Dutch Honorary Consulate in São Tomé

The Dutch government lists the honorary consul on Avenida da Independência in São Tomé, the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe.

The published address also includes Caixa Postal 76, a postal box reference. It should not be interpreted as a street or building number.

São Tomé is the country’s principal administrative and commercial centre, located on the island of São Tomé in the Gulf of Guinea.

Before visiting, use the official contact form or published telephone number to confirm the meeting location and appointment details.

Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card

It is not possible to make an appointment in São Tomé and Príncipe for a regular Dutch passport or identity card application.

Dutch citizens living in the country can apply at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Luanda, Angola, or another authorised Dutch embassy or consulate-general.

An eligible Dutch border municipality is another option when visiting the Netherlands.

Start with the official passport and identity card guide for São Tomé and Príncipe.

Complete a personal checklist for each applicant, gather the required documents and make an appointment. Applicants of every age must attend in person.

Documents to Prepare

The documents required depend on your individual circumstances. Your checklist may include:

• 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 São Tomé and Príncipe.
• Birth, marriage or nationality documents where applicable.
• Legalised documents and sworn translations when required.
• Parental or guardian consent for minor applicants.
• A passport photograph meeting Dutch requirements.

Separate appointments are required when applying for both a passport and an identity card.

Proof of Legal Residence

Applicants living in São Tomé and Príncipe can demonstrate legal residence with a qualifying document, such as a valid residence permit or a valid visa together with supporting evidence.

A valid passport or identity card issued by the country of residence may also be accepted where applicable.

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

Check the personal checklist before travelling to Luanda.

Legalising Documents from São Tomé and Príncipe

Birth and marriage certificates issued in São Tomé and Príncipe must be legalised with an apostille when required for Dutch passport or identity card applications.

The apostille must come from the competent authorities in São Tomé and Príncipe, not from a Dutch authority.

Documents written in Portuguese must be translated into Dutch, English, French or German by a sworn translator.

If the translation is prepared in São Tomé and Príncipe, both the original document and the translation generally require an apostille.

If a sworn translator in the Netherlands prepares the translation, the translation itself does not need a separate apostille under the published procedure.

For details, consult the official legalisation guidance for São Tomé and Príncipe.

Appointments at the Embassy in Luanda

The Dutch embassy in Luanda accepts passport and identity card applications by appointment.

Travel to Angola requires advance planning. Before booking flights, check Angolan entry requirements, your appointment confirmation and whether all original documents meet the application rules.

Each applicant must attend the appointment in person. If a parent or guardian cannot attend a child’s application, additional consent documentation may be required.

Check the official fee schedule and accepted payment methods before your visit.

Collecting Your New Passport or Identity Card

The embassy in Luanda will notify you by email when your new passport or identity card is ready.

The published collection hours are:

• Monday: 09:00–12:00.
• Tuesday: 09:00–12:00.
• Wednesday: 09:00–12:00.
• Thursday: 09:00–12:00.

No separate collection appointment is normally required during these hours, but check embassy closing days before travelling.

You must collect your new document within three months of notification.

Certificates of Residence and Marital Status

Residents of São Tomé and Príncipe can request certain official Dutch certificates from the embassy in Luanda.

The following services are listed in the official appointment guide:

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

For these requests, an initial in-person appointment is not required. Email lua-ca@minbuza.nl and follow the document requirements for your chosen certificate.

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

Schengen Visa Applications

The honorary consul does not handle visa applications.

For short-stay Schengen visas and airport transit visas, the current NetherlandsWorldwide instructions direct applicants in São Tomé and Príncipe to the Portuguese Embassy in São Tomé.

Different rules may apply to other visa categories. Consult the official appointment instructions before making arrangements.

The Dutch government officially lists an honorary consul in São Tomé.

The representation provides a local contact for appropriate Dutch institutional, commercial and community enquiries.

For passport applications, official certificates and other formal consular matters, the responsible Dutch embassy is in Luanda, Angola.