Netherlands diplomatic mission in Tanzania
Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Find the official address, telephone number and contact information for the Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam. Learn how to arrange Dutch passport and identity card applications, consular services, visa appointments and document collection in Tanzania.
Contact
Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam: Contact Details
Garden Avenue
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Important: the embassy provides consular services by appointment. Before visiting, consult the official appointment instructions for your particular service. Regular Schengen visa applications are handled by VFS Global, not the embassy’s general consular counter.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam?
The Dutch Embassy is located on the fourth floor of Umoja House on Garden Avenue in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s largest city and a major centre for commerce, diplomatic relations and international cooperation.
Visiting the embassy
Use the full visiting address when planning your journey. Allow sufficient time for traffic and building security procedures.
For a consular application, make sure you have received the necessary appointment confirmation before travelling.
Embassy or visa application centre?
The Dutch Embassy provides passport, identity card and selected consular services.
Regular short-stay Schengen visa applications are submitted at VFS Global in Dar es Salaam. This is a separate application location.
Before travelling: check the official embassy page for public holiday closures and confirm the appointment or document collection arrangement relevant to your visit.
Diplomatic representation
About the Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam
The Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Tanzania.
The embassy maintains diplomatic relations with the Tanzanian authorities and supports cooperation between the Netherlands and Tanzania.
Its activities include political and economic relations, trade, sustainable development and contacts between government institutions, companies and other organisations.
Services for Dutch nationals
The embassy also provides consular services to Dutch citizens living in Tanzania or visiting the country.
These include passport and identity card applications, nationality procedures, emergency travel documents, document legalisation and selected consular certificates.
A regional visa application location
Dar es Salaam is also an important visa application location for certain residents of neighbouring countries.
According to NetherlandsWorldwide, the VFS Global centre in Dar es Salaam accepts eligible Dutch Schengen visa applications from residents of Tanzania, Rwanda and the North Kivu or South Kivu provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Applicants travelling from another country should check visa application eligibility and Tanzanian entry requirements before making travel arrangements.
Consular services
Consular Services at the Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam
Passports and ID Cards
Dutch nationals can apply for or renew a passport or identity card at the embassy by appointment.
Nationality Procedures
Naturalisation and option procedure appointments can be requested from the consular team by email.
Certificates and Legalisations
The embassy provides selected consular statements and legalisation services through its appointment system.
Emergency travel documents
If your Dutch passport or identity card has been lost or stolen and you urgently need to travel, contact the embassy to discuss an emergency travel document.
Request an appointment by emailing dar-ca@minbuza.nl.
The embassy will explain the eligibility requirements, documents and further steps.
Naturalisation and the option procedure
Eligible applicants wishing to obtain Dutch nationality through naturalisation or the option procedure can request an appointment by email.
Check the applicable legal requirements before beginning the procedure.
Legalisation of Tanzanian documents
If a document issued in Tanzania needs to be legalised for use by Dutch authorities, the embassy provides an appointment procedure for eligible documents.
Book through the official appointment guidance. Documents issued in other countries may need legalisation in their country of origin.
Signature legalisation
You can arrange an appointment to have your signature legalised by the embassy.
Bring valid identification and the relevant document.
Legalisation of an identity document copy
Appointments are available for legalisation of copies of identification documents.
Confirm that the receiving authority accepts the service before making an appointment.
Certificate of marital status
The embassy provides an appointment procedure for a consular certificate concerning marital status.
Check the required civil-status documents before applying.
Certificate of legal capacity to marry
Eligible applicants can arrange an appointment for a certificate of legal capacity to marry.
Required documents depend on nationality, previous residence and personal circumstances.
Certificate of residence
For a certificate of residence, use the embassy’s official appointment procedure and prepare proof of your address.
Proof-of-life certificate
If you need a proof-of-life certificate for a pension provider or another organisation, make an appointment at the embassy.
Certificate of Dutch nationality
Whether you can apply for a certificate of Dutch nationality and how to do so depends on your personal circumstances.
Consult NetherlandsWorldwide for the appropriate procedure.
Basic civic integration examination abroad
The basic civic integration examination abroad can be arranged through the Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam.
Request an appointment by emailing dar-ca@minbuza.nl and complete the necessary registration steps beforehand.
Caribbean Carpet Programme
Eligible organisations can submit the completed Caribbean Carpet Programme registration form directly by email to the consular team.
Appointment methods vary: nationality procedures, emergency travel documents and the civic integration examination use email appointments. Several legalisations and certificates use online booking.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or ID Card in Tanzania
Dutch citizens living in Tanzania can apply for a new passport or identity card at the embassy in Dar es Salaam.
1. Prepare Your Checklist
Create a personal documents checklist for each application and gather all required supporting documents.
2. Arrange an Appointment
Consult the current booking instructions for Dar es Salaam and confirm your appointment before visiting.
3. Attend in Person
Bring your printed checklist, signed application form and all required original documents.
Passport appointment arrangements
The general NetherlandsWorldwide appointment page provides an online booking link for passport and identity card applications in Dar es Salaam.
The separate passport guidance for residents of Tanzania instructs applicants to request an appointment by email at dar-ca@minbuza.nl.
Because these official instructions differ, confirm which booking method currently applies before making travel arrangements.
Proof of legal residence in Tanzania
Applicants must demonstrate that they legally reside in Tanzania.
The official passport instructions identify possible evidence including:
- A valid visa and relevant supporting documents.
- A valid residence permit.
- A valid passport or identity card issued by the country of residence.
For an infant’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate may serve as proof of legal residence.
Tanzanian birth and marriage certificates
Birth and marriage certificates issued in Tanzania must be legalised when required for the application.
Documents from other countries may have different legalisation requirements.
Documents issued in Somalia or Somaliland
Additional verification may be necessary if you use documents issued by Somali authorities in Somalia or Somaliland.
According to the official passport guidance, accepted Somali documents are forwarded to the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) for an authenticity check.
This procedure can take approximately six to nine months.
Document translations
Documents written in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted.
Documents in other languages must be translated by a sworn translator when required.
Applications for children
Children must attend 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.
Where a parent or guardian cannot attend, a signed consent form and an identification copy may be necessary.
Existing travel documents
Bring all Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards you possess, including expired documents.
If you still need your current passport, ask the embassy whether you can keep it until the new document is ready.
Receiving your new document
Once your passport or identity card is ready, the embassy will send you an email.
New Dutch passports and identity cards must be collected at the embassy. They cannot be delivered to applicants in Tanzania.
Important: before booking, check the latest passport appointment instructions. Both online booking and email booking are mentioned on official NetherlandsWorldwide pages for Tanzania.
Visas and residence
Applying for a Visa for the Netherlands in Tanzania
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, travel document, residence status, travel purpose and intended duration of stay.
Short-stay Schengen visas
Eligible applicants can apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for the Netherlands through VFS Global in Dar es Salaam.
The application centre accepts applications from eligible residents of Tanzania, Rwanda and North Kivu or South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
1. Check Requirements
Confirm whether you require a Schengen visa and whether the Netherlands is responsible for your application.
2. Prepare Documents
Complete the official visa form and gather the required evidence for your travel purpose.
3. Book with VFS Global
Make an appointment at the authorised VFS Global centre in Dar es Salaam.
When to apply
A regular Schengen visa application can generally be submitted from six months before your journey, or nine months for eligible seafarers.
Submit your application at least 15 calendar days before travel, allowing 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 for this sticker at the embassy in Dar es Salaam if your IND approval letter authorises an application in Tanzania.
The official MVV instructions explain how to request an appointment through dar-ca@minbuza.nl. Check the latest booking instructions before attending.
Caribbean visas
Short-stay and long-stay Caribbean visa applications can be arranged through VFS Global in Tanzania under the applicable conditions.
Airport transit visas
If your journey requires an airport transit visa for a connection through a Dutch airport, use the VFS Global application procedure.
Entry visas
If your Dutch residence permit has been lost, stolen or expired while you are in Tanzania, you may need an entry visa to return to the Netherlands.
Eligible applicants can arrange the application through VFS Global in Dar es Salaam.
Orange Carpet Visa Programme
Eligible businesses and organisations can enquire about the Orange Carpet Visa Programme by contacting the Dutch Embassy at dar-ca@minbuza.nl.
Qualifying Orange Carpet applicants may use VFS Global. The official guidance also provides an embassy appointment option arranged by email.
Important: regular Schengen visa applications are submitted through VFS Global. The embassy handles eligible MVV visa sticker applications and certain specialised visa procedures under separate appointment arrangements.
Appointments
How to Make an Appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam
The appointment procedure depends on the consular service you require.
Passport and ID Card
Check the latest official instructions. Both online booking and email requests are mentioned on NetherlandsWorldwide pages.
Email Appointments
For emergency travel documents, nationality procedures and civic integration examinations, email dar-ca@minbuza.nl.
VFS Global
Use the authorised visa application centre for ordinary Schengen, Caribbean, transit and entry visa applications.
Online appointments for legalisation
The official appointment page offers online booking for legalisation of Tanzanian documents, signatures and identity document copies.
Appointments for consular certificates
Online booking is also available for statements concerning marital status, legal capacity to marry, residence and proof of life.
Nationality procedures
For naturalisation and the option procedure, arrange an appointment by emailing the embassy.
Emergency documents
If you urgently need a Dutch emergency travel document, contact dar-ca@minbuza.nl before travelling.
Changing or cancelling appointments
Use the instructions in your appointment confirmation for online bookings.
For an appointment arranged by email, contact the embassy’s consular team directly.
Document collection
Collecting a Dutch Passport or ID Card in Dar es Salaam
You will receive an email when your new Dutch passport or identity card is ready.
NetherlandsWorldwide publishes differing collection schedules for Dar es Salaam. Its general appointment guidance lists Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:00 AM. Its passport-specific instructions list Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 10:00 AM.
Collection arrangements to confirm
To avoid an unnecessary journey, confirm the current collection hours with the embassy, especially if you plan to travel on Monday or Wednesday.
No passport or ID card delivery
According to the Tanzania-specific passport instructions, new Dutch passports and identity cards cannot be sent to applicants.
You must collect your completed document at the embassy in Dar es Salaam.
Surrendering your previous document
When collecting your replacement passport or identity card, surrender the previous document according to the embassy’s instructions.
If your passport contains a valid visa or residence permit, inform the embassy before it is invalidated.
Collection deadline
Completed passports and identity cards must be collected within three months of the readiness notification.
After that period, an uncollected document is destroyed.
Check your personal information
After receiving your document, check that your name, place of birth and other personal details are correct.
If you discover an error, contact dar-ca@minbuza.nl and explain the correction required.
Important: two official pages give different collection schedules. Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30–10:00 AM, appear in both. Confirm the latest arrangements with the embassy before visiting.
Before your visit
Preparing for a Visit to the Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam
Confirm Your Appointment
Check the booking procedure for your service and retain your appointment confirmation.
Prepare Original Documents
Bring your signed application form, personal checklist, identity documents and any required translations or legalisations.
Check Embassy Closures
Review the official Tanzanian and Dutch public holiday schedule before travelling.
Public holidays
The embassy closes on specified public holidays. Its published 2026 calendar includes Tanzania’s Independence Day on 9 December and Christmas Day on 25 December.
Some holiday dates may change. Check the latest official closure information.
Consular fees
Official fees apply to Dutch passports, identity cards, certificates, legalisations and visa services.
Check the current fee schedule and accepted payment methods for Tanzania before your appointment.
Applicants travelling from neighbouring countries
If you are travelling to Dar es Salaam from Rwanda or the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a visa application, confirm that your place of residence qualifies you to apply in Tanzania.
Also check the entry requirements for Tanzania before booking international transport.
Urgent consular assistance
Dutch nationals requiring urgent consular help in Tanzania 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 personal documents through WhatsApp. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Frequently asked questions
Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam: FAQ
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam?
The embassy is on the fourth floor of Umoja House, Garden Avenue, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
What is the telephone number of the Dutch Embassy?
You can call +255 22 219 4000. NetherlandsWorldwide is also available at +31 247 247 247.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or identity card in Tanzania?
Yes. The Dutch Embassy in Dar es Salaam accepts passport and identity card applications by appointment. Check the current booking instructions before visiting.
How do I arrange a passport appointment?
The general appointment page provides online booking, while the Tanzania-specific passport page instructs applicants to email dar-ca@minbuza.nl. Check the latest official instructions or contact the embassy to confirm the correct method.
When can I collect my new passport or identity card?
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30–10:00 AM, appear in both published collection schedules. The passport guidance also lists additional hours. Confirm the latest arrangements before travelling.
Can the embassy send my new passport or identity card?
No. According to the passport guidance for Tanzania, new Dutch passports and identity cards must be collected from the embassy.
Where can I apply for a Schengen visa in Tanzania?
Eligible applicants use VFS Global in Dar es Salaam. The application centre also accepts certain residents of Rwanda and North or South Kivu in DR Congo.
Can I apply for an MVV visa sticker in Dar es Salaam?
Yes, if your IND approval letter authorises collection in Tanzania. Follow the current embassy appointment instructions.
Can I take the basic civic integration examination in Dar es Salaam?
Yes. Request an appointment for the basic civic integration examination abroad by emailing dar-ca@minbuza.nl.
How can Dutch citizens obtain urgent consular assistance in Tanzania?
Contact NetherlandsWorldwide on +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Official information