Netherlands diplomatic mission in Brazil
Dutch Embassy in Brasília, Brazil
Find the official address, telephone number and contact details of the Dutch Embassy in Brasília. Learn which consular services are available at the embassy, how to arrange appointments and where to apply for Dutch passports, identity cards and visas in Brazil.
Contact
Dutch Embassy in Brasília: Contact Details
Lote 05
70405-900 Brasília – DF
Brazil
Important: the Dutch Embassy in Brasília offers a limited range of consular services by appointment. Regular Dutch passport and identity card applications are generally handled at the Consulate-General in São Paulo. Temporary passport application sessions in Brasília may be announced separately.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Embassy in Brasília?
The Dutch Embassy is located at SES Quadra 801, Lote 05, in Brasília, Federal District, Brazil.
Brasília is Brazil’s federal capital and the seat of the country’s main government institutions. The embassy forms part of the diplomatic community represented in the capital.
Planning your visit
Use the complete visiting address when arranging transport to the embassy.
Appointments must be arranged in advance. The embassy does not publish regular walk-in hours for consular applications.
Which location should you visit?
The correct location depends on the service you need.
The embassy in Brasília accepts appointments for selected emergency documents, legalisations and certificates.
For ordinary Dutch passport and identity card applications, the main application location in Brazil is the Consulate-General in São Paulo.
Regular Schengen visa applications are submitted through VFS Global.
Before travelling: confirm which office handles your service. Do not assume that the embassy in Brasília and the Consulate-General in São Paulo offer identical consular procedures.
Diplomatic representation
About the Dutch Embassy in Brasília
The Dutch Embassy in Brasília represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Brazil.
It maintains diplomatic relations with the Brazilian federal authorities and supports cooperation between the Netherlands and Brazil on political, economic and international matters.
The embassy’s role includes representing Dutch interests and maintaining contact with government institutions and organisations.
Diplomatic and consular responsibilities
Although the embassy is the Netherlands‘ principal diplomatic mission in Brazil, it does not provide the full range of consular services available in the country.
Several important procedures are handled by the Dutch Consulate-General in São Paulo.
Dutch consular network in Brazil
In addition to the embassy in Brasília, the Netherlands maintains consulates-general in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
The Consulate-General in São Paulo is the main location for ordinary passport and identity card applications, selected nationality procedures and several other Dutch government services.
The Consulate-General in Rio de Janeiro provides a more limited range of consular services.
Consular services
Consular Services at the Dutch Embassy in Brasília
The embassy offers several selected consular services by appointment. For many other procedures, applicants are directed to São Paulo.
Emergency Travel Documents
Eligible Dutch nationals can request an appointment for an emergency travel document in Brasília.
Legalisations
Appointments are available for legalisation of signatures and copies of identity documents.
Certificates of Life
Applicants who require a certificate of life can arrange an appointment at the embassy by email.
Emergency travel documents
If your Dutch passport or identity card has been lost or stolen and you urgently need to travel, the embassy in Brasília may be able to assist with an emergency travel document.
Request an appointment by emailing bra-ca@minbuza.nl.
Explain your circumstances and follow the embassy’s instructions regarding identification, proof of nationality and your intended travel plans.
Legalisation of an identity document copy
The embassy can arrange an appointment to legalise a copy of your identity document.
Contact bra-ca@minbuza.nl and check which original documents you must bring.
Confirm that the organisation requesting the copy accepts this type of certification.
Signature legalisation
If you need your signature officially legalised, request an appointment by email.
Bring valid identification and the document to be signed according to the instructions you receive.
Certificate of life
If a pension provider or another organisation requires proof that you are alive, you can arrange a certificate-of-life appointment in Brasília.
Email bra-ca@minbuza.nl to request an appointment.
Naturalisation and option procedures
Eligible applicants wishing to obtain Dutch nationality through naturalisation or the option procedure should contact the Consulate-General in São Paulo.
Appointments for these procedures are requested by emailing sao-ca@minbuza.nl.
Certificate of marital status
Applicants who need a certificate of marital status can request one from the Consulate-General in São Paulo by email.
An initial in-person appointment is not required to submit the request.
Certificate of residence
A certificate of residence can also be requested from the Consulate-General in São Paulo by emailing sao-ca@minbuza.nl.
Certificate of Dutch nationality
The requirements for a certificate of Dutch nationality depend on your personal circumstances.
Check the official eligibility and application procedure before submitting a request.
Basic civic integration examination abroad
The basic civic integration examination abroad is arranged through the Consulate-General in São Paulo rather than the embassy in Brasília.
Applicants can request an appointment by emailing sao-inburgering@minbuza.nl.
Caribbean Carpet Programme
Eligible organisations can submit Caribbean Carpet Programme registrations to the Consulate-General in São Paulo.
Contact sao-ca@minbuza.nl for the registration procedure.
Important: emergency travel documents, signature legalisations, ID copy legalisations and certificates of life can be arranged in Brasília. Other services may require an appointment or email request in São Paulo.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in Brazil
Dutch nationals living in Brazil can apply for a new Dutch passport or identity card at the Consulate-General in São Paulo.
The Dutch Embassy in Brasília does not normally operate a permanent passport application counter. However, temporary application sessions may be organised in Brasília.
1. Prepare Your Checklist
Create a personal documents checklist for each passport or identity card application.
2. Choose the Application Location
Book in São Paulo or check whether a temporary application session is available in Brasília.
3. Attend Your Appointment
Bring your printed checklist, signed application form and required original documents.
Temporary passport application sessions in Brasília
A temporary application service for Dutch passports and identity cards is scheduled in Brasília for 2 and 3 December 2026.
Applicants must book an online appointment and select the passport or identity card option specifically designated for Brasília.
After booking, the embassy will provide details about the appointment and its exact location.
Additional fee for the temporary application service
An additional fee of €26.85 per application applies to the temporary service in Brasília.
Payments are processed in euros using Dutch debit cards or credit cards. Brazilian debit cards must be enabled for international transactions.
Cash and PIX are not accepted for this temporary application service.
Temporary service: the application dates of 2 and 3 December 2026 are a special arrangement, not permanent passport counter hours. Always check the official appointment information for current or future application opportunities.
Regular passport applications in São Paulo
For the normal application procedure, make an online appointment at the Consulate-General in São Paulo.
The consulate-general is located at Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima 1779, 3rd Floor, Jardim Paulistano, São Paulo.
Proof of legal residence in Brazil
You must demonstrate that you legally reside in Brazil.
Depending on your circumstances, acceptable evidence includes:
- A valid visa with supporting documents.
- A valid residence permit (RNE).
- A valid Brazilian passport or identity card if you also hold Brazilian nationality.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate can be used as evidence of legal residence.
Brazilian birth and marriage certificates
Birth and marriage certificates issued in Brazil must be legalised when required for the application.
Documents issued in other countries may follow different legalisation requirements.
Translation requirements
Documents in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted.
Documents in Portuguese or another language may require a translation by a sworn translator.
Applications for children
Children must attend their passport or identity card application in person.
Parental or legal guardian consent may be required depending on the child’s age and the type of travel document.
Receiving the completed document
New passports and identity cards issued through the normal procedure can be collected at the Consulate-General in São Paulo.
New Dutch passports can also be sent by courier under the applicable conditions.
Identity cards cannot be sent by courier.
Visas and residence
Applying for a Visa for the Netherlands in Brazil
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, current residence, travel documents and intended purpose of travel.
Short-stay Schengen visas
Eligible residents of Brazil who need a short-stay Schengen visa for the Netherlands can apply through VFS Global in Brazil.
Regular Schengen visa applications are not submitted at the Dutch Embassy in Brasília.
1. Check Requirements
Confirm whether you need a visa and whether the Netherlands is responsible for processing your application.
2. Prepare Your Documents
Complete the visa application form and gather the supporting evidence for your intended journey.
3. Book with VFS Global
Arrange an appointment at an authorised VFS Global visa application centre in Brazil.
Do Brazilian citizens need a Schengen visa?
Brazilian passport holders are generally exempt from a Schengen visa for ordinary short visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Different immigration requirements may apply to employment, long-term residence and other travel purposes.
MVV visa stickers
If the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has approved your residence application, you may need an MVV visa sticker.
In Brazil, eligible MVV visa sticker applicants are directed to the Consulate-General in São Paulo.
An online appointment is required, and the selected location must be consistent with the instructions in your IND approval letter.
Caribbean visas
Eligible applicants can apply for short-stay and long-stay Caribbean visas through VFS Global in Brazil.
Airport transit visas
If your nationality and journey require an airport transit visa for the Netherlands, follow the authorised VFS Global procedure in Brazil.
Entry visas
If your Dutch residence permit has expired or has been lost or stolen while you are in Brazil, you may need an entry visa to return to the Netherlands.
Eligible applicants can arrange an entry visa appointment through VFS Global in Brazil.
Orange Carpet Visa Facility
Eligible companies and organisations can contact the Consulate-General in São Paulo about the Orange Carpet Visa Facility.
Registration enquiries can be sent to sao-ca@minbuza.nl.
Qualifying Orange Carpet visa applicants follow the appointment procedure specified by the consulate-general.
Important: regular Schengen visas are handled through VFS Global in Brazil. Eligible MVV visa sticker applications and Orange Carpet procedures are arranged through the Consulate-General in São Paulo, not the embassy in Brasília.
Opening hours
Opening Hours of the Dutch Embassy in Brasília
The embassy publishes appointment-only opening arrangements.
There are no regular public walk-in counter hours for all consular services.
Appointment confirmation
Contact the embassy before visiting and follow the date and time specified in your appointment confirmation.
Public holidays and embassy closures
The embassy closes on selected Dutch and Brazilian public holidays.
The published 2026 calendar includes 2 November, All Souls‘ Day; 20 November, National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness; 30 November, Evangelical Day; and 25 December, Christmas Day.
Check the official embassy contact page for additional closure dates or changes.
Remember: the embassy’s appointment-only opening arrangement is different from the regular passport and document collection hours at the Consulate-General in São Paulo.
Appointments
How to Make an Appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Brasília
The correct appointment location in Brazil depends on which Dutch government service you need.
Appointments in Brasília
Email bra-ca@minbuza.nl for emergency travel documents, selected legalisations and certificates of life.
Appointments in São Paulo
Book ordinary passports, identity cards, MVV stickers and several nationality-related services through the consulate-general.
Visa Centre Appointments
Use VFS Global for regular Schengen visas, Caribbean visas, airport transit visas and entry visas.
Emergency travel documents in Brasília
Request an appointment by emailing bra-ca@minbuza.nl.
Signature legalisation in Brasília
Email the embassy to arrange an appointment and confirm the documents required.
Legalisation of an ID copy
For legalisation of a copy of your identity document, request an appointment by email at the embassy.
Certificate of life
For a certificate of life in Brasília, email bra-ca@minbuza.nl.
Passport appointments
The regular online booking procedure is operated through the Consulate-General in São Paulo.
When temporary application sessions are scheduled in Brasília, applicants can use the separate booking option published by NetherlandsWorldwide.
Other government services
For nationality procedures, certain certificates or visa-related services, follow the instructions for São Paulo or VFS Global.
Document collection
Collecting a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in Brazil
For ordinary Dutch passport and identity card applications submitted in São Paulo, the consulate-general will notify you when your completed document is ready.
Collection hours in São Paulo
Passport delivery by courier
A new Dutch passport can be sent by courier using Sedex under the consulate-general’s conditions.
Courier costs are paid when submitting the application.
The applicant must provide the delivery address and Brazilian postal code (CEP).
Identity card delivery
A new Dutch identity card cannot be sent by courier.
You must collect the document in person according to the relevant consular instructions.
Returning an old passport
If you kept your previous passport during processing and requested delivery of the new one, you must first return the old passport.
The new document will only be dispatched after the old passport has been received according to the consulate-general’s instructions.
Documents containing valid visas
If your old passport contains a valid visa or residence permit, inform the consular staff before the passport is invalidated.
Collection deadline
You must collect or arrange delivery of your new passport or identity card within three months after receiving notification that it is ready.
Documents not collected or dispatched within this period are destroyed.
Corrections to a document
If you notice incorrect details in a new passport or identity card issued through São Paulo, email sao-ca@minbuza.nl and explain the issue.
Important: these regular collection hours apply to the Consulate-General in São Paulo, not the embassy in Brasília. For a temporary passport application session in Brasília, follow the specific collection or delivery instructions provided for that session.
Before your visit
Preparing for a Visit to the Dutch Embassy in Brasília
Confirm Your Service
Check whether your application is accepted in Brasília, São Paulo or through an external visa application centre.
Arrange an Appointment
Obtain the appropriate booking confirmation before travelling to the embassy.
Prepare Your Documents
Bring valid identification, the relevant application forms and all supporting documents required for the service.
Temporary passport application sessions
If you plan to use an announced temporary application session in Brasília, check the exact dates, booking instructions and additional fees.
For the scheduled 2 and 3 December 2026 sessions, an additional fee of €26.85 applies per passport or identity card application.
Payment methods
For these temporary sessions, the payment system processes transactions in euros.
Accepted options include Dutch debit cards and credit cards. Brazilian debit cards must be enabled for international use.
Cash and PIX payments are not accepted for the temporary application sessions.
Regular consular fees
Other government products and services may have different fees and accepted payment methods.
Consult the applicable fee information for the location handling your application.
Urgent consular assistance
Dutch nationals who require urgent consular assistance in Brazil can contact NetherlandsWorldwide 24 hours a day.
Emergency assistance: call +31 247 247 247. 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 Brasília: FAQ
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Brasília?
The embassy is located at SES Quadra 801, Lote 05, 70405-900 Brasília – DF, Brazil.
What is the telephone number of the Dutch Embassy in Brasília?
Call +55 61 3961 3200. NetherlandsWorldwide is also available at +31 247 247 247.
What are the embassy’s opening hours?
The embassy receives visitors by appointment only. There are no regular walk-in hours for all consular services.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or identity card in Brasília?
Not through a permanent application counter. Temporary passport and identity card application sessions are scheduled for 2 and 3 December 2026. Regular applications can be made at the Consulate-General in São Paulo.
How much does a temporary passport application in Brasília cost?
For the announced December 2026 sessions, an additional fee of €26.85 applies per application, on top of the regular document fee. Payments are processed in euros, and cash or PIX is not accepted.
Can the Dutch Embassy in Brasília issue emergency travel documents?
Eligible Dutch nationals can request an appointment for an emergency travel document by emailing bra-ca@minbuza.nl.
Can I have my signature or a copy of my ID legalised in Brasília?
Yes. The embassy offers both services by appointment. Email bra-ca@minbuza.nl to arrange a visit.
Where can I apply for a Schengen visa in Brazil?
Eligible applicants can apply through VFS Global in Brazil. Ordinary Schengen visa applications are not submitted at the embassy in Brasília.
Where can I apply for an MVV visa sticker in Brazil?
Eligible applicants can make an online appointment at the Consulate-General in São Paulo, provided their IND approval letter authorises the application in Brazil.
How can Dutch nationals obtain urgent consular assistance in Brazil?
Call NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Official information