The Honorary Consulate of Guinea-Bissau in Barendrecht is a volunteer-run office that assists Bissau-Guinean citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Bissau-Guinean Embassy in Brussels (accredited to the Netherlands).
Contact Details
| Address | Gebroken Meeldijk 82, 2991 CH Barendrecht, Netherlands |
| Telephone | +31 180 690 228 |
| Fax | +31 180 690 229 |
| michel@meerendonkcs.com |
Opening Hours
The Dutch government directory gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Gebroken Meeldijk 82, 2991 CH Barendrecht.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Barendrecht do?
Guinea-Bissau is represented in Barendrecht by an honorary consul. Meetings take place by appointment. For an appointment, call +31 180 690 228 and e-mail michel@meerendonkcs.com.
Barendrecht is in the province of South Holland.
Dutch citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau, to be obtained before travelling. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Dutch); check it before booking.
Which Bissau-Guinean office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Bissau-Guinean citizens are issued by the Bissau-Guinean Embassy in Brussels (accredited to the Netherlands); the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Note: Guinea-Bissau has no resident embassy in The Hague; its embassy in Brussels is accredited to the Netherlands.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Dutch public holidays and on Guinea-Bissau’s national day (24 September). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Bissau-Guinean missions in the Netherlands
- Brussels – Embassy of Guinea-Bissau (accredited to the Netherlands, no resident embassy in The Hague)
- Barendrecht – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Schiedam – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Bissau-Guinean honorary consul in Barendrecht
Where do I renew my Bissau-Guinean passport if I live near Barendrecht?
Bissau-Guinean passports are issued through the Bissau-Guinean Embassy in Brussels (accredited to the Netherlands), not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Barendrecht honorary office of Guinea-Bissau?
By phone on +31 180 690 228 or by e-mail to michel@meerendonkcs.com.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Government of the Netherlands – foreign representations in the Netherlands (government.nl, October 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Guinea-Bissau (Nederland Wereldwijd). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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