Dutch Honorary Consulate in Barcelona

The Dutch Honorary Consulate in Barcelona is listed at Edificio Prisma, Avenida Diagonal 611–613, 6th Floor, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.

The Dutch government’s individual mission page identifies the Edificio Prisma building on Avenida Diagonal. The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the sixth-floor consular office at Avenida Diagonal 611–613.

Avenida Diagonal is one of Barcelona’s main avenues, connecting important commercial, residential and institutional areas of the city.

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and an important Mediterranean business, logistics, research, technology and tourism centre.

The honorary consulate provides a local point of contact for appropriate representative matters involving Dutch interests.

It is not an application location for Dutch passports, identity cards or visas.

Before visiting, call +34 93 419 95 80 or email barcelona@nlconsul.es to confirm the current visitor arrangements.

Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card

Dutch nationals living in Spain can apply for a Dutch passport or identity card at several authorised application locations.

These include the Embassy of the Netherlands in Madrid and VFS Global passport application centres in Barcelona and Madrid.

The Dutch honorary consul in Barcelona does not accept passport or identity card applications.

Begin with the official passport and identity card application guide for Spain.

Complete the personal questionnaire to obtain a checklist of documents required for your circumstances.

Each applicant needs a separate checklist, including children and other family members.

Passport and Identity Card Applications at VFS Global Barcelona

VFS Global operates a Dutch passport and identity card application service in Barcelona on behalf of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This service is separate from the honorary consulate and uses its own appointment arrangements.

Applicants can make an appointment online through VFS Global.

NetherlandsWorldwide also publishes the following walk-in application periods for VFS Global Barcelona:

• Morning: 09:00–13:00.
• Afternoon: 14:00–18:00.

Specific eligibility and access conditions apply to walk-in applications. Check the official VFS Global instructions before travelling.

The online passport or identity card application form is mandatory when applying through VFS Global.

Complete the form before attending your appointment.

Applications at the Embassy in Madrid

Dutch passport and identity card applications can also be submitted at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Madrid.

Applications require an appointment arranged through the official system.

Appointments may fill up quickly. NetherlandsWorldwide recommends checking again if no appointment is initially available.

If you need both a passport and an identity card, book a separate appointment for each document.

Every applicant must attend in person, including children.

After booking, follow the instructions in your appointment confirmation email.

Documents Required for Passport and Identity Card Applications

Your personal NetherlandsWorldwide checklist identifies the documents required for your application.

Depending on your circumstances, these may include:

• A completed and signed passport or identity card application form.
• Your printed personal document checklist.
• All current and expired Dutch passports and identity cards.
• Other foreign passports or identity cards, where applicable.
• Evidence of residence in Spain, if required by the checklist.
• Birth or marriage certificates where necessary.
• Documents relating to Dutch nationality or family circumstances.
• Legalised or translated supporting documents, where applicable.
• Consent from a parent or guardian when required for a minor applicant.
• A passport photograph that meets Dutch requirements.

Bring the original documents and any required translations or legalised copies.

For applications through VFS Global, complete the mandatory online application form before the appointment.

Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Applications for Children

Children must attend passport and identity card appointments in person, including newborns and young children.

For a passport application for a child under 18, consent from the relevant parent or guardian may be required.

For a Dutch identity card application for a child under 12, parental or guardian consent requirements may also apply.

If a parent or guardian who must provide consent cannot attend, the official instructions explain how to submit the signed consent declaration and identification copy.

Follow the child’s personal checklist carefully before arranging an appointment.

Lost or Stolen Travel Documents and VFS Global

A special restriction applies when applying through VFS Global after losing a Dutch passport or identity card.

If your travel document has been lost or stolen, you do not have a copy and you have no other valid Dutch travel document, you cannot submit the replacement application through VFS Global.

In that situation, NetherlandsWorldwide directs you to the Embassy of the Netherlands in Madrid.

For urgent travel, contact the embassy or NetherlandsWorldwide to determine whether an emergency travel document is necessary.

Applying at a Dutch Border Municipality

Dutch nationals living abroad may also be able to apply for a passport or identity card at participating Dutch border municipalities.

Not every municipality accepts applications from people living outside the Netherlands.

Participating municipalities have their own appointment procedures, fees and document collection arrangements.

This may be an option if you are already planning a trip to the Netherlands.

Check eligibility and appointment availability before travelling.

Collecting a New Passport or Identity Card in Madrid

If you submit your application at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Madrid, you will receive an email when your new document is ready.

The embassy publishes these collection periods:

• Monday: 09:00–09:30.
• Tuesday: 14:00–14:30.
• Thursday: 14:00–14:30.
• Friday: 09:00–09:30.

No separate appointment is required for collection during these periods.

Check the embassy’s official closing days before travelling.

New documents must be collected or dispatched within three months after notification that they are ready. Documents not collected or dispatched in that period are destroyed.

Receiving Your New Passport or Identity Card

The arrangements for delivery depend on where the application was submitted.

For applications at the embassy in Madrid, passport delivery by courier may be possible in eligible circumstances.

NetherlandsWorldwide states that newly issued Dutch identity cards generally cannot be sent by courier. Ask about the applicable arrangements during your appointment.

Postal delivery is not available for all applicants or destinations.

If you live outside Spain but submit your application in Spain, your new passport cannot be sent to your country of residence under the regular procedure. You must collect it in person.

For applications through VFS Global Barcelona, consult VFS Global about available document collection or delivery options.

If your existing passport must be cancelled before delivery, follow the instructions given at the application centre.

Keeping Your Existing Passport or Identity Card

NetherlandsWorldwide explains that applicants may temporarily retain their existing passport or identity card if they need it while the new application is being processed.

When collecting the replacement in person, the document being replaced must be surrendered according to the issuing authority’s procedure.

For certain delivery arrangements, the previous travel document must be submitted or cancelled before the new one is dispatched.

If your passport contains a valid visa or residence permit, notify the application staff before it is cancelled.

Legalisation and Consular Certificates

Dutch nationals living in Spain may need official certificates or document legalisation for legal, administrative, employment, pension or family matters.

Different services have different eligibility rules and application procedures.

Depending on the circumstances, you may need a certificate of residence, marital status, legal capacity to marry or legalisation of a signature or document copy.

Consult NetherlandsWorldwide to determine the correct procedure and whether the Dutch embassy in Madrid can handle your request.

The honorary consul in Barcelona does not operate a regular public application service for these documents.

Visa Applications

The Dutch honorary consul in Barcelona does not accept visa applications.

Spain and the Netherlands are both part of the Schengen Area, but entry and visa requirements may still apply in particular circumstances.

Visa requirements depend on nationality, residence status, destination and the purpose of travel.

Anyone needing a visa or entry document for the Netherlands should follow the relevant NetherlandsWorldwide instructions and use the authorised application location.

Do not assume that the VFS Global passport application centre accepts every type of Dutch visa application.

The Netherlands maintains an honorary consul in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia in northeastern Spain.

The honorary consul provides a point of contact for appropriate Dutch representative, economic and institutional matters.

Barcelona has significant international connections through its port, transport infrastructure, commercial activities, universities and technology sector.

The Netherlands government and the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirm the honorary consulate’s location in Barcelona.

However, the consulted official public listings do not specify a complete territorial list of provinces or municipalities formally assigned to this honorary consul.

The office’s location in Barcelona should therefore not automatically be interpreted as jurisdiction over every part of Catalonia or northeastern Spain.

For representative matters outside Barcelona, contact the honorary consul or the embassy in Madrid to establish the appropriate contact.

Formal Dutch consular services remain subject to the authorised application procedures published by NetherlandsWorldwide.