Netherlands diplomatic mission in Mexico
Dutch Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico
Find the official address, telephone number and opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City. Learn how to arrange passport and identity card applications, book visa appointments, obtain consular services and collect completed documents in Mexico.
Contact
Dutch Embassy in Mexico City: Contact Details
Qúbica Building
Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec
C.P. 11000, Mexico City
Mexico
Friday: 8:30 AM–1:00 PM
By appointment only
Friday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
No additional appointment required
Important: all new consular applications require the appropriate appointment. Bring two identity documents to your appointment: one must be left at the building reception desk, while another is needed for identification at the consular department.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City?
The Dutch Embassy is located at Volcán 150, on the second floor of the Qúbica Building, in Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City.
The embassy represents the Netherlands in Mexico and provides a location for several Dutch consular and visa applications.
Entering the embassy building
Visitors must leave an identity document at the building reception desk.
Applicants attending a consular appointment must also prove their identity at the consular department.
For this reason, the embassy specifically instructs visitors to bring two identity documents.
Applicants with more than one nationality
If you hold several nationalities and are applying for or renewing Dutch travel documents, you must be able to present the passports of all your nationalities.
Planning your visit
Allow time for traffic and the building’s entry procedures. Bring your appointment confirmation and all original documents on your personal checklist.
Before travelling: bring two identity documents and check the embassy’s holiday calendar. Passport applications, visa appointments and collection of completed documents follow different procedures.
Diplomatic representation
About the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City
The Dutch Embassy in Mexico City represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mexico.
It maintains diplomatic relations with the Mexican authorities and supports cooperation between the two countries in political, commercial and international affairs.
The embassy also provides assistance to Dutch nationals living in or visiting Mexico and offers several consular services to eligible applicants.
Dutch citizen services
Dutch nationals can use the embassy for passport and identity card applications, emergency travel documents, nationality procedures and selected certificates or legalisations.
Visa services
The embassy accepts eligible Schengen visa applications directly by appointment.
It also provides application procedures for MVV visa stickers, Caribbean visas, airport transit visas and entry visas.
Services elsewhere in Mexico
Most consular applications requiring personal attendance are handled in Mexico City.
However, temporary passport and identity card application sessions may occasionally be organised in other Mexican cities, allowing eligible applicants to apply without travelling to the capital.
Consular services
Consular Services at the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City
Passports and Identity Cards
Apply for or renew a Dutch passport or identity card by making an online embassy appointment.
Visas and Residence
Eligible applicants can arrange Schengen, MVV and Caribbean visa appointments at the embassy.
Certificates and Legalisations
The embassy provides selected certificates, proof-of-life services and 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 mex-ca@minbuza.nl.
Explain your circumstances and follow the instructions about supporting documents and travel arrangements.
Naturalisation
Eligible applicants seeking Dutch nationality through naturalisation from abroad can request an appointment by email.
Check the applicable nationality requirements before submitting your request.
Dutch nationality option procedure
For the option procedure, eligible applicants can request an appointment by emailing mex-ca@minbuza.nl.
Signature legalisation
If you need your signature officially legalised, make an online appointment at the embassy.
Bring valid identification and the document requiring your signature.
Legalisation of an identity document copy
The embassy also offers online appointments for legalisation of copies of identity documents.
Confirm that the authority or organisation requesting the copy accepts this type of certification.
Certificate of legal capacity to marry
Eligible applicants can request a certificate of legal capacity to marry by emailing mex-ca@minbuza.nl.
No initial personal appointment is required to submit the request.
Certificate of marital status
You can request a certificate concerning marital status directly by email.
The embassy will explain which documents are required to establish your current civil status.
Certificate of residence
A certificate confirming your residence can also be requested by email without an initial counter appointment.
Certificate of life
If a pension provider or another organisation requires a certificate of life, book an online appointment at the embassy.
Certificate of Dutch nationality
Whether you can obtain a certificate of Dutch nationality depends on your nationality history and individual circumstances.
Check the official eligibility criteria and application procedure before making a request.
Basic civic integration examination abroad
Eligible applicants can arrange the basic civic integration examination abroad at the embassy in Mexico City.
Request an appointment by emailing mex-ca@minbuza.nl after completing the relevant registration requirements.
Caribbean Carpet Programme
Eligible organisations can send a completed Caribbean Carpet Programme registration form to mex-ca@minbuza.nl.
No initial appointment is required to submit the registration form.
Appointment methods vary: passports, visas, signatures, ID copy legalisations and certificates of life use online booking. Naturalisation, the option procedure and emergency documents require email appointments. Certain civil-status certificates can be requested directly by email.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in Mexico
Dutch citizens living in Mexico can apply for a new passport or identity card at the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City.
1. Prepare Your Checklist
Create a personal checklist for each applicant and gather all required original documents.
2. Book Online
Make an online appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City once your application documents are ready.
3. Attend in Person
Bring the printed checklist, signed application form, supporting documents and the additional identification needed to enter the embassy building.
Proof of legal residence in Mexico
You must demonstrate that you legally reside in Mexico.
Depending on your circumstances, the official guidance accepts:
- A valid visa and supporting documentation.
- A valid residence permit.
- If you also hold Mexican nationality, a valid Mexican passport, identity card or voter registration card (credencial para votar INE).
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate may be used as evidence of legal residence.
Mexican birth and marriage certificates
Birth and marriage certificates issued in Mexico must have an apostille when they are required for the application.
Documents issued in another country may follow 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 passport and identity card 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.
If you hold multiple nationalities, the embassy requires you to be able to present the passports of all your nationalities when applying for or renewing travel documents.
Temporary application opportunity in Guadalajara
A temporary application session is scheduled in Guadalajara for 5 November 2026.
Eligible applicants can register for the session using the contact information in the official NetherlandsWorldwide passport guidance.
An additional fee of €26.85 per application applies.
This is a temporary service and does not establish a permanent passport application location in Guadalajara.
Temporary service: the Guadalajara application session is scheduled for 5 November 2026. Check the official information before making arrangements, as this date and registration procedure are time-sensitive.
Receiving a new passport
When your new passport is ready, the embassy will notify you by email.
You can collect it at the embassy or request delivery with a prepaid DHL shipping label.
Identity card delivery
New Dutch identity cards cannot be sent by DHL. They must be collected at the embassy.
Visas and residence
Applying for a Visa for the Netherlands in Mexico
Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality, travel document, place of residence, intended length of stay and purpose of travel.
Do Mexican passport holders need a Schengen visa?
Mexican passport holders are generally exempt from a Schengen visa for ordinary short visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Different rules apply to employment, long-term residence and other purposes that may require immigration authorisation.
Short-stay Schengen visas
Eligible residents of Mexico who need a Schengen visa for the Netherlands can apply directly at the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City.
An online appointment is required.
1. Check Your Requirements
Confirm whether you need a Schengen visa and whether the Netherlands is responsible for your application.
2. Prepare Your Documents
Complete the official application form and collect the evidence required for your intended journey.
3. Book at the Embassy
Make an online appointment and attend in person with your documents and passport.
Visa application timing
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 travelling and allow additional time for appointment availability.
Attending the visa appointment
Applicants must attend their visa appointment in person, including minors.
Fingerprint collection may apply, subject to the official exemptions.
Bring all required documents and an additional form of identification for building reception.
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 Mexico City if your IND approval letter authorises this location.
Book an online appointment and follow the instructions in your approval letter.
Caribbean visas
The embassy offers online appointments for eligible short-stay and long-stay Caribbean visa applications.
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 Mexico, you may need an entry visa to return to the Netherlands.
Request an appointment by emailing mex-ca@minbuza.nl.
Collecting a passport after a visa application
When your visa application has been processed, the embassy will notify you.
You can collect your passport during the published collection hours or arrange delivery using a prepaid DHL label, subject to the applicable visa procedure.
Important: eligible Schengen visa applications are handled directly by the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City. Do not use an intermediary to book an appointment when you can book through the official procedure yourself.
Opening hours
Opening Hours of the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City
The embassy publishes the following hours for visits by appointment:
Document collection hours
Completed passports, identity cards and certain other documents can be collected without a new appointment:
- Monday to Thursday: 2:00–4:00 PM.
- Friday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM.
Public holidays and embassy closures
The embassy closes on selected Dutch and Mexican public holidays.
Its published 2026 closure calendar includes Mexico’s Revolution Day observance on 16 November and a year-end closure from 25 to 31 December.
Check the official embassy contact page for additional closure dates.
Remember: general embassy opening hours are for appointments. Completed document collection has its own separate schedule.
Appointments
How to Make an Appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City
Online Appointments
Book passports, identity cards, Schengen visas, MVV stickers, Caribbean visas, legalisations and certificates of life online.
Email Appointments
Email mex-ca@minbuza.nl for emergency travel documents, nationality procedures, entry visas and the civic integration examination.
Certificates by Email
Request selected certificates of marital status, legal capacity to marry and residence without an initial personal appointment.
Passport and identity card appointments
Prepare your personal checklist before booking online.
If you need both a passport and an identity card, book a separate appointment for each application.
Visa appointments
Eligible applicants can book Schengen visas, MVV visa stickers, Caribbean visas and airport transit visas online.
Consular legalisation appointments
Online appointments are available for legalisation of signatures and copies of identity documents.
Nationality procedures
For naturalisation and the Dutch nationality option procedure, request an appointment by emailing mex-ca@minbuza.nl.
Certificates requested by email
Certificates of legal capacity to marry, marital status and residence can be requested by email without an initial counter appointment.
Certificate of life
Book an online appointment if you need a certificate of life for a pension provider or another organisation.
Changing or cancelling appointments
Online booking confirmations contain a link for changing or cancelling the appointment.
If your appointment was arranged by email, contact the embassy directly.
Document collection
Collecting a Dutch Passport or ID Card in Mexico City
When your Dutch passport or identity card is ready, the embassy will notify you by email.
Document collection hours
Passport delivery by DHL
You can arrange for your new Dutch passport to be sent to you by courier.
Provide a prepaid DHL shipping label when submitting your application.
If you cannot obtain a suitable label beforehand, the official guidance mentions a DHL office near the embassy where a label can be purchased.
Returning your previous passport
If you keep your old passport during processing and want the new one delivered, you must first return the old passport to the embassy.
This may mean a period during which you have no passport available for travel.
Passports containing valid visas
If your old passport contains a valid visa or residence permit, tell embassy staff before the document is invalidated.
Identity card delivery
New Dutch identity cards cannot be sent by courier.
You must collect your identity card at the embassy in Mexico City.
Collection deadline
You must collect your new passport or identity card, or arrange delivery where permitted, within three months of receiving notification that it is ready.
After that period, the document will be destroyed.
Checking your new document
Check your name, date and place of birth, and other personal information after receiving your passport or identity card.
If you notice an error, email mex-ca@minbuza.nl and explain the correction, providing supporting images or scans as instructed.
Important: new passports may be sent using a prepaid DHL label, but new identity cards must be collected in person. Document collection at the embassy does not require another appointment.
Before your visit
Preparing for a Visit to the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City
Bring Two Identity Documents
One identification document is needed at building reception, and another is required at the consular department.
Prepare All Supporting Documents
Bring the printed checklist, signed forms and original documents, including apostilles and translations when required.
Confirm Your Appointment
Check the correct date, time and service, and review the current embassy closure calendar.
Applicants with dual or multiple nationality
If you have more than one nationality and are applying for or renewing Dutch travel documents, bring the passports corresponding to all your nationalities.
Mexican civil-status documents
Mexican birth and marriage certificates may require an apostille for use in a Dutch passport or identity card application.
Spanish-language documents may also require sworn translation.
Consular fees
Official fees apply to passports, identity cards, visa applications, certificates and selected legalisations.
Check the current consular fees for Mexico and accepted payment methods before attending.
Temporary services outside Mexico City
If a temporary application session is scheduled in another city, review its eligibility rules, registration procedure and additional fee.
For the session announced in Guadalajara on 5 November 2026, an additional application fee of €26.85 applies.
Urgent consular assistance
Dutch nationals requiring urgent help in Mexico 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 via WhatsApp. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Frequently asked questions
Dutch Embassy in Mexico City: FAQ
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City?
The embassy is at Volcán 150, 2nd Floor, Qúbica Building, Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec, C.P. 11000, Mexico City, Mexico.
What is the telephone number of the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City?
Call +52 55 1105 6550. NetherlandsWorldwide is available at +31 247 247 247.
What are the embassy’s opening hours?
The embassy receives visitors by appointment Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, excluding official closure days.
Why do I need two identity documents at the embassy?
You must leave identification at the building reception desk and also show identification at the consular department. Bring two identity documents to your appointment.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or identity card in Mexico City?
Yes. Prepare your personal document checklist and book an online appointment with the embassy.
When can I collect my new passport or identity card?
Collection is available Monday to Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, without an additional appointment.
Can the embassy send my new Dutch passport?
Yes. You can arrange delivery using a prepaid DHL shipping label. New Dutch identity cards cannot be sent and must be collected at the embassy.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport in Guadalajara?
A temporary application session is scheduled for 5 November 2026. Advance registration is required, and an additional fee of €26.85 per application applies. Check the latest official instructions before making arrangements.
Where can I apply for a Schengen visa in Mexico?
Eligible applicants can make an online Schengen visa appointment directly at the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City.
How can Dutch nationals obtain urgent consular assistance in Mexico?
Call NetherlandsWorldwide on +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Official information