mr Anthony Willinge, Honorary Consul of the Netherlands.
The honorary post forms part of the wider Dutch diplomatic and consular network in Australia. The professional Consulate-General of the Netherlands is located in Sydney, while the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is located in Canberra.
Honorary consulates have a different role from professional consular missions. Formal Dutch government procedures may therefore need to be completed through the Consulate-General in Sydney, an authorised external service provider or another application location specified by the Dutch government.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Western Australia office is an honorary consular post. Check the official NetherlandsWorldwide procedure before assuming that a formal Dutch government application can be processed through the Honorary Consul.
Dutch citizens
Dutch citizens in Western Australia can use the Dutch consular network for appropriate guidance and assistance with consular matters.
Consular guidance
The Honorary Consul provides local Dutch representation in Western Australia, while formal procedures may need to be handled through the professional Consulate-General in Sydney or another designated application location.
Passports and ID cards
Dutch passport and identity card applications can currently be submitted through VFS Global in Perth by appointment. VFS Global is an external service provider and is separate from the Honorary Consulate.
Formal applications: do not assume that passports, identity cards, visas, certificates or nationality procedures can be completed through the Honorary Consul. Check NetherlandsWorldwide for the current application location and procedure.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments with the Netherlands Consulate in Western Australia
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Western Australia Consulate as operating by appointment only.
DFAT publishes a postal address in South Perth but does not provide a public visitor address for the honorary post. Contact the Dutch consular network and obtain current attendance instructions before attempting an in-person visit.
Passport appointments in Perth are separate: NetherlandsWorldwide currently allows Dutch passport and identity card applications through VFS Global in Perth. An appointment with VFS Global is not an appointment with the Netherlands Honorary Consulate.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Netherlands Consulate in Western Australia
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Honorary Consulate’s jurisdiction as Western Australia.
The professional Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Sydney also has a wider formal consular jurisdiction that includes Western Australia.
Residents of Western Australia who require a formal Dutch government service should check NetherlandsWorldwide to determine whether their procedure is handled through VFS Global in Perth, the Consulate-General in Sydney or another designated application location.
Planning your visit
Before contacting or visiting the Netherlands Consulate
Confirm which Dutch office or application centre handles your particular matter before arranging an in-person visit.
Check the service
Use NetherlandsWorldwide to determine whether your enquiry can be assisted locally or requires a professional consular or external application service.
Arrange an appointment
The Western Australia Honorary Consulate operates by appointment only. Obtain current visitor instructions before attempting to attend in person.
Check the correct location
Passport and identity card appointments in Perth are currently available through VFS Global. This application centre is separate from the Netherlands Honorary Consulate.
Frequently asked questions
Netherlands Consulate in Western Australia
Does the Netherlands have a Consulate in Western Australia?
Yes. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists a Consulate of the Netherlands with jurisdiction covering Western Australia.
Who is the Honorary Consul of the Netherlands in Western Australia?
DFAT currently lists Mr Anthony Willinge as Honorary Consul of the Netherlands in Western Australia.
What is the postal address of the Netherlands Consulate in Western Australia?
DFAT currently lists PO Box 8227, South Perth, WA 6151, Australia as the postal address.
Where can I visit the Netherlands Consulate in Western Australia?
DFAT does not currently publish a public visitor address for the honorary post. Contact the Dutch consular network for current attendance instructions before arranging an in-person visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT currently lists the Western Australia Consulate as operating by appointment only.
Which area does the Netherlands Consulate cover?
The Honorary Consulate’s official DFAT jurisdiction is Western Australia.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport in Perth?
Yes. NetherlandsWorldwide currently provides an application option for Dutch passports and identity cards through VFS Global in Perth. An appointment is required.
Is VFS Global in Perth the Netherlands Consulate?
No. VFS Global is an external service provider that accepts selected Dutch passport and identity card applications. It is separate from the Netherlands Honorary Consulate.
Does the Sydney Consulate-General also cover Western Australia?
Yes. DFAT lists Western Australia within the wider jurisdiction of the professional Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Sydney.
Can the Honorary Consul issue Dutch passports?
Do not assume that passport applications are processed by the Honorary Consul. Current passport and identity card applications in Perth can be submitted through the designated VFS Global service, while applications can also be made at the Consulate-General in Sydney.