Guatemalan nationals in and around Ghent can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Guatemala in Ghent for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Zwijnaardsesteenweg 316, 9000 Ghent, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 9 248 42 20 +32 473 39 67 16 |
| evert.wulfrank@guatemalaconsul.org | |
| Head of Mission | Evert Alexander Wulfrank, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Flemish Region |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Zwijnaardsesteenweg 316, 9000 Ghent.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Ghent do?
The honorary consulate represents Guatemala in Ghent and the surrounding area. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Evert Alexander Wulfrank. Meetings take place by appointment. For an appointment, call +32 9 248 42 20 and e-mail evert.wulfrank@guatemalaconsul.org.
Its district: the Flemish Region. The office is located in the province of East Flanders, in Flanders. Distance to the Guatemalan Embassy in Brussels: about 50 km.
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Guatemala; a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Which Guatemalan office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Guatemalan citizens are handled by the Guatemalan Embassy in Brussels.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays and on Guatemala’s national day (15 September). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Embassy and consulates of Guatemala in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Guatemala
- Ghent – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- La Hulpe – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Guatemala in Ghent
Where do I renew my Guatemalan passport if I live near Ghent?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Guatemalan Embassy in Brussels.
How can I reach the Ghent honorary office of Guatemala?
By phone on +32 9 248 42 20 or by e-mail to evert.wulfrank@guatemalaconsul.org.
Who runs the Guatemalan honorary office in Ghent?
Evert Alexander Wulfrank, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Ghent honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the Flemish Region.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
No, not for short tourist stays – a valid passport is required.
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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