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The Dutch embassy is a diplomatic representation of the Netherlands in another country. The Dutch embassy is usually located in the city where the government of the host country is also located. Sometimes, in addition to an embassy, the Netherlands also has one or more consulates in the host country. Embassies and consulates are referred to as 'diplomatic posts'.
The Dutch embassy is responsible for communication and negotiations between our country and the host country, but also for cultural exchange. In addition, the embassy acts as a point of contact for Dutch citizens who reside temporarily or permanently in the host country. The embassy is headed by an ambassador.
The Kingdom (the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten) has approximately 140 diplomatic posts worldwide.
What can you arrange at a Dutch embassy or consulate general?
Are you Dutch? Then you usually go to the embassy for consular matters. Consular matters include:
- applying for passports, identity cards and statements;
- the legalization of documents;
- detainee counseling and emergency assistance.
Passport and ID:
- Applying for a passport or ID card abroad
- Request emergency document
- Apply for a Dutch nationality certificate
- More about passport or ID card
Declarations and requests:
- Certificate of residence
- Declaration on marital status
- Declaration of legal capacity to marry
- Certificate of being alive (certificate de vita)
- Apply for a Dutch nationality certificate
Legalize documents:
- Legalize foreign documents for use in the Netherlands
- Legalize copy of your ID
- Legalize your signature
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What problems abroad can Dutch embassies or consulates help me with?
The Dutch embassy can help you abroad, for example if you are missing, arrested or admitted to hospital. You can also contact the embassy for a temporary travel document (emergency passport or laissez-passer). Embassies will not lend or give you money if you have money problems.
When does the embassy help?
You can get help from the local embassy or consulate in the following situations:
- missing friends or relatives abroad;
- arrest abroad;
- death of your travel companion;
- admission to a foreign hospital;
- loss of travel document;
- theft abroad.
Dutch embassy for non-Dutch citizens
If you are a foreigner, you can go to the embassy to apply for a visa for the Netherlands or the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. The Caribbean part of the Kingdom consists of:
- the countries Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten;
- the 3 public bodies Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.
Visa for the Netherlands:
- Apply for a short-stay Schengen visa (up to 90 days)
- Apply for a long-stay visa (mvv, more than 90 days)
- More about visa for the Netherlands
Visa for Caribbean parts of the Kingdom:
- Apply for a short-stay Caribbean visa (up to 90 days)
- Applying for a long-stay Caribbean visa (mvv, more than 90 days)
- More about Caribbean visa
Dutch nationality:
- Applying for Dutch citizenship via option statement
- Take the civic integration exam for naturalization
- Get more information about Dutch nationality
Legalize documents:
Contact with the Dutch embassy
Find the Dutch embassy or consulate general in your region.
Source: Nederlandwereldwijd.nl – This article was posted on May 18, 2021 – no rights can be derived from it.
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