The Honorary Consulate of France in Wondelgem is a local point of contact for French citizens and for business and cultural links with France.
Contact Details
| Address | Helmkruidstraat 15, 9032 Wondelgem, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 9 258 02 10 +32 475 23 94 44 |
| consulfrance.bruges@skynet.be | |
| Head of Mission | Derrick Gosselin, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The province of West Flanders except the city of Kortrijk |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Helmkruidstraat 15, 9032 Wondelgem.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Wondelgem do?
In Wondelgem, French citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Derrick Gosselin. Visits are by arrangement only. To arrange a visit, call +32 9 258 02 10 and e-mail consulfrance.bruges@skynet.be.
Its district: the province of West Flanders except the city of Kortrijk. Wondelgem belongs to Ghent and lies in the province of East Flanders (Flanders). For formal consular services, the competent career post is the French Consulate General in Brussels. The embassy in Brussels is roughly 50 km away.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for French citizens are issued by the French Consulate General in Brussels or the embassy in Brussels; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Belgium, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday and on France’s national day (14 July). Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Embassy and consulates of France in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of France
- Brussels – Consulate General
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate
- Ghent (Mariakerke) – Honorary Consulate
- Ghent (Wondelgem) – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Kortrijk – Honorary Consulate
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
- Mons – Honorary Consulate
- Nalinnes – Honorary Consulate
- Namur (Wépion) – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the French honorary consul in Wondelgem
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Wondelgem?
French passports are issued through the French Consulate General in Brussels or the embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the French honorary consul in Wondelgem?
By phone on +32 9 258 02 10 or by e-mail to consulfrance.bruges@skynet.be.
Who is the French honorary consul in Wondelgem?
Derrick Gosselin, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Wondelgem honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the province of West Flanders except the city of Kortrijk.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit France?
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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