Embassy of the Netherlands, Jakarta


The Embassy of the Netherlands in Jakarta is the Netherlands' diplomatic mission in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Embassy of the Netherlands is located at Jalan H. R. Rasuna Said No.Kav S-3, RT.8/RW.3, Kuningan, East Kuningan, Setiabudi District, South Jakarta. The embassy is accredited to Timor-Leste and ASEAN. The current head of mission is Ambassador Marc Gerritsen.
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Jakarta is also the location of Erasmus Huis Jakarta.

History

The history of the Dutch Embassy in Jakarta began in 1949, when Indonesia gained independence from Dutch colonial rule. Initially, relations between Indonesia and the Netherlands were quite tense and unfriendly. However, over time, the two countries began to build better diplomatic relations. Thus, in 1950, the Embassy in Jakarta was officially opened to strengthen diplomatic relations between Indonesia and the Netherlands. Since then, this embassy has become one of the most important embassies in Indonesia.

Services

The Embassy of the Netherlands provides various services for Dutch citizens in Indonesia, as well as for Indonesian citizens who wish to travel or study in the Netherlands. Some of the main services provided are as follows:
  1. Passport and visa issuance
  2. Emergency services
  3. Information and consultation

Public transport access