Netherlands diplomatic mission in the Dominican Republic
Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Find the official address, contact details and consular opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo. Learn how to apply for a Dutch passport or identity card, arrange appointments, obtain visa information and collect completed documents in the Dominican Republic.
Contact
Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo: Contact Details
Edificio Equinox, 4th Floor
Bella Vista
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
By appointment only
No appointment required
Important: new passport and identity card applications require an appointment. Completed documents can be collected without an appointment from Tuesday to Thursday. Regular Schengen visa applications are handled through VFS Global, not the embassy’s consular counter.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo?
The Dutch Embassy is located at Avenida Núñez de Cáceres 11, on the fourth floor of Edificio Equinox, in the Bella Vista area of Santo Domingo.
Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and the country’s principal administrative and diplomatic centre.
Planning your visit
Use the complete visiting address, including the building and floor number, when arranging your journey.
Allow time for local traffic and building entry procedures. Bring your appointment confirmation and all original supporting documents required for your application.
Choosing the correct application location
The Dutch Embassy handles Dutch passport and identity card applications, MVV visa sticker appointments, selected consular certificates and legalisations.
Regular Schengen visa applications are submitted at VFS Global in Santo Domingo, which is a separate application location.
Before travelling: confirm whether your appointment is at the Dutch Embassy or VFS Global. These locations handle different services and have different booking procedures.
Diplomatic representation
About the Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo
The Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Dominican Republic.
It maintains diplomatic relations with the Dominican authorities and supports cooperation between the two countries on political, economic and international matters.
The embassy also provides consular services for Dutch nationals living in or visiting the Dominican Republic.
Consular services for Dutch citizens
Dutch nationals can apply for passports and identity cards, request emergency travel documents and access selected nationality procedures, certificates and legalisation services.
Connections within the Caribbean
The Dominican Republic is located close to the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten.
Travellers should distinguish between entry requirements for the European Netherlands and the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. The relevant visa and immigration procedures are not always the same.
Regional diplomatic responsibilities
The embassy in Santo Domingo also serves as the Netherlands‘ designated diplomatic contact for Haiti.
However, this does not mean that all residents of Haiti can submit consular applications in Santo Domingo without restrictions. Applicants should check the country-specific instructions for their place of residence.
Consular services
Consular Services at the Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo
Passports and ID Cards
Dutch nationals can apply for a new passport or identity card by booking an online appointment.
Nationality Procedures
Eligible applicants can arrange naturalisation appointments by email or option procedure appointments online.
Certificates and Legalisations
Selected certificates can be requested by email, while signatures and ID copy legalisations require online appointments.
Emergency travel documents
If your Dutch passport or identity card has been lost or stolen and you urgently need to travel, contact the embassy about an emergency travel document.
Request an appointment by emailing std-ca@minbuza.nl.
Explain your situation and prepare the documents needed to establish your identity, Dutch nationality and travel arrangements.
Naturalisation
Eligible applicants seeking Dutch citizenship through naturalisation from abroad can request an appointment by email.
Check the applicable nationality requirements before beginning the procedure.
Dutch nationality option procedure
If you are eligible for Dutch nationality through the option procedure, book an online appointment at the embassy.
Prepare the original supporting documents required for your circumstances.
Legalisation of a signature
The embassy offers online appointments for legalisation of signatures.
Bring valid identification and the document requiring your signature.
Legalisation of an ID copy
If you need an officially certified copy of an identity document, book an online appointment.
Confirm that the receiving organisation accepts this form of legalisation.
Certificate of legal capacity to marry
Eligible applicants can request a certificate of legal capacity to marry by emailing std-ca@minbuza.nl.
No initial personal appointment is required to submit the email request.
Certificate of marital status
You can request a certificate confirming your marital status directly by email.
The embassy will explain which documents are necessary to establish your civil status.
Certificate of residence
Eligible applicants can request a certificate of residence by emailing the embassy.
Prepare evidence of your current address and any additional documentation requested.
Certificate of life
If a pension provider or another organisation requires proof that you are alive, book an online appointment at the embassy.
Certificate of Dutch nationality
Whether you qualify for a certificate of Dutch nationality depends on your personal circumstances and nationality history.
Check the official requirements before applying.
Basic civic integration examination abroad
The basic civic integration examination abroad can be arranged at the embassy in Santo Domingo.
Request an appointment by emailing std-ca@minbuza.nl after completing the required registration steps.
Caribbean Carpet Programme
Eligible organisations can submit a completed Caribbean Carpet Programme registration form directly by email.
No initial counter appointment is required to submit the registration.
Appointment procedures differ: passports, ID cards, the option procedure, legalisations and certificates of life use online appointments. Emergency travel documents, naturalisation and the civic integration examination require email appointments. Selected certificates can be requested directly by email.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in the Dominican Republic
Dutch nationals living in the Dominican Republic can apply for a new Dutch passport or identity card at the Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo.
1. Prepare Your Checklist
Create a separate personal document checklist for each application and gather all required original supporting documents.
2. Book Online
Make an online appointment at the embassy once the documents on your checklist are complete.
3. Attend in Person
Bring the printed checklist, completed and signed application form, and all required original documents.
Proof of legal residence
Applicants must demonstrate that they legally reside in the Dominican Republic.
Depending on their circumstances, acceptable evidence includes:
- A valid visa and supporting documentation.
- A valid residence permit.
- A valid Dominican passport or identity card if the applicant also holds Dominican nationality.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate may serve as evidence of legal residence.
Dominican birth certificates
If a birth certificate is required, bring an original complete copy containing the place of birth and the full names of both parents.
If the birth was registered late, an additional ratification judgment from a Dominican family court may be required.
The official requirements distinguish between late registration after 60 days in cities and after 90 days in rural areas.
Legalisation of birth and marriage certificates
Birth and marriage certificates issued in the Dominican Republic must be legalised when required for the application.
Documents issued elsewhere may follow different legalisation rules.
Translation requirements
Documents in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted.
Documents in Spanish or another language must be translated by a sworn translator when required.
Where an apostille is required for a Dominican document, the translation generally also requires an apostille unless it was prepared in the Netherlands by a sworn translator.
Applications for children
Children must attend their passport and identity card appointments in person.
Consent from parents or legal guardians may be required for passport applicants under 18 and identity card applicants under 12.
If a parent or guardian cannot attend, a signed consent declaration and a dated, signed copy of that person’s passport or ID card may be required.
Existing travel documents
Bring all Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards you possess, including expired documents.
You may be able to retain your current travel document during processing if you still need it.
Collecting your new document
The embassy will email you when your passport or identity card is ready.
Collection is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 11:00 AM without a new appointment.
Delivery of passports and identity cards
The embassy does not offer postal or courier delivery of new Dutch passports or identity cards.
Both documents must be collected at the embassy in Santo Domingo.
Important: plan for a return visit to Santo Domingo to collect your new passport or identity card. Neither type of document can be delivered under the published procedure.
Visas and residence
Applying for a Visa for the Netherlands in the Dominican Republic
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, travel documents, residence status and intended purpose of travel.
Short-stay Schengen visas
Eligible residents of the Dominican Republic who need a Schengen visa for the Netherlands can apply through VFS Global in Santo Domingo.
Ordinary Schengen visa applications are not submitted at the Dutch Embassy’s consular counter.
1. Check Visa Requirements
Confirm whether you need a Schengen visa and whether the Netherlands is responsible for processing your application.
2. Prepare Your Documents
Complete the official application form and gather the supporting evidence required for your travel purpose.
3. Book with VFS Global
Arrange an appointment at the authorised visa application centre in Santo Domingo.
Do Dominican citizens need a Schengen visa?
Holders of ordinary Dominican passports generally require a Schengen visa for short visits to the Netherlands unless a specific exemption applies.
Always check the requirements for your individual travel document and residence status.
Schengen visa application timing
A Schengen visa application can generally be submitted up to six months before the intended trip, or nine months for eligible seafarers.
Apply well before your journey, taking into account appointment availability and the processing period published for the Dominican Republic.
At the VFS Global appointment
You submit your passport and supporting documents, provide biometric information where required and pay the applicable fees.
VFS Global issues a reference number that can be used to track the application.
Receiving your passport after a visa application
Once the application has been processed, you can collect your passport through VFS Global or arrange an available delivery option.
Follow the collection instructions given by VFS Global. These are separate from the Dutch Embassy’s document collection hours.
MVV visa stickers
If the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has approved your residence application, you may need an MVV visa sticker.
You can apply at the embassy in Santo Domingo if your IND approval letter specifically authorises an application in the Dominican Republic.
Make an online appointment and follow the instructions in your IND decision.
Caribbean visas
Eligible applicants can submit short-stay and long-stay Caribbean visa applications through VFS Global.
These visas have different purposes and rules from visas for the European Netherlands.
Airport transit visas
Applicants who require an airport transit visa for the Netherlands can apply through VFS Global in the Dominican Republic.
Entry visas
If your Dutch residence permit has expired or has been lost or stolen while you are in the Dominican Republic, you may need an entry visa to return to the Netherlands.
Eligible applicants can use the applicable VFS Global procedure.
Important: VFS Global handles regular Schengen, Caribbean and airport transit visa applications. The Dutch Embassy handles eligible MVV visa sticker appointments when the IND approval letter authorises Santo Domingo.
Opening hours
Opening Hours of the Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo
The embassy publishes the following hours for consular visits by appointment:
Separate document collection hours
Completed documents can be collected without an appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 11:00 AM.
Public holidays and embassy closures
The embassy closes on selected Dutch and Dominican public holidays.
Its published 2026 closure calendar includes Constitution Day on 9 November and Christmas Day on 25 December.
Check the official contact page for current closure dates before visiting.
Remember: an appointment is required for new consular applications. Passport and document collection follows a separate walk-in arrangement.
Appointments
How to Make an Appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo
Online Embassy Appointments
Book passports, identity cards, MVV visa stickers, option procedures, legalisations and certificates of life online.
Email Appointments
Contact std-ca@minbuza.nl for emergency travel documents, naturalisation and the civic integration examination.
VFS Global Appointments
Use VFS Global for regular Schengen visas, Caribbean visas, airport transit visas and entry visas.
Passport and identity card appointments
Prepare the personal documents checklist before booking online.
If you need both a passport and an identity card, make a separate appointment for each application.
MVV visa sticker appointments
Eligible applicants can book online at the embassy when Santo Domingo is authorised in the IND approval letter.
Nationality procedures
Naturalisation appointments are requested by email. Appointments for eligible applicants using the option procedure can be booked online.
Signature and ID copy legalisation
Both services use the embassy’s online appointment procedure.
Certificates of life
If you need a certificate of life, make an online appointment at the embassy.
Certificates requested by email
Certificates of marital status, legal capacity to marry and residence can be requested directly by emailing std-ca@minbuza.nl.
Appointment booking language
The official online embassy booking procedure is available in Spanish.
Follow the instructions and use the confirmation provided by the booking system.
Changing or cancelling your appointment
If your appointment was arranged online, consult the booking confirmation for the applicable change or cancellation procedure.
For appointments requested by email, contact the consular team directly.
Document collection
Collecting a Dutch Passport or ID Card in Santo Domingo
When your new passport or identity card is ready, the embassy will notify you by email.
Collection hours
Postal and courier delivery
The Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo does not offer delivery of new Dutch passports or identity cards.
Both types of travel document must be collected at the embassy.
Returning your previous document
If you retained your previous passport or identity card during processing, bring it when collecting the replacement.
If your previous passport contains a valid visa or residence permit, inform the embassy before it is invalidated.
Collection deadline
New passports and identity cards must be collected within three months after notification that they are ready.
Documents not collected within this period are destroyed.
Checking your new document
Check your name, place of birth and other personal information as soon as you receive your new document.
If you notice an error, email std-ca@minbuza.nl and provide photos or scans that help explain the correction.
Visa application passport collection
If you applied for a visa through VFS Global, follow the collection or delivery instructions provided by VFS Global.
The embassy’s travel document collection hours do not automatically apply to passports being returned after visa processing.
Important: passport and ID card delivery is not available from the embassy. Plan a return visit to Santo Domingo on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday during the published morning collection hours.
Before your visit
Preparing for a Visit to the Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo
Confirm Your Appointment
Check the application type, appointment date and correct address before travelling.
Prepare Your Documents
Bring the original documents, completed forms, personal checklist and any required legalisations or translations.
Plan Collection
Because new passports and identity cards cannot be mailed, arrange to return for collection when the document is ready.
Dominican birth and marriage certificates
Check whether Dominican civil-status documents need an apostille and whether their translations must also be legalised.
For late-registered births, additional court documentation may be required.
Consular fees
Official fees apply to passports, identity cards, legalisations, selected certificates and visa-related procedures.
Check the current fees and accepted payment methods before attending.
Travelling from outside Santo Domingo
If you live elsewhere in the Dominican Republic, consider that you may need one journey for the application and another for collection.
Book the application appointment only after gathering all required documents.
Urgent consular assistance
Dutch nationals requiring urgent consular assistance in the Dominican Republic can contact NetherlandsWorldwide at any time.
Emergency assistance: call +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. WhatsApp support is available at +31 857 737 400. Do not share sensitive identification documents through WhatsApp. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Frequently asked questions
Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo: FAQ
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo?
The embassy is located at Avenida Núñez de Cáceres 11, Edificio Equinox, 4th Floor, Bella Vista, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
What is the telephone number of the Dutch Embassy?
Call +1 809 262 0320. NetherlandsWorldwide is also available at +31 247 247 247.
What are the embassy’s consular opening hours?
The consular counter is open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, by appointment only, excluding official closure days.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or identity card in Santo Domingo?
Yes. Prepare your personal document checklist and book an online appointment at the embassy.
When can I collect my new Dutch passport or ID card?
Collection is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 11:00 AM without another appointment.
Can the embassy send my new Dutch passport or identity card?
No. Neither new Dutch passports nor identity cards can be delivered by post or courier. Both must be collected at the embassy.
Where can I apply for a Schengen visa in the Dominican Republic?
Eligible applicants can apply through VFS Global in Santo Domingo. Regular Schengen visa applications are not submitted at the Dutch Embassy.
Do Dominican passport holders need a Schengen visa?
Holders of ordinary Dominican passports generally need a Schengen visa for short visits to the Netherlands, unless a specific exemption applies.
Can I apply for an MVV visa sticker in Santo Domingo?
Yes, if your IND approval letter authorises an application in the Dominican Republic. Make an online appointment at the embassy.
How can Dutch nationals obtain urgent consular assistance?
Call NetherlandsWorldwide on +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.