Australia Embassy The Hague

Before your visit

You will find the embassy at Carnegielaan 4 (2517 KH The Hague).

• Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:30–13:00 and 13:30–17:00, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026).
• Good to know: Security screening applies at the entrance.
• Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.

About the Australian Embassy in The Hague

Dr Gregory Alan French heads the embassy as ambassador; the Dutch protocol list gives 28 June 2023 as the date of the presentation of credentials. Because The Hague hosts the Dutch government as well as the International Court of Justice and the OPCW, diplomatic work here often covers international law and organisations too.

Consular services

Typical consular services include:

• Australian passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Certification and legalisation of documents
• Certificates for pensions abroad
• Citizenship and civil register matters

Documents checklist

What Australian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Australian government information:

Renewing an Australian passport overseas

• Complete the online form in the application portal (then print it) or get a pre-filled paper form from the embassy
• Eligible if your passport was issued when you were 16+, on or after 1 January 2006 with at least 2 years’ validity, shows your current details and was not reported lost or stolen
• Lodge the application in person at an Australian embassy or consulate – check whether an appointment is needed
• Bring the completed form, passport photos, your current passport and original identity documents, and pay the fee
• Allow at least 6 weeks; urgent travel: emergency passport (valid up to one year, no chip)

Sources: Australian Passport Office – applying outside Australia, Australian Passport Office – emergency passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Many consular services require an appointment – check the website first.

Travelling from the Netherlands to Australia

Dutch citizens need a visa for Australia, to be obtained before travelling. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Dutch); check it before booking.

Closing days

The embassy is normally closed on Dutch public holidays as well as on the Australian national day, 26 January. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.

Emergency assistance

Australian nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +31 70 310 82 00. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the Netherlands, the emergency number is 112; for non-urgent police matters call 0900 8844.

Diplomatic missions of Australia in the Netherlands

Australia in the Netherlands

• The Hague – Embassy of Australia (this page)