Diplomatic representation of the Netherlands in Canada
Netherlands Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ottawa represents the Netherlands in Canada and provides Dutch passport, identity-card, travel-document and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Netherlands Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is located on Albert Street in downtown Ottawa.
Appointment required: The Embassy’s published public opening hours are by appointment only. Check NetherlandsWorldwide for the procedure and appointment system that applies to the consular service you need.
Embassy location
Where is the Netherlands Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is located at 350 Albert Street in downtown Ottawa.
The official address is 350 Albert Street, Suite 2020, Ottawa, ON K1R 1A4, Canada.
Applicants attending for a consular procedure should bring all documents specified on their personal checklist and their appointment confirmation where applicable.
About the mission
About the Netherlands Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ottawa is the Netherlands‘ resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents the Netherlands in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, commercial, cultural and other cooperation between the two countries.
The Ottawa mission also provides selected consular services. The Netherlands maintains Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver and uses external service locations for certain passport, identity-card and visa applications in Canada.
Consular procedures are coordinated through the Dutch government’s NetherlandsWorldwide service, which provides the current requirements, personal document checklists and appointment information.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy in Ottawa provides selected consular services for Dutch citizens and other eligible applicants.
Dutch passports
Dutch citizens living in Canada can apply for a Dutch passport at the Embassy in Ottawa by appointment, provided they meet the applicable nationality and documentary requirements.
Dutch ID cards
Eligible Dutch citizens can also apply for a Dutch identity card at the Embassy. Applicants must complete the required checklist and attend their appointment in person.
Emergency travel documents
Dutch citizens who need to travel urgently and cannot use their passport may contact the Embassy regarding an emergency travel document. The Embassy first reviews the required documents and travel information.
Certificates
Eligible applicants can obtain certain consular certificates, including certificates of Dutch nationality and residence, subject to the applicable procedure.
Signature legalisation
The Embassy provides eligible legalisation-of-signature services. Personal attendance is required for this service.
Certified copies
Eligible applicants can request certification of a copy as conforming to an original document. This service is provided in person.
Certificates of life
The Embassy can provide eligible certificate-of-life services where personal verification is required.
Visa-related services
Most standard Schengen visa applications in Canada are submitted through VFS Global rather than directly at the Embassy. The Embassy remains involved in specific visa and immigration procedures.
Different application locations: Depending on the service, applicants may be able to use the Embassy in Ottawa, a Dutch Consulate General or an authorised VFS Global location. Check the current NetherlandsWorldwide instructions before choosing where to apply.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
Consular visits to the Embassy are appointment-based.
For passport and Dutch ID-card applications, applicants should first complete the NetherlandsWorldwide document checklist and gather all required originals and supporting documents.
An appointment can then be booked for the Embassy in Ottawa. Separate appointments are required when the same applicant is applying for both a passport and an ID card.
Visa applications use different appointment procedures. Standard Schengen visa applicants in Canada make their appointments through VFS Global.
Arrive prepared: The Dutch authorities state that applicants should bring every document on their personal checklist. An application may not be accepted if required documents are missing.
Dutch travel documents
Dutch Passports and ID Cards
Dutch citizens residing in Canada can apply for passports and identity cards through several official locations.
Applications can be made by appointment at the Embassy in Ottawa or at the Dutch Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver.
Authorised VFS Global locations in Canada also accept eligible Dutch passport and ID-card applications. Current NetherlandsWorldwide information lists VFS application locations in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton.
Applicants must appear in person and provide the documents identified by the official personal checklist.
Special rules apply when a previous passport or ID card has been lost or stolen. If the applicant does not have a photocopy of the lost or stolen document, the Dutch authorities currently require the application to be made at the Embassy in Ottawa or a Consulate General in Toronto or Vancouver rather than through VFS Global.
Personal attendance: Dutch passport and ID-card applications are in-person procedures. Check the official checklist and appointment availability before travelling to an application location.
Travel to the Netherlands
Netherlands Visas
Whether a traveller needs a visa for the Netherlands depends on nationality, travel document and the purpose and duration of the stay.
Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for qualifying short visits to the Netherlands.
Travellers who do require a short-stay Schengen visa and reside in Canada currently submit their applications through VFS Global application centres in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver or Edmonton.
Applicants must make an appointment and appear in person. The application normally includes the required supporting documents, passport and biometric information.
The Netherlands also has separate procedures for long-stay immigration and MVV visa stickers. Applicants who have received the appropriate approval should follow the specific NetherlandsWorldwide instructions for Canada.
Do not send a standard Schengen visa application directly to the Embassy: The current procedure for applicants resident in Canada uses VFS Global application centres, except for specific procedures for which the Dutch authorities provide different instructions.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Use NetherlandsWorldwide to identify the correct procedure, application location and required documents before travelling to the Embassy.
Complete your checklist
Passport and ID-card applicants should generate and complete the official document checklist before making the journey to Ottawa.
Book the correct location
Depending on the service, applications may be submitted in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton or another location specified by the Dutch authorities.
Check personal-attendance rules
Passports, ID cards and several document services require personal attendance. A limited number of certificate procedures can be handled online or by mail.
Frequently asked questions
Netherlands Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Netherlands Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is located at 350 Albert Street, Suite 2020, Ottawa, ON K1R 1A4, Canada.
Do I need an appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Ottawa?
Yes. The Embassy’s published public opening hours are by appointment only. The appointment procedure depends on the consular service you require.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport in Ottawa?
Yes. Eligible Dutch citizens can apply for a passport at the Embassy in Ottawa by appointment. Passport services are also available through other official Dutch application locations in Canada.
Can I apply for a Dutch ID card in Ottawa?
Yes. Eligible Dutch citizens can apply for an identity card at the Embassy. If you are applying for both a passport and an ID card, separate appointments are required.
Where else can I apply for a Dutch passport in Canada?
Passport and ID-card applications can also be made through the Dutch Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver. Eligible applicants can use authorised VFS Global locations in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for qualifying short visits to the Netherlands. Other entry conditions and maximum-stay rules still apply.
Where do I apply for a Netherlands Schengen visa in Canada?
Applicants who require a Schengen visa and reside in Canada currently submit their applications through VFS Global in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver or Edmonton. An appointment and personal attendance are required.
Can the Embassy issue an emergency travel document?
Eligible Dutch citizens who need to travel urgently and cannot use their normal passport can contact the Embassy about an emergency travel document. The Embassy first reviews the applicant’s documents, current location and travel itinerary.
Official information
Sources
Official Dutch and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy, contact details and current consular procedures on this page.