Dutch Honorary Consulate in India
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Lucknow
Find official contact information for the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Lucknow, India, including Honorary Consul Sharad Thadani, the office address, telephone and email details, appointments and guidance on Dutch passports, identity cards, visas and emergency consular assistance.
Contact
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Lucknow – Contact Details
First Floor
Lucknow 226001
Uttar Pradesh
India
For non-consular enquiries
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
India
Available 24 hours a day
24-hour Dutch consular assistance
Official India Application Guide
Important: the honorary consul’s email address is intended for non-consular enquiries. For Dutch passports, identity cards, visas, official certificates and emergency travel documents, use the relevant authorised NetherlandsWorldwide procedure. The honorary consulate in Lucknow is not a routine passport or visa application centre.
Location
Dutch Honorary Consulate Location in Lucknow
The Netherlands maintains honorary consular representation in Lucknow, the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknow is an important centre for state government, education, commerce and institutional activity in northern India.
The official Netherlands and You website publishes the following address for Honorary Consul Sharad Thadani:
21A, Ashok Marg (Prem Nagar)
First Floor
Lucknow 226001
Uttar Pradesh
India
Visiting the Honorary Consulate
The official contact listing identifies a first-floor office on Ashok Marg but does not publish a fixed schedule of public visiting hours.
Before travelling, contact the honorary consul using the published telephone number or email address. Explain the purpose of the enquiry and confirm the current meeting arrangements.
Visitors should not assume that the office accepts walk-in applications for Dutch passports, identity cards or visas.
Before you visit: confirm the appointment, building entrance and office location in advance. The published address does not imply that all consular services are available at this location.
Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow is a major administrative and cultural centre and one of the principal cities of Uttar Pradesh.
The city is known for its educational institutions, public administration, cultural heritage and growing business activities.
Its location in northern India makes it a relevant centre for maintaining local relationships between the Netherlands and institutions in the region.
The honorary consul provides a representative contact within this environment, while formal consular services are handled by the Dutch embassy and authorised consulates-general.
For changes to contact information, consult the official government page for the honorary consul in Lucknow.
About
About the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Lucknow
Mr Sharad Thadani is officially listed as the Honorary Consul of the Netherlands in Lucknow.
Honorary consuls are local representatives who help connect the Netherlands with communities, institutions and businesses abroad.
The Dutch government describes their role as involving activities such as promoting trade and investment and assisting Dutch nationals where appropriate.
The honorary consul in Lucknow is part of the wider Dutch diplomatic and consular network in India.
Honorary representation complements the work of the Embassy of the Netherlands in New Delhi and the Dutch consulates-general in Mumbai and Bangalore.
Dutch-Indian Relations in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is one of India’s largest states by population and has a diverse economic environment involving manufacturing, agriculture, education, trade and services.
Lucknow serves as the state capital and a centre for political, administrative and institutional decision-making.
Contacts between Dutch and Indian organisations can involve businesses, universities, research institutions and public-sector bodies.
The honorary consul can provide an official local representative contact for appropriate enquiries concerning Dutch interests.
Economic and Business Cooperation
The Netherlands and India maintain economic relationships across a broad range of sectors.
In Uttar Pradesh, areas that may be relevant to international cooperation include agricultural technology, food processing, logistics, manufacturing and environmental management.
The Netherlands has experience in sustainable agriculture, water management, logistics infrastructure and research-driven innovation.
These fields can provide opportunities for contacts between organisations in northern India and Dutch partners.
Specific business introductions or assistance should be discussed through the honorary consul or other appropriate Dutch business-support channels.
Education and Research
Lucknow hosts universities, research centres and professional institutions that contribute to the educational environment of Uttar Pradesh.
International cooperation may include academic exchanges, research partnerships and institutional projects.
Potential topics of shared interest include health, agriculture, environmental technology, urban development and applied research.
The honorary consulate may serve as a representative contact for suitable enquiries but does not administer a general scholarship or research funding programme.
Culture and Community Connections
Lucknow has a strong cultural heritage, with traditions associated with literature, architecture, arts and cuisine.
Institutional and cultural exchanges can contribute to broader relationships between the Netherlands and India.
The honorary consulate forms part of the official Dutch presence in the region and may facilitate appropriate communication with local organisations.
Limits of Honorary Consular Services
The honorary consul does not operate a full-service embassy or consulate-general.
Regular Dutch passport and identity card applications, Schengen visa applications, emergency travel documents and official certificates follow separate government procedures.
Applicants should use NetherlandsWorldwide to determine the appropriate application location and requirements.
Consular Services
Dutch Passport, Identity Card and Visa Services in Lucknow
The Dutch Honorary Consulate in Lucknow is not a regular application location for Dutch passports, identity cards or Schengen visas.
However, authorised Dutch government and visa application services are available elsewhere in India, including a separate Schengen visa application centre in Lucknow.
Dutch Passport and ID Card Applications
Apply by appointment at the Embassy of the Netherlands in New Delhi or the Consulate-General in Mumbai or Bangalore.
Schengen Visa Applications
VFS Global operates an authorised Netherlands visa application centre in Lucknow. It is separate from the honorary consulate.
Emergency Travel Documents
Dutch emergency travel document requests are handled by the embassy in New Delhi or a Dutch consulate-general in India.
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in India
Dutch citizens who live in Lucknow or elsewhere in India should begin with the official NetherlandsWorldwide application guide for India.
Create a personal document checklist for the applicant’s individual situation.
A separate checklist must be prepared for every applicant, including children.
The checklist determines which application forms, identity documents, residence records and supporting documents are required.
Where Can You Apply?
NetherlandsWorldwide lists three regular application locations in India:
- The Embassy of the Netherlands in New Delhi.
- The Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Mumbai.
- The Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Bangalore.
Appointments can be made through the official government application guide.
Eligible Dutch citizens living abroad may also apply at a participating border municipality in the Netherlands.
Passport and identity card applications cannot be submitted at the honorary consulate in Lucknow.
Proof of Legal Residence in India
Applicants must provide acceptable evidence that they are legally resident in India.
The official procedure identifies the following possible documents:
- A valid visa and the required supporting documents.
- A valid Indian residence permit.
- For applicants who also have Indian nationality, a valid Indian passport or identity card.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, an Indian birth certificate can be used as proof of legal residence under the published conditions.
The Dutch government notes that Indian birth certificates may contain a chain of names rather than a separate given name and surname. The name on the birth certificate can affect the name recorded on a child’s Dutch passport or identity card.
Parents should check this requirement before submitting a first application for a child.
Apostilles for Indian Birth and Marriage Certificates
Indian birth and marriage certificates used in the Dutch passport or identity card application procedure must be legalised with an apostille.
The apostille is issued through the relevant Indian legalisation procedure, including the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
Documents issued outside India may require different legalisation procedures.
Applicants should check the official instructions before arranging an apostille or obtaining replacement certificates.
Translation Requirements
Documents in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted without translation solely on account of their language.
Documents written in Hindi or another language outside those four languages should be translated by a sworn translator.
Where an apostille is required, the original document and, where applicable, the translation must meet the relevant legalisation rules.
Applicants should prepare documents and translations before travelling to an embassy or consulate-general appointment.
Booking a Passport or Identity Card Appointment
Once all required documents are ready, use the official government booking system to arrange an appointment in New Delhi, Mumbai or Bangalore.
If you are applying for both a passport and an identity card, separate appointments are required.
All applicants must attend their application appointment in person, including children.
Applicants from Lucknow should confirm their appointment before arranging travel to the application location.
Documents to Bring to Your Appointment
Your personal checklist determines the exact requirements. Depending on your circumstances, you may need:
- A completed, printed and signed passport or identity card application form.
- The printed personal document checklist.
- Current and expired Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards.
- Proof of legal residence in India.
- Birth, marriage or other civil-status documents where required.
- Apostilles and sworn translations where necessary.
- Parental or guardian consent documents, where applicable.
- A passport photograph that meets Dutch requirements.
Missing documents may prevent the application from being accepted.
Applications for Children
Children must attend passport and identity card application appointments in person.
For passport applications involving children under 18, or identity card applications involving children under 12, parental or guardian consent requirements may apply.
Where a required parent or guardian cannot attend, a completed consent declaration and a dated, signed copy of their passport or identity card may be required.
The individual checklist determines the applicable rules.
Keeping Your Existing Passport During Processing
You may be able to retain your current Dutch passport or identity card temporarily while a replacement is being processed.
If the replacement passport is to be delivered by courier, the old passport must first be submitted to the embassy or consulate-general before the new one can be dispatched.
If your current passport contains a valid visa or residence permit, explain this to the consular staff when applying.
Collecting Your New Passport or Identity Card
NetherlandsWorldwide currently states that it is not possible to collect a new Dutch passport or identity card in person at the Indian application locations.
Applicants should therefore discuss the available delivery arrangements when submitting their application.
You will be notified when the new document is ready.
The document must be collected or arranged for delivery within three months after the notification. Otherwise, it will be destroyed.
DTDC Courier Delivery of Dutch Passports
For eligible applicants in India, the published procedure provides for delivery of new Dutch passports through the DTDC courier service.
Before attending the appointment, check whether DTDC delivers to your intended address.
The government currently publishes a courier charge of INR 850.
Applicants are instructed to arrange the courier payment, record their airway bill number, complete the required disclaimer form and prepare the delivery envelope during the application appointment.
Make sure to follow the current official instructions for the application location.
Postal or courier delivery of a new Dutch identity card is normally not possible. Discuss the applicable arrangements with the embassy or consulate-general when applying.
Important for applicants in Lucknow: in-person document collection is currently unavailable under the published India procedure. Passport delivery may be arranged through DTDC, subject to address eligibility and the official requirements. Confirm identity card arrangements with the application location.
Schengen Visa Applications in Lucknow
NetherlandsWorldwide confirms that VFS Global operates an authorised Schengen visa application centre in Lucknow.
This centre is separate from the Dutch honorary consulate on Ashok Marg.
Eligible applicants should follow the official Netherlands Schengen visa application instructions for India.
Applicants must check whether they require a visa, prepare the appropriate documents and book their appointment through the authorised visa application system.
In general, a Schengen visa application can be submitted up to six months before the intended journey. Applications should normally be submitted at least 15 days before travel.
Most applicants must attend in person, including children.
The honorary consul in Lucknow cannot issue Schengen visas or replace the authorised VFS Global application procedure.
Appointments
Appointments and Emergency Consular Assistance in Lucknow
For appropriate representative or non-consular enquiries, contact Honorary Consul Sharad Thadani using the official telephone number or email address.
Explain the purpose of the enquiry and confirm any meeting before travelling to Ashok Marg.
Honorary Consul Enquiries
Contact the honorary consul for suitable local representative, commercial or institutional matters.
Passport and ID Card Appointments
Prepare the personal checklist and arrange an authorised application appointment in New Delhi, Mumbai or Bangalore.
Emergency Travel Documents
Follow the official procedure if a Dutch passport or identity card is lost or stolen and urgent travel is necessary.
Lost or Stolen Dutch Passport in Lucknow
If your Dutch passport or identity card is lost or stolen in Lucknow or elsewhere in Uttar Pradesh, check whether you need an emergency travel document for your planned journey.
Contact your airline or other transport provider to establish which identity and travel documents will be accepted.
If an emergency travel document is necessary, follow the NetherlandsWorldwide procedure for India.
Documents Needed for an Emergency Application
The official instructions identify documents that may include:
- A completed, printed and signed passport application form.
- A completed declaration concerning a missing Dutch travel document or identity card (C2 form).
- Evidence that the planned journey cannot be postponed.
- A photograph or scan of the missing document, if available.
- Other available identity documents or copies.
- Two passport photographs meeting Dutch requirements.
- Parental or guardian consent documents for minors, where applicable.
If a copy of the missing document is unavailable, the embassy may request details including the document holder’s name, date of birth, issuing authority and issue date.
Contacting the Embassy or Consulate-General
Dutch emergency travel document applications in India can be assessed by the following authorised diplomatic and consular offices:
- Embassy in New Delhi: nde-ca@minbuza.nl
- Consulate-General in Mumbai: bom-ca@minbuza.nl
- Consulate-General in Bangalore: bgl-ca@minbuza.nl
Attach all necessary documents to a single email addressed to the appropriate application location.
Include your current location, a telephone number where you can be reached and your exact travel itinerary.
Do not send cloud-storage links in place of attachments. The embassy and consulates-general cannot open such links for this procedure.
The relevant office normally responds within three business days after reviewing the application documents. Additional information may be required.
The office will explain when and where the applicant must attend in person.
Emergency Document Types and Processing
The responsible Dutch authority decides whether a laissez-passer or a passport is appropriate for the intended journey.
Applicants cannot select the emergency travel document type themselves.
Under the published India procedure, a laissez-passer is usually ready for collection within three business days, while a passport is usually ready within ten business days.
These are indicative periods and not guaranteed deadlines.
Indian Exit Visa After Losing a Passport
If your missing passport contained an Indian visa or residence permit, you may need an Indian exit visa before leaving the country.
NetherlandsWorldwide instructs affected travellers to contact the Indian Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) after receiving the emergency travel document.
Begin the relevant Indian immigration procedure promptly and confirm the requirements with the responsible Indian authorities.
A replacement Dutch travel document does not automatically replace the Indian immigration permission held in the lost passport.
If the Missing Passport Is Recovered
A Dutch passport or identity card officially reported lost or stolen becomes invalid.
It cannot be used for travel even if it is subsequently found.
Urgent consular assistance: call the Embassy of the Netherlands in New Delhi at +91 11 24197600 or NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247. For emergency travel documents, follow the authorised application procedure before travelling to an office.
Local Representation
Dutch Honorary Consular Representation in Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh
The Dutch government officially identifies Lucknow as an honorary consular location in India.
The honorary consul provides a local representative contact within an important administrative and economic region.
Lucknow
The officially listed location of Honorary Consul Sharad Thadani and the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh
The northern Indian state containing Lucknow, with major activities involving government, industry, agriculture, education and services.
Embassy in New Delhi
The principal Dutch diplomatic mission in India and an authorised location for passport, identity card and emergency consular procedures.
Geographic Responsibility
The official individual listing names Lucknow as the honorary consul’s location.
It does not provide a complete formal consular district identifying every city or district in Uttar Pradesh for which the representative is responsible.
The mission’s location in Lucknow should therefore not automatically be interpreted as confirmation of jurisdiction throughout the state.
Anyone seeking assistance from another location should verify the appropriate Dutch government contact.
Division of Responsibilities
The honorary consul can provide appropriate local representation and help maintain institutional or economic contacts.
Formal consular applications and decisions are handled by authorised Dutch diplomatic and consular offices.
Schengen visa applications in Lucknow use the separate VFS Global application service rather than the honorary consulate.
Before You Visit
What to Know Before Contacting the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Lucknow
Confirm Your Meeting
Contact the honorary consul before visiting 21A, Ashok Marg. No regular public opening hours have been confirmed.
Choose the Correct Office
Passport and ID card applications are handled by the embassy in New Delhi or Dutch consulates-general in Mumbai and Bangalore.
Check Visa Procedures
Schengen visa applicants can use the authorised VFS Global centre in Lucknow, which is separate from the honorary consulate.
For Dutch Citizens Living in Lucknow
Check the personal passport application checklist before arranging travel to New Delhi, Mumbai or Bangalore.
Prepare any necessary Indian residence documents, apostilles and sworn translations in advance.
Because in-person collection is currently unavailable under the published India procedure, confirm courier arrangements when submitting your application.
For Visa Applicants
Do not arrive at the honorary consulate expecting to submit a Schengen visa application.
Use NetherlandsWorldwide to confirm your eligibility, required documents and the authorised VFS Global appointment process.
For Business and Institutional Enquiries
Describe the purpose of your request when contacting the honorary consul.
Specific representative assistance or meetings should be confirmed in advance.
For Emergency Situations
Keep secure copies of essential identity documents and travel details so relevant information is available if a passport is lost or stolen.
For immediate medical, police or safety emergencies, contact the appropriate Indian emergency services.
For Dutch consular assistance, use the official embassy or NetherlandsWorldwide contact channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Lucknow – FAQ
Is there a Dutch Honorary Consulate in Lucknow?
Yes. The Dutch government officially lists an honorary consul in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Who is the Dutch Honorary Consul in Lucknow?
Mr Sharad Thadani is the honorary consul named on the official Dutch government contact page.
What is the address of the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Lucknow?
The official address is 21A, Ashok Marg (Prem Nagar), First Floor, Lucknow 226001, India. Confirm the visiting arrangements before travelling.
What is the telephone number of the honorary consul?
The official telephone number is +91 522 4076100.
What is the email address of the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Lucknow?
The published email address is nlconsulate.lucknow@gmail.com. It is intended for non-consular enquiries.
What are the opening hours of the honorary consulate?
The official contact page does not specify regular public visiting hours. Contact the honorary consul before arranging a meeting.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or identity card in Lucknow?
The honorary consulate does not accept routine applications. You can make an appointment at the Dutch embassy in New Delhi or the consulates-general in Mumbai or Bangalore.
Can I apply for a Netherlands Schengen visa in Lucknow?
Yes. VFS Global operates an authorised visa application centre in Lucknow. It is separate from the honorary consulate. Follow the official visa application procedure for India.
Can my new Dutch passport be delivered to Lucknow?
The official India procedure allows eligible applicants to arrange delivery through DTDC, provided the service covers their address. The published courier fee is INR 850. New Dutch identity cards normally cannot be delivered by courier, and in-person collection is currently unavailable.
What should I do if my Dutch passport is lost or stolen in Lucknow?
Follow the official emergency travel document instructions for India. Contact an authorised Dutch embassy or consulate-general, such as New Delhi at nde-ca@minbuza.nl. If the missing passport contained an Indian visa or residence permit, you may also need an exit visa from the Indian authorities.