The Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Gothenburg is a volunteer-run office that assists Dutch citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Dutch Embassy in Stockholm.
Contact Details
| Address | Geijersgatan 16, Göteborg, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 72 718 38 48 |
| Head of Mission | Carina Kloek-Malmsten, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), visits are by appointment only. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Geijersgatan 16, Göteborg.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Gothenburg do?
The Netherlands is represented in Gothenburg by an honorary consul. According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), the post is held by Carina Kloek-Malmsten. The appointment was recognised by Sweden (exequatur) in 2024. The Swedish list gives no fixed hours – visits are arranged individually. For an appointment, call +46 72 718 38 48.
Gothenburg lies in Västra Götaland County. The embassy in Stockholm is roughly 395 km away.
Which Dutch office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Dutch citizens are handled by the Dutch Embassy in Stockholm.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Swedish holidays such as the National Day (6 June), Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve. It is usually also closed on the Netherlands’ national day (27 April). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
The Netherlands’ offices in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of the Netherlands
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Gothenburg office
Where do I renew my Dutch passport if I live near Gothenburg?
Passport applications go to the Dutch Embassy in Stockholm; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Gothenburg honorary office of the Netherlands?
By phone on +46 72 718 38 48.
Who is the Dutch honorary consul in Gothenburg?
Carina Kloek-Malmsten, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
Since when has Carina Kloek-Malmsten been honorary consul?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2024, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for the Netherlands (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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