France Consulate General Amsterdam

Before your visit

The consulate general is at Boelelaan 7, 1083 HJ Amsterdam.

• Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:45–12:30 and 14:00–16:30, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
• Appointment: required – see the official website.
• Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.

About the French consulate general

The consulate general provides consular services for French citizens living in the Netherlands. The Dutch government does not publish the consular districts; if you are unsure which office is responsible for your place of residence, ask the consulate or the embassy. Amsterdam lies in the province of North Holland. Distance to the French Embassy in The Hague: about 55 km.

Consular services

What you can usually arrange here:

• French passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Certificates for pensions abroad
• Citizenship and civil register matters

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official French sources:

Passport for adults (application abroad)

• Apply in person at the embassy or consulate – most posts require an appointment
• Optional online pre-application (pré-demande) – bring the number or QR code
• Your identity card, if you have one (valid or expired less than 5 years ago)
• Identity photo less than 6 months old that meets the official standards
• Proof of address less than 1 year old
• Without an ID card: a birth certificate less than 3 months old (unless your birthplace’s civil registry is digitised) and, if needed, proof of French nationality

Sources: Service-Public.fr (French government) – passport for adults, application abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only.

Closing days

Expect the consulate general to be closed on Dutch holidays such as King’s Day (27 April), Ascension Day and Whit Monday as well as on the French national day, 14 July. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.

Emergency assistance

French nationals in urgent need of help can call +31 20 530 69 69. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In the Netherlands, the emergency number is 112; for non-urgent police matters call 0900 8844. Dutch citizens who need help in France can contact the Dutch Embassy in Paris or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ 24/7 contact centre on +31 247 247 247.

Embassy and consulates of France in the Netherlands

France in the Netherlands

• The Hague – Embassy of France
• Amsterdam – Consulate General (this page)
• Eindhoven – Honorary Consulate
• Groningen – Honorary Consulate
• Meerssen – Honorary Consulate
• Middelburg – Honorary Consulate
• Rotterdam – Honorary Consulate