The Honorary Consulate General of Mauritania in Midwoud is a volunteer-run office that assists Mauritanian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Mauritanian Embassy in Brussels (accredited to the Netherlands).
Contact Details
| Address | Midwouder Dorpstraat 15, 1679 GA Midwoud, Netherlands |
| Telephone | +31 85 876 8867 |
| consulaat-gen.mau-nl@hotmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Jozias Jannis Risseeuw, Honorary consul general |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Midwouder Dorpstraat 15, 1679 GA Midwoud.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Midwoud do?
In Midwoud, Mauritanian citizens can turn to the honorary consul general for practical help and information. The honorary consul general listed by the Dutch government is Jozias Jannis Risseeuw. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +31 85 876 8867 and e-mail consulaat-gen.mau-nl@hotmail.com.
Midwoud lies in the province of North Holland.
Dutch citizens need a visa for Mauritania; it can be applied for online. Details: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice (in Dutch).
Which Mauritanian office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Mauritanian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Mauritanian Embassy in Brussels (accredited to the Netherlands).
Note: Mauritania has no resident embassy in The Hague; its embassy in Brussels is accredited to the Netherlands.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Dutch public holidays; the Mauritanian national day (28 November) usually means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of Mauritania in the Netherlands
- Brussels – Embassy of Mauritania (accredited to the Netherlands, no resident embassy in The Hague)
- Midwoud – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Mauritania in Midwoud
Where do I renew my Mauritanian passport if I live near Midwoud?
Passport applications go to the Mauritanian Embassy in Brussels (accredited to the Netherlands); the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Mauritanian honorary consul general in Midwoud?
By phone on +31 85 876 8867 or by e-mail to consulaat-gen.mau-nl@hotmail.com.
Who runs the Mauritanian honorary office in Midwoud?
Jozias Jannis Risseeuw, according to the Dutch government’s directory of foreign representations.
Do I need a visa for Mauritania with a Dutch passport?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
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 – travel advice for Mauritania (Nederland Wereldwijd). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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