Dutch Consulate General in Dubai City
Consulate General 
Netherlands Dubai City, United Arab Emirates
- Address
- Al Habtoor Business Tower, 31 verdieping, Dubai Marina
- Phone
- +971 44 40 76 00
- 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 9 November 2026
The Dutch consulate general in Dubai City is at Al Habtoor Business Tower, 31 verdieping, Dubai Marina; the Netherlands’ embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City. Emirati citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Netherlands visa for Emirati citizens
United Arab EmiratesNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
NetherlandsUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free, 90 days United Arab Emirates visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Emirati 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 | 25,421 | 18,746 | 5,886 | 23.6% | 45.6% |
| 2024 | 29,473 | 22,427 | 5,939 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| 2025 | 31,633 | 21,358 | 9,481 | 30.5% | 49.8% |
The Netherlands’ visa offices in the United Arab Emirates, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai City (this office) | 31,633 | 30.5% |
| Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City | 1 | – |
2025 figures: 31,633 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at the Netherlands’ consulate general in Dubai City, and 21,358 visas were issued. 9,481 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 30.5%. The refusal rate rose by 9.7 points from 20.8% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (29,473).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 20.8% (2024) to 30.5% (2025).
The Netherlands issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in the United Arab Emirates; this office handled 100% of their 31,634 applications in 2025. 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 the United Arab Emirates, 24.2% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 27 Schengen states represented here.
49.8% 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 the United Arab Emirates.
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 the United Arab Emirates
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
Centro Capital Centre, Office Tower - Bldg no. 11, 14th floor, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, (ADNEC area) Abu Dhabi
For matters it cannot handle, the Dutch embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City is responsible. The Dutch consulate general in Dubai City is one of 2 missions of the Netherlands in the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch consulate general in Dubai City
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the Netherlands in Dubai City. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Al Habtoor Business Tower, 31 verdieping, Dubai Marina. The record for the Dutch consulate general in Dubai City 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 the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Before visiting the Dutch consulate general in Dubai City
Current procedures for the Dutch consulate general in Dubai City, 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 Dubai City?
The Dutch consulate general in Dubai City is at Al Habtoor Business Tower, 31 verdieping, Dubai Marina.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Where is the Dutch embassy in the United Arab Emirates?
The Dutch embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City; the Dutch consulate general in Dubai City is one of 2 missions of the Netherlands in the United Arab Emirates.
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