The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Valencia is a volunteer-run office that assists Belgian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Belgian consulate in Alicante or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Pintor Salvador Abril, 35, bajo 2, 46005 Valencia, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 624 632 347 |
| Lodewijk.Cuypers.Valencia@hc.diplobel.fed.be | |
| Head of Mission | Lodewijk Robert Madeleine Cuypers, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The Spanish consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Pintor Salvador Abril, 35, bajo 2, 46005 Valencia.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Valencia do?
The honorary consul in Valencia is a volunteer representative of Belgium, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Spanish authorities is Lodewijk Robert Madeleine Cuypers, in office since March 2023. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +34 624 632 347 and e-mail Lodewijk.Cuypers.Valencia@hc.diplobel.fed.be.
The office is located in the Valencian Community. Alicante – about 125 km away – has the nearest Belgian consulate. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 305 km away.
Which Belgian office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Belgian citizens are handled by the Belgian consulate in Alicante or the embassy in Madrid.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays as well as on the Belgian national day, 21 July. In the Valencian Community, Valencian Community Day on 9 October is a regional holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Belgium’s offices in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Belgium
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Alicante – Consulate
- Barcelona – Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Consulate
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Fuerteventura – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Rota – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the Belgian honorary consul in Valencia
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Valencia?
Passport applications go to the Belgian consulate in Alicante or the embassy in Madrid; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Belgian honorary consul in Valencia?
By phone on +34 624 632 347 or by e-mail to lodewijk.cuypers.valencia@hc.diplobel.fed.be.
Who is the Belgian honorary consul in Valencia?
Lodewijk Robert Madeleine Cuypers, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since March 2023).
Can Spanish nationals visit Belgium without a visa?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Belgium. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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