Netherlands embassy in Cairo

Sunday to Thursday: 8.00 - 17.00 hours.

Take notice of the days on which the embassy is closed.

Due to the Coronavirus the consular section is closed until further notice. In case of an emergency you can call and you will be automatically transferred to the 24/7 Contact Center in The Hague. You can also call the 24/7 Contact Center directly by calling +31 (0) 247 247 247.

Sunday until Thursday: 8.00 - 12.00 hrs.
By appointment only (except for legalisations and collection of documents).

Passports and/or ID-card, consular declarations and MVV applications

Make an appointment via our online appointment system.
Check the status of your passport- , ID-card or MVV application.

Dutch nationality certificate

Read on the page Applying for a Dutch nationality certificate if you live in Egypt, which documents you need and how to apply for the certificate.

Legalisations (no appointment needed)

Apply for your documents to be legalised from Sunday until Thursday between 8.00 and 12.00 hrs.

Civic integration exam

Make an appointment via e-mail.

Schengen and Caribbean visa

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

Collection of documents (no appointment needed)

Sunday until Wednesday: 8.00 - 9.00 hrs.
Thursday: 14.00 - 15.00 hrs.

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.