Dutch Embassy in London
Embassy 
Netherlands London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Hyde Park Gate 38, SW7 5DP London
- Phone
- +44 20 7590 3200
- lon@minbuza.nl
- Website
- netherlandsworldwide.nl
- Fax
- +44 20 7225 0947
Head of mission: Paulus Hubertus Augustinus Maria Huijts
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 10 January 2026
The Dutch embassy in London stands at Hyde Park Gate 38, SW7 5DP London, in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. British citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours of the Dutch embassy in London
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Dutch embassy in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Netherlands visa for British citizens
United KingdomNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
NetherlandsUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of the Netherlands
British 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 | 25,196 | 24,282 | 283 | 1.1% | 96.6% |
| 2024 | 27,726 | 26,700 | 414 | 1.5% | 97.3% |
| 2025 | 25,711 | 25,199 | 250 | 1.0% | 97.3% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy in London received 25,711 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 25,199. 250 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 1.0%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 1.5%. Applications fell by 7% compared with 2024 (27,726).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 1.0% (2025) to 1.5% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in the United Kingdom, 10.5% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 5th largest number of applications of the 28 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of the United Kingdom.
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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- Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Southampton
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- Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Norwich
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- Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Dover
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- Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Belfast
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All missions of the Netherlands in the United Kingdom (5)
Besides the Dutch embassy in London, the Netherlands has 4 other missions in the United Kingdom. Honorary consulates: Southampton, Norwich, Dover and Belfast. The United Kingdom in turn has 2 missions in the Netherlands, its embassy being in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in London
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in London. It is headed by Paulus Hubertus Augustinus Maria Huijts, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Hyde Park Gate 38, SW7 5DP London. The record for the Dutch embassy in London includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
When the Dutch embassy in London is closed
The next closures of the Dutch embassy in London for public holidays in the United Kingdom are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in London
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in London, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in London
Within 1 km of the Dutch embassy in London there are 42 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in London?
The Dutch embassy in London is at Hyde Park Gate 38, SW7 5DP London.
What are the opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in London?
The Dutch embassy in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Dutch Embassy in London open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Dutch embassy in London do not include Saturday.
When is the Dutch Embassy in London closed?
The Dutch embassy in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the Netherlands.
Do British citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
British citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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