For Panamanian citizens in this part of Belgium, the Consulate General of Panama in Antwerp is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | Meirbrug 1, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 3 232 64 78 |
| Website | www.consulpma.com |
| Head of Mission | Claudia Isabel Garcia de Paredes Lyons, Consul General |
| Consular district | The provinces of Liège, Hainaut, Namur, Luxembourg, Antwerp, East Flanders, West Flanders and Limburg |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Belgian protocol list. Check the official website or call before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: Meirbrug 1, 2000 Antwerp.
- Opening hours: not published in the Belgian protocol list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
About the Panamanian consulate general
The consulate general provides consular services for Panamanian citizens living in Belgium. The office is headed by Consul General Claudia Isabel Garcia de Paredes Lyons (in post since June 2019, according to the Belgian protocol list). Its district: the provinces of Liège, Hainaut, Namur, Luxembourg, Antwerp, East Flanders, West Flanders and Limburg. Antwerp lies in Flanders, in the province of Antwerp. Distance to the Panamanian Embassy in Brussels: about 40 km.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Panamanian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Panama
Do I need an appointment?
Contact the office before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Travelling from Belgium to Panama
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Panama; a valid passport is required. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Belgian public holidays and on Panama’s national day (3 November). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Panamanian nationals in urgent need of help can call +32 3 232 64 78. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In Belgium, the general emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Embassy and consulates of Panama in Belgium
Panama in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Panama
- Antwerp – Consulate General (this page)
Questions and answers – Panama in Antwerp
What is the address of the Panamanian consulate general in Antwerp?
At Meirbrug 1, 2000 Antwerp.
What is the phone number of the Panamanian consulate general in Antwerp?
+32 3 232 64 78.
Which provinces does the Panamanian consulate general in Antwerp cover?
Its consular district is the provinces of Liège, Hainaut, Namur, Luxembourg, Antwerp, East Flanders, West Flanders and Limburg, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry.
Who heads the Panamanian consulate general in Antwerp?
Claudia Isabel Garcia de Paredes Lyons, Consul General, according to the Belgian protocol list.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Panama?
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 – career consulates general in Belgium (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, www.consulpma.com. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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