The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Ghent is a volunteer-run office that assists Bulgarian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Bulgarian Embassy in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Ferdinand Lousbergskaai 127, 9000 Ghent, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 473 34 45 38 |
| ellen.joncheere@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Ellen Joncheere, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Flemish Region |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Ferdinand Lousbergskaai 127, 9000 Ghent.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Ghent do?
This honorary office looks after Bulgarian interests in Ghent. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Ellen Joncheere. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Before travelling there, call +32 473 34 45 38 and e-mail ellen.joncheere@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
Its district: the Flemish Region. Ghent is in the province of East Flanders (Flanders). Distance to the Bulgarian Embassy in Brussels: about 50 km.
Which Bulgarian office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Bulgarian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Bulgarian Embassy in Brussels.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November and on Bulgaria’s national day (3 March). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Bulgaria’s offices in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Bulgaria
- Ghent – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Bulgarian honorary consul in Ghent
Where do I renew my Bulgarian passport if I live near Ghent?
For a new Bulgarian passport, contact the Bulgarian Embassy in Brussels.
How can I reach the Ghent honorary office of Bulgaria?
By phone on +32 473 34 45 38 or by e-mail to ellen.joncheere@gmail.com.
Who runs the Bulgarian honorary office in Ghent?
Ellen Joncheere, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Bulgarian honorary consul in Ghent cover?
Its consular district is the Flemish Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Bulgaria?
No. A valid Belgian passport or eID card is enough.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – honorary consulates in Belgium (as of 7 September 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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