New Centre in The Hague Facilitates Passport and Birth Registration Services for South African Citizens
South African citizens residing in the Netherlands now have easier access to passport renewal and birth registration services through the newly opened DHA Services Centre in The Hague.
Located at Parkstraat 99, the centre was inaugurated on 22 October 2025 and operates under the management of VFS Global, the official outsourcing partner of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) of the Republic of South Africa.
The establishment of the centre reflects growing demand for direct and efficient access to consular services among the nearly 50,000 South Africans currently living in the Netherlands. The new facility offers a range of services, including passport renewals, birth registrations, and optional courier delivery of new passports to applicants’ residences.
Applicants may also schedule appointments online and use additional support features such as SMS tracking, email communication, and on-site assistance.
The initiative is part of the ongoing partnership between the Department of Home Affairs and VFS Global, which operates 17 DHA Services Centres in 9 countries. VFS Global provides administrative and logistical support to facilitate identity and travel document services for South African nationals abroad.
For further details, visit: https://services.vfsglobal.com/nld/en/zap
