Dutch Consulate General in Sydney
Consulate General 
Netherlands Sydney, Australia
- Address
- Grafton Street 101, 2022 Sydney
- Phone
- +61 2 8305 6800
- syd@minbuza.nl
- Website
- nederlandwereldwijd.nl
- Fax
- +61 2 9387 3962
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 6 March 2025
At Grafton Street 101, 2022 Sydney, the Dutch consulate general in Sydney serves Dutch citizens and visitors; the Netherlands’ embassy is in Canberra, about 251 km away. Australian citizens can visit the Netherlands without a visa for up to 90 days. Its opening hours on record: 4 days a week, 09:00–17:00.
Opening hours of the Dutch consulate general in Sydney
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Dutch consulate general in Sydney is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–17:00.
Netherlands visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands visa for citizens of Australia
NetherlandsAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Australian citizens can visit the Netherlands without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,368 | 1,105 | 200 | 15.3% | 46.2% |
| 2024 | 1,701 | 1,376 | 217 | 13.6% | 43.9% |
| 2025 | 2,129 | 1,899 | 183 | 8.8% | 26.3% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ consulate general in Sydney received 2,129 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,899. 183 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 8.8%. In 2024 it had been 13.6%: the rate fell by 4.8 points. Applications rose by 25% compared with 2024 (1,701).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 8.8% (2025) to 15.3% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Australia, 3.0% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 4th largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 26.3% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Australia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Switzerland in SydneyLevel 23, Tower 2, 101 Grafton Street, Cnr Grosvenor Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Sydney
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The Netherlands’ other missions in Australia
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Canberra
Empire Circuit 120, 2600 Canberra
For matters it cannot handle, the Dutch embassy in Canberra (251 km) is responsible. Besides the Dutch consulate general in Sydney, the Netherlands has 1 other mission in Australia. Australia in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch consulate general in Sydney
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the Netherlands in Sydney. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Grafton Street 101, 2022 Sydney. The record for the Dutch consulate general in Sydney includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to Australia
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
When the Dutch consulate general in Sydney is closed
Expect the Dutch consulate general in Sydney to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the Netherlands.
Before visiting the Dutch consulate general in Sydney
Current procedures for the Dutch consulate general in Sydney, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch consulate general in Sydney
Within 1 km of the Dutch consulate general in Sydney there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Consulate General in Sydney?
The Dutch consulate general in Sydney is at Grafton Street 101, 2022 Sydney.
What are the opening hours of the Dutch Consulate General in Sydney?
The Dutch consulate general in Sydney is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Dutch Consulate General in Sydney open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Dutch consulate general in Sydney do not include Saturday.
When is the Dutch Consulate General in Sydney closed?
The Dutch consulate general in Sydney closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the Netherlands.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Australian citizens can visit the Netherlands without a visa for up to 90 days.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Australia?
The Dutch embassy is in Canberra, about 251 km from the Dutch consulate general in Sydney.
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