The Embassy of Romania in The Hague represents Romania in the Netherlands and serves Romanian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Catsheuvel 55, 2517 KA The Hague, Netherlands |
| Telephone | +31 70 322 36 13 |
| Fax | +31 70 354 15 87 |
| haga@mae.ro | |
| Website | haga.mae.ro |
| Head of Mission | Nicolae Comănescu, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 December |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published by the Dutch government. Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Catsheuvel 55 (2517 KA The Hague).
- Opening hours: not published by the Dutch government – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
About the Romanian Embassy in The Hague
Nicolae Comănescu heads the embassy as ambassador; the Dutch protocol list gives 18 December 2024 as the date of the presentation of credentials. Unlike in most countries, the embassies in the Netherlands are not in the capital Amsterdam but in The Hague, the seat of government. Three honorary consulates support Romanian citizens in other parts of the Netherlands.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Romanian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
What Romanian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Romanian government information:
Electronic passport for Romanians living abroad (CRDS)
- Book an appointment on econsulat.ro – you must apply in person (no post, no proxy)
- Romanian personal numeric code (CNP)
- Your Romanian identity card, if you have one – it is handed over when you register your residence abroad
- Your previous passport, if any
- Romanian birth certificate and, if applicable, marriage certificate or divorce decree (foreign certificates must first be transcribed into the Romanian civil register)
- Proof of your right of residence in the Netherlands (residence permit or registration certificate)
- The consular fee and passport booklet fee, paid at the mission
Sources: Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – electronic passport for Romanians living abroad (mae.ro) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Dutch holidays such as King’s Day (27 April), Ascension Day and Whit Monday as well as on the Romanian national day, 1 December. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +31 70 322 36 13. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Dutch authorities. In the Netherlands, the emergency number is 112; for non-urgent police matters call 0900 8844.
Diplomatic missions of Romania in the Netherlands
Romania in the Netherlands
- The Hague – Embassy of Romania (this page)
- Heeg – Honorary Consulate
- Rotterdam – Honorary Consulate
- Venlo – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Romania in The Hague
What is the address of the Romanian Embassy in the Netherlands?
At Catsheuvel 55, 2517 KA The Hague.
Who is the ambassador of Romania to the Netherlands?
Nicolae Comănescu, who presented credentials on 18 December 2024, according to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
When is the Romanian national day?
The national day of Romania is 1 December; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Romania?
No. A valid Dutch passport or identity card is enough.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Government of the Netherlands – foreign representations in the Netherlands (government.nl, October 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – ambassadors in the Netherlands (as of 2 September 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Romania (Nederland Wereldwijd), haga.mae.ro. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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