Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Poland in Tongeren-Borgloon helps Polish nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Tomstraat 101, 3700 Tongeren-Borgloon, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 475 25 00 98 |
| jean.biesmans@tectumgroup.be | |
| Head of Mission | Jean Biesmans, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Antwerp and Limburg |
Opening Hours
The Belgian list of honorary consulates gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Tomstraat 101, 3700 Tongeren-Borgloon.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Tongeren-Borgloon do?
This honorary office looks after Polish interests in Tongeren-Borgloon. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Jean Biesmans. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +32 475 25 00 98 and e-mail jean.biesmans@tectumgroup.be.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the provinces of Antwerp and Limburg. The office is located in the province of Limburg, in Flanders.
Which Polish office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Polish citizens are issued by the Polish Embassy in Brussels; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays; Polish celebrations on 11 November (national day) usually mean a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Poland’s offices in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Poland
- Deinze – Honorary Consulate
- Genval – Honorary Consulate
- Tongeren-Borgloon – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Poland in Tongeren-Borgloon
Where do I renew my Polish passport if I live near Tongeren-Borgloon?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Polish Embassy in Brussels.
What are the contact details of the Polish honorary consul in Tongeren-Borgloon?
By phone on +32 475 25 00 98 or by e-mail to jean.biesmans@tectumgroup.be.
Who is the Polish honorary consul in Tongeren-Borgloon?
Jean Biesmans, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Polish honorary consul in Tongeren-Borgloon cover?
Its consular district is the provinces of Antwerp and Limburg.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Poland?
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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