The Embassy of Netherlands in Athens is the official diplomatic representation of Netherlands in Greece, providing consular services for Netherlands nationals residing in or travelling through Greece.
Contact Details
| Address | Leoforos Vasileos Konstantinou 5-7, 10674 Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 725 4900 |
| ath@minbuza.nl | |
| Website | https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/greece |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Mrs. Barbara van Hellemond, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Address | Leoforos Vasileos Konstantinou 5-7, 10674 Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 725 49 50 |
| ath-ca@minbuza.nl |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 / only by appointment |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 / only by appointment |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 / only by appointment |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 / only by appointment |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 / only by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may very on public holidays or due to special circumstances. We recommend confirming before you visit.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 / only by appointment |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 / only by appointment |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 / only by appointment |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 / only by appointment |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 / only by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
Use the map above to plan your visit. Public transport connections and parking availability may vary.
The embassy and its network in Greece
Barbara Maria van Hellemond heads the embassy as ambassador. Seven honorary consulates – in Alexandroupoli, Corfu, Heraklion, Patras, Piraeus, Rhodes and Thessaloniki – support Dutch citizens.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Dutch authorities ask for:
Dutch passport or ID card (application abroad)
- Book a separate appointment for each passport or ID card – at a Dutch embassy or consulate-general, or via VFS Global where available (you may also apply in another country)
- Completed application form, a passport photo meeting the Dutch requirements and your printed personal checklist from netherlandsworldwide.nl
- Proof of legal residence in Greece
- All your Dutch and foreign passports and ID cards, including expired ones (originals)
- Everyone applies in person, including children under 18
- For postal return: a prepaid shipping label per application – note that you first have to send in your old document
Sources: NetherlandsWorldwide (Dutch government) – documents for a passport or ID card from abroad, NetherlandsWorldwide – where to apply from abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other consulates and embassies in Greece
131 other countries are represented in Greece, among them: New Zealand (honorary), Nicaragua (honorary), Nigeria (embassy), North Macedonia (embassy), Norway (embassy), Pakistan (embassy), Palestine (embassy), Panama (embassy), Papua New Guinea (honorary), Paraguay (honorary), Peru (embassy), Philippines (embassy), Poland (embassy), Portugal (embassy), Qatar (embassy), Romania (embassy), Russia (embassy), Saudi Arabia (embassy), Serbia (embassy), Seychelles (honorary). The full list of all 132 missions is on the overview page for Greece.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on Greek public holidays. The Dutch national day, 27 April, normally means a closure too.
Emergency assistance
In Greece, the emergency number is 112 (police 100, ambulance 166, fire service 199; tourist police 1571). Greek citizens who need help in the Netherlands should contact the Greek embassy accredited to the country (listed on mfa.gr).
Diplomatic missions of the Netherlands in Greece
The Netherlands in Greece
Measured in a straight line from Athens, the nearest other Dutch office is the Honorary Consulate in Piraeus (about 8 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Athens.
- Athens – Embassy of the Netherlands (this page)
- Alexandroupoli (370 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Corfu (380 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion (320 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Patras (180 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Piraeus (8 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes (430 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki (300 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Diplomatique (17 September 2026), www.netherlandsworldwide.nl. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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