As the Netherlands’s diplomatic representation in Spain, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Madrid handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Pº de la Castellana 259 D -planta 36- (Torre Espacio), 28046 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 353 75 00 |
| Fax | +34 91 353 75 65 |
| mad-az@minbuza.nl | |
| Website | www.mfa.nl/mad |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Roel Nieuwenkamp, Ambassador |
| National Day | 27 April |
Opening Hours
The Spanish Foreign Ministry’s list gives telephone hours only: 09:00–13:30 and 14:30–17:30. Call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Pº de la Castellana 259 D -planta 36- (Torre Espacio) (28046 Madrid).
- Telephone hours: 09:00–13:30 and 14:30–17:30.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in Spain
The ambassador is Roel Nieuwenkamp, listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry since 21 October 2022. The Spanish diplomatic list names 15 accredited diplomats and attachés for the embassy. Ten honorary consulates support Dutch citizens in other parts of Spain.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Dutch passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for the Netherlands
Documents checklist
What Dutch citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Dutch government information:
Dutch passport or ID card (application abroad)
- Book a separate appointment for each passport or ID card – at a Dutch embassy or consulate-general, or via VFS Global where available (you may also apply in another country)
- Completed application form, a passport photo meeting the Dutch requirements and your printed personal checklist from netherlandsworldwide.nl
- Proof of legal residence in Spain
- All your Dutch and foreign passports and ID cards, including expired ones (originals)
- Everyone applies in person, including children under 18
- For postal return: a prepaid shipping label per application – note that you first have to send in your old document
Sources: NetherlandsWorldwide (Dutch government) – documents for a passport or ID card from abroad, NetherlandsWorldwide – where to apply from abroad (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?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Spanish citizens can travel to the Netherlands without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card (DNI) is enough. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Spanish public holidays; Dutch celebrations on 27 April (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday to note: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +34 91 353 75 00. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of the Netherlands in Spain
The Netherlands in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of the Netherlands (this page)
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate
- Benidorm – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Ceuta – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Torremolinos – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Netherlands in Madrid
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Madrid?
At Pº de la Castellana 259 D -planta 36- (Torre Espacio), 28046 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of the Netherlands to Spain?
Roel Nieuwenkamp, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
When is the Dutch national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 27 April as the national day of the Netherlands; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for the Netherlands, www.mfa.nl/mad. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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