Netherlands diplomatic mission in Iran
Dutch Embassy in Tehran, Iran
Find the official address, contact details and consular opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Tehran. Learn how to arrange Dutch passport and identity card applications, apply for visas, request consular certificates and collect completed documents in Iran.
Contact
Dutch Embassy in Tehran: Contact Details
Dibaji North Street
Farmanieh
Tehran, Iran
NetherlandsWorldwide, 24 hours a day
By appointment only
Thursday: 12:00–12:30 PM
No appointment required
Important: consular appointments have resumed, but availability can change at short notice. Check the official embassy information before visiting. Regular Schengen visa applications are handled by VFS Global in Tehran, which reopened on 6 October 2026.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Embassy in Tehran?
The Dutch Embassy is located at No. 60 West Arghavan Street, Dibaji North Street, in the Farmanieh area of Tehran, Iran.
Tehran is Iran’s capital and the location of national government institutions and foreign diplomatic missions.
Planning your journey
Use the complete visiting address when arranging transport. Confirm the appointment date, time and entry requirements before travelling.
Applicants should bring valid identification, the appointment confirmation and all original documents required for their service.
Embassy or visa application centre?
The embassy accepts selected Dutch passport, nationality, residence and consular applications.
Regular Schengen visa applications are submitted at the VFS Global application centre in Tehran, which is separate from the embassy.
Before travelling: confirm that your appointment is proceeding and check any changes to consular operations or visa application centre availability.
Diplomatic representation
About the Dutch Embassy in Tehran
The Dutch Embassy in Tehran represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Iran.
The mission maintains diplomatic communication with Iranian authorities and represents Dutch interests in bilateral and international affairs.
It also provides selected government services to Dutch nationals and eligible applicants residing in Iran.
Consular services
The embassy handles Dutch passport and identity card applications, emergency travel documents, selected certificates, nationality procedures and document legalisations.
Visa services
Visa applications follow different procedures according to the type of visa requested. Ordinary Schengen visas are handled by VFS Global, while eligible MVV visa sticker applications are arranged directly at the embassy.
Changes to public services
Diplomatic and consular operations can be affected by regional developments. Applicants should follow the latest official instructions rather than relying on older notices about closures or reopening dates.
Consular services
Consular Services at the Dutch Embassy in Tehran
Passports and ID Cards
Apply for a Dutch passport or identity card through the embassy’s online appointment system.
Certificates and Legalisations
Arrange certificates and the legalisation of selected Iranian documents, signatures and identity document copies.
Nationality and Residence
Contact the embassy about eligible nationality procedures, MVV visa stickers and related government services.
Emergency travel documents
Dutch nationals whose passport or identity card has been lost or stolen and who urgently need to travel can request assistance from the embassy.
Email teh-ca@minbuza.nl to arrange an appointment.
Explain your circumstances and prepare the required identity documents, photographs and travel information.
Naturalisation
Eligible applicants seeking Dutch nationality through naturalisation from abroad can request an appointment by email.
Dutch nationality option procedure
Applicants who may qualify for Dutch nationality through the option procedure can also request an appointment by emailing the consular department.
Legalisation of Iranian documents
The embassy accepts online appointments for legalisation of eligible documents issued in Iran.
Documents issued in other countries generally need to follow the legalisation procedure applicable to the issuing country.
Legalisation of signatures
If an organisation requires legalisation of your signature, book an online appointment at the embassy.
Bring valid identification and the relevant document.
Legalisation of identity document copies
You can make an online appointment to request an officially certified copy of an identity document.
Certificate of legal capacity to marry
Eligible applicants can request an appointment by emailing teh-ca@minbuza.nl.
Certificate of marital status
A certificate confirming marital status can be arranged by email appointment. Supporting documents depend on your personal circumstances.
Certificate of residence
To request a certificate of residence, contact the embassy by email and prepare evidence of your address.
Certificate of life
If a pension provider or another organisation requires proof that you are alive, request an appointment by email.
Basic civic integration examination abroad
Eligible applicants can arrange the basic civic integration examination abroad at the embassy by emailing teh-ca@minbuza.nl.
Caribbean Carpet Programme
Eligible organisations can send a completed Caribbean Carpet Programme registration form directly to the consular email address without an initial appointment.
Appointment procedures: passports, identity cards, legalisations and MVV visa stickers generally use online booking. Emergency travel documents and selected certificates or nationality procedures require contact by email.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in Iran
Dutch nationals living in Iran can apply for a new Dutch passport or identity card at the embassy in Tehran by making an online appointment.
1. Prepare Your Checklist
Create a separate personal checklist for each applicant and gather the required supporting documents.
2. Book Online
Arrange an appointment at the embassy after confirming that your documents are complete.
3. Apply in Person
Bring the printed checklist, signed application form, identification and all required original documents.
Proof of legal residence
Applicants must provide evidence of legal residence in Iran.
Depending on individual circumstances, this may include:
- A valid visa and supporting documentation.
- A valid residence permit.
- A valid Iranian passport or identity card if the applicant also holds Iranian nationality.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate may serve as proof of legal residence.
Documents from Iran
Iranian birth and marriage certificates must be legalised when required for a Dutch passport or identity card application.
Documents issued elsewhere may be subject to different requirements.
Documents from Afghanistan
For certain first-time Dutch passport or identity card applications involving Afghan birth or marriage certificates, additional authenticity verification by the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) may be required.
The official instructions indicate that this process can take six to nine months. Applicants should follow the embassy’s instructions concerning legalisation and document submission.
Translations
Documents in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted.
Other languages may require translation by a sworn translator.
Applications for children
Children must attend the application appointment in person.
Parental or guardian consent may be required for passport applicants under 18 and identity card applicants under 12.
Existing travel documents
Bring all Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards you possess, including expired documents.
Applicants may be able to retain an existing document during processing if it is still needed for travel or identification.
Applying in the Netherlands
Dutch nationals living in Iran can also submit a passport or identity card application at a participating border municipality in the Netherlands.
Receiving your new document
The embassy will notify you by email when the passport or identity card is ready.
Collection is available Sunday to Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:00 PM and Thursday from 12:00 to 12:30 PM, without a new appointment.
Postal delivery
The embassy does not offer postal or courier delivery of new Dutch passports or identity cards.
You must collect the completed document in Tehran.
Important: new passports and ID cards must be collected in person. Applicants using Afghan civil-status documents for certain first-time applications should account for the possible additional authenticity verification period.
Visas and residence
Applying for a Visa for the Netherlands in Iran
Short-stay Schengen visas
Eligible applicants residing in Iran can submit short-stay Schengen visa applications through VFS Global in Tehran.
The visa application centre reopened on 6 October 2026. Appointment availability is being increased gradually.
Schengen visa applications are not submitted at the embassy’s regular passport counter.
1. Check Visa Requirements
Confirm whether you require a visa and whether the Netherlands is the appropriate country to process your application.
2. Prepare Documents
Complete the official application form and gather the documents required for your travel purpose.
3. Book with VFS Global
Make an appointment at VFS Global in Tehran and check the current availability before travelling.
Do Iranian citizens need a Schengen visa?
Holders of ordinary Iranian passports generally need a Schengen visa for short visits to the Netherlands, unless a specific exemption applies.
When should you apply?
A Schengen visa application can generally be submitted up to six months before travel, or nine months for eligible seafarers.
Apply at least 15 calendar days before the intended journey, allowing additional time for appointments and processing.
At the VFS Global appointment
Applicants attend in person, submit their passport and documents, provide biometric data where required and pay the applicable fees.
VFS Global provides a reference number to track the application.
Passport return after visa processing
Applicants can follow the collection or delivery arrangements available through VFS Global.
MVV visa stickers
If the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has approved your residence application, you may need an MVV visa sticker.
Eligible applicants can book an online appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Tehran if the IND approval letter authorises this location.
Airport transit visas
Eligible applicants requiring an airport transit visa for the Netherlands can apply through VFS Global in Tehran.
Caribbean visas
Eligible applicants can use VFS Global in Tehran for the designated short-stay and long-stay Caribbean visa procedures.
Entry visas
If your Dutch residence permit has expired or been lost or stolen while you are in Iran, you may need an entry visa to return to the Netherlands.
Eligible applicants can follow the applicable VFS Global procedure.
Important: VFS Global in Tehran reopened on 6 October 2026, but appointments may remain limited. Check its latest operating status. MVV visa sticker applications use a separate embassy procedure.
Opening hours
Opening Hours of the Dutch Embassy in Tehran
The embassy publishes the following consular counter hours for visitors with appointments:
Document collection
Documents can be collected Sunday to Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:00 PM and Thursday from 12:00 to 12:30 PM.
No additional collection appointment is required during these periods.
Embassy closure days
The embassy closes on selected Dutch and Iranian public holidays.
Its published 2026 closure calendar includes 15 November and 23 December. Check the current official contact page for any additional closures.
Remember: the working week in Tehran runs from Sunday to Thursday. The embassy’s application hours differ from its document collection hours.
Appointments
How to Make an Appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Tehran
Online Embassy Appointments
Book passports, ID cards, MVV stickers and selected legalisation procedures online.
Email Appointments
Contact teh-ca@minbuza.nl for emergency travel documents, nationality procedures and selected certificates.
VFS Global Appointments
Use VFS Global for regular Schengen, airport transit and other designated visa applications.
Passport and identity card appointments
Complete your document checklist and book an online appointment at the embassy.
If you need both a passport and an identity card, arrange separate appointments for each application.
Legalisation appointments
Book online for legalisation of eligible Iranian documents, signatures and identity document copies.
Nationality procedures
Request appointments for naturalisation or the Dutch nationality option procedure by emailing teh-ca@minbuza.nl.
Certificates
For certificates of life, residence, marital status or legal capacity to marry, request an appointment by email.
MVV appointments
Eligible applicants can make an online embassy appointment if the IND approval letter authorises Tehran.
Changing or cancelling an appointment
Online appointment confirmations contain instructions for changing or cancelling bookings.
Document collection
Collecting a Dutch Passport or Identity Card in Tehran
When your new Dutch passport or identity card is ready, the embassy will notify you by email.
No passport or identity card delivery
The Dutch Embassy in Tehran does not offer postal or courier delivery of new Dutch passports or identity cards.
Both types of document must be collected in person.
Returning an old travel document
If you retained your previous passport or identity card during processing, bring it when collecting the replacement.
Inform embassy staff if an old passport contains a valid visa or residence permit that you need to preserve.
Collection deadline
Completed documents must be collected within three months after notification that they are ready.
Documents not collected within this period are destroyed.
Checking your new document
Check your name, place of birth and other personal information when you receive the new passport or identity card.
If you notice an error, contact teh-ca@minbuza.nl and provide the supporting evidence requested.
Important: passport and ID card collection takes place during separate afternoon or Thursday midday hours. Neither document can be sent to the applicant.
Before your visit
Preparing for a Visit to the Dutch Embassy in Tehran
Check the Current Situation
Confirm embassy and visa application centre operations before travelling.
Prepare Original Documents
Bring the required application forms, identity documents, translations and legalised certificates.
Check the Service Location
Use the embassy for authorised consular applications and VFS Global for regular Schengen visa applications.
Travel and security conditions
Review current Dutch government travel advice for Iran before making any journey.
Local security conditions, communications and transport may change without much notice.
Documents issued abroad
If your application involves civil-status documents issued outside Iran, check the applicable legalisation and translation requirements.
Consular fees
Official fees apply to passports, identity cards, visa applications, certificates and legalisations.
Check the current consular fee schedule and accepted payment methods.
Urgent consular assistance
Dutch nationals can contact NetherlandsWorldwide 24 hours a day, although the assistance available within Iran may be limited by local circumstances.
Emergency assistance: call +31 247 247 247 or contact NetherlandsWorldwide via WhatsApp at +31 857 737 400. Do not send sensitive identity documents through WhatsApp. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Frequently asked questions
Dutch Embassy in Tehran: FAQ
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Tehran?
The embassy is located at No. 60 West Arghavan Street, Dibaji North Street, Farmanieh, Tehran, Iran.
Is the Dutch Embassy in Tehran open for consular appointments?
The latest official guidance confirms that appointments for selected consular services are available. Because the situation may change, check NetherlandsWorldwide before travelling.
What is the telephone number for Dutch consular assistance in Iran?
Call NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day.
What are the embassy’s opening hours?
The published consular counter hours are Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM by appointment. The embassy is closed on Friday and Saturday.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or ID card in Tehran?
Yes. Prepare your personal documents checklist and make an online appointment at the embassy.
When can I collect my new Dutch passport or identity card?
Collection is available Sunday to Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:00 PM and Thursday from 12:00 to 12:30 PM without another appointment.
Can the Dutch Embassy send my new passport or ID card?
No. New Dutch passports and identity cards cannot be sent by post or courier. They must be collected at the embassy in Tehran.
Where can I apply for a Schengen visa in Iran?
Eligible applicants can apply through VFS Global in Tehran, which reopened on 6 October 2026. Check current appointment availability before travelling.
Can I apply for an MVV visa sticker in Tehran?
Yes, if your IND approval letter authorises an application in Iran. Make an online appointment at the embassy.
How can Dutch nationals obtain urgent consular assistance in Iran?
Call NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. Assistance in Iran may be limited by local conditions.