Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Mauritania in Kruishoutem helps Mauritanian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Olsensesteenweg 56, 9770 Kruishoutem, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 9 383 58 60 |
| Fax | +32 9 324 13 15 |
| consulaatvanmauritanie@soneva.be | |
| Head of Mission | Silvie Goeminne, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Antwerp, East and West Flanders and Limburg |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Olsensesteenweg 56, 9770 Kruishoutem.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Kruishoutem do?
The honorary consulate represents Mauritania in Kruishoutem and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Silvie Goeminne. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, call +32 9 383 58 60 and e-mail consulaatvanmauritanie@soneva.be.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the provinces of Antwerp, East and West Flanders and Limburg. The office is located in the province of East Flanders, in Flanders.
Belgian citizens need a visa for Mauritania; it can be applied for online. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Which Mauritanian office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Mauritanian Embassy in Brussels.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Belgium, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday; Mauritanian celebrations on 28 November (national day) usually mean a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Mauritania’s offices in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Mauritania
- Kruishoutem – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Mauritania in Kruishoutem
Where do I renew my Mauritanian passport if I live near Kruishoutem?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Mauritanian Embassy in Brussels.
How can I reach the Kruishoutem honorary office of Mauritania?
By phone on +32 9 383 58 60 or by e-mail to consulaatvanmauritanie@soneva.be.
Who is the Mauritanian honorary consul in Kruishoutem?
Silvie Goeminne, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Kruishoutem honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the provinces of Antwerp, East and West Flanders and Limburg.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
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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