Dutch Honorary Consulate in Davao

The Philippine government’s diplomatic directory lists the Dutch Honorary Consulate at Kennemer Foods International Inc., Malayan House Building, Km. 6 J.P. Laurel Avenue, Lanang, Davao City.

This location was also identified in an announcement by the Embassy of the Netherlands when the honorary consulate opened in 2022.

The Dutch government’s current individual mission page does not publish a street address. Contact the honorary consul before travelling to verify that meetings still take place at the listed location.

Davao City is an important economic centre on Mindanao, in the southern Philippines. Its agricultural, trading, logistics and manufacturing activities create connections with international companies and institutions.

Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card

The honorary consulate in Davao is not a regular passport or identity card application centre.

Dutch nationals who live in the Philippines can apply at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Manila. An eligible border municipality in the Netherlands is another option.

Start with the official Dutch passport and identity card application guide for the Philippines.

Complete a personal checklist for each application, gather the required supporting documents and book an appointment. Every applicant must attend in person, including children.

Temporary Passport Application Visits to Davao

Embassy staff sometimes visit locations outside Manila so Dutch citizens can apply for passports and identity cards closer to where they live.

For example, the embassy scheduled a temporary application visit to Davao City on 8 October 2026.

That date has passed. It does not establish an ongoing application service at the honorary consulate.

Check the official regional passport application schedule for any future visits.

Where a temporary application location is available, applicants must follow the embassy’s booking instructions and any additional service charges.

Documents to Prepare

The exact requirements depend on your circumstances and your personal checklist. They may include:

• A completed, printed and signed passport or identity card application form.
• Your printed personal document checklist.
• Current and expired Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards.
• Proof of legal residence in the Philippines.
• Birth, marriage or nationality documents when required.
• Legalised certificates and translations where applicable.
• Parental or guardian consent documents for minor applicants.
• A passport photograph meeting Dutch requirements.

If you are applying for both a passport and an identity card, you must make separate appointments.

Proof of Legal Residence in the Philippines

The official application instructions identify several ways to prove legal residence:

• A valid Philippine visa together with supporting documents.
• A valid Philippine residence permit.
• A valid Philippine passport or identity card if you also have Philippine nationality.

For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card application, the child’s birth certificate may serve as evidence of legal residence.

Follow the requirements shown in your checklist rather than assuming that every applicant needs the same documents.

Legalisation of Philippine Documents

Birth and marriage certificates issued in the Philippines must be legalised when required for a Dutch passport or identity card application.

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs issues an apostille for eligible Philippine documents.

Documents written in English do not need a translation solely because of their language.

Documents written in Filipino must be translated by a sworn translator into Dutch, English, French or German. If the translation is prepared in the Philippines, both the original and the translation may require apostilles.

If a sworn translator in the Netherlands prepares the translation, separate legalisation of that Dutch translation is normally unnecessary.

Read the official legalisation instructions for Philippine documents.

Appointments at the Embassy in Manila

Passport and identity card applications are submitted by appointment at the Dutch embassy in Makati City, Metro Manila.

The embassy is located at Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2, rather than its former address. Always use the current official contact page when making travel arrangements.

Bring the printed checklist, signed application form and all supporting documents. Missing documents can prevent the application from being processed.

Check the embassy’s current opening hours, public holidays and appointment availability before travelling from Mindanao.

Collecting a New Passport or Identity Card

The embassy will notify you by email when your new document is ready.

According to the Philippines application guide, document collection at the embassy in Manila is available Monday to Thursday, 13:00–15:00.

A separate collection appointment is not normally required during these hours. Check closing days before travelling.

The new document must be collected or arranged for eligible delivery within three months of notification.

Passport Delivery by Courier

Eligible new Dutch passports can be delivered by courier within the arrangements published by the embassy.

The Philippines application guide identifies DHL and LBC as delivery services. Courier costs must be paid when submitting the application or upon delivery, depending on the arrangement.

If you retain your old passport during processing, you must surrender it before the embassy can dispatch the replacement.

Certificates of Life and Official Statements

Dutch residents in the Philippines may need certificates for pensions, marriage or other administrative purposes.

NetherlandsWorldwide directs applicants seeking a certificate of life to book an appointment at the embassy in Manila.

For certificates of marital status and legal capacity to marry, requests can be made by emailing man-visa@minbuza.nl, following the official supporting document requirements.

The honorary consulate in Davao is not listed as the issuing office for these certificates.

Signature Legalisation and Certified ID Copies

NetherlandsWorldwide lists appointments at the embassy in Manila for legalisation of signatures and copies of identity documents.

These services involve specific eligibility and identification requirements. Applicants should consult the official procedure before booking.

A separate legalisation appointment service at the honorary consulate in Davao is not identified in the government’s country-specific instructions.

Schengen Visa Applications

The honorary consul in Davao does not accept visa applications.

For short-stay Schengen visas and airport transit visas, applicants in the Philippines are directed to the authorised VFS Global application procedure.

For the appropriate visa category, required documents and appointment location, consult NetherlandsWorldwide’s appointment guidance for the Philippines.

The Netherlands maintains an honorary consular presence in Davao City, on Mindanao in the southern Philippines.

The official Dutch listing identifies the honorary consul as a contact for economic issues and notes that the embassy may seek his assistance in other emergencies.

The individual listing does not specify a detailed geographic consular district. The embassy in Manila handles formal Dutch consular procedures throughout the Philippines.