Netherlands - Consulate of Switzerland in Rotterdam

You are a Dutch citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Rotterdam situated in the Netherlands. A consulate in Rotterdam could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Rotterdam and Netherlands in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.


Swiss Honorary Consulate in Rotterdam, Netherlands - Middeldiepstraat 62 - 3361VT Sliedrecht - Netherlands

Tel: (+31) 0184 495 060

Fax: (+31) 0184 485 061

Email: rotterdam@honrep.ch

Website: eda.admin.ch/denhaag


The difference between consulates found in Rotterdam 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 Switzerland in Netherlands besides Rotterdam

Swiss Honorary Consulate in Amsterdam, Netherlands - De Lairessestraat 131-135 - 1075 HJ Amsterdam - Netherlands
Email: amsterdam@honrep.ch - Tel: (+31) 020-717 34 16 - Website: eda.admin.ch/benelux

Swiss Honorary Consulate in Rotterdam, Netherlands - Middeldiepstraat 62 - 3361VT Sliedrecht - Netherlands
Email: rotterdam@honrep.ch - Tel: (+31) 0184 495 060 - Website: eda.admin.ch/denhaag

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Netherlands

Swiss Embassy in The Hague, the Netherlands Lange Voorhout 42 2514 EE S-Gravenhage Netherlands
Email: hay.vertretung@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+31) 70 364 2831 / 2 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/denhaag

Consulate Appointment in Rotterdam

Most consulates in Rotterdam need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam 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 Netherlands or Switzerland.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Rotterdam please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.