An estimated 12,000 Dutch people live in Israel. The consular department fulfills a number of important tasks for Dutch people abroad, such as a first application or renewal of a regular travel document (by appointment) or for a temporary travel document.

The consular department is also responsible for the following tasks:

• Publication of various consular statements.
• Information about nationalities, name rights, adoption and other civil matters.
• Contact point and assistance in case of loss, hospital admissions, and arrests. If arrest leads to detition, the consular department provides an information package and makes a first visit to the Dutch detainee.
• Taking the basic civil integration examination to be able to apply for an authorization for temporary stay and residence permit in the Netherlands in case of family reunification. 
• Taking the naturalization test for obtaining Dutch nationality.
• Actualization of the Israel travel advice, in consultation with the political department.

The consular department can be reached outside office hours through the Contact Center in the Netherlands. The Contact Center can be reached 24/7 via +31 247 247 247