Dutch Embassy in Baghdad
Embassy 
Netherlands Baghdad, Iraq
- Address
- Groene Zone (naast de National Investment Commission), Street 15, House 7, Al Kindy Area, District 215, Bagdad, Baghdad
- bag@minbuza.nl
- Website
- nederlandwereldwijd.nl
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 15 September 2026
The Dutch embassy in Baghdad stands at Groene Zone (naast de National Investment Commission), Street 15, House 7, Al Kindy Area, District 215, Bagdad, Baghdad, in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands. Its opening hours on record: 5 days a week, 08:30–15:30.
Opening hours of the Dutch embassy in Baghdad
| Monday | 08:30–15:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–15:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–15:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–15:30 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 08:30–15:30 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Iraq
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Victory Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Dutch embassy in Baghdad is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:30–15:30. It opens on Sunday but not on Saturday.
Netherlands visa for Iraqi citizens
IraqNetherlands Visa required Netherlands visa for citizens of Iraq
NetherlandsIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the Netherlands.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,187 | 830 | 294 | 25.1% | 24.6% |
| 2024 | 1,351 | 1,046 | 254 | 19.2% | 28.7% |
| 2025 | 1,196 | 934 | 251 | 20.8% | 23.0% |
The Netherlands’ visa offices in Iraq, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Erbil | 1,981 | 42.4% |
| Baghdad (this office) | 1,196 | 20.8% |
2025 figures: 1,196 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at the Netherlands’ embassy in Baghdad, and 934 visas were issued. 251 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 20.8%. The refusal rate rose by 1.6 points from 19.2% in 2024. Applications fell by 11% compared with 2024 (1,351).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 19.2% (2024) to 25.1% (2023).
The Netherlands issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Iraq; this office handled 38% of their 3,177 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Erbil 42.4%, which makes Baghdad the lowest 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 Iraq, 34.3% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 6th largest number of applications of the 11 Schengen states represented here.
23.0% 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 Iraq.
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
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The Netherlands’ other missions in Iraq
- Consulate General of the Netherlands in Erbil
3rd Floor Ster Tower, Gulan Street, Erbil
The Dutch embassy in Baghdad is one of 2 missions of the Netherlands in Iraq. Consulates: Erbil. Iraq in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in Baghdad
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Baghdad.
Address and contact
Address: Groene Zone (naast de National Investment Commission), Street 15, House 7, Al Kindy Area, District 215, Bagdad, Baghdad. The record for the Dutch embassy in Baghdad includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to Iraq
Dutch citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
When the Dutch embassy in Baghdad is closed
The next closures of the Dutch embassy in Baghdad for public holidays in Iraq are Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Baghdad
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Baghdad, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in Baghdad
Within 1 km of the Dutch embassy in Baghdad there are 9 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in Baghdad?
The Dutch embassy in Baghdad is at Groene Zone (naast de National Investment Commission), Street 15, House 7, Al Kindy Area, District 215, Bagdad, Baghdad.
What are the opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Baghdad?
The Dutch embassy in Baghdad is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:30–15:30.
Is the Dutch Embassy in Baghdad open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Dutch embassy in Baghdad do not include Saturday, although it opens on Sunday.
When is the Dutch Embassy in Baghdad closed?
The Dutch embassy in Baghdad closes on Iraq’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the Netherlands.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
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