Dutch Honorary Consulate in Funchal

The Dutch Honorary Consulate is located at Complexo V. Porto Mare, Rua Leichlingen 5, 2e, 9000-003 Funchal, Madeira.

Funchal is the capital of Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal in the Atlantic Ocean. The city is a major centre for tourism, commerce and regional government.

The official Dutch government page provides a location map for the consulate.

Before travelling, call +351 291 703 803 to confirm the opening day, availability and purpose of your visit.

Certificates of Life in Funchal

Dutch nationals living in Portugal who need a pre-printed certificate of life signed and stamped can contact an honorary consul.

NetherlandsWorldwide confirms that honorary consuls in Portugal may sign and stamp existing forms but cannot issue a newly drawn-up Dutch certificate of life.

Contact the Funchal office before visiting and explain which organisation requested the document.

For a pre-printed SVB certificate, bring a valid Dutch passport or identity card. Additional documents may be required for other types of certificates.

The honorary consul’s signature and stamp are free of charge. The published processing period is two working days. Ask when the completed form can be collected.

Requesting a New Certificate of Life

If you need a newly issued certificate rather than a stamp on an existing form, apply through the Dutch embassy in Lisbon.

The embassy can prepare the certificate by appointment. NetherlandsWorldwide publishes a fee of €30 and a normal preparation time of one working day.

For some AOW pension recipients, proof of life can also be submitted using the SVB app.

Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card

Dutch citizens resident on Madeira can apply for a new passport or identity card at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lisbon.

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

Create a personal checklist, prepare the necessary documents and make an embassy appointment online.

Every applicant must attend in person, including children. Book separate appointments if you need both a passport and an identity card.

Documents to Prepare

Depending on your circumstances, you may need:

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

Proof of Residence in Portugal

NetherlandsWorldwide lists documents such as the Certificado de Registo de Cidadão da União Europeia (CRUE), a Portuguese residence permit or a permanent residence authorisation.

Dual Dutch–Portuguese nationals may use a valid Portuguese passport or identity card.

If a CRUE has expired and renewal is affected by delays at AIMA, the official guidance describes circumstances in which an expired CRUE and additional evidence of residence may be accepted.

Portuguese Documents and Translations

Portuguese birth and marriage certificates generally do not require legalisation for Dutch passport and identity card applications.

However, Portuguese-language documents may require multilingual extracts, multilingual standard forms or sworn translations.

Always follow the requirements on your personal document checklist.

Collecting a New Passport or Identity Card

The embassy in Lisbon will notify you when your new document is ready.

NetherlandsWorldwide publishes the following collection hours:

• Monday: 09:30–12:30 and 14:00–16:00.
• Wednesday: 09:30–12:30 and 14:00–16:00.
• Friday: 09:30–12:30.

No collection appointment is required during the published hours. For collection on another day, email lis-ca@minbuza.nl.

New documents must be collected or arranged for delivery within three months after notification.

Passport Delivery to Madeira

The Portugal-specific procedure allows eligible new Dutch passports to be sent through the CTT courier service.

Delivery costs are paid when submitting the application. Confirm the availability of courier delivery to your address on Madeira with the embassy.

If you retain your previous passport during processing, you must surrender it as instructed before the replacement is dispatched.

The honorary consulate in Funchal provides a local Dutch representative presence on Madeira.

The Embassy of the Netherlands in Lisbon is responsible for formal consular services in Portugal.

Honorary representation does not include issuing passports, identity cards, visas or newly prepared official certificates.

For residents of the Azores, the Dutch government also lists an honorary consul in Ponta Delgada.