Dutch Embassy in Bogotá
Embassy 
Netherlands Bogotá, Colombia
- Address
- Carrera 13 93-40, Bogotá, D.C.
- Phone
- +57 601 6384200
- bog@minbuza.nl
- Website
- paisesbajosytu.nl
- Fax
- +5716233020
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 14 September 2026
The Dutch embassy in Bogotá stands at Carrera 13 93-40, Bogotá, D.C., in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Dutch embassy in Bogotá
| Monday | 08:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Colombia
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Independence of Cartagena
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Immaculate Conception
Public holidays in the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Dutch embassy in Bogotá is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Netherlands visa for Colombian citizens
ColombiaNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands visa for citizens of Colombia
NetherlandsColombia Visa-free, 90 days Colombia visa for citizens of the Netherlands
No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 | 51 | 8 | 13.6% | 64.7% |
| 2024 | 55 | 39 | 15 | 27.8% | 56.4% |
| 2025 | 39 | 37 | 1 | 2.6% | 62.2% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy in Bogotá received 39 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 37. 1 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 2.6%. In 2024 it had been 27.8%: the rate fell by 25.1 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 29% compared with 2024 (55).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 2.6% (2025) to 27.8% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Colombia, 10.0% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 8th largest number of applications of the 13 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 62.2% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Colombia.
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 Denmark in BogotáCarrera 13 93-40, Bogotá, D.C.
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Embassy of Spain in BogotáCalle 92 12-68, Bogotá
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Embassy of Costa Rica in BogotáCarrera 11A 93-67, Bogotá
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Embassy of Brazil in BogotáCalle 93 Nº 14-20, Piso 8 Bogotá - Colômbia
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Embassy of Belgium in BogotáAvenida Calle 92 11-51, Bogotá D.C.
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Embassy of France in BogotáCarrera 11 93-12, Bogotá D.C.
The Netherlands’ other missions in Colombia
The Dutch embassy in Bogotá is the only mission of the Netherlands in Colombia on record. Colombia in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in Bogotá
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Bogotá.
Address and contact
Address: Carrera 13 93-40, Bogotá, D.C. The record for the Dutch embassy in Bogotá includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to Colombia
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Colombia, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Dutch embassy in Bogotá is closed
The Dutch embassy in Bogotá closes on Colombia’s public holidays, the next being Independence of Cartagena (Independencia de Cartagena) on Monday 16 November 2026 and Immaculate Conception (La Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the Netherlands such as Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Bogotá
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Bogotá, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in Bogotá
Within 1 km of the Dutch embassy in Bogotá there are 20 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá?
The Dutch embassy in Bogotá is at Carrera 13 93-40, Bogotá, D.C.
What are the opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá?
The Dutch embassy in Bogotá is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Dutch embassy in Bogotá do not include Saturday.
When is the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá closed?
The Dutch embassy in Bogotá closes on Colombia’s public holidays, the next being Independence of Cartagena (Independencia de Cartagena) on Monday 16 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the Netherlands.
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days.
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