Netherlands diplomatic mission in Myanmar
Dutch Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar
Find the official address, telephone number and contact information for the Dutch Embassy in Yangon. Learn which services are available in Myanmar, where to apply for a Dutch passport or identity card, and how to arrange Schengen visa and consular appointments.
Contact
Dutch Embassy in Yangon: Contact Details
Sanchaung Township
Yangon
Myanmar
Important: the embassy in Yangon does not have a regular consular section. Do not visit without arranging the relevant service in advance. Ordinary passport and identity card applications must be submitted outside Myanmar, for example at the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Embassy in Yangon?
The Dutch Embassy is located at 84 Pan Hlaing Street in Sanchaung Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
Yangon is Myanmar’s largest city and an important commercial and diplomatic centre. Although Naypyidaw is the national capital, the Dutch Embassy is based in Yangon.
Visiting the embassy
The embassy does not publish general consular counter opening hours. Contact the consular team before travelling if you need one of the services available by appointment.
Bring your appointment confirmation and any original supporting documents specified by the embassy.
Embassy or external application centre?
Different services are handled at different locations:
- The Dutch Embassy in Yangon provides selected emergency assistance and certificates by email appointment.
- VFS Global in Yangon accepts eligible Schengen and certain other visa applications.
- The Dutch Embassy in Bangkok accepts regular passport and identity card applications for residents of Myanmar.
Before travelling: verify which location handles your application. An embassy address does not automatically mean that passport or visa applications can be submitted there.
Diplomatic representation
About the Dutch Embassy in Yangon
The Dutch Embassy in Yangon represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Myanmar.
It maintains official diplomatic relations and serves as a point of contact for bilateral cooperation and communication between the Netherlands and Myanmar.
The mission’s diplomatic role is separate from the public consular services available to Dutch citizens and visa applicants.
Limited services in Yangon
Unlike Dutch embassies with full consular departments, the embassy in Yangon does not accept ordinary Dutch passport and identity card applications.
It does, however, arrange certain services by email, including emergency travel documents and selected consular certificates.
Regional arrangements with Thailand
The Dutch Embassy in Bangkok is an important application location for residents of Myanmar who need services not available in Yangon.
These include Dutch passport and identity card applications and, in many cases, MVV visa stickers.
Applicants should always check the relevant procedure before making international travel arrangements.
Consular services
Consular Services Available in Yangon
Although the embassy has no regular consular section, NetherlandsWorldwide lists a limited number of services that can be arranged directly with the mission.
Emergency Travel Documents
Contact the embassy by email if you urgently need a temporary Dutch travel document.
Consular Certificates
Arrange selected certificates of life, marital status or residence by email.
Document Collection
Contact the embassy by email to arrange collection of an eligible declaration or other document.
Emergency travel documents
If your Dutch passport or identity card has been lost or stolen and you urgently need to travel, email yan-ca@minbuza.nl.
Explain your circumstances, intended destination and the urgency of your journey. The embassy will advise whether an emergency travel document can be issued and what supporting evidence is required.
Certificate of life
If your pension provider or another organisation requires a certificate confirming that you are alive, request an appointment by email.
Bring valid identification and the relevant supporting documentation.
Certificate of marital status
Applicants who need a certificate confirming their marital status can email the embassy to arrange an appointment.
The procedure and required civil-status records depend on personal circumstances.
Certificate of residence
You can also request an appointment for a certificate of residence by emailing yan-ca@minbuza.nl.
Be prepared to provide evidence of your current address and identity.
Certificate of Dutch nationality
The procedure for obtaining a certificate of Dutch nationality depends on the applicant’s circumstances and nationality history.
Consult the official requirements before submitting an application.
Other Dutch government services
For services not available in Yangon, NetherlandsWorldwide generally directs residents of Myanmar to Thailand.
Check the specific service before booking an appointment or travelling to Bangkok.
Important: these limited appointment services do not make Yangon a full-service Dutch consular office. Regular passport applications and MVV visa stickers cannot be submitted there.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card if You Live in Myanmar
There is no regular Dutch passport or identity card application counter in Myanmar.
Dutch nationals living in Myanmar can apply at a Dutch embassy or consulate-general in another country, such as the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. Applications are also possible at participating border municipalities in the Netherlands.
1. Create Your Checklist
Generate a personal documents checklist for each applicant and collect the required evidence.
2. Book Outside Myanmar
Make an online passport or identity card appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok or another authorised location.
3. Attend in Person
Bring the printed checklist, signed application form and all required original documents.
Proof of legal residence in Myanmar
Applicants must demonstrate that they legally reside in Myanmar.
Depending on personal circumstances, this may include:
- A valid visa.
- A valid residence permit.
- A valid Myanmar passport or identity card if the applicant also holds Myanmar nationality.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate can serve as evidence of legal residence.
Birth and marriage certificates
Certificates issued in Myanmar must be legalised when required for the application.
Documents in languages other than Dutch, English, German or French may require a sworn translation.
Applications for children
Children must attend their passport and identity card application appointments 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.
Collecting a completed document in Bangkok
The embassy in Bangkok allows collection of completed passports and identity cards from Monday to Thursday between 1:30 and 3:00 PM without another appointment, subject to embassy closure days.
Sending a new document to Myanmar
The country-specific passport guidance provides arrangements for sending a completed travel document to an address in Myanmar.
For registered post, applicants must complete the required disclaimer form and bring the stated postage and return-envelope materials to the Bangkok appointment.
Delivery through the Dutch Embassy in Yangon
The official guidance also provides an option for having the completed document sent to the Dutch Embassy in Yangon.
Applicants choosing this arrangement do not need to provide the postage stamps and envelope required for direct registered delivery.
Arrange the collection procedure with the embassy in Yangon by email. Do not assume that completed passports can be collected there without an appointment.
Important: applying for a passport in Bangkok and receiving the completed document through Yangon are different steps. The embassy in Yangon does not accept the original passport application.
Visas and residence
Applying for a Visa for the Netherlands in Myanmar
Short-stay Schengen visas
Eligible applicants who live in Myanmar can apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for the Netherlands through VFS Global in Yangon.
Applications are not submitted at the Dutch Embassy’s public counter.
1. Check Your Requirements
Confirm whether you need a Schengen visa and whether the Netherlands is responsible for your application.
2. Prepare Documents
Complete the official visa application form and gather the documents required for your journey.
3. Book with VFS Global
Make an online appointment at the authorised application centre in Yangon.
Do Myanmar citizens need a Schengen visa?
Holders of ordinary Myanmar passports generally require a visa for short visits to the Netherlands, unless a specific exemption applies.
When to apply
Applications can generally be submitted up to six months before travel.
The official Myanmar-specific guidance recommends applying no later than 45 days before the intended journey.
Attending your appointment
Applicants generally attend in person. Fingerprints are collected when required, subject to the official exemptions for previous biometric applications and other circumstances.
Bring your passport, completed application form and supporting documents. VFS Global charges a service fee in addition to any applicable visa fee.
Tracking your visa application
VFS Global provides a reference number that applicants can use to track their application status.
Passport return
After processing, applicants may collect their passport from VFS Global or arrange delivery where available.
Follow the instructions provided at your VFS Global appointment.
MVV visa stickers
Residents of Myanmar cannot apply for an MVV visa sticker within Myanmar.
The IND approval letter specifies the authorised application location. In most cases, this is the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
Only apply at the location named in your IND approval letter.
Airport transit and Caribbean visas
Eligible airport transit and short-stay Caribbean visa applications can be submitted through VFS Global in Yangon.
Entry visas
If your Dutch residence permit has expired or has been lost or stolen while you are in Myanmar, you may need an entry visa to return to the Netherlands.
Eligible applicants can use VFS Global in Yangon, following the official entry visa procedure.
Important: regular Schengen visas are handled by VFS Global in Yangon, while MVV visa stickers must be obtained outside Myanmar, usually in Bangkok when authorised by the IND.
Appointments
Making a Dutch Consular Appointment in Myanmar
Appointment procedures depend on the service requested.
Appointments at the embassy in Yangon
Email yan-ca@minbuza.nl for:
- Emergency travel documents.
- Certificates of life.
- Certificates of marital status.
- Certificates of residence.
- Collection of eligible declarations or other documents.
Passport and identity card appointments
For ordinary passport and ID card applications, make an appointment outside Myanmar, for example at the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok.
Schengen visa appointments
Book an appointment with VFS Global in Yangon for eligible Schengen visa applications.
MVV visa sticker appointments
Check the IND approval letter and book an appointment in the country specifically authorised in that letter.
Official opening hours
The embassy in Yangon does not publish general consular counter hours because it has no regular consular section.
Follow the appointment instructions provided by the consular team.
Embassy closure dates
The embassy closes on selected Dutch and Myanmar public holidays. Its published 2026 schedule includes Thadingyut on 26–27 October, Tazaung Daing on 23–24 November and a year-end closure from 25 to 31 December.
Check the current closure information before arranging a visit.
Document collection
Collecting Dutch Documents in Yangon
For collection of an eligible declaration or another document at the Dutch Embassy in Yangon, contact the consular department by email to arrange an appointment.
The embassy does not publish general walk-in collection hours.
Passport and identity card applications in Thailand
If you apply for a Dutch passport or identity card at the embassy in Bangkok, confirm the available collection and delivery arrangements during your appointment.
Collection in Bangkok
Completed documents can be collected in Bangkok on Monday to Thursday between 1:30 and 3:00 PM, excluding closure days, without a new appointment.
Documents forwarded to Yangon
The country-specific instructions allow applicants to request that a completed travel document be sent to the Dutch Embassy in Yangon.
Follow the embassy’s instructions for collecting the document after it arrives.
Deadline for receiving a document
The official passport guidance requires a completed passport or ID card to be collected or sent within three months of notification that it is ready.
After that period, the document is destroyed.
Important: collection at the embassy in Yangon must be arranged by email. Do not assume the embassy operates a regular document collection counter.
Before your visit
Before Contacting the Dutch Embassy in Yangon
Confirm the Service
Check whether your request can be handled in Yangon or requires an application outside Myanmar.
Prepare Your Documents
Gather identification, original certificates, legalisations and translations required for your appointment.
Check Current Conditions
Review official travel advice, transport arrangements and embassy closure dates before travelling.
Travelling to Thailand for a passport
If you plan to apply for a passport or identity card in Bangkok, check the requirements for entering Thailand as well as the Dutch passport application procedure.
Do not book international travel before confirming your documents and appointment.
Schengen visa applications
Residents of Myanmar applying through VFS Global should allow sufficient time for visa processing. The official country guidance recommends submitting a Schengen visa application at least 45 days before travelling.
Emergency assistance
Dutch nationals needing urgent consular assistance 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. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first. Consular assistance may be limited by local security conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Dutch Embassy in Yangon: FAQ
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Yangon?
The embassy is located at 84 Pan Hlaing Street, Sanchaung Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
What is the telephone number of the Dutch Embassy in Yangon?
Call +95 1 231 7575. NetherlandsWorldwide can also be reached at +31 247 247 247.
Does the Dutch Embassy in Yangon have a consular section?
No. The embassy does not have a regular consular section, but selected services such as emergency travel documents and consular certificates can be arranged by email.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport in Yangon?
No. Ordinary passport and identity card applications must be submitted outside Myanmar, for example at the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
Can my new Dutch passport be sent to Yangon?
Yes. The official passport guidance describes an arrangement for having a completed document sent to the Dutch Embassy in Yangon after applying in Bangkok. Contact the embassy for collection arrangements.
Where can I apply for a Schengen visa in Myanmar?
Eligible residents can apply through VFS Global in Yangon. The embassy does not accept regular Schengen visa applications at its counter.
When should I submit a Schengen visa application in Myanmar?
The official guidance recommends applying no later than 45 days before the intended trip. Applications can generally be submitted up to six months before travel.
Can I apply for an MVV visa sticker in Yangon?
No. The IND approval letter specifies where you must apply. In most cases, applicants living in Myanmar are directed to the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok.
Can I obtain consular certificates in Yangon?
Selected certificates of life, marital status and residence can be arranged by emailing yan-ca@minbuza.nl.
How can Dutch nationals obtain urgent consular assistance in Myanmar?
Call NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Official information