Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We now advise all Australians: do not travel overseas at this time. This is our highest advice level (level 4 of 4).
If you are already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means.
For further information on entering Australia, please visit the website of the Department of Home Affairs: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/.
Australia’s travel and medical advice can be found on Smartraveller and on Australia’s Department of Health respectively.
This site is regularly updated with information for Australians living in the Netherlands. If you are in need of urgent consular assistance, call the 24-hour emergency consular support centre in Canberra on +61 2 6261 3305 .
Other relevant announcements
It is with regret that we again have to advise that the normal ANZAC Day commemoration on 25 April is not possible this year because of the current situation and restrictions relating to the COVID-19 crisis.
New Zealand Embassy The Hague is host this year and will provide details on their Embassy Facebook page. However, we can confirm the New Zealand chargé and Ambassador Neuhaus will still mark the day by laying wreaths at the Commonwealth War Graves section of the Westduin cemetery in the Hague at 8am on Sunday 25 April in a small commemorative service. However, it is sadly not possible to have any guests at this occasion. We will live stream the wreath laying on our Embassies Facebook page and other social media accounts should you wish to view the short ceremony. A link for the live stream will be shared in due course on our Facebook page.
The Australian Embassy will be closed due to Kingsday on Monday and Tuesday 26 and 27 April 2021. The Embassy will be open again on Wednesday 28 April from 8.30hrs.
Important information
Corona: getting home to Australia
Find out more about the updated advice and assistance for Australian nationals overseas here.
Corona and your stay in the Netherlands
RIVM, the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, is the responsible authority on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Netherlands. Latest information & advice can be found on their website, in Dutch and English.
Australia's Ambassador to the Netherlands
The Australian Ambassador to the Netherlands is H.E. Matthew EK Neuhaus. The Ambassador presented his credentials in the Netherlands on 29 August 2018.
Passports
This section contains information for Australian citizens needing to apply for a new passport or renew their existing passport. Passport and Notarial services are available from Monday to Friday from 09.00-13.00.
Make an appointment for your interview through the button below.
Notarial services & appointments
The Embassy’s Consular and Passport Section is able to provide notarial services such as witnessing signatures, legalising Australian public documents, certifying copies, and swearing oaths or affirmations for affidavits. You can find more information about these services on the Smartraveller website.
Consular services
The Australian Embassy in the Netherlands can provide consular assistance to Australian citizens in the Netherlands, but there may be circumstances in which our ability to provide support is limited. Please consult the Consular Services Charter for details of what we can and cannot do.
Visas & citizenship
The Australian Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands does not provide advise or process Australian visa or citizenship applications. For clients resident in the Netherlands visa processing is undertaken electronically online, or by processing centres in Australia, or by the immigration office at the Australian Embassy in Berlin, Germany.
Doing business with Australia
With one of the most skilled and diverse labour forces in the world; a safe, low-risk, transparent and well-regulated business environment; and world-class, globally significant research and development opportunities, Australia is a great place to do business. Find out more about the Australian business climate in the Australia Benchmark Report .
Study in Australia
if you want to find out more about studying in Australia, and how you can take the next step in your education or your career, you should check out StudyinAustralia, the official Australian Government website for international students. You'll find a guide to living & studying in Australia, information on visas for students, and help to find and apply for courses and scholarships.
Looking for something else?
For enquiries not covered under the above categories, the Australian Embassy can be reached by email ([email protected]) or phone (+31 70 310 8200)
Embassy social media accounts
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Calling all Australian Artists!
Are you, or someone you know, an Australian involved in the visual or performing arts here in the Netherlands? The Australian Embassy would like to hear from you!
The Australia-Netherlands Alumni Network
Have you studied in Australia? Visit our Study in Australia page for more information on how you can register for our network.
