Dutch Honorary Consulate in Romania
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Timișoara
Find the official address, telephone number, email, opening hours and consular district of the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Timișoara, Romania, together with information on appointments and Dutch consular services.
Contact Information
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Timișoara – Contact Details
300079 Timișoara
Timiș County, Romania
Bd. Dimitrie Pompeiu 5–7
Hermes Business Campus, Building B, 8th floor
Sector 2, 020335 Bucharest
Romania
Important: the honorary consulate does not accept applications for Dutch passports, identity cards, visas, official documents or certificates. Contact the embassy in Bucharest or NetherlandsWorldwide for these services. Confirm your visit with the honorary consul in advance.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Timișoara?
The Dutch Honorary Consulate is located at Str. Eugeniu de Savoya 14, Sad. 13, 300079 Timișoara, in Timiș County, western Romania.
Timișoara is an important regional centre for manufacturing, technology, higher education and international business. Its location in western Romania supports commercial and institutional relationships with other European countries, including the Netherlands.
The official Netherlands and You page provides a location map for the honorary consulate.
Before travelling, call +40 356 401 639 or email timisoara@nlhonoraryconsul.nl to confirm that the appropriate contact is available.
Visiting hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00–16:00. Contact the office before visiting, particularly around Romanian and Dutch public holidays.
About
About the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Timișoara
Marius Popa is the Honorary Consul of the Netherlands in Timișoara, according to the official Dutch government website.
Honorary consuls provide local Dutch representation and help maintain relationships with authorities, businesses, universities and communities.
Dutch–Romanian Relations
The Netherlands and Romania cooperate as members of the European Union and maintain close diplomatic, commercial and cultural relations.
Timișoara has an internationally connected industrial and technology sector. Companies in manufacturing, logistics, engineering and information technology may find opportunities to cooperate with Dutch businesses.
Local Representation
The honorary consul may support suitable business, institutional and representative contacts in western and southwestern Romania.
For formal Dutch government services, including passports and consular certificates, residents must use the embassy in Bucharest or the appropriate NetherlandsWorldwide procedure.
Consular Services
Dutch Passport and Consular Services in Romania
Passports and ID Cards
Apply by appointment at the Dutch embassy in Bucharest, not at the honorary consulate in Timișoara.
Official Certificates
Use the relevant NetherlandsWorldwide procedure or contact the embassy for certificates and official statements.
Emergency Assistance
Contact the embassy or NetherlandsWorldwide if you need urgent Dutch consular support.
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card
Dutch nationals living in Romania can apply for a passport or identity card at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bucharest.
Start with the official application guide for Romania.
Create a personal document checklist, collect all required documents and book an embassy appointment online. Each applicant must attend in person, including children.
If you need both a passport and an identity card, book separate appointments.
Documents to Bring
Depending on your circumstances, you may need:
- A completed, printed and signed application form.
- Your printed personal document checklist.
- Current and expired Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards.
- Proof of legal residence in Romania.
- Birth or marriage certificates where required.
- Multilingual documents or translations where necessary.
- Parental or guardian consent documents for children, if applicable.
- A passport photograph meeting Dutch requirements.
Proof of Legal Residence
NetherlandsWorldwide accepts a Romanian registration certificate containing your CNP as evidence of legal residence.
If you are not registered, a bank statement or utility bill may be accepted. Dual Dutch–Romanian nationals can present a valid Romanian passport or identity card.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate may be used as residence evidence.
Romanian Certificates and Translations
Romanian birth and marriage certificates generally do not need legalisation for Dutch passport or identity card applications.
However, documents written only in Romanian may need a multilingual extract, a multilingual standard form or a sworn translation.
Check your personal checklist before requesting additional certificates or translations.
Passport and Identity Card Collection
The embassy in Bucharest will notify you when your new document is ready.
Published collection hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 13:00. No separate collection appointment is required.
Check the embassy’s official closure dates before travelling from Timișoara.
Your new passport or identity card must be collected or arranged for delivery within three months after notification.
Courier Delivery of New Passports
The Romania-specific procedure allows eligible new Dutch passports to be delivered by courier.
To arrange delivery, complete the required form when submitting your application. The courier fee is paid in Romanian lei when the passport is delivered.
If you keep your old passport during processing, the embassy will require you to submit it before dispatching the replacement.
Identity cards: courier delivery of new Dutch identity cards is normally not possible. Confirm the available collection arrangements with the embassy during your appointment.
Certificates of Residence
Dutch nationals living in Romania can apply for an official Dutch certificate of residence by emailing the embassy in Bucharest.
Prepare PDF copies of your Dutch passport or identity card, proof of address and evidence of legal residence.
Send the application to bkr-ca@minbuza.nl. The embassy may request additional documents.
For details, consult the official certificate of residence instructions.
Appointments
Appointments and Emergency Assistance in Timișoara
For a local representative enquiry, contact Honorary Consul Marius Popa by telephone at +40 356 401 639 or by email at timisoara@nlhonoraryconsul.nl.
For passport or identity card applications, make an appointment directly with the embassy in Bucharest.
Lost or Stolen Dutch Travel Documents
If your Dutch passport or identity card is lost or stolen in Romania, contact the Dutch consular authorities for instructions.
For an emergency travel document, email the embassy at bkr-ca@minbuza.nl and explain your location, available identity documents and planned journey.
The embassy will advise whether an emergency document is necessary and how to proceed.
Urgent Dutch consular assistance: call the embassy in Bucharest at +40 21 208 6030 or NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247.
Consular District
Jurisdiction of the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Timișoara
The Dutch government identifies seven Romanian counties within the honorary consul’s area of responsibility:
- Timiș
- Bihor
- Arad
- Hunedoara
- Caraș-Severin
- Gorj
- Mehedinți
The district covers parts of western and southwestern Romania.
This jurisdiction concerns honorary representation. Passport, identity card, visa and official certificate applications remain the responsibility of authorised Dutch government offices.
Before You Visit
Before Visiting the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Timișoara
- Use the officially listed address at Str. Eugeniu de Savoya 14, Sad. 13, Timișoara.
- Confirm availability during the published opening hours of 12:00–16:00, Monday to Friday.
- Contact the office in advance by telephone or email.
- Do not visit the honorary consulate to apply for passports, identity cards, visas or official certificates.
- For travel documents, prepare your personal checklist and book with the embassy in Bucharest.
- Check whether your Romanian certificates need multilingual forms or translations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Timișoara – FAQ
Is there a Dutch Honorary Consulate in Timișoara?
Yes. The Netherlands maintains an honorary consulate in Timișoara, Romania.
Who is the Dutch Honorary Consul in Timișoara?
Marius Popa is the honorary consul named on the official Dutch government website.
What is the address of the honorary consulate?
Str. Eugeniu de Savoya 14, Sad. 13, 300079 Timișoara, Romania.
What is the telephone number?
Call +40 356 401 639.
How can I contact the honorary consulate by email?
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 12:00–16:00, according to the official Dutch government listing.
Which Romanian counties are covered?
Timiș, Bihor, Arad, Hunedoara, Caraș-Severin, Gorj and Mehedinți.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport in Timișoara?
No. Dutch passport and identity card applications are handled at the embassy in Bucharest or another authorised application location.
Do Romanian birth and marriage certificates need legalisation?
They generally do not need legalisation for a Dutch passport or identity card application, but multilingual documents or translations may be required.
Can my new Dutch passport be delivered to Timișoara?
Eligible new passports may be delivered by courier under the Romania-specific procedure. Confirm the delivery arrangements during your embassy appointment.