Dutch Honorary Consulate in Germany
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Bremen
Find the official address, telephone number, email contact and consular district of the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Bremen, Germany, together with practical guidance on Dutch passports, identity cards and consular assistance.
Contact Information
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Bremen – Contact Details
Die Unternehmensverbände im Lande Bremen e.V.
Schillerstraße 10
28195 Bremen
Germany
For representative and non-consular enquiries
Klosterstraße 50
10179 Berlin
Germany
Important: the honorary consulate in Bremen does not issue passports, identity cards, visas or official consular certificates. For these services, use the Dutch embassy in Berlin or another authorised application location.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Bremen?
The Dutch government lists the honorary consulate at Bremer Industriehaus, Schillerstraße 10, 28195 Bremen.
The office is associated with Die Unternehmensverbände im Lande Bremen e.V., a business association in Bremen. The published address is in the city centre, near Bremen’s main railway station.
The Dutch government’s location map identifies Schillerstraße 10, matching the contact address. The German Federal Foreign Office and the Bremen city authorities also list the office at this location.
Bremen is a major commercial centre in northern Germany. The federal state comprises the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven and has longstanding connections with international shipping, manufacturing, logistics and maritime trade.
Contact the honorary consulate before visiting. The published government contact arrangements indicate that personal meetings should be agreed by telephone in advance.
Visiting advice: call +49 421 36802-34 to confirm availability, meeting time and where to report within Bremer Industriehaus.
About
About the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Bremen
Cornelius Neumann-Redlin is the Honorary Consul of the Netherlands in Bremen. He is named by the Dutch government and the German Federal Foreign Office.
The honorary consul maintains contacts between the Netherlands and regional institutions, businesses, authorities and communities. These contacts help support Dutch interests and strengthen regional cooperation.
Netherlands–Bremen Relations
The Netherlands and Bremen have significant economic connections through their ports, logistics networks, maritime industries and European trade routes.
Commercial exchanges also involve manufacturing, renewable energy, transport, food industries and international supply chains. Bremen and Bremerhaven are important locations for companies and organisations working with partners across northern Europe.
The honorary consul provides a local point of contact for representative matters within the assigned consular district.
What Does an Honorary Consul Do?
Honorary consuls in Germany primarily support economic diplomacy and representation. They may participate in official ceremonies, business events, cultural activities and professional networks.
During an emergency affecting Dutch nationals, an honorary consul may help establish contact with the Dutch embassy or Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
However, honorary consuls are not equivalent to embassies or consulates-general. They cannot issue Dutch passports, identity cards, visas or other official consular documents.
Consular Services
Dutch Consular Services in Bremen and Germany
Passports and ID Cards
Apply at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Berlin or another authorised application location.
Certificates and Legalisation
Follow the official procedures for the embassy in Berlin.
Emergency Assistance
Contact the embassy or NetherlandsWorldwide for urgent consular help.
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card
You cannot apply for or renew a Dutch passport or identity card at the honorary consulate in Bremen.
Dutch nationals living in Germany can submit applications at the Dutch embassy in Berlin. Other options include participating border municipalities in the Netherlands or authorised Dutch embassies in neighbouring countries.
Begin with the official passport and identity card application guide for Germany.
Complete a personal checklist, gather the required documents and book an appointment at an authorised location.
Passport Appointments in Berlin
The Dutch embassy in Berlin uses an online appointment system for passport and identity card applications.
Appointment availability can be limited, particularly during busy periods. New appointment slots and cancellations may become available, so check the official booking system regularly.
After making an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for changing or cancelling the booking.
All applicants must attend their appointments in person, including children.
Documents to Prepare
The required documents depend on your situation. Your personal checklist may include:
- A completed, printed and signed application form.
- Your printed personal checklist.
- All current and expired Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards.
- Proof of residence and nationality where required.
- Birth, marriage or nationality documents where relevant.
- Legalised documents or translations when applicable.
- Consent documentation from a parent or guardian where required.
- A passport photograph meeting Dutch requirements.
When applying for both a passport and an identity card, make a separate appointment for each document.
Check the personal checklist carefully before travelling. Missing paperwork may prevent your application from being processed.
Proof of Residence in Germany
Depending on your circumstances, you may need to provide a current German registration certificate showing your residence and nationality.
For applicants aged 18 or older, NetherlandsWorldwide identifies an erweiterte Meldebescheinigung, issued within the previous year, as an accepted type of document.
Requirements for minors and people with multiple nationalities may differ. Follow the instructions on your personal checklist.
Applying at a Dutch Border Municipality
If you live in Bremen or the surrounding region, you may be able to apply at a participating Dutch border municipality rather than travelling to Berlin.
Each participating municipality sets its own booking procedure, fees and document collection rules.
Check the requirements of your chosen municipality before travelling. A border municipality application is a separate procedure from an embassy application.
Collecting Your New Passport or Identity Card
The embassy in Berlin will notify you when your new travel document is ready.
Document collection is available on Monday to Thursday, 13:30–15:00. You must book an online collection appointment.
Check official embassy closing days before travelling to Berlin.
New documents must be collected or arranged for eligible delivery within three months of notification. Uncollected documents are destroyed after that period.
Passport Delivery to Bremen
If you apply for your passport at the embassy in Berlin and do not live in the immediate vicinity of Berlin, you may be eligible to have the new passport sent to your address by registered mail.
Delivery is arranged through Deutsche Post using Einschreiben Rückschein, registered delivery with acknowledgement of receipt.
To request this option, take a signed consent form for shipment of travel documents and an address label to your application appointment.
If you do not bring an address label, the embassy can provide one.
Choosing postal delivery means that the document being replaced will be invalidated during the application process. Consider whether you need your current passport for travel before selecting this option.
Postal Delivery of Dutch Identity Cards
The rules for Dutch identity cards are more restrictive than those for passports.
If you apply at the embassy in Berlin, do not live nearby and do not have a Dutch citizen service number (BSN), you may be eligible to have a new identity card sent by registered mail.
If you have a BSN, you must collect the new identity card in person.
Document delivery: passport and ID card delivery requirements differ. Confirm your eligibility and the shipping arrangements during your application appointment.
Legalisation of Signatures
The embassy in Berlin offers appointments for legalising signatures on eligible documents.
Before applying, check whether your document must be signed in front of an authorised official and which identification you need.
Signature legalisation confirms the authenticity of the signature. It does not verify the correctness of the document’s contents.
The honorary consul in Bremen does not provide a separate official signature legalisation service.
Legalisation of Copies of Identity Documents
If you need a legalised copy of your passport or identity card, arrange an appointment through the embassy in Berlin.
Bring the original identification document and any additional materials required by NetherlandsWorldwide.
A legalised copy does not replace a valid identity document for travel or official identification purposes.
Certificates of Life
Dutch nationals living in Germany may require a certificate of life for a pension or another administrative matter.
NetherlandsWorldwide provides an appointment procedure for certificates of life at the embassy in Berlin.
Depending on the form and the organisation requesting it, a German local authority may also be able to confirm that you are alive. Ask the requesting organisation which form of certification it accepts.
Certificates of Marital Status and Legal Capacity to Marry
Eligible certificates of marital status and legal capacity to marry can be requested from the embassy in Berlin by email.
An initial in-person appointment is not required under the published procedure.
Email bln-ca@minbuza.nl and prepare the supporting documents relevant to your request.
The honorary consulate in Bremen does not issue these certificates.
Visa Applications
The Dutch honorary consulate in Bremen does not accept visa applications.
For short-stay Schengen visas and airport transit visas, NetherlandsWorldwide directs eligible applicants in Germany to the Embassy of Luxembourg in Berlin.
Other visa categories, including certain long-stay and Caribbean visa procedures, have different requirements.
Consult the official consular appointment guide for Germany before choosing an application location.
Appointments
Appointments and Emergency Assistance in Bremen
For appropriate local business, institutional or representative enquiries, contact Honorary Consul Cornelius Neumann-Redlin.
Call +49 421 36802-34 or email bremen@nlhonoraryconsul.nl.
Arrange personal meetings in advance. The honorary consul is not a walk-in passport or visa application office.
Lost or Stolen Dutch Travel Documents
If your Dutch passport or identity card is lost or stolen in Bremen, contact the embassy in Berlin or NetherlandsWorldwide for guidance.
For an emergency travel document, email bln-ca@minbuza.nl to request an appointment.
Explain what happened, which identification documents remain available and when you need to travel. The embassy can advise whether an emergency passport or another temporary travel document is needed.
Urgent Dutch consular assistance: call +49 30 2095 60 or NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247.
Consular District
Consular District of the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Bremen
The honorary consulate’s defined district covers the federal state of Bremen and specified areas of neighbouring Lower Saxony.
Federal State of Bremen
The district includes both cities within the federal state:
- Bremen
- Bremerhaven
Lower Saxony – Districts
The following Lower Saxony districts are included in the official district description:
- Wesermarsch
- Osterholz
- Cuxhaven
- Verden
- Rotenburg (Wümme)
Lower Saxony – Independent Cities
The district also includes:
- Delmenhorst
- Oldenburg (city)
The official Dutch mission directory additionally mentions the district of Oldenburg. Residents of that district should confirm the current honorary consular assignment directly before relying on geographic coverage.
The honorary consul’s territorial responsibilities concern local representation and do not extend the office’s authority to issue passports, visas or official Dutch documents.
For formal consular services, use the embassy in Berlin or another authorised application location.
Before You Visit
Before Visiting the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Bremen
- Contact the honorary consulate before travelling to Schillerstraße 10.
- Confirm the appointment time and office arrangements at Bremer Industriehaus.
- Explain whether your enquiry concerns trade, regional representation or another appropriate matter.
- Do not visit the honorary consul to apply for a passport, identity card or visa.
- For formal applications, follow the embassy’s Berlin appointment procedures.
- Check your personal document checklist before arranging travel.
- If you need an emergency travel document, contact the consular authorities directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Bremen – FAQ
Is there a Dutch Honorary Consulate in Bremen?
Yes. The Netherlands officially maintains honorary consular representation in Bremen, Germany.
Who is the Dutch Honorary Consul in Bremen?
Cornelius Neumann-Redlin is the honorary consul listed by the Dutch government and the German Federal Foreign Office.
What is the address of the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Bremen?
Bremer Industriehaus, Schillerstraße 10, 28195 Bremen, Germany.
What are the telephone number and email address?
The Dutch government lists +49 421 36802-34. The official German directory lists the email address bremen@nlhonoraryconsul.nl.
Do I need an appointment to visit?
Arrange a personal meeting by telephone before travelling. The office does not provide regular walk-in passport or visa services.
Which areas are covered by the honorary consulate?
The district includes the federal state of Bremen and specified areas of Lower Saxony, including Wesermarsch, Osterholz, Cuxhaven, Verden, Rotenburg, Delmenhorst and the independent city of Oldenburg. Check the current assignment if you live in the district of Oldenburg.
Can I renew my Dutch passport in Bremen?
No. Apply at the Dutch embassy in Berlin, a participating Dutch border municipality or another authorised application location.
Can a new Dutch passport be delivered to Bremen?
Eligible new passports can be sent from the embassy in Berlin by registered mail through Deutsche Post, subject to its delivery conditions.
Can a Dutch identity card be sent to my address?
Postal delivery may be possible for eligible applicants who live outside the Berlin area and do not have a Dutch citizen service number (BSN). Applicants with a BSN must collect the new identity card in person.
Where can I obtain Dutch certificates and legalisations?
The honorary consulate does not issue these documents. Follow the official appointment or email procedures for the Embassy of the Netherlands in Berlin.