The Honorary Consulate of Spain in Sint-Michiels represents Spanish interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Spanish Embassy in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Barierrestraat 19, 8200 Sint-Michiels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 50 38 84 85 +32 497 55 25 15 |
| Fax | +32 50 38 84 85 |
| lm.verbeke@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Louis Verbeke, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The province of West Flanders |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Barierrestraat 19, 8200 Sint-Michiels.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Spanish honorary consul in Sint-Michiels
Spain is represented in Sint-Michiels by an honorary consul. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Louis Verbeke. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Questions can be sent in advance: call +32 50 38 84 85 and e-mail lm.verbeke@gmail.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the province of West Flanders. The office is in Sint-Michiels, part of Bruges, in the province of West Flanders. Distance to the Spanish Embassy in Brussels: about 90 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Applications for Spanish passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Spanish Embassy in Brussels.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays as well as on the Spanish national day, 12 October. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Where else is Spain represented in Belgium?
- Brussels – Embassy of Spain
- Alleur – Honorary Consulate
- Antwerp (Wilrijk) – Honorary Consulate
- Astene – Honorary Consulate
- Bruges (Sint-Michiels) – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Sint-Michiels office
Can I get a Spanish passport at the honorary consulate in Sint-Michiels?
Passport applications go to the Spanish Embassy in Brussels; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Spanish honorary consul in Sint-Michiels?
By phone on +32 50 38 84 85 or by e-mail to lm.verbeke@gmail.com.
Who is the Spanish honorary consul in Sint-Michiels?
Louis Verbeke, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Spanish honorary consul in Sint-Michiels cover?
Its consular district is the province of West Flanders.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Spain?
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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