South Africa - Consulate of Netherlands in Cape Town |
You are a South African citizen or you are from Netherlands and are looking for information on the consulate of Netherlands in Cape Town situated in South Africa. A consulate in Cape Town could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Netherlands. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of Netherlands.
Netherlands Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa - 100 Strand Street - P.O Box 346 - 8001 Cape Town - South Africa
Tel: (+27) 21 421 5660
Fax: (+27) 21 418 2690
Email: kaa@minbuza.nl
Website: netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/south-africa/
The difference between consulates found in Cape Town are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Netherlands in South Africa besides Cape Town
Netherlands Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa - 100 Strand Street - P.O Box 346 - 8001 Cape Town - South AfricaEmail: kaa@minbuza.nl - Tel: (+27) 21 421 5660 - Website: netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/south-africa/
Netherlands Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -
Email: pre@minbuza.nl - Tel: (+27) 124254500 (Embassy in Pretoria) - Website: netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/south-africa/
Or the embassy of Netherlands in South Africa
Netherlands Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
0181 Nieuw Muckleneuk
210 Queen Wilhelmina Avenue
P.O. Box 117
Pretoria
South Africa
Email: pre@minbuza.nl
- Tel: (+27) 12 425 4500
- Website: www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/south-africa
Consulate Appointment in Cape Town
Most consulates in Cape Town need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Netherlands in Cape Town first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Cape Town do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in South Africa or Netherlands.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Cape Town please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
