Dutch Honorary Consulate in Canada
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Montreal
Find official contact information for the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Montreal, Quebec, including Honorary Consul Marc van Oordt, telephone enquiries, regional representation and guidance on Dutch passport, identity card and emergency consular services in Canada.
Contact
Contact Details for the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Montreal
During office hours only
Use the government contact form.
+31 247 247 247
Official Application Guide
Before visiting: use the official telephone number or contact form to confirm the arrangements for your enquiry. The honorary consul does not handle routine Dutch passport or identity card applications.
Location
Dutch Honorary Consular Representation in Montreal
The Netherlands maintains honorary consular representation in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The official government page identifies Marc van Oordt as honorary consul and publishes a telephone number and an online contact form.
Montreal is Quebec’s largest city and an important centre for international commerce, education, transport, technology and cultural exchange.
The city has longstanding commercial connections with Europe. Its port, universities, research institutions and businesses contribute to international cooperation in areas including logistics, sustainable development, aerospace, life sciences and advanced technology.
Contact the honorary consul before travelling for an in-person enquiry. The official listing does not provide a public walk-in address.
Location and visits: telephone during office hours or use the official contact form to confirm whether a meeting is possible and obtain the appropriate location.
For the latest official contact information, consult the Dutch government page for Montreal.
About the Honorary Consulate
About the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Montreal
Marc van Oordt is the Honorary Consul of the Netherlands in Montreal, according to the official Dutch government listing.
Honorary consuls help maintain relationships between the Netherlands and local businesses, public authorities, universities and communities.
Their activities can include facilitating appropriate trade and investment contacts, supporting official visits and assisting Dutch nationals in certain circumstances.
The Dutch government specifically identifies the honorary consul’s role in promoting economic and trade relations in several regions of Quebec.
These include Montreal and surrounding areas as well as regions extending into western, northern and eastern Quebec.
Quebec has internationally connected industries involving aerospace, transport, clean energy, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, agriculture, life sciences and research.
The Netherlands and Quebec share opportunities for cooperation in sustainable mobility, port logistics, innovation, climate adaptation and higher education.
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Ottawa is the main Dutch mission associated with the honorary consul in Montreal.
Formal consular services, including passports, identity cards, visas and official certificates, must follow the procedures published by NetherlandsWorldwide.
Consular Services
Dutch Passport, Identity Card and Consular Services in Montreal
The Dutch Honorary Consulate in Montreal is not a regular application location for Dutch passports, identity cards or visas.
Passports and Identity Cards
Eligible Dutch nationals living in Canada can apply at the Dutch Embassy in Ottawa, the consulates-general in Toronto and Vancouver, or participating VFS Global application centres.
Emergency Travel Documents
If a Dutch passport or identity card is lost or stolen and urgent travel is necessary, the embassy or a consulate-general in Canada assesses the emergency application.
Other Government Services
Visa applications, nationality matters, certificates of residence and other official services follow separate procedures. Consult NetherlandsWorldwide for the correct application route.
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in Canada
Dutch citizens living in Montreal or elsewhere in Quebec should begin with the NetherlandsWorldwide application guide for Canada.
Create a personal document checklist for each applicant, including children.
The checklist identifies the necessary forms, existing passports and identity cards, proof of legal residence and any supporting civil-status records.
Where Can Montreal Residents Apply?
The NetherlandsWorldwide procedure lists the following authorised locations in Canada:
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Ottawa
- Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Toronto
- Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Vancouver
- VFS Global in Toronto
- VFS Global in Vancouver
- VFS Global in Edmonton
For applicants living in Montreal, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Ottawa may be a practical option. Compare appointment availability and travel arrangements before choosing where to apply.
VFS Global is an external application service provider working for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is separate from the honorary consulate in Montreal.
Proof of Legal Residence in Canada
Applicants must demonstrate that they are legally resident in Canada.
Depending on their personal circumstances, acceptable documents may include a valid work permit, study permit, residence permit, Canadian citizenship or naturalisation certificate, or a valid Canadian passport.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, the child’s birth certificate may serve as proof of legal residence under the official requirements.
Legalisation of Canadian Documents
Certain Canadian birth certificates, marriage certificates and naturalisation certificates must be legalised for a Dutch passport or identity card application.
The legalisation process can take several months. Applicants should review the requirements before booking an appointment, particularly when travel to another city will be necessary.
English and French Documents
Documents written in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted without translation solely on account of their language.
This is particularly useful for applicants living in Quebec who have French-language civil-status documents.
If a document is written in another language, a sworn translation into an accepted language may be necessary.
Preparing for a Passport Appointment
Book an appointment after gathering the documents identified in your checklist.
All applicants must attend in person, including children.
Separate appointments are necessary if you are applying for both a passport and an identity card.
Bring all required existing and expired Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards as instructed by your personal checklist.
If applying through VFS Global, complete the mandatory online application form and bring the printed, signed version.
Receiving a New Passport or Identity Card
Applicants receive a notification when their new document is ready.
A new Dutch passport may be sent to a Canadian address using the applicable Xpresspost arrangements. VFS Global applicants must follow the delivery instructions for their chosen centre.
A new Dutch identity card cannot be sent by post under the Canada procedure. It must be collected at the embassy in Ottawa or a consulate-general in Toronto or Vancouver.
Important: the honorary consul in Montreal is not an authorised routine passport or identity card application office. Book your application directly through the official NetherlandsWorldwide procedure.
Appointments
Contact Arrangements and Emergency Assistance in Montreal
For an enquiry suitable for honorary consular representation, contact Marc van Oordt using the published telephone number during office hours or the official government contact form.
Explain your enquiry and confirm whether an in-person meeting is appropriate before making travel arrangements.
Honorary Consul Enquiries
Use the official contact page to enquire about economic, trade and other matters suitable for honorary consular representation.
Passport and ID Card Appointments
Complete your personal checklist and choose an authorised Dutch embassy, consulate-general or VFS Global application centre.
Emergency Travel Documents
For lost or stolen Dutch travel documents and urgent travel, follow the official Canada emergency procedure.
Lost or Stolen Dutch Passport in Montreal
If your Dutch passport or identity card is lost or stolen in Montreal, first determine whether an emergency travel document is necessary for your intended journey.
Follow the official NetherlandsWorldwide procedure and prepare a completed and signed passport application form, together with a signed declaration concerning the missing travel document.
You will also need evidence that your journey cannot be postponed, available proof of identity and two passport photographs meeting Dutch requirements.
If you have a photo or scan of the missing document, include it. Otherwise, provide the identifying information requested by the diplomatic mission.
Applications for minors require additional parental or guardian consent documentation.
Contacting an Authorised Dutch Mission
Send the documents together in one email to an authorised Dutch diplomatic mission in Canada:
- Embassy in Ottawa: ott-ca@minbuza.nl
- Consulate-General in Toronto: tor-ca@minbuza.nl
- Consulate-General in Vancouver: van-ca@minbuza.nl
Include your current location, a telephone number and your exact travel itinerary.
Attach the documents directly to your email rather than sending cloud-storage links.
The embassy or consulate-general will review the application and explain when and where you must attend in person.
The Dutch authorities determine whether you need a laissez-passer or another passport document. Applicants cannot choose the emergency document type themselves.
Do not assume that an emergency travel document can be issued by the honorary consul in Montreal.
24-hour consular assistance: contact NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247. Emergency travel document applications are handled by authorised Dutch diplomatic missions.
Regional Representation
Dutch Honorary Consular Representation in Quebec
The Dutch government identifies Montreal as a location for honorary consular representation, with a particular focus on promoting economic and trade relations in the following regions of Quebec:
- Montréal
- Laval
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Nord-du-Québec
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
These are the regions identified for economic and trade representation. This description does not establish that every formal consular service is available locally or that the honorary consul handles all government applications from those regions.
Montreal and Surrounding Regions
The honorary consul’s economic and trade focus includes Montréal, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides and Montérégie.
Other Regions of Quebec
The official regional focus also includes Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec.
Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Ottawa is the main Dutch mission identified for the Montreal honorary consul.
For formal passport, identity card, visa or emergency travel document services, follow the relevant NetherlandsWorldwide instructions.
Before You Visit
What to Know Before Contacting the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Montreal
Contact the Honorary Consul First
Telephone during office hours or use the government contact form to confirm whether your enquiry can be handled locally.
Choose an Authorised Application Centre
For Dutch passports and identity cards, review the application options in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and participating VFS Global centres.
Prepare Quebec Documents
Check legalisation requirements for Canadian certificates. French-language documents are accepted without translation solely because of their language.
If you live in Montreal and need a Dutch passport or identity card, confirm the availability of an appointment at the embassy in Ottawa or another authorised application centre before arranging travel.
If your passport or identity card was lost or stolen and you do not have a photocopy, NetherlandsWorldwide directs routine replacement applications to the embassy or a consulate-general instead of VFS Global.
A Dutch passport or identity card becomes invalid once officially reported lost or stolen, even if it is subsequently recovered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Montreal – FAQ
Is there a Dutch Honorary Consulate in Montreal?
Yes. The Dutch government officially lists an honorary consul of the Netherlands in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Who is the Dutch Honorary Consul in Montreal?
Marc van Oordt is the honorary consul named by the Dutch government.
What is the telephone number of the Dutch honorary consul in Montreal?
The official number is +1 514 815 6987, for calls during office hours only.
How can I contact the honorary consul by email?
Use the contact form on the official Dutch government page.
What is the visiting address of the honorary consulate?
Contact the honorary consul to confirm whether an in-person meeting is possible and where it can take place.
What are the opening hours of the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Montreal?
The official page says the telephone number is available during office hours but does not give specific times.
Which Dutch diplomatic mission is associated with Montreal?
The official contact page identifies the Embassy of the Netherlands in Ottawa as the main Dutch mission.
Which regions of Quebec are included in the honorary consul’s economic and trade focus?
Montréal, Laval, Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Nord-du-Québec, Lanaudière, Laurentides and Montérégie.
Does the honorary consul handle all formal consular services in those regions?
No such general responsibility is established by the economic and trade description. Formal consular services follow the appropriate government application procedures.
Can I renew my Dutch passport at the honorary consulate in Montreal?
No routine passport application service is listed. Use an authorised Dutch embassy, consulate-general or VFS Global application location.
Is there a regular Dutch passport application centre in Montreal?
Montreal is not listed among the regular application locations in the NetherlandsWorldwide Canada guide.
Where can I apply for a Dutch passport if I live in Montreal?
Authorised locations include the Dutch Embassy in Ottawa, consulates-general in Toronto and Vancouver, and participating VFS Global centres in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton.
Can I apply for a Dutch identity card at VFS Global?
Yes. Participating VFS Global centres in Canada accept Dutch passport and identity card applications under the official requirements.
Do Canadian birth and marriage certificates need legalisation?
Certain Canadian birth, marriage and naturalisation certificates must be legalised for Dutch passport or identity card applications. Check your personal document checklist.
Do French-language documents from Quebec need translation?
Not solely because they are written in French. The Dutch passport application procedure accepts documents in Dutch, English, German and French.
Can my new Dutch passport be sent to Montreal?
A new passport may be sent to a Canadian address under the official Xpresspost arrangements. Confirm the applicable conditions at your application location.
Can my new Dutch identity card be mailed?
No. Under the Canada procedure, a new Dutch identity card must be collected at the embassy in Ottawa or a consulate-general in Toronto or Vancouver.
What should I do if my Dutch passport is lost or stolen in Montreal?
Follow the official emergency travel document procedure for Canada. An authorised Dutch embassy or consulate-general will assess your request.
Can the honorary consul issue a Dutch emergency passport?
Do not assume an emergency travel document can be issued by the honorary consul. The embassy or an authorised consulate-general determines the document type and application location.
How can I obtain urgent Dutch consular assistance in Canada?
Contact NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247. Assistance is available 24 hours a day.