For Bahamian residents and travellers in the Hazerswoude-Rijndijk area, the Honorary Consulate of the Bahamas in Hazerswoude-Rijndijk is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Van Beethovenlaan 38, 2394 AD Hazerswoude-Rijndijk, Netherlands |
| Telephone | +31 6 1173 5464 |
| silas@bahamasconsulate.eu | |
| Head of Mission | Silas V Cooper, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Van Beethovenlaan 38, 2394 AD Hazerswoude-Rijndijk.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Hazerswoude-Rijndijk do?
In Hazerswoude-Rijndijk, Bahamian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the Dutch government’s directory of foreign representations, the post is held by Silas V Cooper. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +31 6 1173 5464 and e-mail silas@bahamasconsulate.eu.
Hazerswoude-Rijndijk lies in the province of South Holland.
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in the Bahamas (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice (in Dutch).
Which Bahamian office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Bahamian Embassy in Brussels (accredited to the Netherlands).
Note: The Bahamas 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; the Bahamian national day (10 July) usually means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
The Bahamas’ offices in the Netherlands
- Brussels – Embassy of the Bahamas (accredited to the Netherlands, no resident embassy in The Hague)
- Hazerswoude-Rijndijk – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Hazerswoude-Rijndijk office
Where do I renew my Bahamian passport if I live near Hazerswoude-Rijndijk?
For a new Bahamian passport, contact the Bahamian Embassy in Brussels (accredited to the Netherlands).
What are the contact details of the Bahamian honorary consul in Hazerswoude-Rijndijk?
By phone on +31 6 1173 5464 or by e-mail to silas@bahamasconsulate.eu.
Who runs the Bahamian honorary office in Hazerswoude-Rijndijk?
Silas V Cooper, according to the Dutch government’s directory of foreign representations.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
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 the Bahamas (Nederland Wereldwijd). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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