Dutch Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro
Consulate General 
Netherlands Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Address
- Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva 204, 22440-033 Rio de Janeiro
- Phone
- +55 21 2157 5400
- Website
- riodejaneiro.nlconsulaat.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 6 November 2021
At Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva 204, 22440-033 Rio de Janeiro, the Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro serves Dutch citizens and visitors; the Netherlands’ embassy is in Brasília, about 935 km away. Brazilian citizens can visit the Netherlands without a visa for up to 90 days.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Brazil
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Republic Proclamation Day
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Black Awareness Day
Public holidays in the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Netherlands visa for Brazilian citizens
BrazilNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands visa for citizens of Brazil
NetherlandsBrazil Visa-free, 90 days Brazil visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Brazilian citizens can visit the Netherlands without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 7 | 1 | – |
| 2024 | 20 | 13 | 3 | – |
| 2025 | 18 | 14 | 0 | – |
The Netherlands’ visa offices in Brazil, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 151 | 2.9% |
| Rio de Janeiro (this office) | 18 | – |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ consulate general in Rio de Janeiro received 18 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 14. Applications fell by 10% compared with 2024 (20).
The Netherlands issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Brazil; this office handled 11% of their 169 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: São Paulo 2.9%. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Brazil, 23.6% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 6th largest number of applications of the 16 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Brazil.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in Rio de JaneiroAvenida Afrânio de Melo Franco 290, 22430-060 Rio de Janeiro
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Consulate General of Sweden in Rio de JaneiroAvenida General San Martin 255, 22441-012 Rio de Janeiro
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Honorary Consulate of Seychelles in Rio de JaneiroRua Visconde de Pirajá 550, 22410-002 Rio de Janeiro
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Consulate of Ecuador in Rio de JaneiroAvenida Ataulfo de Paiva 1079, 22440-034 Rio de Janeiro
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Honorary Consulate of Indonesia in Rio de JaneiroRua Garcia d'Ávila 99, 22421-010 Rio de Janeiro
The Netherlands’ other missions in Brazil
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Brasília
SES - Quadra 801 05, 70405-900 Brasília
- Consulate General of the Netherlands in São Paulo
Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima 1779 - 3e verdieping, 01452-001, Jardim Paulistano, São Paulo
All missions of the Netherlands in Brazil (3)
For matters it cannot handle, the Dutch embassy in Brasília (935 km) is responsible. Besides the Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro, the Netherlands has 2 other missions in Brazil. Consulates: São Paulo. Brazil in turn has 2 missions in the Netherlands, its embassy being in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the Netherlands in Rio de Janeiro. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva 204, 22440-033 Rio de Janeiro. The record for the Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro includes a phone number and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to Brazil
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Brazil: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro is closed
The Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro closes on Brazil’s public holidays, the next being Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República) on Sunday 15 November 2026 and Black Awareness Day (Dia da Consciência Negra) on Friday 20 November 2026, and usually on holidays of the Netherlands such as Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro
Current procedures for the Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro
Within 1 km of the Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro there are 5 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro?
The Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro is at Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva 204, 22440-033 Rio de Janeiro.
When is the Dutch Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro closed?
The Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro closes on Brazil’s public holidays, the next being Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República) on Sunday 15 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the Netherlands.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Brazilian citizens can visit the Netherlands without a visa for up to 90 days.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Brazil?
The Dutch embassy is in Brasília, about 935 km from the Dutch consulate general in Rio de Janeiro.
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