Dutch Embassy in Ottawa
Embassy 
Netherlands Ottawa, Canada
- Address
- Albert Street 350, K1R 1A4 Ottawa
- Phone
- +1-613-237-5031
- ott-bb@minbuza.nl
- Website
- netherlandsworldwide.nl
- Fax
- +1-613-237-6471
Head of mission: Grietje Landman (Margriet Vonno)
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Global Affairs Canada protocol list · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 January 2022
At Albert Street 350, K1R 1A4 Ottawa, the Dutch embassy in Ottawa represents the Netherlands towards Canada. Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours of the Dutch embassy in Ottawa
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Canada
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Dutch embassy in Ottawa is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:30.
Netherlands visa for Canadian citizens
CanadaNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands visa for citizens of Canada
NetherlandsCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 259 | 239 | 2 | 0.8% | 92.9% |
| 2024 | 226 | 218 | 1 | 0.5% | 86.7% |
| 2025 | 754 | 703 | 20 | 2.8% | 77.4% |
The Netherlands’ visa offices in Canada, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 2,368 | 2.3% |
| Toronto | 2,323 | 2.5% |
| Ottawa (this office) | 754 | 2.8% |
2025 figures: 754 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at the Netherlands’ embassy in Ottawa, and 703 visas were issued. 20 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 2.8%. The refusal rate rose by 2.3 points from 0.5% in 2024. Applications rose by 234% compared with 2024 (226).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.5% (2024) to 2.8% (2025).
The Netherlands issues Schengen visas at 3 locations in Canada; this office handled 14% of their 5,445 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Vancouver 2.3% and Toronto 2.5%, which makes Ottawa the highest of the group. 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 Canada, 9.0% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 23 Schengen states represented here.
77.4% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Canada.
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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Embassy of Georgia in OttawaAlbert Street 340, K1R 7Y6 Ottawa
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Embassy of Belgium in OttawaAlbert Street 360, K1R 7X7 Ottawa
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High Commission of Rwanda in OttawaAlbert Street 294, Ottawa
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Embassy of Moldova in OttawaSlater Street 275, Ottawa
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Embassy of Azerbaijan in OttawaSlater Street 275, Ottawa
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Embassy of Ethiopia in Ottawa350 Sparks Street, Suite 908, Ottawa K1R 7S8
The Netherlands’ other missions in Canada
- Consulate General of the Netherlands in Toronto
1 Dundas Street West, Suite 2106, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z3
- Consulate General of the Netherlands in Vancouver
Three Bentall Centre, 595 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V7X 1C4
All missions of the Netherlands in Canada (3)
Besides the Dutch embassy in Ottawa, the Netherlands has 2 other missions in Canada. Consulates: Toronto and Vancouver. Canada in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in Ottawa
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Ottawa. The head of mission on record is Grietje Landman (Margriet Vonno).
Address and contact
Address: Albert Street 350, K1R 1A4 Ottawa. The record for the Dutch embassy in Ottawa includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to Canada
Dutch citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
When the Dutch embassy in Ottawa is closed
Expect the Dutch embassy in Ottawa to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the Netherlands.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Ottawa
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Ottawa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in Ottawa
Within 1 km of the Dutch embassy in Ottawa there are 51 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in Ottawa?
The Dutch embassy in Ottawa is at Albert Street 350, K1R 1A4 Ottawa.
What are the opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Ottawa?
The Dutch embassy in Ottawa is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:30.
Is the Dutch Embassy in Ottawa open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Dutch embassy in Ottawa do not include Saturday.
When is the Dutch Embassy in Ottawa closed?
The Dutch embassy in Ottawa closes on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the Netherlands.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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