Dutch Embassy in Caracas
Embassy 
Netherlands Caracas, Venezuela
- Address
- Av. Principal de La Castellana c/ Calle Blandín, Torre Digitel, Piso 12, La Castellana, 1060 Caracas
- Phone
- +582122769300
- car@minbuza.nl
- Website
- nederlandwereldwijd.nl
- Fax
- +582122769311
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 28 September 2026
The Netherlands’ embassy to Venezuela is in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, at Av. Principal de La Castellana c/ Calle Blandín, Torre Digitel, Piso 12, La Castellana, 1060 Caracas. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays. Within 1 km there are 20 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Dutch embassy in Caracas
| Monday | 07:30–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30–16:30 |
| Friday | 07:30–13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Venezuela
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Christmas Eve
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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 Caracas is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Netherlands visa for Venezuelan citizens
VenezuelaNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands visa for citizens of Venezuela
NetherlandsVenezuela Visa-free, 90 days Venezuela visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Venezuelan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 8 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 6 | 5 | 1 | – |
| 2025 | 11 | 7 | 3 | – |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy in Caracas received 11 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 7. Applications rose by 83% compared with 2024 (6).
Across all Schengen consulates in Venezuela, 2.2% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 6th largest number of applications of the 8 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Venezuela.
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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Embassy of Peru in Caracas2ª Transversal de Altamira, 1060 Caracas
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Embassy of Costa Rica in CaracasAvenida San Juan Bosco, 1060 Caracas
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Consulate of Spain in CaracasAvenida San Felipe 1, 1060 Caracas
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Embassy of Ecuador in CaracasAvenida San Felipe 1, 1060 Caracas
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Embassy of Switzerland in CaracasAvenida Eugenio Mendoza, 1060 Caracas
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Embassy of Portugal in CaracasAvenida Eugenio Mendoza, 1060 Caracas
The Netherlands’ other missions in Venezuela
The Dutch embassy in Caracas is the only mission of the Netherlands in Venezuela on record. Venezuela in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in Caracas
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Caracas.
Address and contact
Address: Av. Principal de La Castellana c/ Calle Blandín, Torre Digitel, Piso 12, La Castellana, 1060 Caracas. The record for the Dutch embassy in Caracas includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to Venezuela
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Venezuela, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Dutch embassy in Caracas is closed
The Dutch embassy in Caracas closes on Venezuela’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the Netherlands such as Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Caracas
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Caracas, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in Caracas
Within 1 km of the Dutch embassy in Caracas there are 20 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in Caracas?
The Dutch embassy in Caracas is at Av. Principal de La Castellana c/ Calle Blandín, Torre Digitel, Piso 12, La Castellana, 1060 Caracas.
What are the opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Caracas?
The Dutch embassy in Caracas is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Dutch Embassy in Caracas open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Dutch embassy in Caracas do not include Saturday.
When is the Dutch Embassy in Caracas closed?
The Dutch embassy in Caracas closes on Venezuela’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the Netherlands.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Venezuelan citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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