Embassies and consulates in Philipsburg

  • 2 missions
  • 2 countries
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Embassies and consulates in Philipsburg

Philipsburg is home to 2 foreign missions from 2 countries: 1 embassy and 1 honorary consulate. As the capital of Sint Maarten, Philipsburg is where the embassies are.

Public holidays in Philipsburg

Public holidays in Sint Maarten

  • Sint Maarten Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

The missions in Philipsburg close on Sint Maarten’s public holidays, the next being Sint Maarten Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Kerstmis) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Tweede kerstdag) on Saturday 26 December 2026.

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Foreign missions in Philipsburg

Among the countries with a mission in Philipsburg are France and Canada.

Types of mission in Philipsburg

By type, Philipsburg has 1 embassy and 1 honorary consulate. Of these, the honorary consulate in Philipsburg offers limited help: like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Philipsburg?

There are 2 foreign missions on record in Philipsburg: 1 embassy and 1 honorary consulate.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Philipsburg?

Missions from 2 countries are based in Philipsburg, among them France and Canada.

When are the missions in Philipsburg closed?

The missions in Philipsburg close on Sint Maarten’s public holidays, the next being Sint Maarten Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.