Dutch Honorary Consulate in Valencia

The Netherlands maintains honorary consular representation in Valencia, Spain.

The Netherlands government’s official mission location information and the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular directory identify Calle Músico Ginés 16, 3rd Floor, Office 5, 46022 Valencia as an address associated with the Dutch honorary consulate.

Because consular office locations may change, visitors should confirm the current address directly with the honorary consul before travelling.

Valencia is situated on Spain’s Mediterranean coast and is the capital of the Valencian Community. It is an important centre for international trade, shipping, education, tourism and innovation.

The Port of Valencia supports commercial connections with countries across Europe and beyond. Dutch companies and institutions may maintain relationships with businesses, universities and organisations in the region.

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

For meeting arrangements, call +34 639 707 465 or email valencia@nlconsul.es.

You can also use the contact form available on the official Dutch mission page.

Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card

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

The Embassy of the Netherlands in Madrid accepts regular applications by appointment. VFS Global operates Dutch passport and identity card application centres in Madrid and Barcelona on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The honorary consulate in Valencia does not process regular passport or identity card applications.

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

Complete the questionnaire to generate a personal document checklist for your circumstances.

Every applicant needs a separate checklist, including children.

Appointments at the Embassy in Madrid

After collecting the documents identified in your personal checklist, make an appointment at the Dutch embassy in Madrid.

If you are applying for both a passport and an identity card, make a separate appointment for each document.

Every applicant must attend in person, including children.

Appointment slots may become fully booked. If none is available, check the official appointment system again or consider an authorised alternative application location.

After booking, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions for changing or cancelling your appointment.

Residents of Valencia should confirm their appointment and check the embassy’s closing days before arranging travel to Madrid.

Applying Through VFS Global

VFS Global provides Dutch passport and identity card application services in Madrid and Barcelona.

These are external application centres working for the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They are separate from the honorary consulate in Valencia.

When applying through VFS Global, applicants must complete the passport or identity card application form online.

Without the required application form, VFS Global cannot accept the application.

VFS Global has its own appointment procedures and may charge additional service fees.

Check the current instructions and eligibility conditions before travelling.

Walk-In Applications at VFS Global

NetherlandsWorldwide publishes walk-in application periods at the VFS Global centres in Spain.

For the VFS Global centre in Madrid, the published walk-in period is:

• 14:00–18:00.

For VFS Global Barcelona, the published walk-in periods are:

• 09:00–13:00.
• 14:00–18:00.

Walk-in applications are subject to additional requirements. Check the relevant VFS Global instructions before visiting without an appointment.

Documents Required for an Application

The precise documents required for a Dutch passport or identity card application depend on your personal circumstances.

Your personal NetherlandsWorldwide checklist may require:

• A completed, printed and signed passport or identity card application form.
• The printed personal document checklist.
• Current and expired Dutch passports and identity cards.
• Foreign passports or identity cards, where applicable.
• Acceptable evidence of residence in Spain.
• Birth or marriage certificates when required.
• Documents relating to nationality or family circumstances.
• Translations or legalised supporting documents when applicable.
• Parental or guardian consent documents for minor applicants where required.
• A passport photograph meeting Dutch requirements.

Bring all documents listed on your checklist. An incomplete application may not be accepted.

Proof of Residence in Spain

Dutch nationals applying for a passport or identity card while living in Spain may need to provide evidence of residence.

Depending on the applicant’s circumstances, Spanish municipal registration documents or other official supporting documents may be required.

Applicants holding both Dutch and Spanish nationality should follow the requirements that apply to their particular situation.

Check the personal NetherlandsWorldwide checklist rather than assuming that the same documents are acceptable for every applicant.

Applications for Children

Children must attend passport and identity card application appointments in person, including infants.

For a Dutch passport application for a child under 18, the applicable parental or guardian consent requirements must be met.

For an identity card application for a child under 12, consent requirements also apply.

If a parent or guardian whose consent is required cannot attend the appointment, the official instructions explain how to provide the signed declaration of consent and a dated, signed identification copy.

Prepare the child’s personal checklist carefully before booking an appointment.

Lost or Stolen Documents and VFS Global

Special rules apply to replacement passport and identity card applications following a loss or theft.

If your Dutch passport or identity card has been lost or stolen, you have no copy of the missing document and you do not have another valid Dutch travel document, you cannot submit the replacement application through VFS Global.

Under these circumstances, NetherlandsWorldwide directs applicants to the Embassy of the Netherlands in Madrid.

If urgent travel is required, contact NetherlandsWorldwide or the embassy before making travel arrangements.

Applying at a Dutch Border Municipality

Dutch nationals who live outside the Netherlands may also be able to apply for a passport or identity card at a participating Dutch border municipality.

Not every Dutch municipality accepts applications from people living abroad.

Participating municipalities maintain their own appointment systems, fees, supporting-document rules and collection arrangements.

This may be an alternative if you are already planning a visit to the Netherlands.

Check eligibility and appointment availability before travelling.

Collecting Your New Passport or Identity Card in Madrid

If you apply at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Madrid, the embassy will email you when your new document is ready.

The published collection times are:

• 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.

You must collect your new passport or identity card, or arrange permitted delivery, within three months after notification that the document is ready. Documents not collected or dispatched within that period are destroyed.

Courier Delivery of Dutch Travel Documents

Depending on the issuing location and the applicant’s circumstances, courier delivery may be available for certain newly issued Dutch passports in Spain.

The Embassy of the Netherlands in Madrid identifies MRW as a courier provider for eligible deliveries.

New Dutch identity cards generally cannot be sent by courier under the standard procedure.

Ask the embassy about the available options during your application appointment. It may not be possible to arrange courier delivery afterwards.

If you live outside Spain but submit your application there, a new Dutch passport cannot be sent to an address in your country of residence under the regular procedure.

For applications through VFS Global, check directly with the service provider about collection and delivery arrangements.

Keeping Your Existing Passport or Identity Card

If you need your current passport or identity card while your application is being processed, NetherlandsWorldwide explains that you may keep it temporarily.

When collecting the replacement in person, you must hand in the document being replaced according to the issuing authority’s instructions.

For certain courier arrangements, the existing passport must be surrendered before the new one can be dispatched.

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

Legalisation of Signatures and Documents

Dutch nationals living in Spain may require legalisation of a signature, a certified copy of an identity document or another official document for administrative or legal purposes.

The applicable procedure depends on the document, the reason it is needed and the requirements of the receiving authority.

Consult NetherlandsWorldwide to determine which services are offered through the Dutch embassy in Madrid and whether an appointment is necessary.

The honorary consulate in Valencia does not offer a regular public application service for these documents.

Certificates of Residence and Marital Status

Dutch nationals living in Valencia may need official certificates for pension, administrative, employment or family matters.

These may include certificates of residence, marital status or legal capacity to marry, depending on the circumstances.

Each type of certificate has its own application procedure and documentary requirements.

For suitable consular enquiries, the Dutch embassy in Madrid can be contacted at mad-ca@minbuza.nl.

Check the relevant NetherlandsWorldwide instructions before sending personal documents.

Visa Applications

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

Spain and the Netherlands are both part of the Schengen Area, but particular visa or entry procedures may still apply depending on nationality, residence status and purpose of travel.

Applicants should use NetherlandsWorldwide to determine the correct visa category and authorised application location.

An honorary consul cannot independently issue or approve Dutch visas.

The Netherlands maintains an honorary consul in Valencia, on Spain’s eastern Mediterranean coast.

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

Valencia is an important administrative, cultural and commercial centre with international transport connections and a large metropolitan area.

The Dutch and Spanish government listings confirm Valencia as the location of the honorary representation.

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

The existence of an honorary consulate in Valencia should therefore not be interpreted as automatic responsibility for every municipality in the Valencian Community.

For appropriate representative enquiries outside Valencia, contact the honorary consul or the embassy in Madrid to confirm the relevant contact.

Formal Dutch consular applications remain subject to the procedures published by NetherlandsWorldwide.