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MATRA for European Cooperation Embassy Program 2023 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Tirana invites non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to submit concept notes for the Matra Program before 20 February 2023. Matra stands for maatschappelijke transformatie, meaning ‘social transformation’. It is part of the Dutch support to current and potential EU candidate countries and the countries of the Eastern Partnership. Matra supports countries to fulfil conditions required by the EU accession processes (e.g. Copenhagen Criteria and/or Association Agreements with EU). The Matra Fund complements the European Commission’s efforts and aims to help countries strengthen democracy, rule of law and stability. The Dutch government attaches particular importance to the Matra program since it is focused on reinforcing and promoting shared European values. Values that connect European countries, bridging their cultural diversity. Supporting a strong and pluralist democracy that respects therule of law, human rights, democratic processes, and good governance is at the heart of this program. The general objective is to contribute to social transformation leading to a sustainable and stable relationship between governments and its citizens.
19-01-2023 | 10:15
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Belgrade is looking for an Communications Officer. More details can be found in the attached document.
16-01-2023 | 14:11
Due to a technical issue, the Netherlands embassy in Oslo is currently difficult to reach by telephone. If you would like to contact the embassy, we advise you to send an email to osl@minbuza.nl or call to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague on +31 247 247 247. Our apologies for the inconvenience this may cause.
06-12-2022 | 11:05
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Georgia is pleased to announce a call for concept notes 2023 for Georgian civil society organisations under two instruments: MATRA programme and Human Rights Fund.
07-11-2022 | 09:32
This autumn’s cultural agenda in the UK offers a diverse mixture of inspiring and vibrant events supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in the United Kingdom. Dutch authors, performers, visual artists and other creatives are taking part in events up and down the country. A little glimpse of what’s in store:
04-10-2022 | 18:00
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima will pay a state visit to Sweden from 11-13 October at the invitation of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf.His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima will pay a state visit to Sweden from 11-13 October at the invitation of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf.
13-07-2022 | 09:03
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Georgia is pleased to announce a call for concept notes 2022 for Georgian civil society organisations under two instruments: MATRA programme and Human Rights Fund.
01-11-2021 | 11:29
On this page you can find an overview of links to pages that might be useful when you plan to travel to the Netherlands from Brunei, or from the Netherlands to Brunei. Links to information about vaccinations and DigiD are also included. Disclaimer: this list is not exhaustive, and subject to change. We urge you to regularly check for updates via the mentioned links.
26-10-2021 | 06:55
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Belgrade is looking for an Economic and Trade officer.
27-08-2021 | 12:44
On this page you can find an overview of links to pages that might be useful when you plan to travel to the Netherlands from Singapore, or from the Netherlands to Singapore. Links to information about vaccinations and recognition of vaccination certificates in both Singapore and the Netherlands are also included. Disclaimer: this list is not exhaustive, and subject to change. We urge you to regularly check for updates via the mentioned links.
We received many questions with regards to the new EU travel regulations that kick in on August 8. These measures require travelers aged 12 or over from all countries outside of the EU/EEA to show either a negative PCR test or a vaccination certificate upon arrival in the Netherlands.
07-08-2021 | 05:01
Celebrating strong ties and commemorating 70 years of diplomatic relations, the Netherlands and the Philippines engaged in a fruitful dialogue during the 2nd Bilateral Consultations held on 29 June 2021.
01-07-2021 | 09:43
03-05-2021 | 13:52
During the period of December 25.12.20- January 8.01.2021 Consular Section will be closed
24-12-2020 | 00:00
The Dutch government recently amended the travel restrictions, valid for all incoming passengers incl EU residents. The rule requiring passengers to submit a negative test declaration before the start of their trip has already been in effect since 15 December for non-EU residents. From 29 December onwards airlines are required to check all passengers from the age of 13, traveling to the Netherlands for a recent negative PCR test before boarding. This includes Dutch nationals. The PCR test should be taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in the Netherlands. Passengers who do not have a negative test result are not allowed to board the aircraft. Everyone arriving in the Netherlands is strongly advised to self-quarantine for a period of 10 days. The negative test required for boarding does not substitute self-quarantining upon arrival. For more requirements and latest information please check here. For Negative test declaration form click here.
24-12-2020 | 09:29
22-09-2020 | 00:00
Brussels, 08/07/2020 Five years ago, beginning on 9 July 2015, the Chinese government arrested and detained more than 300 human rights lawyers and human rights defenders, in what is known as the "709 crackdown". In many of the resulting trials, the accused were denied a proper defence and a fair trial. There are extensive and credible reports of mistreatment and torture during their detention, while the lawyers who were detained have been disbarred and those released continue to be monitored. The European Union expects China to ensure full respect of the rule of law, to establish fair trial guarantees and to investigate thoroughly all reported cases of arbitrary detentions, ill-treatment and torture of human rights defenders and their families. The European Union also expects the Chinese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release, without any restrictions on their movement or work, all lawyers and legal activists imprisoned or persecuted by the authorities for their work before and since the “709 crackdown”, such as Yu Wensheng, Li Yuhan and Ge Jueping. The European Union will continue to call out and highlight the deteriorating situation of civil and political rights in China. This includes the recent detention of Professor Xu Zhangrun. The European Union will also continue to call out any violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms that occur, including under the new national security law imposed on Hong Kong. Link to statement on EEAS website
10-07-2020 | 06:53
As of July 1, a new European border policy is valid, whereby the residents of 15 countries outside Europe, on a so-called green list, will regain access to Europe. This replaces the previous general entry ban that was valid from mid-March. The entry ban will continue to apply to all other countries not on this list.
03-07-2020 | 08:14
Following the regulations of the "New normal" by the local authorities and the EU restrictions as of 1 July 2020, the Dutch embassy in Jakarta has decided to expand the consular service.
03-07-2020 | 08:02
Dear clients, please be advised that the consular front office of the Embassy is closed due to the Corona virus.
22-03-2020 | 11:41
Minister of Foreign Affairs Stef Blok has decided to cancel King’s Day at all of the more than 150 Dutch embassies and other Dutch representations abroad. ‘Given the rapid spread of the Corona crisis around the world, it is only logical to cancel the usual festivities this year,’ Mr Blok said. For many Dutch citizens abroad the annual celebration of King’s Day is a festive high point. It is the perfect opportunity to meet and catch up with each other. King’s Day is also a unique moment for Dutch representations to further intensify relations with local authorities and businesses. Depending on the country, the events are usually attended by a large number of people, varying from dozens to several hundred. The minister made the decision to provide clarity to Dutch representations abroad and visitors who intended to celebrate King’s Day there. It also avoids incurring costs that will later prove to be unnecessary. Moreover, in a number of countries, events and manifestations are no longer permitted. The cancellation of King’s Day abroad is in line with an earlier decision to cancel King’s Day in Maastricht in the Netherlands.
19-03-2020 | 03:43
18-03-2020 | 07:47
We have been informed that as from today France has suspended its visa service until further notice. This includes the issuance of Schengen visa for the Netherlands by the French Embassy (through Capago) in Baku. For further information, see https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en_US/web/france-visas/
17-03-2020 | 15:26
Beste Nederlanders in Tanzania, We hopen dat dit bericht u in goede gezondheid bereikt. Ingrijpende maatregelen rondom het Coronavirus (COVID-19) volgen elkaar wereldwijd in grote snelheid op. Deze maatregelen om verdere verspreiding tegen te gaan, zijn verschillend per land en worden soms rigoureus ingevoerd. Dat roept veel vragen op bij reizigers, Nederlanders in het buitenland en verontruste familieleden. Afgelopen weekend heeft het Nederlandse kabinet aanvullende maatregelen genomen in de aanpak van COVID-19. Scholen en kinderdagverblijven sluiten tot en met maandag 6 april. Datzelfde geldt voor eet- en drinkgelegenheden en sportclubs. De druk op de zorg in Nederland neemt toe. Wat zijn de laatste ontwikkelingen in Tanzania? Op dit moment is er één geval van COVID-19 in Tanzania officieel bevestigd (Kilimanjaro-regio). In de aanpak om verdere besmettingen van COVID-19 te voorkomen treffen ook hier de lokale autoriteiten, (internationale) scholen en ambassades (preventieve) maatregelen. De situatie kan snel veranderen. Er kunnen inreisbeperkingen worden ingesteld voor reizigers uit andere landen waar COVID-19 is vastgesteld. Deze en andere maatregelen kunnen elkaar snel opvolgen. Het kan beperkingen opleveren voor het in- en uitreizen en het dagelijkse leven. In het reisadvies worden deze ontwikkelingen geactualiseerd. Met de app BZ Reisadvies bent u altijd op de hoogte van de laatste ontwikkelingen in een land. U kunt zich hiertoe via de BZ-informatieservice registreren. Voor de laatste ontwikkelingen in het land volg de aanwijzingen op van de lokale overheid, voor o.a. het bijwonen van publieke gelegenheden, en volg het nieuws. Welke voorzorgsmaatregelen kan ik treffen? Volg de adviezen van het Landelijk Coördinatiecentrum Reizigersadvisering (LCR), Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid (RIVM) en de Wereldgezondheidsorganisatie (WHO). U treft daar ook informatie om te bepalen of u tot een risicogroep behoort. Was regelmatig goed uw handen, snuit uw neus in papier en gooi het papier na het snuiten weg, was uw handen daarna weer goed. Dit geldt ook voor als u hoest en niest. Raadpleeg onmiddellijk een arts als u koorts en luchtwegklachten krijgt. Houd er rekening mee dat vliegtuigmaatschappijen vluchten in snel tempo kunnen annuleren of opschorten. Lees de laatste informatie over wijzigingen in het luchtverkeer op de Engelstalige website van de International Air Transport Association (IATA). Mocht u voornemens zijn om Tanzania te willen verlaten, dan adviseert de ambassade dit vroegtijdig te doen gezien het toenemend aantal geannuleerde vluchten van en naar Tanzania. U dient dit zelf te regelen via commerciële luchtvaartmaatschappijen. De ambassade adviseert u daarbij een goede afweging te maken tussen de huidige situatie in Nederland en het risico op waarschijnlijk niet adequate zorg in Tanzania in geval van verdere verspreiding van COVID-19 in Tanzania. Hoe kan ik de ambassade bereiken? Alleen Nederlanders die zich hebben aangemeld voor de BZ-informatieservice of lid zijn van de Facebook Group NedVerTan krijgen dit bericht. Misschien kent u nog landgenoten aan wie u dit bericht kunt doorsturen, ook om hen te wijzen op de mogelijkheid zich te registreren voor de BZ-informatieservice. De ambassade blijft vooralsnog gewoon open. Voor aanvullende vragen kunt u ook terecht via het 24/7 BZ-contact center +31 247 247 247. Volg ook de sociale media van de Nederlandse ambassade voor actuele updates, o.a. via Facebook en onze website. En wederom: blijf gezond! Met vriendelijke groet, Lianne Houben Chargée d’Affaires a.i.
17-03-2020 | 13:14
Serbia has declared the state of emergency due to the spreading of the COVID-19
17-03-2020 | 09:51
16-03-2020 | 12:03
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Latvia is cooperating with local and regional partners to promote creative and innovative solutions to realize a sustainable food transition.
25-02-2020 | 09:14
The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, will visit Indonesia on 7 October 2019 during a one-day stopover on his way to Australia and New Zealand. The purpose of his visit to Indonesia is to reaffirm the strong bilateral relation between Indonesia and the Netherlands. Mark Rutte has also visited Indonesia in 2013 and 2016 as Prime Minister.
25-09-2019 | 03:37
This year marks the 3rd edition of #InspiringFiftySA Awards. We're once again impressed with the calibre of winners for #InspiringFiftySA. There are so many strong South African women in STEM! Here's to another 50 in the limelight, and rightfully so.
07-08-2019 | 08:40
Many people in India are being cheated with job offers and lotteries that do not exist. Stop and think before you part with your money, your passport, your personal details or your current job. Many scams may appear to come from the Netherlands, but the criminals behind the scam are actually based in other countries. There are also cases known where the sender offers a job and a visa, using an actual name of an embassy employee.
19-06-2019 | 17:19
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in conjunction with Netherlands Embassy will be hosting a roundtable discussion in support of the Blue Deal South Africa Initiative: Clean and sufficient water for all under the theme: Tackling water challenges through bilateral partnerships. The roundtable discussion takes place on 27 February 2019 in Pretoria.
28-02-2019 | 10:50
Are you a Filipino professional interested in taking short courses, master's or doctoral programs taught in English? Or are you part of an organization that could benefit from a tailor-made training course must be carried out by a Dutch training provider? If so, you may want to consider the Orange Knowledge Program, a € 100 million global development program, funded by the Dutch government. It was kicked off mid-2017 for a period of 5 years and involves around 50 countries. In the Philippines, applicants are eligible to apply for the following programs: Tailor-Made Training (TMT) for groups Individual scholarships for mid-career professionals
14-02-2019 | 09:58
Beste Nederlanders! Op 23 mei 2019 kunt u als kiezer buiten Nederland weer stemmen. U brengt uw stem uit tijdens de verkiezingen voor de leden van het Europees Parlement. U stemt met een briefstembewijs of een kiezerspas. U kunt ook iemand machtigen om voor u te stemmen. Om te kunnen stemmen, moet u zich registeren als kiezer buiten Nederland. Wilt u stemmen voor de verkiezing van het Europees Parlement op 23 mei 2019? Registreer u dan uiterlijk op 11 april 2019 via onderstaande link. U hoeft dit maar 1 keer te doen. Bij iedere verkiezing krijgt u de documenten die u nodig heeft om te stemmen per post toegestuurd. U kunt uw briefstem aan het op de retourenvelop aangegeven adres sturen. Zorg ervoor dat u uw briefstembiljet tijdig verstuurt om te garanderen dat uw stem op tijd aankomt! Informatie over het registreren en de werkwijze van de Gemeente Den Haag treft u onder: https://www.denhaag.nl/nl/bestuur-en-organisatie/verkiezingen/kiezers-buiten-nederland/stemmen-bij-de-verkiezing-van-het-europees-parlement-als-u-in-het-buitenland-woont.htm Voor verdere vragen kunt u contact opnemen met de Gemeente Den Haag via +31 (0) 70 353 4400. Met vragen kunt u ook terecht bij het 24/7 contact center van het ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken. U bereikt ons via +31 247 247 247. Of bel met de Nederlandse ambassade in uw land en kies in het telefoonmenu voor ‘consulaire zaken’. Kijk op Contact met het 24/7 Contactcenter voor alle manieren waarop u ons kunt bereiken.
12-02-2019 | 18:13
The primary aim of Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) is to promote entrepreneurship worldwide. In support of this, GES offers a unique and international platform where the innovations of entrepreneurs from across the globe can be showcased to an audience of foreign investors, presenting their tech solutions to global challenges.The deadline for entrepreneurs to apply for GES 2019 is moved to Friday, March 1, 2019.
05-02-2019 | 12:39
Beste Nederlanders! Op 23 mei 2019 kunt u als kiezer buiten Nederland weer stemmen. U brengt uw stem uit tijdens de verkiezingen voor de leden van het Europees Parlement. U stemt met een briefstembewijs of een kiezerspas. U kunt ook iemand machtigen om voor u te stemmen. Om te kunnen stemmen, moet u zich registeren als kiezer buiten Nederland. Wilt u stemmen voor de verkiezing van het Europees PArlement op 23 mei 2019? Registreer u dan uiterlijk op 11 april 2019 via onderstaande link. U hoeft dit maar 1 keer te doen. Bij iedere verkiezing krijgt u de documenten die u nodig heeft om te stemmen per post toegestuurd. U kunt uw briefstem aan het op de retourenvelop aangegeven adres sturen. Zorg ervoor dat u uw briefstembiljet tijdig verstuurt om te garanderen dat uw stem op tijd aankomt! Informatie over het registreren en de werkwijze van de Gemeente Den Haag treft u onder: https://www.denhaag.nl/nl/bestuur-en-organisatie/verkiezingen/kiezers-buiten-nederland/stemmen-bij-de-verkiezing-van-het-europees-parlement-als-u-in-het-buitenland-woont.htm Voor verdere vragen kunt u contact opnemen met de Gemeente Den Haag via +31 (0) 70 353 4400 of met Buitenlandse Zaken via +31 247 247 247.
04-02-2019 | 12:06
Because of the Tet-holiday (Vietnamese New Year), the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Hanoi and the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will be closed from Saturday 2 February until Sunday 10 February 2019. In case of emergency, please contact the 24/7 Contact Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at: +31 247 247 247.
29-01-2019 | 10:35
The Rijksakademie’s artist community has opened its call for Applications for the Rijksakademie residency 2021. Presentation of the work and connections to an international network form a part of the two-year residency program. For many alumni the residency has led to their international breakthrough. Works that are developed in the studios and workshops of the Rijksakademie are often on view in galleries, musea, corporate collections and biennials .The application form is opened from January 1 until 1 February 2020. The total selection procedure is a process of several months. Artists can apply to the residency through the online application form via: www.rijksakademie.nl
29-12-2019 | 12:42
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08-06-2023 | 09:37
Author: Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra In preparation for my visit to Kenya I learnt about the notion of Pamoja ...
06-06-2023 | 19:20
Los Angeles, CA - Dutch citizens in Los Angeles and Southern California can now enjoy the convenience of renewing their passports ...
05-06-2023 | 16:11
The Netherlands has announced its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The Netherlands Pavilion is unique in that it ...
