In addition to the Embassy and eight Consulates General, there are also many honorary consuls in the U.S. ready to assist you with advise and counsel. Honorary consuls are called „honorary“ because they perform their work on an honorary basis and are not paid a fee for their services.

Honorary consuls are typically local citizens of the host country with careers outside of official diplomacy. They promote economic, cultural, and educational ties between the two countries. Honorary consuls help people from the sending country with consular matters, especially in emergencies.

Honorary consuls aren't diplomats, but they play an essential part in the Netherlands' international network. They help Dutch nationals abroad in emergency situations. They also open doors for business owners. Read on to find out everything you need to know about honorary consuls.

However, they are not authorized to provide all services, e.g. they are not allowed to issue visas.