Embassy of the Netherlands in Colombo, Sri Lanka; address 25 Torrington Avenue, 00700, Colombo; phone +94112510200. Head of mission: Ms. Bonnie Horbach.
Head of mission: Ms. Bonnie Horbach, Ambassador (as of 2022)
Also accredited to: Maldives
The Netherlands is an appealing destination for some Sri Lankan travelers, known for its beautiful canals, tulip fields, windmills, and historic cities. With around 300,000 Sri Lankans traveling abroad annually, a portion may find the country's unique blend of urban sophistication and rustic charm attractive for their travels.
The Netherlands is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Sri Lanka. It ranks 9th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. According to the Global Peace Index, the Netherlands is the 18th safest country out of 160 globally, significantly safer than Sri Lanka, which ranks 99th. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in the Netherlands is notably low at 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to Sri Lanka's rate of 3.5. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with the Netherlands at 0.4 and Sri Lanka at 2.2. While both countries have organized crime challenges, the Netherlands generally has lower indices in several categories, such as state crime (2.5 in the Netherlands vs. 7.0 in Sri Lanka) and human trafficking (5.5 in both countries). Overall, tourists from Sri Lanka can feel relatively secure while visiting the Netherlands.