Netherlands diplomatic mission in Venezuela
Dutch Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela
Find the official address, telephone number and contact information for the Dutch Embassy in Caracas. The embassy is temporarily closed to the public. Learn about its published passport, visa and consular procedures and how to obtain current assistance.
Contact
Dutch Embassy in Caracas: Contact Details
Corner of Calle Blandín
Torre Digitel, 12th Floor
La Castellana
1060 Caracas
Venezuela
Local telephone availability is currently limited.
Important: the Dutch Embassy in Caracas is temporarily closed to the public until further notice. Its published opening hours and appointment procedures do not guarantee that in-person services are currently available. Confirm arrangements through NetherlandsWorldwide before travelling.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Embassy in Caracas?
The Dutch Embassy is located at Avenida Principal de La Castellana, at the corner of Calle Blandín, on the 12th floor of Torre Digitel in Caracas, Venezuela.
La Castellana is a district of Caracas that includes offices, international organisations and diplomatic facilities.
Current access restrictions
The embassy’s official contact page states that the premises are temporarily closed to the public.
Visitors should not assume that the building accepts passport applicants, visa applicants or document collection visitors during the closure.
Planning future appointments
If public services resume, use the complete official visiting address and follow the specific appointment confirmation provided by the embassy.
Access arrangements may change. Check the latest NetherlandsWorldwide guidance before arranging transport.
Before travelling: contact the embassy or NetherlandsWorldwide and obtain explicit confirmation that your appointment can take place.
Diplomatic representation
About the Dutch Embassy in Caracas
The Dutch Embassy in Caracas represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Venezuela.
It serves as an official channel for diplomatic communication and cooperation between the Netherlands and Venezuela.
The relationship is particularly relevant because Venezuela is situated close to the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire.
Diplomatic status and public access
The embassy remains listed as a Dutch diplomatic mission, but the public counter is temporarily closed.
A diplomatic mission’s continued listing does not mean that appointments or walk-in services are currently available.
Consular arrangements
NetherlandsWorldwide continues to publish procedures for Dutch travel documents, nationality matters and visa applications in Venezuela.
However, applicants should confirm whether each procedure is currently operating or whether an alternative arrangement is necessary.
Consular services
Dutch Consular Services in Venezuela
The official appointment guidance describes several consular services normally associated with the Dutch Embassy in Caracas. Their practical availability is subject to the embassy’s temporary public closure.
Travel Documents
Published procedures cover Dutch passports, identity cards and emergency travel documents.
Nationality Procedures
Official instructions cover naturalisation and the Dutch nationality option procedure.
Certificates and Legalisations
Guidance is available for selected certificates, signatures and certified copies of identification documents.
Emergency travel documents
Dutch nationals who have lost their passport or identity card and urgently need to travel should contact the consular team at car-ca@minbuza.nl.
Explain the circumstances and ask what assistance is currently possible.
Naturalisation
The published procedure provides for online appointments for eligible applicants seeking Dutch nationality through naturalisation.
Confirm that appointments are currently being accepted before making travel arrangements.
Dutch nationality option procedure
Eligible applicants using the Dutch nationality option procedure are also directed to an online appointment system.
The official eligibility rules depend on personal and family circumstances.
Legalisation of signatures
The appointment guidance describes an online booking procedure for legalisation of a signature.
Confirm availability and the required identification documents before attending.
Legalisation of an ID copy
The embassy’s published procedures also cover legalisation of a copy of an identity document.
Applicants should confirm that the receiving authority accepts this form of certification.
Certificate of life
A certificate of life is sometimes needed by pension providers or other institutions. The published procedure uses online appointments.
Certificate of marital status
Applicants needing a certificate of marital status are directed to an online embassy appointment under the published procedure.
Dutch nationality certificate
The procedure for obtaining a Dutch nationality certificate depends on the applicant’s circumstances and existing Dutch nationality documentation.
Basic civic integration examination abroad
The published guidance directs eligible applicants to request an appointment by emailing car-ca@minbuza.nl.
Caribbean Carpet Programme
Eligible organisations can submit a completed Caribbean Carpet Programme registration form by emailing car-ca@minbuza.nl.
No initial appointment is required to send the registration form.
Service availability: the procedures above describe the services listed by NetherlandsWorldwide. Because the embassy is temporarily closed to the public, confirm the current status of any in-person service before relying on an appointment.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in Venezuela
The official country-specific instructions describe how Dutch nationals living in Venezuela can apply for a passport or identity card.
The embassy’s current public closure means applicants must verify whether appointments can actually take place before travelling.
1. Prepare a Checklist
Create a separate personal document checklist for each applicant and gather the required documents.
2. Confirm Availability
Check the current status of the embassy before relying on the published online appointment procedure.
3. Attend When Confirmed
Bring the completed application form, printed checklist and original supporting documents to an authorised appointment.
Proof of legal residence
Applicants must demonstrate that they legally reside in Venezuela.
Depending on their situation, evidence may include a valid visa, a residence permit or a Venezuelan passport or identity card if they also hold Venezuelan nationality.
Applications for children
A birth certificate can be used as proof of legal residence for a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card.
Children must attend their application appointment in person. Parental or guardian consent may be required depending on the child’s age and the document requested.
Venezuelan birth and marriage certificates
Birth and marriage certificates issued in Venezuela must be legalised when required for a Dutch passport or identity card application.
Documents in Spanish or another language may also need a sworn translation.
Existing travel documents
Bring all Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards you possess, including expired documents.
Applicants may be permitted to retain an existing travel document while a replacement is being processed.
Applying in the Netherlands
Dutch nationals living in Venezuela can also apply for a passport or identity card at a participating border municipality in the Netherlands.
Passport collection under normal arrangements
The published passport guidance lists collection on Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
A separate online appointment is required. These hours are not a guarantee of availability during the current public closure.
Passport courier delivery
The official procedure allows applicants to arrange courier delivery of a new Dutch passport, subject to the applicable conditions.
Applicants can bring a prepaid, self-addressed envelope or discuss the courier arrangement when submitting their application.
Identity card delivery
Delivery of new Dutch identity cards is normally not available. Confirm the collection arrangements at the application stage.
Important: check whether passport or identity card applications have resumed before booking travel to Caracas. The published passport delivery and collection procedures may not be operational during the temporary closure.
Short-stay visas
Schengen Visa Applications in Venezuela
The official instructions describe Schengen visa applications at the Dutch Embassy in Caracas. However, its temporary closure to the public must be taken into account before arranging an appointment.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a Schengen visa?
Holders of ordinary Venezuelan passports generally do not need a visa for short visits to the European Netherlands of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Work, residence and other travel purposes may be subject to different requirements.
Applicants who require a visa
Residents of Venezuela with other nationalities may require a Schengen visa to visit the Netherlands.
The published procedure directs eligible applicants to the Dutch Embassy in Caracas and also covers certain Schengen visa applications for Belgium.
Preparing an application
1. Check Eligibility
Confirm whether you need a visa and whether the Netherlands is responsible for your application.
2. Gather Documents
Prepare the application form, valid passport and supporting documents for your travel purpose.
3. Confirm the Application Location
Check whether the embassy can currently receive visa applicants before attempting to book an appointment.
Published application timing
Schengen visa applications can generally be submitted up to six months before travel, or nine months for eligible seafarers.
The official instructions advise applying at least 15 calendar days before the intended trip.
Attending a visa appointment
Under the normal procedure, applicants attend in person, submit their passport and documents, provide fingerprints when required and pay the applicable fees.
Visa application tracking
Applicants normally receive a tracking reference number after submitting their application.
Visa passport return
The published guidance provides for passport collection or agreed delivery after processing.
Confirm the actual procedure and availability before making arrangements.
Schengen visa applications for Belgium
The Dutch application procedure in Venezuela also covers certain Schengen visa applications for Belgium.
Applicants should check both the destination-country requirements and the current availability of the designated application location.
Important: the embassy is temporarily closed to the public. The presence of an online visa booking procedure does not establish that appointments are currently being honoured.
Residence and other visas
MVV, Caribbean and Entry Visa Procedures
MVV visa stickers
Applicants whose Dutch residence application has been approved by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) may need an MVV visa sticker.
The official procedure identifies Caracas as an application location only when the IND approval letter authorises Venezuela.
Check the embassy’s current ability to provide an appointment before making travel plans.
MVV application deadline
Applicants generally need to request their MVV visa sticker within three months after receiving a positive IND decision.
Caribbean visas
The published Venezuelan procedures direct eligible short-stay and long-stay Caribbean visa applicants to VFS Global.
Visa requirements for Aruba, Curaçao and the other Caribbean parts of the Kingdom differ from those for the European Netherlands.
Airport transit visas
The published guidance describes an online embassy appointment for eligible airport transit visa applications.
Confirm whether the service is operating during the temporary public closure.
Entry visas
If a Dutch residence permit has expired or has been lost or stolen while its holder is in Venezuela, an entry visa may be required to return to the Netherlands.
The published instructions direct applicants to email car-ca@minbuza.nl for an appointment.
Different visa application locations
Do not assume that Schengen, Caribbean, airport transit and MVV applications all follow the same procedure.
Each category has separate eligibility and appointment requirements.
Opening hours
Opening Hours and Current Closure of the Dutch Embassy in Caracas
The embassy is temporarily closed to the public until further notice.
The following hours remain listed as its normal appointment schedule, but they are not confirmation that visitors can currently enter:
Passport and ID card collection
The published passport guidance lists Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, with a separate online collection appointment.
This collection schedule should not be relied upon while the public closure remains in effect.
Local telephone availability
NetherlandsWorldwide warns that the embassy’s local telephone number is currently less accessible than usual.
For assistance, use the central NetherlandsWorldwide contact centre at +31 247 247 247.
Current status: temporarily closed to the public. Check the official embassy page for reopening information before arranging any visit.
Appointments
Making a Dutch Consular Appointment in Venezuela
NetherlandsWorldwide publishes appointment instructions for services normally handled at the embassy in Caracas.
Because public access is currently suspended, applicants must confirm whether a service can be provided before relying on a reservation.
Online appointment procedures
The published online booking system covers passports, identity cards, naturalisation, the option procedure, MVV stickers, selected visa applications, legalisations and certain certificates.
Appointments by email
For emergency travel documents, the civic integration examination abroad and entry visas involving a lost or expired Dutch residence permit, email car-ca@minbuza.nl.
Document collection appointments
The normal procedure requires a separate online appointment to collect a passport, declaration or other completed document.
Changing or cancelling an appointment
If an appointment has been booked through the online system, follow the instructions in the confirmation email.
Before making travel arrangements
Check the embassy’s closure status and obtain confirmation that an in-person appointment can take place.
Document collection
Collecting Dutch Passports and Documents in Caracas
The normal process begins when the embassy sends an email confirming that a document is ready.
Published collection hours
For Dutch passports and identity cards, the official procedure lists collection on Monday and Tuesday between 2:00 and 4:00 PM.
A separate online appointment is required.
Current availability
The embassy is temporarily closed to the public. Do not travel during the published collection hours unless the embassy has explicitly confirmed that your document can be collected.
Passport delivery
The standard country-specific procedure describes courier delivery of new passports, arranged and paid for by the applicant.
Confirm whether delivery can currently be offered before submitting or collecting a document.
Identity card delivery
Sending a new Dutch identity card is normally not possible.
Returning an old passport
If your existing passport was retained during processing, it must generally be returned before the replacement can be dispatched.
Tell the consular staff if the previous passport contains a valid visa or residence permit.
Collection deadline
The standard procedure requires new passports and identity cards to be collected or dispatched within three months after notification that they are ready.
If the temporary closure affects an existing application, contact the consular team for instructions rather than assuming the normal collection arrangements apply.
Important: the published collection hours and courier arrangements describe normal procedures. Confirm current availability with the embassy before attempting to collect or receive a document.
Before your visit
Before Contacting the Dutch Embassy in Caracas
Check Public Access
The embassy is temporarily closed to the public. Confirm current arrangements before travelling.
Prepare Your Documents
Gather identity documents, completed forms, supporting certificates and any required legalisations or translations.
Use Official Contacts
Contact NetherlandsWorldwide for guidance if the embassy’s local telephone number cannot be reached.
Venezuelan civil-status documents
Birth and marriage certificates may need legalisation before they can be used in a Dutch passport or nationality application.
Documents in Spanish may require sworn translation.
Consular fees
Official fees apply to passports, identity cards, visa procedures, certificates and legalisations.
Check the current fees and accepted payment methods for the relevant application location.
Travel and security information
Review current official travel advice and any restrictions affecting transport or access to diplomatic offices.
Urgent consular assistance
Dutch nationals can contact NetherlandsWorldwide 24 hours a day.
Emergency assistance: call +31 247 247 247 or use WhatsApp at +31 857 737 400. Do not share sensitive identity documents through WhatsApp. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Frequently asked questions
Dutch Embassy in Caracas: FAQ
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Caracas?
The embassy is located at Avenida Principal de La Castellana, corner of Calle Blandín, Torre Digitel, 12th Floor, La Castellana, 1060 Caracas, Venezuela.
Is the Dutch Embassy in Caracas open to the public?
No. The official embassy contact page states that it is temporarily closed to the public until further notice. Check the latest information before making travel arrangements.
What is the embassy’s telephone number?
The local number is +58 212 276 9300, but its availability is limited. NetherlandsWorldwide can be reached at +31 247 247 247.
What are the embassy’s normal opening hours?
The published schedule lists Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM by appointment. These hours do not apply as a guarantee of public access during the temporary closure.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport in Caracas?
The official procedure describes online passport appointments in Caracas, but the embassy is currently closed to the public. Confirm whether applications can be accepted before booking travel.
When are passports normally collected?
The standard published collection hours are Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, with an online appointment. Contact the embassy to check whether collection is currently possible.
Can the embassy send my new Dutch passport?
The normal procedure allows courier delivery of a new passport under specified conditions. Confirm current availability during the temporary closure. ID card delivery is normally not possible.
Do Venezuelan passport holders need a Schengen visa?
Holders of ordinary Venezuelan passports generally do not need a Schengen visa for short visits to the European Netherlands of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Where can a resident of Venezuela apply for a Schengen visa?
The published procedure identifies the Dutch Embassy in Caracas, including for certain applications involving Belgium. Because the embassy is temporarily closed to the public, check current arrangements before attempting to book.
How can Dutch nationals obtain urgent assistance in Venezuela?
Call NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Official information