Netherlands embassy in Cairo

Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances the majority of the staff members work from home.

Coronavirus/Covid19: please keep in mind that you cannot apply for everything yet. Or that there are fewer appointment slots available. Please note that wearing a face mask is mandatory before entering the consular section.

Wednesday and Thursday: 8:00 - 12:00.

By appointment only, except for the  collection of documents.

Passports and ID-card

The embassy only processes urgent applications. Please send an email to kai-ca@minbuza.nl to make an appointment.

Check the status of your passport- or ID-card.

Legalisation of documents, legalisations signature  and MVV applications

Make an appointment via the online appointment system.

Consular declarations (residence, marital status, Dutch nationality etc.)

Read the page Applying for consular declarations for more information.

Civic integration exam abroad

Make an appointment via e-mail.

Schengen and Caribbean visa (via VFS Global)

Make an appointment at the Visa Application Center of VFS Global.

Collection of documents (no appointment needed)

Wednesday and Thursday: 8:00 - 12:00.

Before you come, please take notice of the days the embassy is closed.

Consular questions?

You can ask your question:

• by phone: +20227395500. If you are calling from the Netherlands, call +31 247 247 247.
• via WhatsApp. Click here to send us a WhatsApp message. Or add our number +316 8238 8055 to the contacts list on your smartphone and then send a message.
• via the contact form.