The Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Southampton is a local point of contact for Dutch citizens and for business and cultural links with the Netherlands.
Contact Details
| Address | c/o EV Cargo Global Forwarding Ltd, Waterside Place, 3 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AQ, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 23 8129 0650 |
| southampton@nlhonoraryconsul.nl | |
| Head of Mission | Ian Moran, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Dorset, Hampshire, West Sussex, Isle of Wight, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly |
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 EV Cargo Global Forwarding Ltd, Waterside Place, 3 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AQ.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Southampton do?
The honorary consulate represents the Netherlands in Southampton and the surrounding area. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Ian Moran (since 1 October 2015). There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. To arrange a visit, call +44 23 8129 0650 and e-mail southampton@nlhonoraryconsul.nl.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Dorset, Hampshire, West Sussex, Isle of Wight, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Southampton is 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.
Which Dutch office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Dutch citizens are issued by the Dutch Embassy in London; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on UK bank holidays; the Dutch national day (27 April) often means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Dutch missions in the UK
- London – Embassy of the Netherlands
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Norwich – Honorary Consulate
- Southampton – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Southampton
Where do I renew my Dutch passport if I live near Southampton?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Dutch Embassy in London.
How can I reach the Southampton honorary office of the Netherlands?
By phone on +44 23 8129 0650 or by e-mail to southampton@nlhonoraryconsul.nl.
Who runs the Dutch honorary office in Southampton?
Ian Moran, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Dutch honorary consul in Southampton cover?
Its consular district is Dorset, Hampshire, West Sussex, Isle of Wight, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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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