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Consulate of the Netherlands
8149 N. 87 th Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: (480) 563-0092
Email: phoenix@ncla.org

February 2010

New procedure for Dutch passport applications

As of January 4, 2010, the Consulate General of the Netherlands has opened its new office in beautiful San Francisco. With the move to San Francisco, the Netherlands Consulate will further enhance its presence in the Western United States by leveraging strong local networks in water management, climate change, biotech, nanotech, new media/gaming, and IT.

The new office in San Francisco will be the base of activities for the Dutch government in the Western United States. The Consulate’s Consular, Economic, and Press & Culture departments, which will move from Los Angeles, will be joined in San Francisco by representatives from the Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO), the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), and the Netherlands Office for Science & Technology (NOST).

The Los Angeles office however will remain open at the current location servicing passport and visa applications and War Victims Department (WUV) clients.

Applying for a Dutch passport:
With the introduction of biometrics (i.e. fingerprinting) it is now required for Dutch citizens residing in Arizona to travel to Los Angeles (or San Francisco) to submit their applications in person. Appointments are required and can be made online at www.dutchappointments.com. You can no longer apply for a passport at the Netherlands Consulate in Phoenix.

Contact information:
Consulate of the Netherlands
11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: 877.DUTCHHELP (877.388.2443), 7:00am – 7:00pm EST
Email: nfo@dutchhelp.com
Website www.cgsanfrancisco.org

Sincerely,
Siebe K.J. van der Zee
Honorary Consul