Dutch Honorary Consulate in Pointe-à-Pitre

The Dutch government’s official contact page lists the honorary consul at Langley Resort Fort Royal, Chemin de Petit Bas Vent, 97126 Deshaies.

Although the official heading refers to Pointe-à-Pitre, the published location is in Deshaies, on the northwestern coast of Basse-Terre island.

These are different places in Guadeloupe. Visitors should use the complete Deshaies address rather than looking for a consular office in central Pointe-à-Pitre.

The official location map also identifies Langley Resort Fort Royal in Deshaies.

Before travelling, contact the honorary consul to arrange an appointment and confirm where to meet within the property.

Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card

Regular Dutch passport and identity card applications cannot be submitted at the honorary consulate in Guadeloupe.

Dutch nationals living in Guadeloupe can make an appointment at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

An eligible border municipality in the Netherlands is another application option.

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

Create a personal checklist for each applicant and application, gather the necessary documents and book an appointment. All applicants must attend in person, including children.

Documents to Prepare

Depending on your circumstances, the personal checklist may require:

• A completed, printed and signed application form.
• Your printed personal document checklist.
• Current and expired Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards.
• Proof of legal residence in Guadeloupe.
• Birth, marriage or nationality documents where required.
• Documents that have been legalised or translated where applicable.
• Parental or guardian consent for minor applicants.
• A passport photograph meeting Dutch requirements.

If you need both a passport and an identity card, book a separate appointment for each application.

Proof of Legal Residence in Guadeloupe

NetherlandsWorldwide requires applicants to demonstrate that they are legally resident in Guadeloupe.

The country-specific guide lists a valid visa with supporting documents or a valid residence permit as acceptable evidence.

For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card application, the child’s birth certificate can be used as proof of legal residence under the published procedure.

Because individual circumstances differ, check your personal checklist and contact NetherlandsWorldwide if you are uncertain which document applies to you.

Birth and Marriage Certificates from Guadeloupe

Documents issued in Guadeloupe are subject to the French document legalisation framework.

NetherlandsWorldwide explains that certain documents from Guadeloupe do not need legalisation for use in the Netherlands, while others must be legalised with an apostille.

The passport and identity card application guide also includes a specific legalisation requirement for relevant civil status certificates.

Check the rules for your document type and intended use with the issuing French authority and the Dutch application office before arranging legalisation.

Documents in French are accepted for Dutch passport and identity card applications without translation solely because of their language.

For additional details, consult the official document legalisation guide for Guadeloupe.

Appointments in Trinidad and Tobago

The embassy in Port of Spain accepts Dutch passport and identity card applications by appointment.

Before booking travel from Guadeloupe, confirm the embassy appointment, applicable entry requirements and the original documents needed for your application.

You must attend in person. Children must also be present, even when a parent or guardian submits the application on their behalf.

Bring your printed personal checklist and application form. Missing documents can prevent the application from being processed.

Collecting Your New Passport or Identity Card

The embassy in Port of Spain will notify you by email when your new document is ready.

The Guadeloupe-specific passport guide publishes the following collection hours:

• Monday: 09:00–13:00.
• Wednesday: 09:00–13:00.
• Thursday: 09:00–13:00.

No separate collection appointment is normally required during these hours. Check the embassy’s official closing dates before travelling.

You must collect your new document or arrange eligible delivery within three months of notification.

Passport Delivery by Post

The embassy can send eligible new Dutch passports to applicants who meet the published delivery conditions.

If you choose postal delivery, you must provide a prepaid, self-addressed envelope or shipping label when submitting your application.

If you retain your old passport while your application is being processed, you must surrender it to the embassy before the replacement can be dispatched.

This may leave you without a valid passport for a period of time. Discuss your travel plans with the embassy before selecting delivery.

Certificates of Residence and Marital Status

NetherlandsWorldwide provides separate procedures for Dutch residents of Guadeloupe who need official consular certificates.

For certain certificates, an initial appointment is not necessary. Instead, contact the embassy in Port of Spain by email.

The published services include:

• Certificate of residence.
• Certificate of marital status.
• Certificate of legal capacity to marry.

Email por-ca@minbuza.nl and follow the specific supporting document requirements.

The honorary consul in Guadeloupe is not identified as the issuing office for these certificates.

Visa and Other Consular Enquiries

The honorary consul does not accept or answer questions about visa applications.

Visa requirements depend on nationality, destination and length of stay. For travel to the Netherlands, check NetherlandsWorldwide for the relevant visa procedure.

Other services may require contacting the embassy in Port of Spain or another authorised Dutch office.

The Dutch government lists the honorary consul under Pointe-à-Pitre, with an officially confirmed visiting address in Deshaies.

The representation offers a local contact for appropriate Dutch business, institutional and community matters.

For formal consular applications, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Port of Spain is the responsible office under the Guadeloupe-specific government procedures.