Dutch Consulate General in Erbil
Consulate General 
Netherlands Erbil, Iraq
- Address
- 3rd Floor Ster Tower, Gulan Street, Erbil
- Phone
- +964 75 15 01 97 56
- Website
- nederlandwereldwijd.nl
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.
Sources: Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 October 2026
The Dutch consulate general in Erbil is at 3rd Floor Ster Tower, Gulan Street, Erbil; the Netherlands’ embassy is in Baghdad. Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
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
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. Whether the Dutch consulate general in Erbil takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,375 | 844 | 466 | 34.9% | 22.6% |
| 2024 | 1,621 | 1,037 | 531 | 33.4% | 26.7% |
| 2025 | 1,981 | 1,113 | 835 | 42.4% | 20.2% |
The Netherlands’ visa offices in Iraq, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Erbil (this office) | 1,981 | 42.4% |
| Baghdad | 1,196 | 20.8% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ consulate general in Erbil received 1,981 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,113. 835 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 42.4%. In 2024 it had been 33.4%: the rate rose by 9.0 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 22% compared with 2024 (1,621).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 33.4% (2024) to 42.4% (2025).
The Netherlands issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Iraq; this office handled 62% of their 3,177 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Baghdad 20.8%, which makes Erbil 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 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.
Multiple-entry visas made up 20.2% of those issued. 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
The Netherlands’ other missions in Iraq
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Baghdad
Groene Zone (naast de National Investment Commission), Street 15, House 7, Al Kindy Area, District 215, Bagdad, Baghdad
The Dutch embassy is in Baghdad. The Dutch consulate general in Erbil is one of 2 missions of the Netherlands in Iraq. Iraq in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch consulate general in Erbil
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the Netherlands in Erbil. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: 3rd Floor Ster Tower, Gulan Street, Erbil. The record for the Dutch consulate general in Erbil includes a phone number and an official website. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.
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 consulate general in Erbil is closed
Expect the Dutch consulate general in Erbil to be shut on Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the Netherlands.
Before visiting the Dutch consulate general in Erbil
Current procedures for the Dutch consulate general in Erbil, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Consulate General in Erbil?
The Dutch consulate general in Erbil is at 3rd Floor Ster Tower, Gulan Street, Erbil.
When is the Dutch Consulate General in Erbil closed?
The Dutch consulate general in Erbil 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.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Iraq?
The Dutch embassy is in Baghdad; the Dutch consulate general in Erbil is one of 2 missions of the Netherlands in Iraq.
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