Netherlands diplomatic representation in Chad
Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena, Chad
Find the official address and contact details of the Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena. Learn how to request an emergency Dutch travel document, where to apply for a Dutch passport or identity card, and how to arrange visa and consular services if you live in Chad.
Contact
Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena: Contact Details
150 Avenue Général Kerim Nassour
Délégation de l’Union Européenne
N’Djamena, Chad
Important: the Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena is not a full-service consular application centre. Regular Dutch passport and identity card applications must be submitted outside Chad. Emergency travel document appointments can be requested directly by email.
Location
Where Is the Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena?
The Netherlands Embassy Office is located at 150 Avenue Général Kerim Nassour, at the European Union Delegation in N’Djamena, Chad.
N’Djamena is the capital of Chad and its main administrative and diplomatic centre.
Visiting the diplomatic office
The office’s address is published for official contact purposes. It is not an ordinary walk-in centre for Dutch passport applications or Schengen visas.
Contact the office before arranging an in-person visit, particularly if you require an emergency travel document.
Postal address versus visiting location
The published address includes BP 552, which is a postal box reference. For an in-person visit, use the physical location at 150 Avenue Général Kerim Nassour.
Where to go for other services
Residents of Chad may need to contact the Dutch embassies in Cairo or Addis Ababa, the Dutch Consulate-General in Lagos, or the French Embassy in N’Djamena.
The appropriate location depends on the service required.
Diplomatic representation
About the Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena
The Netherlands maintains an embassy office in N’Djamena as its official diplomatic presence in Chad.
The office provides a point of contact for diplomatic communication and Dutch governmental interests in the country.
Embassy office rather than full embassy
NetherlandsWorldwide officially identifies the mission as an embassy office.
Its services differ from those of a Dutch embassy with a regular consular section. In particular, residents of Chad cannot submit ordinary Dutch passport or identity card applications at this office.
Regional consular arrangements
Selected Dutch government services are provided by diplomatic missions in Egypt, Ethiopia or Nigeria.
For Schengen and airport transit visa applications, the French Embassy in N’Djamena acts as the designated application location.
Emergency assistance
One important service available through the Netherlands Embassy Office is arranging appointments for emergency Dutch travel documents.
Eligible Dutch nationals should contact the office by email and follow the instructions they receive.
Consular guidance
Which Dutch Consular Services Are Available in Chad?
Consular responsibilities for residents of Chad are divided between the embassy office in N’Djamena and Dutch diplomatic missions in other countries.
Emergency Travel Documents
Request an appointment at the Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena by email.
Passports and Identity Cards
Apply at an authorised Dutch mission in Egypt, Ethiopia or Nigeria.
Schengen Visas
Eligible residents of Chad can apply through the French Embassy in N’Djamena.
Emergency Dutch travel documents
If your Dutch passport or identity card has been lost or stolen and you urgently need to travel, contact the embassy office directly.
Request an appointment by emailing ndj@minbuza.nl.
Explain your circumstances, the urgency of your travel and whether you have another form of identification.
The office will advise you on the available procedure and supporting documents.
Services that require travel abroad
For regular passports, identity cards and several other government services, residents of Chad must use a Dutch mission outside the country.
The official appointment guidance identifies Egypt, Ethiopia and Nigeria as locations for passport and identity card applications.
Certificates requested by email
Certain certificates can be requested from the Dutch Embassy in Cairo or the Dutch Consulate-General in Lagos without an initial in-person appointment.
Other government services
For services not individually listed in the Chad-specific appointment guidance, applicants are directed to Egypt or Ethiopia.
Check the relevant country’s requirements before arranging travel.
Important: the Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena provides a limited range of services. Do not assume that a service available at a Dutch embassy elsewhere can also be provided in Chad.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card if You Live in Chad
Dutch nationals living in Chad cannot submit regular passport or identity card applications at the embassy office in N’Djamena.
The official procedure identifies three alternative application locations in Africa.
Where to apply
Cairo, Egypt
Make an online appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Cairo.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Make an online appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Addis Ababa.
Lagos, Nigeria
Request an appointment at the Dutch Consulate-General in Lagos by emailing lag-ca@minbuza.nl.
Step 1: Prepare your personal checklist
Create a separate personal documents checklist for every passport or identity card application.
This checklist identifies the supporting documents you must bring to your appointment.
Step 2: Prove legal residence in Chad
You must provide evidence that you reside legally in Chad.
Depending on your circumstances, this may be:
- A valid visa and supporting documents.
- A valid residence permit.
- A valid passport or identity card issued by your country of residence.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate can serve as proof of legal residence.
Step 3: Prepare civil-status documents
Birth certificates and marriage certificates issued in Chad must be legalised when required for the Dutch application.
Documents issued in another country may be subject to a different legalisation procedure.
Document translations
Documents written in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted.
Documents in other languages should be translated by a sworn translator when required.
Step 4: Arrange your appointment
After preparing your checklist and supporting documents, book an appointment at an authorised application location.
Make separate appointments if you are applying for both a passport and an identity card.
Step 5: Attend in person
All applicants must attend their appointment personally, including children.
Bring the printed checklist and the required original documents. Originals can normally be taken home after the application counter has checked them and made the necessary copies.
Applying in the Netherlands
Dutch nationals living in Chad can also apply for a passport or identity card at a participating border municipality in the Netherlands.
Receiving a new passport or ID card
The application location will notify you by email when your new travel document is ready.
The exact collection or delivery arrangements depend on whether you applied in Cairo, Addis Ababa or Lagos.
Returning your previous travel document
If you kept your previous passport or identity card during processing, you must return it when collecting the replacement.
If your new document is to be sent to you, the application location may require you to return the previous document before dispatch.
Collection deadline
Completed passports and identity cards must be collected or dispatched within three months after notification that they are ready.
Documents not collected or dispatched within that period are destroyed.
Important: no regular passport or identity card applications take place in N’Djamena. Check entry requirements for the country where you intend to submit your application.
Visa information
Applying for a Schengen Visa for the Netherlands in Chad
Residents of Chad who require a short-stay Schengen visa for the Netherlands can apply through the French Embassy in N’Djamena.
The Netherlands Embassy Office does not accept regular Schengen visa applications.
Do Chadian citizens need a Schengen visa?
Holders of ordinary Chadian passports generally require a Schengen visa for a short visit to the Netherlands, unless a specific exemption applies.
Visa application location
The official NetherlandsWorldwide instructions direct residents of Chad to the French Embassy in N’Djamena.
Applicants should follow the French Embassy’s appointment procedure, supporting document requirements and instructions.
1. Check Requirements
Confirm whether you need a Schengen visa and which documents are necessary for your intended journey.
2. Prepare Your Application
Gather your travel document, application form and supporting evidence according to the French authorities‘ instructions.
3. Arrange an Appointment
Follow the French Embassy in N’Djamena’s application procedure.
Airport transit visas
Residents of Chad who require an airport transit visa for the Netherlands are also directed to the French Embassy in N’Djamena.
Questions about a submitted visa application
For questions about application status, complaints or appeals relating to an application made through the French authorities, contact the French Embassy directly.
Visa facilitation for parents of Dutch children
There is an important exception for applicants seeking visa facilitation to live with their Dutch child under 18.
This application cannot be submitted through the French Embassy in Chad.
Eligible applicants must choose an authorised Dutch embassy, consulate-general, VFS Global or TLScontact application location in another country.
Long-term residence
If you plan to live, work or study in the Netherlands, a residence permit or MVV visa sticker may be necessary.
For MVV visa stickers, follow the location specified in the positive decision from the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
Entry visas
If your Dutch residence permit has expired or been lost or stolen while you are in Chad, you may need an entry visa to return to the Netherlands.
You cannot apply for this type of entry visa in Chad. The published procedure identifies VFS Global application locations in Egypt or Ethiopia.
Important: the French Embassy handles the regular Schengen and airport transit visa application arrangements in Chad. Visa facilitation for parents of Dutch children under 18 and Dutch entry visas follow different procedures.
Consular certificates
Requesting Dutch Consular Certificates if You Live in Chad
Several Dutch consular certificates can be requested by email from the embassy in Cairo or the consulate-general in Lagos.
You do not need an initial personal appointment to submit these requests.
Certificate of legal capacity to marry
Eligible Dutch nationals who need a certificate of legal capacity to marry can contact:
- Dutch Embassy in Cairo: kai-ca@minbuza.nl
- Dutch Consulate-General in Lagos: lag-ca@minbuza.nl
Check eligibility and supporting document requirements before sending the request.
Certificate of marital status
A certificate confirming marital status can also be requested by email from Cairo or Lagos.
The issuing office may require identity documents and civil-status records.
Certificate of residence
Residents of Chad who require confirmation of their residence can request a certificate through the same two offices.
Prepare supporting evidence showing your current address.
Certificate of Dutch nationality
The procedure for obtaining a certificate of Dutch nationality depends on your circumstances and nationality history.
Review the applicable NetherlandsWorldwide guidance to determine the correct application route.
Legalisation and translations
Before sending certificates or civil-status documents for a Dutch government procedure, check whether legalisation or sworn translation is necessary.
Requirements depend on the document and the country in which it was issued.
Important: these consular certificates are not ordinarily requested from the embassy office in N’Djamena. Use the appropriate contact in Cairo or Lagos.
Appointments
How to Make a Dutch Consular Appointment if You Live in Chad
Emergency travel documents in N’Djamena
Request an appointment by emailing ndj@minbuza.nl.
Wait for confirmation and instructions before visiting the embassy office.
Passport and identity card appointments
Choose an authorised location:
- Embassy in Cairo: book online.
- Embassy in Addis Ababa: book online.
- Consulate-General in Lagos: email lag-ca@minbuza.nl.
Schengen visa appointments
Follow the French Embassy in N’Djamena’s appointment instructions.
Certificate requests
Certificates of legal capacity to marry, marital status and residence can be requested by emailing the Dutch Embassy in Cairo or the Consulate-General in Lagos.
Other consular matters
The official Chad-specific guidance directs applicants to Egypt or Ethiopia for other Dutch government products and services.
Opening hours
The Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena does not publish regular consular application counter hours.
Confirm the availability of the specific service before travelling.
Before your visit
What to Know Before Contacting the Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena
Check Your Service Location
Confirm whether you need to contact N’Djamena, Cairo, Addis Ababa, Lagos or the French Embassy.
Prepare Your Documents
Gather your identification, personal checklist, evidence of legal residence and any required legalised certificates.
Plan International Travel
If applying outside Chad, check entry requirements and appointment availability before making travel arrangements.
Passport applications outside Chad
Travelling to a Dutch embassy abroad does not automatically entitle you to enter the country where the application centre is located.
Check the visa and entry requirements for Egypt, Ethiopia or Nigeria before booking travel.
Documents issued in Chad
Chadian birth and marriage certificates may require legalisation for Dutch government applications.
Documents written in French can be submitted for passport and identity card applications without an additional translation solely because of the language.
Fees
Consular fees depend on the requested service and the application location.
Check the official fees and accepted payment methods for the embassy, consulate-general or external visa application centre handling your request.
Urgent Dutch consular assistance
Dutch nationals who need urgent assistance can contact NetherlandsWorldwide 24 hours a day.
Emergency assistance: call +31 247 247 247. WhatsApp support is available at +31 857 737 400. Do not share sensitive identification documents via WhatsApp. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Frequently asked questions
Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena: FAQ
Where is the Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena?
The office is located at 150 Avenue Général Kerim Nassour, at the European Union Delegation in N’Djamena, Chad. The published postal reference is BP 552.
What is the telephone number of the Netherlands Embassy Office in Chad?
Call +235 60 16 28 01. NetherlandsWorldwide is also available at +31 247 247 247.
Is the Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena a full-service embassy?
No. It is officially designated an embassy office and does not provide the full range of ordinary Dutch consular applications.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or ID card in N’Djamena?
No. Regular applications must be submitted outside Chad, for example at the Dutch embassies in Cairo or Addis Ababa, or at the Dutch Consulate-General in Lagos.
Where can I obtain an emergency Dutch travel document in Chad?
Request an appointment at the Netherlands Embassy Office in N’Djamena by emailing ndj@minbuza.nl.
Where can I apply for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Chad?
Eligible residents can apply through the French Embassy in N’Djamena. Follow the French authorities‘ appointment and document requirements.
Where can I apply for an airport transit visa?
Residents of Chad requiring an airport transit visa for the Netherlands are directed to the French Embassy in N’Djamena.
Can I request a Dutch certificate of marital status or residence from Chad?
Yes. These certificates can be requested by email from the Dutch Embassy in Cairo at kai-ca@minbuza.nl or the Dutch Consulate-General in Lagos at lag-ca@minbuza.nl.
Where can I apply for a Dutch entry visa if my residence permit is lost?
The official guidance states that entry visa applications cannot be submitted in Chad. Eligible applicants can use VFS Global in Egypt or Ethiopia.
How can Dutch nationals obtain urgent consular assistance in Chad?
Call NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.