Dutch Embassy in Tehran

Embassy Netherlands Tehran, Iran

Address
No. 60 West Arghavan street, Dibaji North street, Farmanieh, Tehran

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

Directions

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 18 April 2021

The Dutch embassy in Tehran stands at No. 60 West Arghavan street, Dibaji North street, Farmanieh, Tehran, in Tehran, the capital of Iran. The Netherlands requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Opening hours

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in the Netherlands

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

Netherlands visa for Iranian citizens

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NetherlandsIran Visa on arrival Iran visa for citizens of the Netherlands

The Netherlands requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the Netherlands.

Visa statistics

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 12,3446,9325,16742.4% 22.4%
2024 11,8538,3743,29128.1% 22.8%
2025 8,3316,0092,15726.2% 22.5%

2025 figures: 8,331 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at the Netherlands’ embassy in Tehran, and 6,009 visas were issued. 2,157 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 26.2%. The refusal rate fell by 1.9 points from 28.1% in 2024. Applications fell by 30% compared with 2024 (11,853).

Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 26.2% (2025) to 42.4% (2023).

Across all Schengen consulates in Iran, 29.1% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 5th largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.

22.5% 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 Iran.

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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The Netherlands’ other missions in Iran

    The Dutch embassy in Tehran is the only mission of the Netherlands in Iran on record. Iran in turn has an embassy in The Hague.

    Good to know

    About the Dutch embassy in Tehran

    It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Tehran.

    Address and contact

    Address: No. 60 West Arghavan street, Dibaji North street, Farmanieh, Tehran. The record for the Dutch embassy in Tehran includes an official website.

    Dutch citizens travelling to Iran

    Dutch citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

    Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Tehran

    Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Tehran, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

    Near the Dutch embassy in Tehran

    Within 1 km of the Dutch embassy in Tehran there are 4 other foreign missions.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in Tehran?

    The Dutch embassy in Tehran is at No. 60 West Arghavan street, Dibaji North street, Farmanieh, Tehran.

    Do Iranian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

    The Netherlands requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

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