The Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Rhodes is a volunteer-run office that assists Dutch citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Dutch Embassy in Athens.
Contact Details
| Address | Karpathou 35, 851 00 Rhodes, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2241 074 633 |
| nlconsulate.rhodes@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Maria Louiza Kritikou, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Karpathou 35, 851 00 Rhodes.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Rhodes do?
The Netherlands is represented in Rhodes by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Maria Louiza Kritikou. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +30 2241 074 633 and e-mail nlconsulate.rhodes@gmail.com.
The office is located in the South Aegean. The embassy in Athens is roughly 435 km away.
Which Dutch office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Dutch passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Dutch Embassy in Athens.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Greek public holidays such as Epiphany (6 January), Independence Day (25 March) and Ochi Day (28 October). On the Dutch national day (27 April) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Dutch missions in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of the Netherlands
- Alexandroupoli – Honorary Consulate
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Piraeus – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Rhodes office
Where do I renew my Dutch passport if I live near Rhodes?
For a new Dutch passport, contact the Dutch Embassy in Athens.
What are the contact details of the Dutch honorary consul in Rhodes?
By phone on +30 2241 074 633 or by e-mail to nlconsulate.rhodes@gmail.com.
Who is the Dutch honorary consul in Rhodes?
Maria Louiza Kritikou, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for the Netherlands with a Greek passport?
No. A valid Greek passport or identity card is enough.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Consulaire (20 September 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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