Sint Maarten - Consulate of France in Philipsburg |
You are a Sint Maarten citizen or you are from France and are looking for information on the consulate of France in Philipsburg situated in Sint Maarten. A consulate in Philipsburg could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of France. It all depends on the importance of Philipsburg and Sint Maarten in the relationships with the government of France.
The difference between consulates found in Philipsburg are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of France in Sint Maarten besides Philipsburg
French Consulate in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten P.O. Box 803 Philipsburg Sint MaartenEmail: Stanislas.graire@wanadoo.fr agenceconsulfrsxm@caribserve.net - Tel: (+1 721) 590 88 10 00 - Website:
Or the embassy of France in Sint Maarten
(There is no embassy of France located in Sint Maarten)
Consulate Appointment in Philipsburg
Most consulates in Philipsburg need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Philipsburg first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Philipsburg do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Sint Maarten or France.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Philipsburg please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.