The Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Belize City is an honorary consular post of the Netherlands in Belize City. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Dutch citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Mexico City.
Contact Details
| Address | 122 Eve Street, Belize City, Belize |
| Telephone | +501 223 2030 |
| Emergency phone | +501 610 3651 |
| Honorary Consul | Vanessa Ivy Retreage |
Opening Hours
According to Netherlands and You, the honorary consulate receives visitors by appointment only.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Appointment: required, according to Netherlands and You.
- Location: The honorary consulate is in Belize City, the country’s largest city; from the street, the Swing Bridge in the city centre is less than 1 km away in a straight line, and Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) about 14 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Belize City
The honorary consul is Vanessa Ivy Retreage, according to Netherlands and You. It cannot handle or answer questions about visa or passport applications. E-mail enquiries go through the contact form on netherlandsandyou.nl; the second number, +501 610 3651, is for emergencies.
Which Dutch office handles passports and visas?
According to Netherlands and You, the Netherlands is represented in Belize by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Mexico City (Mexico). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of the Netherlands in Mexico City; the honorary consulate in Belize can help with first steps.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to Netherlands and You, visits are by appointment.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Belize?
No. According to the visa table of Belize’s Immigration and Nationality Department, the Netherlands is among the countries whose nationals do not need a visa to enter Belize.
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by the Netherlands and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Dutch citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Belize City
38 other countries are represented in Belize City, among them: Austria (honorary), Bahamas (honorary), Bangladesh (honorary), Barbados (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Norway (honorary), Panama (embassy), Peru (honorary), Philippines (honorary), Portugal (honorary), Russia (honorary), Saint Lucia (honorary), Slovakia (honorary), Spain (honorary), Suriname (honorary), Switzerland (honorary), Taiwan (embassy), Trinidad and Tobago (honorary), Türkiye (honorary), Ukraine (honorary). The full list of all 39 missions is on the overview page for Belize.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on public holidays in Belize and may also close on public holidays of the Netherlands.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Dutch citizens can call +501 610 3651, the number given by Netherlands and You. In Belize, dial 911 or 90 for ambulance, fire and police (GOV.UK travel advice).
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Belize City
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of the Netherlands in Mexico City.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Netherlands and You – honorary consul in Belize City, Netherlands and You – representation responsible for Belize, Government of Belize Press Office – Public and Bank Holidays 2026 (Holidays Act, Chapter 289; 6 November 2025), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Belize (getting help), Immigration and Nationality Department of Belize – Do you need a visa to travel to Belize? (visa table).
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