As the Netherlands’s diplomatic representation in France, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Paris handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | 7-9 rue Éblé, 75007 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 40 62 33 00 |
| Website | www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/france |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · LinkedIn |
| Head of Mission | Jan Versteeg, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
| Consular services | Provided by the embassy itself |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Dutch public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at 7-9 rue Éblé, 75007 Paris (7th arrondissement).
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 17:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in France
According to the embassy, it is headed by Jan Versteeg, Ambassador. The Dutch community in France numbers around 60,000, according to French official figures. In the other direction, about 23,251 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in the Netherlands. Two honorary consulates support Dutch citizens in other parts of France.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Dutch passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Dutch sources:
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 France
- 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.
Travelling from France to the Netherlands
As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to the Netherlands without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. The French Foreign Ministry applies normal vigilance for the Netherlands. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on French public holidays and on the Dutch national holiday (27 April). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
Dutch nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +33 1 40 62 33 00. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer.
Diplomatic missions of the Netherlands in France
The Netherlands in France
- Paris – Embassy of the Netherlands (this page)
- Calais – Honorary Consulate
- Marseille – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Netherlands in Paris
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Paris?
At 7-9 rue Éblé, 75007 Paris.
When is the Dutch Embassy in Paris open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Can French nationals travel to the Netherlands without a visa?
No – a passport or ID card is enough.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for the Netherlands, www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/france. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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