Temporary closure of Cairo embassy - frequently asked questions
The Dutch Embassy in Cairo is temporarily closed to the public. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided this in light of the demonstrations taking place outside the building. It is not known how long the embassy will remain closed. Read the frequently asked questions to find out what this means for you.
Contact and appointment
The Dutch Embassy in Cairo can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the NederlandWereldwijd contact centre.
Telephone: +31 247 247 247
WhatsApp: +31 857 737 400
No, your appointment will be rescheduled. The embassy will contact you by email to arrange a new appointment.
Emergency travel document and passport
Yes, you can apply for a Dutch emergency travel document via the embassy. You will collect the document from VFS Global in Cairo. VFS Global is an international company that works together with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
No, you cannot currently apply for a Dutch passport or ID card at the Dutch Embassy in Cairo. The embassy is temporarily closed to the public. However, it is possible to apply for an emergency document.
Visa and mvv
No, you cannot currently apply for an MVV visa sticker at the Dutch Embassy in Cairo. The embassy is temporarily closed to the public.
Please keep an eye on the embassy’s contact page for updates
Yes, you can apply for a Schengen visa at VFS Global in Cairo.
Yes, you can apply for a Caribbean short-stay or long-stay visa at VFS Global in Cairo.
Other services
No, you cannot currently sit the basic integration exam or have documents legalised at the Dutch Embassy in Cairo. The embassy is temporarily closed to the public.