The Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka in Ter Aar is a local point of contact for Sri Lankan citizens and for business and cultural links with Sri Lanka.
Contact Details
| Address | Hoekse Aarkade 2, 2461 ET Ter Aar, Netherlands |
| bernard@menkenmaritiem.nl |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Hoekse Aarkade 2, 2461 ET Ter Aar.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Ter Aar do?
Sri Lanka is represented in Ter Aar by an honorary consul. Meetings take place by appointment. Questions can be sent in advance: e-mail bernard@menkenmaritiem.nl.
The office is located in the province of South Holland. The embassy in The Hague is roughly 30 km away.
Dutch citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka, to be obtained before travelling. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Dutch); check it before booking.
Which Sri Lankan office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Sri Lankan citizens are handled by the Sri Lankan Embassy in The Hague.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Dutch holidays such as King’s Day (27 April), Ascension Day and Whit Monday and on Sri Lanka’s national day (4 February). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Sri Lankan missions in the Netherlands
- The Hague – Embassy of Sri Lanka
- Ter Aar – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the Sri Lankan honorary consul in Ter Aar
Where do I renew my Sri Lankan passport if I live near Ter Aar?
Passport applications go to the Sri Lankan Embassy in The Hague; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Sri Lankan honorary consul in Ter Aar?
By e-mail to bernard@menkenmaritiem.nl.
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka with a Dutch passport?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Government of the Netherlands – foreign representations in the Netherlands (government.nl, October 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Sri Lanka (Nederland Wereldwijd). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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