The Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Dover is a local point of contact for Dutch citizens and for business and cultural links with the Netherlands.
Contact Details
| Address | c/o George Hammond PLC, Dover South Services, Limekiln Street, Dover CT17 9EF, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 1304 248322 +44 7767 347810 |
| dover@nlhonoraryconsul.nl | |
| Head of Mission | James Gregory Ryeland, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Kent and East Sussex |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: c/o George Hammond PLC, Dover South Services, Limekiln Street, Dover CT17 9EF.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Dutch honorary consul in Dover
The Netherlands is represented in Dover by an honorary consul. James Gregory Ryeland holds the post, according to the FCDO list. Visits are by arrangement only. Questions can be sent in advance: call +44 1304 248322 and e-mail dover@nlhonoraryconsul.nl.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Kent and East Sussex. The office is located in England. Distance to the Dutch Embassy in London: about 110 km.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in the Netherlands (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Dutch citizens contact the Dutch Embassy in London.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on UK bank holidays as well as on the Dutch national day: 27 April. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Where else is the Netherlands represented in the United Kingdom?
- London – Embassy of the Netherlands
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Norwich – Honorary Consulate
- Southampton – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Dutch honorary consul in Dover
Can I get a Dutch passport at the honorary consulate in Dover?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Dutch Embassy in London.
How can I reach the Dover honorary office of the Netherlands?
By phone on +44 1304 248322 or by e-mail to dover@nlhonoraryconsul.nl.
Who runs the Dutch honorary office in Dover?
James Gregory Ryeland, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Dutch honorary consul in Dover cover?
Its consular district is Kent and East Sussex.
Do Britons need a visa to visit the Netherlands?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for the Netherlands. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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