Embassy
Tools

Visit the DHL Express booking portal, use the DHL app, or scan the official Embassy DHL QR code to go directly to the booking page.

On the booking page, choose the FAST (EXPRESS) service. Do not select Economy or other service types — only Express is accepted for Embassy submissions.

When prompted for parcel size, select Express Envelope A4. This is the correct size for passport/document submissions to the Embassy.

Enter your own details as the Receiver. Select delivery at your home address so the Embassy can return your documents directly to you after processing.

Enter the Embassy as the Sender:
Embassy of India, Buitenrustweg 2, 2517 KD The Hague
For contact details, enter your own email address and phone number (so you receive tracking updates).
Select Label Print to generate a printable waybill label.

Complete the payment online. Download and print the waybill label. Attach it to your A4 envelope. Bring this pre-paid labelled envelope with your document submission when you visit the Embassy.

Register/login at passportindia.gov.in. Fill the renewal application form (SP form for reissue). Select the Embassy of India, The Hague as your consular post.

Review the official passport checklist from the Embassy to ensure all documents are ready before your appointment.

Book your appointment online at the Embassy appointment portal. Appointments are mandatory — walk-ins are not accepted.

Pay the passport fee as specified. Refer to the official fee chart for current amounts.

Gather: current Indian passport (original + copy), valid Dutch residence permit, proof of NL address, printed online application, recent biometric photos (35×45mm, white background).

Embassy of India, The Hague. Arrive on time — bring all original documents plus self-attested copies. Submit at the counter, biometrics may be taken.

Passport is typically dispatched within 2–4 weeks via DHL. You will receive a tracking number. Old passport will be returned with your new one (hole-punched).

An Emergency Certificate is issued when your Indian passport is lost, stolen, expired, or damaged and you need to travel to India urgently (within 1–2 weeks).

If passport is lost or stolen, file a report with Dutch police (Politie) immediately. Get a copy of the police report — this is mandatory for the EC application.

Download the official Emergency Certificate information and form from the Embassy page. Fill it completely and accurately.

You will need: completed EC form, police report (if applicable), proof of Indian citizenship, Dutch residence permit, 2 passport photos, proof of emergency travel.

Book an urgent appointment online or contact the Embassy directly for same-day/next-day processing in genuine emergencies.

EC is usually issued on the same day or within 1–2 working days. It is valid for single travel to India only. Apply for a new passport upon arriving in India.

PCC applications are submitted through the Passport Seva portal. Login and select "Police Clearance Certificate" as the service type.

Download and review the complete PCC checklist to ensure all documents are ready.

Required: current Indian passport (original + copy of all pages), valid residence permit, completed online application printout, proof of current address in NL, recent passport photographs.

Book an appointment at the Embassy and appear in person with all documents.

Processing time: typically 3–6 weeks depending on verification by Indian police. The PCC is sent back via DHL.

Common documents: educational certificates (degree, marksheet), birth certificate, marriage certificate, power of attorney, affidavits.

For many documents, you first need attestation by the State government or Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India, before the Embassy in NL can attest them.

You will need: original document + copies, your valid Indian passport, valid Dutch residence permit, a covering letter explaining the purpose of attestation.

Book an appointment at the Embassy. Submit all originals and copies at the counter along with the applicable fee.

Documents can be collected in person or received via DHL (include a pre-paid return envelope). Processing time is typically 3–5 working days.

OCI is available for persons who were Indian citizens on/after 26 Jan 1950, or are children/grandchildren of such persons, or are foreign nationals married to Indian citizens/OCI holders.

Apply at the official OCI portal: ociservices.gov.in. Complete the online form and upload all required documents.

Review the complete OCI checklist and FAQ before proceeding.

Required: current foreign passport, former Indian passport, proof of Indian origin, Dutch residence permit, proof of renunciation of Indian citizenship (if applicable).

Book at the Embassy appointment portal and appear in person with all original documents.

Processing time varies (typically 8–12 weeks). OCI card and booklet are delivered by DHL. The OCI card is valid for life.