Netherlands Embassy for Singapore - Address / Phone Number

Netherlands Embassy in Singapore

Address: 541 Orchard Road, #13-01 Liat Towers, Singapore 238881
City: Singapore (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours)
Tel.:  6737 1155
Fax:  6737 1940
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 - 17.00
Consular hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00 - 13.00, 14.00 - 16.00 

The embassy endeavours to offer high-quality primary service, aimed in particular at promoting Dutch trade and industry. Its core tasks are sharing knowledge, networking, trendwatching and matchmaking. The economic affairs & trade department of the embassy organizes network events, seminars and programs for fact finding trips. Offering high-quality consular service is partly complementary to the economic endeavours. About 300 Dutch companies are established in Singapore, while about four thousand Dutchmen live in this country. A considerable amount of the visa this embassy issues is meant for businessmen wishing to visit The Netherlands.

The Administrative and Consular Section deals with all matters related to passports, visa and judicial affairs and also all administrative matters concerning the Embassy:

• Visas;
• Adoption;
• Legislation;
• Driving license;
• Residence and Work permits;
• Family and legal matters;
• Elections;
• Legalization of documents;
• Registration of Dutch citizens abroad;
• Passports;
• Notarial acts;

Processing times for all travel documents (passports and identity cards) currently amount to approximately three weeks. As travel documents are produced in the Netherlands, this time is required to process the application and for the new document to be sent to the Embassy. There is no guarantee or clear date when the new document will arrive at the Embassy.

If Dutch passport is lost abroad, the nearest Dutch embassy or consulate can help obtain a new passport or temporary travel document (emergency passport or laissez passer). It is recommended to report the loss of a passport to the local police, as it makes the claim to the insurance company easier.

Requirements for tourist visas:

• Application form.
• A passport, valid for at least 6 months, plus a photocopy from holder page and signature page.
• A valid Singapore employment pass/work permit/student's pass (with re-entry permit)/residence permit, plus a photocopy.
• Photocopy of prior Schengen visa (if any).
• 1 color passport photo (light background, mouth closed).
• Copy of travel medical insurance.
• Hotel reservation for the entire stay in Schengen Area.
• Flight reservation.
• Proof of social/economic ties: Company letter (leave has been granted) or letter from spouse or family in Singapore. The company letter should mention the duration and period of your intended stay and must be printed on original letterhead and must be signed.

A fee of the equivalent of 60 EUR to be paid in local currency applies to applicants irrespective of the type of visa applied for which is non-refundable. The fee has to be paid at time of applying. There are general exemptions for example the visa fee is waived for children 0 - 6 yrs and for children aged 6-12 the fee is 35 EUR to be paid in local currency.

The legal time frame of issuing a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days.

The Embassy accepts MasterCard and Visa and Debit Card payment.

The Embassy is closed on public holidays.