Consular affairsThis page holds information on consular affairs for Dutch nationals in a foreign country and for non‑Dutch travellers to the Netherlands.
The pages under Visa and Verification and legalization procedure hold specific information on passports, lost passports, visas, residence permits and the temporary referendum act. 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. Also view the Travel advice to obtain the most recent travel advices.