Morocco Consulate General Amsterdam

Before your visit

Address for visitors: Vondelstraat 65-67, 1054 GK Amsterdam.

• Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–15:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
• Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.

Who does the Moroccan consulate general in Amsterdam serve?

Morocco runs this consulate general for its citizens in the Netherlands. Morocco runs 4 career consular posts in the Netherlands, also in 's-Hertogenbosch, Schiedam and Utrecht. The Dutch government does not publish the consular districts; if you are unsure which office is responsible for your place of residence, ask the consulate or the embassy. Amsterdam is in the province of North Holland. The embassy in The Hague is roughly 55 km away.

Consular services

Typical services include:

• Moroccan passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Help for citizens in difficulty

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Moroccan authorities ask for:

Biometric passport (adults)

• Up-to-date consular registration (immatriculation consulaire)
• Valid CNIE national ID card – original and photocopy – or a copy of the receipt of your CNIE application (then also a birth certificate extract less than 6 months old)
• Your old passport, if you are renewing
• Two identical recent photos, 35 × 45 mm, on a white or light blue background
• Personal appearance is required when you submit the application

Renewing the CNIE national ID card

• Consular registration certificate showing your current address
• Two recent colour photos, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, on a light background
• Your old CNIE (it is handed back)
• For loss or theft: a declaration made to the CNIE officer at the consulate

Consular registration (immatriculation)

• Passport or CNIE (or CNIE receipt) – original and photocopy
• Valid proof of legal residence in the Netherlands (residence permit, long-stay visa, work or study permit)
• Proof of address if the residence document does not show your current address (rental contract, utility bill)
• Two colour passport photos on a white or blue background
• Personal appearance is required

Sources: Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs – biometric passport (consulat.ma), Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs – CNIE renewal (consulat.ma), Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular registration (consulat.ma) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.

Visa and entry information for Dutch citizens

Dutch citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Morocco (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice (in Dutch).

Closing days

Expect the consulate general to be closed on Dutch holidays such as King’s Day (27 April), Ascension Day and Whit Monday; the Moroccan national day (30 July) usually means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Moroccan citizens should contact the consulate general on +31 20 618 17 86. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the Netherlands, the emergency number is 112; for non-urgent police matters call 0900 8844.

Moroccan missions in the Netherlands

Morocco in the Netherlands

• The Hague – Embassy of Morocco
• 's-Hertogenbosch – Consulate General
• Amsterdam – Consulate General (this page)
• Schiedam – Consulate General
• Utrecht – Consulate General