The Dutch Embassy is organizing a consular service and a Meet & Greet reception with Ambassador HE Remco van Wijngaarden from May 14 to 16, 2024 in Pattaya. You can meet him on May 15 and ask questions during the Meet & Greet. Take part in this inspiring meeting and register in time for the limited places!
From Monday April 29 to Wednesday May 1, the Dutch embassy offers the opportunity to apply for a Dutch passport or identity card in Chiang Mai, have your life certificate signed and/or receive a DigiD activation code.
The Dutch embassy is organizing the following activities in Khon Kaen on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 April.
AD: Passport stress for Dutch people abroad – wave of innovations and too little capacity is causing unrest
Dutch people living abroad face major challenges in renewing their passports due to an unexpected peak in applications in 2024. Frustration is growing due to technical problems and a shortage of appointment options, mainly reported at the embassy in Madrid. This situation highlights the crucial role of passports for residence permits and other official documents, and raises questions about the accessibility of consular services.
In the coming months, the Dutch embassy will offer the opportunity to apply for a Dutch passport or identity card, have your life certificate signed and/or receive a DigiD activation code at seven different locations in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.
Belgian Embassy in Hua Hin
Last year, as registered Belgians living in Thailand, we received an email from the Belgian embassy in Bangkok that the Belgian embassy would come to Hua Hin with their mobile kit in January 2023. The planned date was January 27. Here the biometric data needed for the renewal of an international passport could be taken.
Agenda: Possibility to apply for a passport, ID card, DigiD and sign a life certificate in Phuket on December 15
On Thursday, December 15, a consular employee of the Dutch embassy will be in Phuket. On this occasion you can apply for a Dutch passport or identity card, have your life certificate signed and request a DigiD code.
Consular office hours Pattaya on Wednesday, March 9, 2022
As previously announced, the Dutch embassy will hold consular consultation hours in Pattaya. During this consultation hour it is possible for Dutch people to apply for a passport, Dutch Identity Card (NIK) or have your life certificate signed.
Consular office hours for Dutch citizens in Pattaya
A consular office hour will be held in Pattaya in early March. The exact date and location will be communicated soon.
The Dutch passport is one of the most valuable passports in the world. The Dutch can travel visa-free to 188 countries with the passport and is even one of the top 4 most powerful passports in the world. This is evident from the 2022 ranking of the UK-based company Henley & Partners.
The rates for travel documents via embassies, consular posts and border municipalities for 2021 are now known.
Council of State ruling on loss of Dutch nationality
The country coordinator of the GOED Foundation, Bert Hermanussen, informed us that the Council of State has issued a ruling regarding 6 people who, according to the minister, lost their Dutch citizenship “by law” (automatically) because of the 10-year clock.
Consular office hours and Meet & Greet Dutch community in Chiang Mai on Thursday 19 September
The embassy will organize a consular office hour in Chiang Mai on Thursday 19 September for Dutch citizens who want to apply for a passport or Dutch identity card or have their life certificate signed. Subsequently, a “Meet & Greet” and drinks for the Dutch will be organized from 18:00 in the presence of Ambassador Kees Rade.
Minister Blok: 'More services for Dutch people abroad'
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will expand and modernize the services for Dutch nationals abroad. This is stated in the policy memorandum 'State of the Consular' that Minister Blok of Foreign Affairs presented today.
Passport application at bitterballenborrel on November 29 in Phuket
On Thursday, November 29, the Dutch embassy offers the opportunity to apply for a new passport on Phuket prior to the ninth Bitterballenborrel.
Passport Desk Schiphol exists 5 years
The Passport Desk at Schiphol celebrated its 5th anniversary last week. In those years, more than 38.000 passports and identity cards were issued to Dutch citizens from all over the world. This makes the Schiphol Desk the most visited 'border municipality' in the Netherlands.
Problem with 150 passports issued by Dutch embassies
In the period from April to June 2018, a technical problem was identified in the security features during the production of approximately 5.000 travel documents. The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), which is responsible for the production of passports, has informed the public about this.
Dutch passport is one of the most valuable in the world
You can be happy with your Dutch passport, it is one of the most valuable in the world. For example, you can travel to 122 countries without a visa and get a visa on arrival in 33 countries. The Dutch passport is therefore one of the most valuable travel documents in the world. This is according to the 2017 Passport Index.
You have to go to Bangkok for a new passport
Unfortunately, I still had a passport that was only valid for five years. It had to be replaced by October 9 with a copy that will retain its value for ten years. Lizzy's Dutch travel document expired around the same date, although it must be replaced every five years until she turns eighteen due to the changing appearance.