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Netherlands diplomatic mission in the Russian Federation
Dutch Embassy in Moscow, Russian Federation
Find the official address, telephone number and opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Moscow. Learn how to apply for Dutch passports and identity cards, arrange consular appointments, understand current Schengen visa restrictions and collect completed documents.
Contact
Dutch Embassy in Moscow: Contact Details
115127 Moscow
Russian Federation
Friday: 9:00–10:30 AM
By appointment only
Important: the Dutch Embassy in Moscow offers consular appointments, but the Netherlands Consulate-General in St. Petersburg has been temporarily closed since 20 February 2023. Visa eligibility is restricted according to the purpose of travel.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Embassy in Moscow?
The Dutch Embassy is located at Kalashny Pereulok 6, 115127 Moscow, Russian Federation.
Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation and the location of its central government institutions and foreign diplomatic missions.
Visiting the embassy
Consular applications require the appropriate appointment. Check the service-specific procedure before travelling.
Bring your appointment confirmation, valid identification, completed forms and all required supporting documents.
Embassy or VFS Global?
Dutch passport and identity card applications are handled at the embassy in Moscow.
Eligible Schengen visa applications are submitted through VFS Global. However, applicants must first confirm that their travel purpose qualifies under the current rules.
St. Petersburg consulate-general
The Netherlands Consulate-General in St. Petersburg has been temporarily closed since 20 February 2023 and does not accept consular appointments.
Residents who previously used that office should consult the current procedures for Moscow or another authorised application location.
Diplomatic representation
About the Dutch Embassy in Moscow
The Dutch Embassy in Moscow represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Russian Federation.
It is the Netherlands‘ official diplomatic mission for communication with Russian authorities and for the representation of Dutch governmental interests.
The embassy also provides selected consular services for Dutch nationals living in or visiting the Russian Federation.
Consular support
The embassy accepts applications for Dutch passports and identity cards, provides emergency travel document assistance and handles selected certificates, legalisations and nationality procedures.
Travel and visa restrictions
Schengen visa applications for the Netherlands are subject to specific limitations in the Russian Federation.
Applicants must check whether their intended purpose of travel qualifies before booking an appointment with VFS Global.
Regional service changes
With the Consulate-General in St. Petersburg temporarily closed, Moscow remains an important Dutch consular application location in the Russian Federation.
Consular services
Consular Services at the Dutch Embassy in Moscow
Passports and ID Cards
Apply for a Dutch passport or identity card by making an online appointment.
Certificates and Legalisations
Request selected consular certificates and legalisation appointments through the appropriate procedure.
Nationality and Residence
Arrange eligible Dutch nationality procedures and MVV visa sticker appointments.
Emergency travel documents
If your Dutch passport or identity card has been lost or stolen and urgent travel is necessary, request an appointment by emailing mos-ca@minbuza.nl.
Explain the circumstances and follow the embassy’s instructions regarding identity, nationality and travel evidence.
Naturalisation
Eligible applicants seeking Dutch citizenship through naturalisation from abroad can request an appointment through the consular email address.
Dutch nationality option procedure
Applicants who qualify for the option procedure can also request an appointment by emailing mos-ca@minbuza.nl.
Legalisation of signatures
If an organisation requires legalisation of your signature, arrange an appointment by emailing the embassy.
Bring valid identification and the document requiring your signature.
Legalisation of ID copies
Appointments for legalisation of a copy of an identity document are also requested through mos-ca@minbuza.nl.
Certificate of life
Applicants needing a certificate of life for a pension provider or another organisation can make an online appointment in Moscow.
Certificate of marital status
A certificate confirming marital status can be requested directly by emailing mos-ca@minbuza.nl.
No initial personal appointment is needed to submit the request.
Certificate of residence
A certificate of residence can also be requested directly through the embassy’s consular email address.
Certificate of Dutch nationality
Eligibility and the application procedure depend on your personal circumstances and Dutch nationality history.
Review the official requirements before submitting an application.
Basic civic integration examination abroad
Eligible applicants can request an appointment by emailing mos-date@minbuza.nl.
Caribbean Carpet Programme
Eligible organisations can send a completed Caribbean Carpet Programme registration form to mos-ca@minbuza.nl without an initial appointment.
Appointment methods vary: passports, identity cards and certificates of life use online booking. Emergency documents, nationality procedures and certain legalisations require appointments requested by email.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in the Russian Federation
Dutch nationals residing in the Russian Federation can apply for a new passport or identity card at the Dutch Embassy in Moscow.
1. Prepare Your Checklist
Create a separate personal checklist for each applicant and gather the necessary documents.
2. Book an Appointment
Arrange an online passport or identity card appointment at the embassy in Moscow.
3. Apply in Person
Bring the printed checklist, completed application form and all original supporting documents.
Proof of legal residence
Applicants must demonstrate that they reside legally in the Russian Federation.
Depending on personal circumstances, acceptable evidence may include:
- A valid visa together with supporting documents.
- A valid residence permit.
- A valid Russian passport or identity card if the applicant also holds Russian nationality.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate can be used as evidence of legal residence.
Russian birth and marriage certificates
If required for a passport or identity card application, birth and marriage certificates issued in the Russian Federation must be legalised with an apostille.
Other documents may be subject to different legalisation requirements.
Translations
Documents in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted.
Documents in Russian or another language must be translated by a sworn translator when required.
Children’s applications
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.
If a parent or guardian cannot attend, a signed consent declaration and a dated, signed copy of their identification document may be required.
Existing travel documents
Bring all Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards you possess, including expired documents.
If you still need an existing passport or identity card, you may be permitted to retain it while the new application is processed.
Applying in the Netherlands
Dutch nationals living in the Russian Federation can also apply at a participating border municipality in the Netherlands.
Collecting a completed passport
The embassy will email you when your new passport or identity card is ready.
Collection is available Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 AM and from 3:00 to 4:00 PM without another appointment.
Passport delivery by courier
You can arrange for a new Dutch passport to be sent by courier.
The applicant must pay the courier costs and arrange for the courier to collect the passport envelope from the embassy.
If you retained your previous passport, you must return it to the embassy before the new passport can be dispatched.
Identity card delivery
Sending a new Dutch identity card is normally not possible.
Confirm the available arrangements when submitting your application.
Important: the embassy in Moscow accepts passport and ID card applications. St. Petersburg’s consulate-general remains temporarily closed. Passport courier delivery must be arranged and paid for by the applicant.
Short-stay visas
Applying for a Schengen Visa for the Netherlands in Russia
The Netherlands applies specific limitations to Schengen visa applications in the Russian Federation.
The correct procedure depends on the applicant’s travel purpose, family circumstances and travel documents.
Tourist visits
Ordinary tourist visits do not qualify for a new Dutch Schengen visa under the published Russia-specific application categories.
Visiting family in the Netherlands
Applicants may qualify to visit first- or second-degree relatives in the Netherlands.
Eligible family relationships include spouses or registered partners, parents, children, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren, as well as certain other relatives described in the official rules.
Applicants can use an authorised VFS Global centre in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok or Yekaterinburg.
Business travel
Business applicants may qualify if they work for a company with a branch in the Netherlands and the business meets the published requirements, including a minimum of ten employees.
Before booking a VFS Global appointment, contact the embassy’s economic department at mos-economics@minbuza.nl.
The embassy will determine whether you can proceed with an application.
Seafarers
Eligible seafarers can apply under the published visa arrangements.
Seafarers working for shipping companies affiliated with the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners may qualify for the Blue Carpet Programme and its designated VFS Global procedure.
Social and cultural visits
Applicants invited by a Dutch social, cultural or government organisation may qualify if the visit meets the published policy requirements.
Contact mos-ca@minbuza.nl with the invitation and details of the intended visit before making an application.
EU or EEA family members
Some applicants may qualify for Schengen visa facilitation as family members of EU, EEA or Swiss nationals or as parents of Dutch children under 18.
Review the official eligibility rules before booking an appointment.
Russian non-biometric passports
From 1 October 2026, the Netherlands no longer recognises Russian non-biometric passports for new Schengen visa applications.
Russian nationals should use an accepted biometric passport when applying for a new visa.
Existing visas in non-biometric passports
A transition arrangement allows travel to the Netherlands with certain previously issued valid Schengen visas in Russian non-biometric passports until 31 December 2026.
Travellers should check the detailed conditions and the requirements of any other Schengen country on their itinerary.
Important: a VFS Global appointment does not establish visa eligibility. Confirm that your purpose of travel qualifies under the current Russia-specific rules before applying.
Residence and other visas
MVV Visas and Other Entry Procedures in Moscow
MVV visa stickers
Applicants whose Dutch residence application has been approved by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) may need an MVV visa sticker.
The embassy in Moscow accepts eligible applications only when the IND approval letter specifically authorises an application in the Russian Federation.
Book an online appointment and follow the instructions in the IND decision.
MVV application deadline
After receiving the positive IND decision, applicants generally have three months to apply for the MVV visa sticker.
MVV sticker collection
Completed MVV visa stickers can be collected Monday to Friday from 2:00 to 3:00 PM without an additional appointment.
Lost or expired Dutch residence permits
If your Dutch residence permit has expired or has been lost or stolen while you are in the Russian Federation, you may need an entry visa to return to the Netherlands.
Request an appointment by emailing mos-date@minbuza.nl.
Long-stay Caribbean visas
Eligible applicants can request an appointment for a long-stay Caribbean visa by emailing mos-date@minbuza.nl.
Short-stay Caribbean visas
For a short-stay Caribbean visa, the correct procedure depends on the purpose of travel.
Check the official instructions before selecting an appointment location.
Airport transit visas
Applicants residing in the Russian Federation cannot apply for a Dutch airport transit visa at the embassy in Moscow.
The official procedure directs them to an authorised visa application location in another country in the region.
Important: the embassy in Moscow handles eligible MVV visa sticker appointments, but an airport transit visa for the Netherlands must be applied for outside the Russian Federation.
Opening hours
Opening Hours of the Dutch Embassy in Moscow
The embassy publishes the following front desk hours for appointments:
Passport and document collection
Passport, declaration and other document collection is available Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 AM and from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, without another appointment.
MVV visa sticker collection
MVV visa stickers can be collected Monday to Friday from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, without an appointment.
Public holidays and embassy closures
The embassy closes on selected Dutch and Russian public holidays.
The published 2026 calendar includes 4 November, 25 December and 31 December among its remaining closure dates.
Check the official contact page before travelling.
Remember: Friday afternoon passport and document collection is listed separately from the Friday front desk appointment hours. Follow the time window for your particular service.
Appointments
How to Make an Appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Moscow
Online Appointments
Book passports, identity cards, MVV visa stickers and certificates of life online.
Consular Email Appointments
Use mos-ca@minbuza.nl for emergency travel documents, nationality procedures and legalisations.
Visa and Residence Enquiries
Use mos-date@minbuza.nl for specified entry visas, long-stay Caribbean visas and civic integration examinations.
Passport and identity card applications
Make an online appointment at the embassy after preparing your personal document checklist.
MVV visa stickers
Eligible applicants can book an online embassy appointment if the IND approval letter authorises Moscow.
Nationality procedures
For naturalisation or the Dutch nationality option procedure, request an appointment by emailing mos-ca@minbuza.nl.
Signature and ID copy legalisation
Both procedures require appointments requested through the consular email address.
Certificates of life
Book an online appointment for a new certificate of life.
Certificates requested by email
Certificates of marital status and residence can be requested directly through mos-ca@minbuza.nl.
Changing or cancelling an appointment
Online booking confirmations include instructions for changing or cancelling appointments.
Document collection
Collecting a Dutch Passport or Other Document in Moscow
When a passport or identity card is ready, the embassy will notify the applicant by email.
Collection hours for passports and documents
MVV visa sticker collection
Completed MVV visa stickers are collected Monday to Friday from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, without another appointment.
Courier delivery
The embassy allows applicants to arrange courier delivery of a new Dutch passport.
You must pay the courier charges and arrange collection of the passport envelope from the embassy.
Previous passports
If you retained your previous passport during processing, return it before the new document can be sent.
If your old passport contains a valid visa or residence permit, inform embassy staff before it is invalidated.
Identity card delivery
Delivery of a new Dutch identity card is normally not available. Confirm the collection arrangements when submitting the application.
Collection deadline
The new passport or identity card must be collected or dispatched within three months after notification that it is ready.
Documents not collected or dispatched within that period are destroyed.
Important: MVV visa stickers and ordinary passports have different collection periods. Courier delivery is available for passports under the published conditions, but ID card delivery is normally not possible.
Before your visit
Preparing for a Visit to the Dutch Embassy in Moscow
Check Visa Eligibility
Verify that your travel purpose qualifies before arranging a Schengen visa appointment.
Prepare Your Documents
Bring your original identification, appointment confirmation, completed forms and required apostilled or translated certificates.
Confirm Current Arrangements
Check the embassy’s closure dates, application procedure and any current travel restrictions before visiting.
Biometric Russian passports
Since 1 October 2026, the Netherlands no longer recognises Russian non-biometric passports for new Schengen visa applications.
Applicants should verify that their travel document satisfies the current recognition rules.
Visa purpose restrictions
Ordinary tourist applications are not among the accepted Schengen visa categories. Family relationships, business requirements and other specific eligibility rules must be checked individually.
Legalisation and translation
Russian birth and marriage certificates needed for Dutch passport applications may require an apostille.
Russian-language documents may also require sworn translation.
Urgent consular assistance
Dutch nationals who need urgent assistance can contact NetherlandsWorldwide around the clock.
Emergency assistance: call +31 247 247 247 or use WhatsApp at +31 857 737 400. Do not share sensitive identity information through WhatsApp. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Frequently asked questions
Dutch Embassy in Moscow: FAQ
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Moscow?
The embassy is located at Kalashny Pereulok 6, 115127 Moscow, Russian Federation.
What is the telephone number of the Dutch Embassy in Moscow?
Call +7 495 797 2900. From the Netherlands, you can contact NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247.
What are the embassy’s opening hours?
Monday to Thursday, 9:00–10:30 AM and 3:00–4:00 PM; Friday, 9:00–10:30 AM. New consular applications require appointments.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or identity card in Moscow?
Yes. Prepare your personal documents checklist and book an online appointment at the embassy.
Is the Dutch Consulate-General in St. Petersburg open?
No. The Consulate-General in St. Petersburg has been temporarily closed since 20 February 2023 and does not accept appointments.
Can I apply for a Dutch Schengen tourist visa in Russia?
Ordinary tourism is not an eligible purpose under the published Russia-specific Dutch Schengen visa arrangements. Other purposes of travel may qualify under specific conditions.
Can I visit family in the Netherlands with a Schengen visa?
Eligible applicants with first- or second-degree relatives in the Netherlands may apply through an authorised VFS Global centre, subject to the current requirements.
Are Russian non-biometric passports accepted for new Schengen visas?
From 1 October 2026, the Netherlands no longer recognises Russian non-biometric passports for new Schengen visa applications. Certain previously issued valid visas have transitional arrangements until 31 December 2026.
When can I collect a Dutch passport or MVV visa sticker in Moscow?
Passports and ordinary documents can be collected Monday to Friday from 9:00–10:30 AM and 3:00–4:00 PM. MVV visa stickers are collected from 2:00–3:00 PM. Neither collection service requires another appointment.
How can Dutch nationals obtain urgent consular assistance in Russia?
Call NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.