The Embassy of the United Kingdom in The Hague represents the United Kingdom in the Netherlands and serves British citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Lange Voorhout 10, 2514 ED The Hague, Netherlands |
| Telephone | +31 70 427 04 27 |
| Fax | +31 70 427 03 45 |
| Website | www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-the-hague |
| Head of Mission | Christopher Maxwell Rampling, Ambassador |
| National Day | 13 June |
Opening Hours
The official website gives no fixed public hours – visits are by appointment only (checked October 2026). According to GOV.UK, the embassy is open from 09:00 to 17:00; the consular section can only be visited with an appointment.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Lange Voorhout 10, 2514 ED The Hague.
- Opening hours: not published by the Dutch government – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Appointment: required – see the official website.
- Good to know: According to GOV.UK, the embassy is open from 09:00 to 17:00; the consular section can only be visited with an appointment.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the British Embassy in The Hague
According to the Dutch government, the United Kingdom is represented by Ambassador Christopher Maxwell Rampling (credentials presented 3 September 2025). Because The Hague hosts the Dutch government as well as the International Court of Justice and the OPCW, diplomatic work here often covers international law and organisations too. The Dutch government also lists the British consulate general at the same address – consular matters are handled in the same building.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- British passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
What British citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official British government information:
Renewing a British passport from abroad
- British embassies and consulates do not issue passports – apply online with HM Passport Office on GOV.UK
- Your old passport, which you send with the application
- A digital photo
- A credit or debit card for the fee
- Any valid passports you hold from another country (the passport or a colour copy of every page)
Emergency travel document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks
- Your passport is lost, stolen, damaged, full or recently expired, or you cannot renew it in time
- Usually valid for a single or return journey through up to 5 countries
- Apply online on GOV.UK
Sources: GOV.UK – renew or apply for a British passport from overseas, GOV.UK – emergency travel document (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?
Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only.
Travelling from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for short stays in the United Kingdom, but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. Details: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice (in Dutch).
Closing days
Like most offices in the Netherlands, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, King’s Day and Christmas and on the United Kingdom’s national day (13 June). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, British citizens should call the embassy on +31 70 427 04 27. 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. Dutch citizens who need help in the United Kingdom can contact the Dutch Embassy in London or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ 24/7 contact centre on +31 247 247 247.
Diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom in the Netherlands
The United Kingdom in the Netherlands
- The Hague – Embassy of the United Kingdom (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the United Kingdom in The Hague
Where is the British Embassy in The Hague?
At Lange Voorhout 10, 2514 ED The Hague.
Do I need an appointment at the British Embassy in The Hague?
Yes. According to its official website, visits are by appointment only.
Who is the ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Netherlands?
Christopher Maxwell Rampling, who presented credentials on 3 September 2025, according to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Is the British Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of the United Kingdom is 13 June; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do I need a visa for the United Kingdom with a Dutch passport?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), 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 the United Kingdom (Nederland Wereldwijd), www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-the-hague. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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