Netherlands
Last update 15 September 2026Travel advice
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Kingdom of the Netherlands
IMPORTANT! Temporary border checks have been implemented in the Netherlands at its internal borders with other Schengen Area countries. The checks have been introduced to combat irregular migration and cross-border crime.
IMPORTANT! In accordance with the temporary border controls introduced by the Federal Republic of Germany at its land borders, passengers must present a valid identity document (international passport or identity card) when passing through border crossing points.
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands
Address: Duinroosweg 9, 2597 KJ, Den Haag, Nederland
Embassy telephone: +31 70 350 30 51
E-mail: Embassy.Hague@mfa.bg
Website: https://www.mfa.bg/embassies/netherlands
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbassyBulgariaHague
Public holidays for the Embassy and the Consular Office in 2026
Consular Office with the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in The Hague, Netherlands
Phone for consular information and to schedule an appointment for consular services: +31 70 358 46 88, every working day from 14:00 to 16:00
E-mail: Consul.Hague@mfa.bg
Opening hours of the Consular Office:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 — for the submission of applications for identity documents, certification of powers of attorney, visas and all other consular services.
Wednesdays from 13:00 to 16:00 — for receiving of issued documents only.
Reception is only possible after a pre-arranged date and time for a visit on the Embassy's telephone lines or at the e-mail address: Consul.Hague@mfa.bg
Payment of fees and fines due shall be made without exception by card only through a POS-terminal device.
An appointment to apply for a Bulgarian identity document (identity card and/or passport) can be made online by visiting the following web page:
https://www.consulatebg.eu
Out of hours hotline: +31686213612 (in case of threat to the life and/or health of Bulgarian citizens due to natural disasters, industrial accidents, traffic accidents, crimes, etc.).
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sofia
Address: Sofia, 15 Oborishte Street
Tel.: +359 2 816 03 00; +359 2 816 03 35 (Consular Section)
Fax: +359 2 816 03 01
Email: sof@minbuza.nl; sof-ca@minbuza.nl (Consular Section)
Website: www.netherlandsandyou.nl
Working hours: 08:30 – 17:00