This page holds information on consular affairs for Dutch nationals in a foreign country and for non‑Dutch travellers to the Netherlands.

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In addition, under Dutch Nationals Abroad you can attain more general information on travel documents, consular assistance, Dutch nationality and legalisation of foreign documents. The pages under ‘Coming to the Netherlands', provide you with general information on visa applications and the legalisation of documents.

The estimated processing time for a visa will be a minimum of 2 working days. Please bear this in mind when applying .

Opening hours Consular Department:

Visa Section               Monday - Friday 08:00 - 10:00 hrs.
Passport Section         Monday - Thursday 10:30 - 12:00 hrs. and 13:30 - 15:00 hrs.
                                 Friday 10:30 - 12:00 hrs.

Please note that for information on consular matters you may call the consular section (tel. 211 0000) from Monday-Thursday between the hours of 13.30 - 14.30 PM.

The Consular Department will be closed on all Tanzanian and Dutch official holidays.