Türkiye Consulate General Antwerp

Before your visit

Address for visitors: Sorbenlaan 16, 2610 Wilrijk.

• Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
• Appointment: required – book online at www.konsolosluk.gov.tr.
• Good to know: Appointments for consular services: 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00. Emergency number: +32 487 82 59 66; consular call centre (24/7): +90 312 292 29 29.
• Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.

About the Turkish consulate general

Together with the embassy in Brussels, the consulate general in Antwerp is part of Türkiye’s consular network in Belgium. The office is headed by Consul General Ismail Sefa Yüceer (in post since September 2024, according to the Belgian protocol list). It is one of 2 career consulates general of Türkiye in Belgium. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the provinces of East Flanders, West Flanders, Antwerp and Limburg. Wilrijk belongs to Antwerp and lies in the province of Antwerp (Flanders). The embassy in Brussels is roughly 40 km away.

Consular services

Typical services include:

• Turkish passports and emergency travel documents
• Certification of documents and signatures
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Certificates for pensions abroad
• Citizenship and civil register matters

Documents checklist

What Turkish citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Turkish government information:

New ordinary passport (adults)

• Book an appointment first – applications must be made in person
• Turkish ID card (T.C. Kimlik Kartı) or temporary ID document
• All previous passports that have not been cancelled, valid or expired
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
• The application form is prepared at the consulate
• Passports cannot be extended – a new passport is issued each time

Temporary passport (emergency travel)

• Turkish ID card – original and photocopy
• Any previous passports (valid or expired) that have not been cancelled
• If both passport and ID are lost: a photo document such as a family register or driving licence
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background
• Plane or bus ticket back to Türkiye or to your country of residence
• No passport fee is charged for a temporary passport

Sources: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular procedures: passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr), Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – temporary passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only – book online at www.konsolosluk.gov.tr.

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Türkiye (up to 90 days); according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, a valid identity card (eID) or passport is accepted. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.

Closing days

The consulate general is closed on Belgian public holidays; Turkish celebrations on 29 October (national day) usually mean a closure too. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.

Emergency assistance

Turkish nationals in urgent need of help can call +32 3 820 71 00. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Belgium, the general emergency number is 112 (police: 101).

Turkish missions in Belgium

Türkiye in Belgium

• Brussels – Embassy of Türkiye
• Antwerp (Wilrijk) – Consulate General (this page)
• Brussels – Consulate General
• Bruges – Honorary Consulate