Netherlands diplomatic mission in Argentina
Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Find the official address, contact details and opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires. Learn how to apply for a Dutch passport or identity card, arrange Schengen visa appointments, access consular services and collect completed documents in Argentina.
Contact
Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires: Contact Details
3rd Floor (Piso 3)
C1107CDC Buenos Aires
Argentina
Thursday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
By appointment only
No appointment required
Important: the embassy receives new consular applications by appointment only. Completed documents have a separate 15-minute collection window on Monday and Wednesday. Check the official closure calendar before visiting.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires?
The Dutch Embassy is located on the third floor of Olga Cossettini 831, C1107CDC Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The address is in Puerto Madero, a district of Buenos Aires near the city’s central business area.
Planning your visit
Use the complete visiting address, including the floor number, when arranging your journey.
Allow enough time for traffic and building access procedures. Bring your appointment confirmation and the original documents required for your service.
Embassy appointments and document collection
New applications require an appointment during the embassy’s published appointment hours.
Collection of completed passports, identity cards and other documents is available only during the separately published Monday and Wednesday collection periods.
Before travelling: the embassy is closed on Tuesday and Friday. An appointment on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday does not mean that documents can be collected at any time during those days.
Diplomatic representation
About the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires
The Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Argentina.
It maintains diplomatic relations with the Argentine authorities and supports cooperation between the two countries in political, economic and international affairs.
The embassy also assists with contacts involving Dutch businesses, institutions and Dutch nationals living in or visiting Argentina.
Consular services for Dutch citizens
Dutch nationals can use the embassy for passport and identity card applications, selected nationality procedures, emergency travel documents, certificates and legalisation services.
Visa applications at the embassy
Unlike Dutch missions that refer regular Schengen visa applicants to an external visa application centre, the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires accepts eligible Schengen visa applications directly by appointment.
The embassy also offers appointment procedures for MVV visa stickers and certain Caribbean visa categories.
Consular services
Consular Services at the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires
Passports and ID Cards
Apply for or renew a Dutch passport or identity card through an online embassy appointment.
Visa and Residence Services
Arrange eligible Schengen, Caribbean and MVV visa appointments directly with the embassy.
Certificates and Legalisations
Access selected legalisations, civil-status certificates and proof-of-life services.
Emergency travel documents
If your Dutch passport or identity card has been lost or stolen and urgent travel is necessary, contact the embassy about an emergency travel document.
Request an appointment by emailing bue-ca@minbuza.nl.
Explain your situation and follow the instructions concerning identification, supporting documents and travel plans.
Dutch nationality option procedure
Eligible applicants seeking Dutch nationality through the option procedure can make an online appointment with the embassy.
Check the eligibility criteria before beginning the application.
Legalisation of a signature
To have your signature legalised, book an online appointment.
Bring valid identification and the document that needs to be signed in accordance with the embassy’s instructions.
Legalisation of an identity document copy
You can also make an online appointment for legalisation of a copy of an identity document.
Confirm beforehand that the receiving organisation accepts this form of certification.
Certificate of marital status
Eligible applicants can request a certificate concerning marital status by emailing bue-ca@minbuza.nl.
No initial personal appointment is required to submit the email request.
Certificate of residence
A certificate of residence can also be requested by email.
Prepare the evidence required to establish your place of residence.
Proof-of-life certificate
If you need a proof-of-life certificate for a pension provider or another organisation, book an online appointment with the embassy.
Certificate of Dutch nationality
Eligibility and the application procedure for a certificate of Dutch nationality depend on your personal circumstances.
Consult the official NetherlandsWorldwide guidance before applying.
Basic civic integration examination abroad
The basic civic integration examination abroad can be arranged at the embassy in Buenos Aires.
Request an appointment by emailing bue-ca@minbuza.nl after completing the required registration steps.
Caribbean Carpet Programme
Eligible organisations can submit their completed Caribbean Carpet Programme registration form by email to the embassy.
Appointment procedures vary: passports, the option procedure, legalisations and proof-of-life certificates use online booking. Emergency travel documents and the civic integration examination require email appointments. Certain certificates can be requested directly by email.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in Argentina
Dutch nationals residing in Argentina can apply for a new passport or identity card at the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires.
1. Prepare Your Checklist
Create a separate personal checklist for every applicant and every travel document application.
2. Book Online
Arrange an online appointment with the embassy after preparing all required documentation.
3. Attend in Person
Bring your signed application form, printed checklist and all required original documents.
Proof of legal residence in Argentina
You must demonstrate that you reside legally in Argentina.
Depending on your situation, the official requirements allow evidence such as:
- A valid visa with supporting documentation.
- A valid residence permit.
- A valid Argentine passport or identity card if you also hold Argentine nationality.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate can be used as evidence of legal residence.
Argentine birth and marriage certificates
Birth or marriage certificates issued in Argentina must be legalised when required for the application.
Check the applicable procedure for documents issued in other countries.
Translation requirements
Documents written in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted.
Documents in Spanish or another language must be translated by a sworn translator when required.
Applications for children
Children must attend their passport or 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.
Check your personal documents checklist before attending the appointment.
Existing travel documents
Bring all Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards you possess, including expired documents.
If you still need your existing passport during processing, you may be able to retain it until the replacement is ready.
Collecting your new passport or identity card
You will receive an email when your new document is ready.
Collection at the embassy is available on Monday and Wednesday between 12:30 and 12:45 PM without a new appointment.
Receiving a new passport by post
Under the published procedure, you can request postal or courier delivery of your new Dutch passport.
Bring an appropriately addressed envelope with sufficient postage to the application appointment and follow the embassy’s instructions.
If you retain your old passport during processing, you must return it before your new passport can be sent.
Identity card delivery
Delivery of new Dutch identity cards is normally not available.
Confirm the applicable collection procedure when submitting your application.
Important: a passport may be sent under the official conditions, but an identity card normally needs to be collected in person. The published collection window in Buenos Aires is only 15 minutes on Monday and Wednesday.
Visas and residence
Applying for a Visa for the Netherlands in Argentina
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, travel documents, place of residence and intended purpose of travel.
Do Argentine citizens need a Schengen visa?
Holders of an Argentine passport do not normally need a Schengen visa for short visits to the Netherlands of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Different requirements may apply if you intend to work, settle in the Netherlands or remain longer than the permitted visa-free period.
Short-stay Schengen visa applications
Eligible residents of Argentina who require a Schengen visa can apply directly at the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires.
An online appointment is required.
1. Check Visa Requirements
Confirm whether you need a visa and whether the Netherlands is responsible for your application.
2. Prepare Your Documents
Complete the application form and gather the required supporting documents for your travel purpose.
3. Book at the Embassy
Reserve an online appointment with the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires and attend with your application documents.
Biometric information
During the visa appointment, applicants may need to provide fingerprints and answer questions about their intended travel.
Exceptions apply in certain circumstances, including for children under 12.
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 arrange an online appointment in Buenos Aires if your IND approval letter authorises the application in Argentina.
Caribbean visas
The embassy accepts eligible applications for short-stay and long-stay Caribbean visas through its online appointment system.
Airport transit visas
If you need an airport transit visa for a connection through a Dutch airport, you can make 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 Argentina, you may need an entry visa to return to the Netherlands.
Request an appointment by emailing bue-ca@minbuza.nl.
Working Holiday Programme
The embassy also offers an online appointment procedure connected with the Working Holiday Programme.
Eligibility depends on the applicable bilateral arrangement and immigration requirements.
Important: Schengen visa applications in Argentina are handled directly at the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires. Argentine passport holders are generally visa-exempt for ordinary short stays, but other nationalities and travel purposes may require an application.
Opening hours
Opening Hours of the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires
NetherlandsWorldwide publishes the following embassy appointment hours:
Document collection
Completed documents can be collected Monday and Wednesday from 12:30 to 12:45 PM, without a new appointment.
Collection is not offered throughout the general appointment hours.
Public holidays and additional closures
The embassy closes on selected Dutch and Argentine public holidays and additional officially announced dates.
Check the official embassy contact page for the current closure calendar before travelling.
Remember: the embassy’s opening hours are by appointment only, and document collection follows a separate schedule.
Appointments
How to Make an Appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires
Online Appointments
Book passports, identity cards, Schengen visas, MVV stickers, selected legalisations and nationality option procedures online.
Email Appointments
Contact bue-ca@minbuza.nl for emergency travel documents, entry visas and the basic civic integration examination abroad.
Certificates by Email
Request certain certificates concerning marital status or residence directly by email.
Passport and ID card appointments
Complete your personal documents checklist before booking online.
Book separate appointments if you are applying for both a passport and an identity card.
Visa appointments
Eligible applicants can book Schengen visas, Caribbean visas and MVV visa stickers directly through the embassy’s online appointment system.
Consular legalisations
Online appointments are available for legalisation of signatures and identification document copies.
Proof-of-life appointments
For a proof-of-life certificate, book an online appointment at the embassy.
Changing or cancelling your appointment
After booking, you will receive an email confirmation containing instructions for changing or cancelling the appointment.
If your appointment was arranged by email, contact the consular team directly.
Document collection
Collecting a Dutch Passport or ID Card in Buenos Aires
You will receive an email when your new Dutch passport or identity card is ready for collection.
Collection hours
Passport delivery by post or courier
If you prefer to receive your new Dutch passport by post, bring an envelope prepared according to the embassy’s instructions to your application appointment.
You are responsible for the postage or courier costs.
Returning your previous passport
If you kept your previous passport while the new application was processed, you must send the old passport to the embassy before the replacement can be dispatched.
If the old passport contains a valid visa or residence permit, tell the embassy before it is invalidated.
Identity cards
New Dutch identity cards normally cannot be sent by post. Confirm the applicable arrangements at your application appointment.
Collection deadline
You must collect your new passport or identity card, or arrange its delivery, within three months after notification that it is ready.
After that period, an uncollected document is destroyed.
Check your personal details
Check the name, place of birth and other information shown in your new document.
If you notice an error, email bue-ca@minbuza.nl and explain the correct information, including supporting images or scans where requested.
Important: document collection in Buenos Aires is limited to Monday and Wednesday, 12:30–12:45 PM. If you live far from the city, ask about passport delivery when submitting your application.
Before your visit
Preparing for a Visit to the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires
Confirm Your Appointment
Check your confirmation email for the correct consular service, date and time.
Prepare Your Documents
Bring all original documents, application forms, personal checklists and any required legalisations or translations.
Check Embassy Closures
Review the official holiday and closure calendar, especially when travelling from outside Buenos Aires.
Consular fees
Official fees apply to passports, identity cards, visas, certificates and selected legalisation services.
Check the current consular fee schedule for Argentina and accepted payment methods before attending.
Passport applications involving Argentine documents
Check whether your Argentine birth or marriage certificate requires legalisation and whether a sworn translation is necessary.
These steps should be completed before the appointment to avoid an incomplete application.
Urgent consular assistance
Dutch nationals requiring urgent consular help in Argentina 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 send sensitive personal documents by WhatsApp. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Frequently asked questions
Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires: FAQ
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires?
The embassy is located at Olga Cossettini 831, 3rd Floor, C1107CDC Buenos Aires, Argentina.
What is the telephone number of the Dutch Embassy?
Call +54 11 4338 0050. NetherlandsWorldwide can also be reached at +31 247 247 247.
What are the embassy’s opening hours?
Appointments are available on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The embassy is closed on Tuesday and Friday.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or identity card in Buenos Aires?
Yes. Prepare your personal document checklist and book an online appointment with the embassy.
When can I collect my new Dutch passport?
Collection is available on Monday and Wednesday from 12:30 to 12:45 PM without an additional appointment, excluding embassy closure days.
Can the embassy send my new passport to me?
Yes, under the applicable conditions. Bring an appropriately addressed envelope and arrange the necessary postage or courier service. New identity cards normally cannot be delivered.
Do Argentine passport holders need a Schengen visa for the Netherlands?
Argentine passport holders generally do not need a Schengen visa for ordinary short visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Other requirements may apply depending on the purpose of travel.
Where can I apply for a Schengen visa in Argentina?
Eligible applicants can book an online appointment directly at the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires.
Can I apply for an MVV visa sticker in Buenos Aires?
Yes, if your IND approval letter authorises an application in Argentina. Make an online appointment and prepare the required supporting documents.
How can Dutch nationals obtain urgent consular assistance in Argentina?
Call NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Official information