Netherlands diplomatic mission in Lebanon
Dutch Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon
Find the official address, telephone number and consular contact details of the Dutch Embassy in Beirut. Learn how to arrange passport and identity card appointments, obtain visa information, request legalisations and collect completed documents in Lebanon.
Contact
Dutch Embassy in Beirut: Contact Details
Charles Helou Street
Horsh Tabet, Sin el Fil
Beirut, Lebanon
Important: passport applications and document collection require an appointment arranged by email. Different email addresses are used for general consular matters, visa-related procedures and refugee family reunification applications.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Embassy in Beirut?
The Dutch Embassy is located in Spark Tower on Charles Helou Street, Horsh Tabet, Sin el Fil, in the Beirut metropolitan area.
Sin el Fil is situated east of central Beirut. Visitors should use the complete building and street details when arranging transport to the embassy.
Planning a visit
Contact the appropriate embassy department before travelling and obtain confirmation of your appointment.
Bring valid identification, your appointment details and all documents required for the service you are requesting.
Visa application location
Regular Schengen visa applications are handled at VFS Global in Beirut rather than at the Dutch Embassy’s general consular counter.
Due to regional circumstances, VFS Global may be temporarily closed or operating with restrictions. Verify its current status before travelling.
Before travelling: check the latest official information and confirm that your appointment is proceeding. Do not assume that an embassy appointment and a VFS Global appointment take place at the same location.
Diplomatic representation
About the Dutch Embassy in Beirut
The Dutch Embassy in Beirut represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lebanon.
It maintains diplomatic relations with Lebanese authorities and supports bilateral cooperation and communication on political, economic and international matters.
The embassy also provides consular services to Dutch nationals and processes selected applications for Dutch government documents.
Services for Dutch nationals
Dutch citizens living in Lebanon can apply for passports and identity cards, request emergency travel documents and obtain selected certificates or legalisations.
Regional documentation requirements
The embassy’s passport procedures also contain specific instructions for applicants presenting documents from Iraq or Syria.
These requirements can include additional residence evidence and, for certain first-time applications using Iraqi civil-status documents, an extended authenticity verification procedure.
Different visa procedures
The embassy handles eligible MVV-related appointments, while VFS Global handles regular Schengen and other designated visa applications.
Consular services
Consular Services at the Dutch Embassy in Beirut
Passports and ID Cards
Arrange Dutch passport and identity card applications by emailing the embassy’s consular department.
Nationality Procedures
Eligible applicants can request naturalisation and Dutch nationality option procedure appointments by email.
Certificates and Legalisations
Selected certificates can be requested by email, while document legalisations require arranged 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 for assistance.
Email bei-ca@minbuza.nl to request an appointment.
The embassy will assess your circumstances and explain which supporting documents and passport photographs are required.
Naturalisation
Eligible applicants seeking Dutch nationality through naturalisation abroad can request an appointment by emailing bei-ca@minbuza.nl.
Review the nationality requirements and prepare the necessary documents before attending.
Dutch nationality option procedure
Applicants who qualify for the option procedure can also request an appointment through the consular email address.
Legalisation of signatures
For legalisation of a signature, request an appointment by emailing bei-visa@minbuza.nl.
Bring valid identification and the document requiring your signature.
Legalisation of ID copies
The embassy can arrange legalisation of a copy of an identity document through the visa department.
Contact bei-visa@minbuza.nl before visiting.
Legalisation of Lebanese documents
The embassy provides appointments for legalisation of eligible documents issued in Lebanon.
Documents from another country generally need to be legalised according to the procedure applicable in the country where they were issued.
Certificate of legal capacity to marry
Eligible applicants can request a certificate of legal capacity to marry directly by emailing bei-ca@minbuza.nl.
Certificate of marital status
A certificate confirming marital status can also be requested by email without an initial counter appointment.
Certificate of residence
Applicants can request a certificate of residence by email and provide the required evidence of their current address.
Certificate of life
If a pension provider or another organisation requires proof that you are alive, email the embassy to arrange an appointment.
Basic civic integration examination abroad
Eligible applicants can request an appointment for the basic civic integration examination abroad by contacting the embassy at bei-ca@minbuza.nl.
Caribbean Carpet Programme
Eligible organisations can submit a completed Caribbean Carpet Programme registration form by email without an initial appointment.
Important: general consular applications use bei-ca@minbuza.nl, while legalisations and several residence-related procedures use bei-visa@minbuza.nl. Confirm the correct department for your request.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in Lebanon
Dutch nationals living in Lebanon can apply for a new Dutch passport or identity card at the embassy in Beirut.
1. Prepare Your Checklist
Create a separate personal document checklist for each application and gather the required original documents.
2. Request an Appointment
Email bei-ca@minbuza.nl to arrange a passport or identity card appointment.
3. Attend in Person
Bring your printed checklist, completed application form and all required original supporting documents.
Booking by email
Passport and ID card appointments in Beirut are arranged by email rather than through the usual online booking procedure.
Send your request to bei-ca@minbuza.nl.
The official instructions state that the embassy will reply within one week with the appointment date.
Proof of legal residence in Lebanon
Applicants must provide evidence that they legally reside in Lebanon.
Depending on their circumstances, acceptable documents include:
- A valid visa.
- A valid residence permit.
- A valid Lebanese passport or identity card if the applicant also holds Lebanese nationality.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate can be used as evidence of legal residence.
Applicants living in Syria or Iraq
The official passport guidance includes separate residence document requirements for applicants living in Syria or Iraq.
Residents of these countries should prepare the evidence applicable to their own country of residence before arranging an appointment in Beirut.
Documents issued in Lebanon
Lebanese birth and marriage certificates must be legalised when required for a Dutch passport or identity card application.
Documents issued in Iraq
For certain first-time Dutch passport or ID card applications involving Iraqi birth or marriage certificates, the documents must first undergo an authenticity check by the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
This verification can take approximately six to nine months.
The official instructions state that applicants do not need to arrange legalisation of those Iraqi documents themselves for this particular verification procedure.
Translation requirements
Documents in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted.
Documents written in Arabic should be translated by a sworn translator.
Applications for children
Children must attend passport and identity card appointments in person.
Parental or guardian consent may be required for passport applicants under 18 and identity card applicants under 12.
If a parent or guardian cannot attend, the absent person must provide the relevant signed consent declaration and a dated, signed copy of their identity document.
Existing passports and identity cards
Bring all Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards you possess, including expired documents.
You may be able to keep your current document while the replacement is being processed.
Receiving the new document
When your new passport or identity card is ready, the embassy will notify you by email.
Contact bei-ca@minbuza.nl to make an appointment for collection.
Postal delivery
The Dutch Embassy in Beirut does not offer postal or courier delivery of completed Dutch passports or identity cards.
You must collect the new document from the embassy.
Important: passport appointments and collection both require email arrangements. If your first application involves civil-status documents from Iraq, allow for the additional authenticity verification procedure before making travel plans.
Visas and residence
Applying for a Visa for the Netherlands in Lebanon
Visa requirements depend on nationality, residence status, travel documents and the purpose of travel.
Short-stay Schengen visas
Eligible residents of Lebanon who require a short-stay Schengen visa for the Netherlands can apply through VFS Global in Beirut.
Ordinary Schengen visa applications are not submitted at the embassy’s general consular counter.
1. Check Visa Requirements
Confirm whether you need a visa and whether the Netherlands is responsible for processing your application.
2. Prepare Your Documents
Complete the official application form and gather the documents required for your journey.
3. Book with VFS Global
Arrange an appointment at the authorised visa application centre in Beirut, subject to current availability.
Do Lebanese citizens need a Schengen visa?
Holders of ordinary Lebanese passports generally require a Schengen visa for short visits to the Netherlands unless a specific exemption applies.
Visa application timing
Schengen visa applications can generally be submitted up to six months before the intended journey, or nine months for eligible seafarers.
Applications should normally be submitted at least 15 calendar days before travel. Allow additional time for appointment availability and processing.
VFS Global opening status
NetherlandsWorldwide warns that the VFS Global visa application centre in Lebanon may be closed due to the situation in the Middle East.
Always check the latest opening hours and appointment availability before travelling.
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 in Beirut only if the IND approval letter specifies Lebanon as an authorised application location.
MVV for refugee family reunification
For an MVV connected to family reunification with a refugee in the Netherlands, request an appointment by emailing bei-nareis@minbuza.nl.
MVV for other residence purposes
For other eligible MVV visa sticker applications, email bei-visa@minbuza.nl.
The same contact address is used for designated MVV and residence permit procedures.
Caribbean visas and airport transit visas
Eligible applications for Caribbean visas and airport transit visas are made through VFS Global in Beirut.
Entry visas
If your Dutch residence permit has expired or has been lost or stolen while you are in Lebanon, you may need an entry visa to return to the Netherlands.
Eligible applicants use the applicable VFS Global procedure.
Orange Carpet Visa Facility
Companies and organisations interested in the Orange Carpet Visa Facility can request registration information by emailing bei-ea@minbuza.nl.
Under the published arrangements, eligible participants may submit their Schengen visa applications at VFS Global from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, Monday to Friday, without an appointment, provided the centre is operating.
Important: VFS Global handles regular Schengen visa applications, while eligible MVV appointments are arranged directly with the embassy. Separate contact addresses apply to refugee family reunification and other MVV procedures.
Appointments
How to Make an Appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Beirut
The embassy uses different email addresses depending on the consular service requested.
General Consular Appointments
For passports, identity cards, emergency documents and nationality procedures, email bei-ca@minbuza.nl.
Visa and Legalisation Appointments
For designated MVV procedures and legalisations, contact bei-visa@minbuza.nl.
Refugee Family Reunification
For eligible MVV procedures involving refugee family reunification, email bei-nareis@minbuza.nl.
Passport and ID card appointments
Email bei-ca@minbuza.nl to request an appointment.
The embassy states that it will respond within one week with an appointment date.
Nationality procedures
Naturalisation and Dutch nationality option procedure appointments also use the general consular email address.
Legalisation appointments
For signature legalisation, legalisation of an ID copy or legalisation of an eligible Lebanese document, email bei-visa@minbuza.nl.
Certificates requested directly by email
Certificates of legal capacity to marry, marital status and residence can be requested directly through bei-ca@minbuza.nl.
Document collection
To collect a passport, declaration or another completed document, make an appointment by emailing the embassy’s general consular department.
Public counter hours
The official embassy contact page does not publish fixed daily public counter hours. Follow the date and time supplied by the consular department.
Changing an appointment
If you need to reschedule a passport appointment, email bei-ca@minbuza.nl.
Document collection
Collecting a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in Beirut
When your Dutch passport or identity card is ready, the embassy will notify you by email.
Collection by appointment
To collect your completed document, request an appointment by emailing bei-ca@minbuza.nl.
Attend at the agreed time and bring any identification or previous travel documents specified by the embassy.
No postal or courier delivery
The Dutch Embassy in Beirut does not send completed Dutch passports or identity cards by post or courier.
Both types of document must be collected at the embassy.
Returning your previous passport
If you retained your previous passport during processing, bring it when collecting the replacement.
Inform embassy staff if your old passport contains a valid visa or residence permit that you need to retain.
Collection deadline
A completed passport or identity card must be collected within three months after notification that it is 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 the document.
If you notice an error, email bei-ca@minbuza.nl and provide supporting photographs or scans showing the correct information.
Important: unlike some Dutch missions, the embassy in Beirut does not offer general walk-in document collection or postal delivery. You must arrange an appointment and collect your new travel document in person.
Before your visit
Preparing for a Visit to the Dutch Embassy in Beirut
Confirm the Correct Department
Use the appropriate email address for consular services, legalisations or MVV visa procedures.
Prepare Original Documents
Bring the documents on your personal checklist, completed application forms and any necessary translations or legalisations.
Check Current Availability
Confirm that embassy and VFS Global appointments can proceed before travelling.
Documents in Arabic
For Dutch passport and identity card applications, documents written in Arabic should be translated by a sworn translator.
Applicants presenting Iraqi documents
Certain first-time applications with Iraqi civil-status documents require IND authenticity verification, which can take six to nine months.
Account for this additional process before making travel or document renewal plans.
Consular fees
Official fees apply to passports, identity cards, legalisations, visas and selected certificates.
Check the current Lebanese consular fee schedule and accepted payment methods before attending.
Embassy closure days
The embassy closes on selected Dutch and Lebanese holidays. The published 2026 closure calendar includes Independence Day on 23 November and Christmas Day on 25 December.
Check the official information for possible changes, particularly where holidays depend on the lunar calendar.
Urgent consular assistance
Dutch nationals needing urgent help in Lebanon can contact NetherlandsWorldwide 24 hours a day.
Emergency assistance: call +31 247 247 247 or use WhatsApp at +31 857 737 400. Do not send sensitive identification information through WhatsApp. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Frequently asked questions
Dutch Embassy in Beirut: FAQ
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Beirut?
The embassy is located in Spark Tower, Charles Helou Street, Horsh Tabet, Sin el Fil, Beirut, Lebanon.
What is the telephone number of the Dutch Embassy in Beirut?
Call +961 1 505 500. NetherlandsWorldwide is available at +31 247 247 247.
How do I make a passport appointment in Beirut?
Email bei-ca@minbuza.nl. According to the official procedure, the embassy will reply within one week with the appointment date.
Can I apply for a Dutch identity card at the embassy?
Yes. Dutch nationals can apply for a passport or identity card at the embassy in Beirut after arranging an appointment by email and preparing the required documents.
Can the embassy send my new Dutch passport or ID card?
No. Completed passports and identity cards cannot be delivered by post or courier. You must collect your new document at the embassy.
Do I need an appointment to collect my passport?
Yes. Once the embassy notifies you that your document is ready, email bei-ca@minbuza.nl to arrange collection.
Where can I apply for a Schengen visa in Lebanon?
Eligible applicants can apply through VFS Global in Beirut. Check whether the application centre is currently open before booking or travelling.
Where do I request an MVV appointment for refugee family reunification?
Email bei-nareis@minbuza.nl. For an MVV involving another purpose of stay, contact bei-visa@minbuza.nl.
Why can passport applications involving documents from Iraq take longer?
For certain first-time passport or identity card applications, Iraqi civil-status documents must undergo authenticity verification by the IND. The official guidance estimates six to nine months for this check.
How can Dutch nationals obtain urgent consular assistance in Lebanon?
Call NetherlandsWorldwide on +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Official information