The Honorary Consulate of Georgia in Ciney is a local point of contact for Georgian citizens and for business and cultural links with Georgia.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue du Sacre Coeur 50, 5590 Ciney, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 475 29 11 50 |
| yannick@kalantarian.eu | |
| Head of Mission | Jean karen Kalantarian, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Walloon 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: Rue du Sacre Coeur 50, 5590 Ciney.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Ciney do?
The honorary consul in Ciney is a volunteer representative of Georgia, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Jean karen Kalantarian. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +32 475 29 11 50 and e-mail yannick@kalantarian.eu.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the Walloon Region. Ciney lies in Wallonia, in the province of Namur. The embassy in Brussels is roughly 80 km away.
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Georgia (up to 365 days); according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, a valid identity card (eID) or passport is accepted. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Which Georgian office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Georgian Embassy in Brussels.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays as well as on the Georgian national day, 26 May. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Embassy and consulates of Georgia in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Georgia
- Ciney – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the Georgian honorary consul in Ciney
Where do I renew my Georgian passport if I live near Ciney?
Georgian passports are issued through the Georgian Embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Georgian honorary consul in Ciney?
By phone on +32 475 29 11 50 or by e-mail to yannick@kalantarian.eu.
Who runs the Georgian honorary office in Ciney?
Jean karen Kalantarian, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Georgian honorary consul in Ciney cover?
Its consular district is the Walloon Region.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Georgia?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 365 days) – an eID card or passport is accepted.
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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