Netherlands diplomatic mission in Colombia
Dutch Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia
Find the official address, telephone number, opening hours and contact details of the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá. Learn how to apply for a Dutch passport or identity card, book a Schengen visa appointment, request consular services and collect completed documents in Colombia.
Contact
Dutch Embassy in Bogotá: Contact Details
5th Floor (Piso 5)
Bogotá
Colombia
Friday: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
No appointment required
Important: passport, identity card and visa applications require the appropriate appointment. Completed documents can be collected Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 AM without a new appointment. Some certificate-of-life services also have separate walk-in hours.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá?
The Dutch Embassy is located at Carrera 13 No. 93-40, on the fifth floor, in Bogotá, Colombia.
Bogotá is Colombia’s capital and the country’s main centre for national government and diplomatic representation. The embassy provides an official point of contact for relations between the Netherlands and Colombia.
Planning your visit
Use the complete visiting address, including the floor number, when arranging transport.
Allow sufficient time for traffic, building access and security procedures. Bring your appointment confirmation and the documents required for your application.
Different arrangements for different services
New passport, identity card and visa applications require an appointment.
Completed documents can be collected during separate morning hours, while certain certificate-of-life services have their own walk-in schedule.
Before travelling: check the embassy’s official holiday calendar and the appointment procedure for your particular service. General embassy opening hours do not mean that all consular applications are available without an appointment.
Diplomatic representation
About the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá
The Dutch Embassy in Bogotá represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Colombia.
It maintains diplomatic relations with the Colombian authorities and supports cooperation between both countries in political, economic and international affairs.
The embassy also assists Dutch citizens living in Colombia or travelling through the country and offers selected visa services to eligible applicants.
Consular services for Dutch citizens
The embassy provides Dutch passport and identity card applications, emergency travel assistance, nationality procedures, legalisation services and several types of consular certificates.
Visa applications in Colombia
Eligible applicants can submit Schengen visa applications directly at the embassy in Bogotá.
Other visa-related services include MVV visa stickers, airport transit visas, Caribbean visas and entry visas under the applicable conditions.
Services outside Bogotá
Applicants living elsewhere in Colombia may find the embassy’s registered-post passport delivery option useful.
However, the initial passport or identity card application must still be submitted in person at an authorised application location.
Consular services
Consular Services at the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá
Passports and ID Cards
Dutch nationals can apply for a new passport or identity card through an online embassy appointment.
Nationality Procedures
Eligible naturalisation and option procedure applicants arrange appointments by email.
Certificates and Legalisations
Selected certificates can be requested by email, while signatures and ID copies have online legalisation 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 bog-ca@minbuza.nl.
Explain your circumstances and prepare the identification and travel documents requested by the embassy.
Naturalisation
Eligible applicants wishing to obtain Dutch nationality through naturalisation from abroad can request an appointment by email.
Check the applicable nationality requirements before beginning the process.
Dutch nationality option procedure
Eligible applicants can also request an appointment for the option procedure by emailing bog-ca@minbuza.nl.
Signature legalisation
For legalisation of a signature, book an online appointment at the embassy.
Bring valid identification and the document requiring your signature.
Legalisation of an ID copy
The embassy also offers online appointments for legalisation of a copy of an identity document.
Confirm that the receiving organisation accepts this type of certification.
Certificate of legal capacity to marry
You can request a certificate of legal capacity to marry by emailing bog-ca@minbuza.nl.
No initial personal appointment is required to submit the request.
Certificate of marital status
Eligible applicants can request a certificate confirming marital status by email.
The embassy will explain which civil-status documents are necessary.
Certificate of residence
A certificate of residence can also be requested by emailing bog-ca@minbuza.nl without an initial counter appointment.
Certificate of life
The embassy provides special walk-in hours for certificates of life.
If you need a new certificate of life, you can attend without an appointment on Thursday or Friday between 8:00 and 11:30 AM.
If you already have a certificate-of-life form that only needs to be stamped, you can attend on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday between 8:00 and 11:00 AM.
Certificate of Dutch nationality
The application procedure for a certificate of Dutch nationality depends on your personal circumstances and nationality history.
Consult the official guidance to determine whether you qualify and how to apply.
Basic civic integration examination abroad
Eligible applicants can arrange the basic civic integration examination abroad at the embassy in Bogotá.
Request an appointment by emailing bog-ca@minbuza.nl after completing the required registration process.
Caribbean Carpet Programme
Eligible organisations can submit the completed Caribbean Carpet Programme registration form directly by email.
Different procedures apply: passports and selected legalisations use online booking. Nationality procedures and emergency documents require email appointments. Some certificates can be requested by email, while certificates of life have their own walk-in hours.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in Colombia
Dutch citizens living in Colombia can apply for a new passport or identity card at the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá.
1. Prepare Your Checklist
Create a personal document checklist for each application and collect all required supporting documents.
2. Book Online
Make an online appointment with the embassy once your documents are ready.
3. Attend in Person
Bring your printed checklist, completed and signed application form, and all required original documents.
Proof of legal residence in Colombia
You must demonstrate that you legally reside in Colombia.
Depending on your situation, the official requirements identify the following possible documents:
- A valid visa with supporting documents.
- A valid residence permit.
- A valid Colombian passport or identity card if you also have Colombian nationality.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate may be used as proof of legal residence.
Colombian birth and marriage certificates
Birth and marriage certificates issued in Colombia must be legalised when required for a Dutch travel document application.
Documents issued in other countries may have different legalisation requirements.
Document translations
Documents written in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted.
Documents in Spanish or another language should be translated by a sworn translator when required.
Applications for children
Children must attend their passport and identity card application appointments in person.
Parental or legal guardian consent may be required for passport applicants under 18 and identity card applicants under 12.
If a parent or guardian cannot attend, a signed consent form and a dated, signed copy of their identification document may be necessary.
Existing passports and identity cards
Bring all Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards you possess, including expired documents.
You may be allowed to retain your existing passport or identity card while the new application is being processed.
Receiving your new document
You will receive an email when your new passport or identity card is ready.
Completed documents can be collected Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 AM without another appointment.
Passport delivery by registered post
New Dutch passports can also be sent by registered post within Colombia under the embassy’s conditions.
The published delivery costs are:
- COP 32,000 for delivery within Bogotá.
- COP 50,000 for delivery elsewhere in Colombia.
Pay the applicable shipping fee when submitting your passport application.
Identity card delivery
New Dutch identity cards normally cannot be sent by post.
Check the applicable collection arrangements during your appointment.
Important: registered-post delivery is available for eligible new passports. Identity card delivery is normally not possible. If you retain your old passport during processing, you must surrender it before the replacement can be dispatched.
Visas and residence
Applying for a Visa for the Netherlands in Colombia
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, travel documents, place of residence and intended length and purpose of stay.
Do Colombian citizens need a Schengen visa?
Holders of Colombian passports are generally exempt from a Schengen visa for ordinary short visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Different conditions apply to employment, long-term residence and other travel purposes.
Short-stay Schengen visas
Eligible residents of Colombia who require a Schengen visa for the Netherlands can apply directly at the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá.
An online appointment is required.
1. Check Visa Requirements
Confirm whether a visa is needed and whether the Netherlands is responsible for processing your application.
2. Prepare Your Documents
Complete the application form and gather the supporting evidence required for your intended journey.
3. Book at the Embassy
Make an online appointment in Bogotá and attend in person with the necessary documents.
Visa appointment requirements
Applicants must attend their visa appointment in person, including minors.
Biometric information may be collected, subject to the applicable exemptions, and the embassy may ask questions about the planned journey.
When to apply
A regular Schengen visa application can generally be submitted up to six months before departure, or nine months for eligible seafarers.
Apply at least 15 calendar days before travel and allow additional time for appointment availability.
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 Bogotá if your IND approval letter authorises an application in Colombia.
Book an online appointment and follow the instructions in the IND letter.
Caribbean visas
Eligible applicants can book short-stay or long-stay Caribbean visa appointments directly at the embassy.
Airport transit visas
If your nationality and travel itinerary require an airport transit visa for the Netherlands, book an online appointment at the embassy.
Entry visas
If your Dutch residence permit has expired or has been lost or stolen while you are in Colombia, you may need an entry visa to return to the Netherlands.
Request an appointment by emailing bog-ca@minbuza.nl.
Important: eligible Schengen visa applications are handled directly at the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá. Colombian passport holders are generally visa-exempt for ordinary short stays, but the conditions for long-term residence or work are different.
Opening hours
Opening Hours of the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá
NetherlandsWorldwide publishes the following general opening hours:
Passport and document collection
Completed documents can be collected Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 AM without a new appointment.
Certificate-of-life services
For a new certificate of life, the embassy provides walk-in service on Thursday and Friday from 8:00 to 11:30 AM.
For stamping an existing certificate-of-life form, you can visit on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 8:00 to 11:00 AM.
Public holidays and embassy closures
The embassy closes on selected Dutch and Colombian public holidays.
Check the official embassy contact page for its current closure calendar before travelling.
Remember: general opening hours, document collection hours and certificate-of-life walk-in hours are different. New passport and visa applications require appointments.
Appointments
How to Make an Appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá
Online Appointments
Book passports, identity cards, Schengen visas, MVV stickers, Caribbean visas and selected legalisations online.
Email Appointments
Contact bog-ca@minbuza.nl for emergency documents, nationality procedures, entry visas and the civic integration examination.
Walk-In Services
Document collection and selected certificate-of-life services have published walk-in hours.
Passport and identity card appointments
Prepare your personal document checklist before booking online.
Make separate appointments for passport and identity card applications if you need both documents.
Visa appointments
Online booking is available for regular Schengen visas, MVV visa stickers, Caribbean visas and airport transit visas.
Legalisation appointments
For legalisation of a signature or identity document copy, book an online appointment with the embassy.
Nationality procedures
Naturalisation and Dutch nationality option procedure appointments are requested by email.
Contact bog-ca@minbuza.nl and follow the instructions for your circumstances.
Certificates requested by email
Certificates of marital status, legal capacity to marry and residence can be requested directly by email without an initial counter appointment.
Certificate-of-life appointments
No appointment is required during the published walk-in hours for new certificates of life or stamping existing forms.
Make sure to choose the correct time window for the service you need.
Changing or cancelling an appointment
Online booking confirmations include a link for changing or cancelling your appointment.
For appointments arranged directly by email, contact the embassy’s consular department.
Document collection
Collecting a Dutch Passport or ID Card in Bogotá
When your new Dutch passport or identity card is ready, you will receive an email from the embassy.
Collection hours
Receiving a passport by registered post
You can request delivery of a new Dutch passport by registered post within Colombia.
The published additional charges are:
- COP 32,000 for an address within Bogotá.
- COP 50,000 for delivery to another location in Colombia.
You must pay the applicable postage charge when submitting your application.
Returning your old passport
If you kept your old passport during processing and want the new one delivered, you must first send the old passport to the embassy.
The replacement cannot be dispatched until the old document has been surrendered according to the embassy’s instructions.
Existing visas and residence permits
If your old passport contains a valid visa or residence permit, inform embassy staff before the passport is invalidated.
The relevant pages may be preserved where applicable.
Identity card collection
New Dutch identity cards normally cannot be delivered by post.
Confirm the collection arrangements when submitting your application.
Collection deadline
You must collect your new document or arrange delivery within three months after receiving notification that it is ready.
Uncollected documents are destroyed after that period.
Check your personal details
Check your name, date and place of birth, and other personal details after receiving your passport or identity card.
If you notice an error, email bog-ca@minbuza.nl and attach the supporting information requested by the embassy.
Important: passport delivery is available by registered post within Colombia, subject to the published charges and conditions. New identity cards normally have to be collected at the embassy.
Before your visit
Preparing for a Visit to the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá
Confirm Your Appointment
Check the service, date and time in your appointment confirmation before travelling.
Prepare Your Documents
Bring your original supporting documents, signed application form, checklist and required legalisations or translations.
Check Collection Options
If you live outside Bogotá, consider whether registered-post delivery of a new passport is appropriate for you.
Consular fees
Official fees apply to passports, identity cards, visa applications, legalisations and certain consular certificates.
Check the latest fee schedule and accepted payment methods for Colombia before your appointment.
Colombian documents
If your application requires a Colombian birth or marriage certificate, check whether legalisation is necessary.
Documents in Spanish may also need a sworn translation, depending on the service.
Passport delivery charges
If you want your new passport delivered by registered post, prepare to pay the published shipping charge when applying.
Confirm the current delivery costs and provide the correct address.
Urgent consular assistance
Dutch nationals requiring urgent consular assistance in Colombia 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 identity documents through WhatsApp. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Frequently asked questions
Dutch Embassy in Bogotá: FAQ
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá?
The embassy is located at Carrera 13 No. 93-40, 5th Floor, Bogotá, Colombia.
What is the telephone number of the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá?
You can call +57 601 638 4200. NetherlandsWorldwide is also available on +31 247 247 247.
What are the embassy’s opening hours?
The embassy is open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, excluding official closure days. New passport and visa applications require appointments.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or identity card in Bogotá?
Yes. Prepare your personal document checklist and make an online appointment at the embassy.
When can I collect my new Dutch passport or ID card?
Completed documents can be collected Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 10:00 AM without a new appointment.
Can the embassy send my new Dutch passport to me?
Yes. Registered-post delivery costs COP 32,000 within Bogotá and COP 50,000 elsewhere in Colombia under the published conditions. New identity cards normally cannot be delivered.
Where can I apply for a Schengen visa in Colombia?
Eligible applicants can book a Schengen visa appointment directly at the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá.
Do Colombian passport holders need a Schengen visa?
Colombian passport holders are generally visa-exempt for ordinary short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Other purposes of travel may have different requirements.
Do I need an appointment for a certificate of life?
No appointment is required during the published walk-in hours. New certificates are available Thursday and Friday from 8:00 to 11:30 AM. Existing forms can be stamped Wednesday to Friday from 8:00 to 11:00 AM.
How can Dutch nationals obtain urgent consular assistance in Colombia?
Call NetherlandsWorldwide on +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Official information