The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands promotes the interest of the Netherlands government. For that purpose it maintains relations with numerous organisations and public institutions. The core areas of interest of the Embassy are political affairs, trade promotion, private sector development, development cooperation, consular affairs and the promotion of Dutch culture.

The protection of the interests of Dutch nationals that live and work in Bosnia and Herzegovina is also part of the embassies tasks.

On this website you can find useful information about the embassy and the Netherlands and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In case you are not able to find the specific information you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us:  sar@minbuza.nl .

Important information regarding  introduction of fingerprints - Dutch passport applications
As per 21 September 2009 your fingerprints will be taken when applying for a Dutch national passport. Prior to the introduction of fingerprints on 21 September, it is important to note that you CANNOT apply for any Dutch passport on 17, 18, 19 and 20 September 2009. Should you need any additional information on this new procedure you may contact the consular section of this embassy.