The Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Benidorm links the Netherlands with the local community; it does not replace the Dutch Embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Benlliure, 2 - La Nucia, 03530 Alicante, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 966 875 932 |
| alicante@hlhonoraryconsul.nl | |
| Head of Mission | Erik de Haan, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The Spanish consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Benlliure, 2 - La Nucia, 03530 Alicante.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Benidorm do?
The honorary consul in Benidorm is a volunteer representative of the Netherlands, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Erik de Haan (in office since April 2022). There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +34 966 875 932 and e-mail alicante@hlhonoraryconsul.nl to check that someone is available.
The office is located in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community. Although listed under Benidorm, the office itself is in Alicante. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 370 km away.
Which Dutch office issues passports and visas?
the Dutch Embassy in Madrid is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Dutch celebrations on 27 April (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday in the Valencian Community: Valencian Community Day (9 October). Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
The Netherlands’s offices in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of the Netherlands
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate
- Benidorm – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Ceuta – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Torremolinos – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – the Netherlands in Benidorm
Where do I renew my Dutch passport if I live near Benidorm?
Passport applications go to the Dutch Embassy in Madrid; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Dutch honorary consul in Benidorm?
By phone on +34 966 875 932 or by e-mail to alicante@hlhonoraryconsul.nl.
Who runs the Dutch honorary office in Benidorm?
Erik de Haan, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since April 2022).
Can Spanish nationals visit the Netherlands without a visa?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for the Netherlands. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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