The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Thessaloniki represents Belgian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Belgian Embassy in Athens.
Contact Details
| Address | Dodekanissou 8, 546 26 Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2310 538 157 |
| consubel.the@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Nikolaos Bakatselos, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Dodekanissou 8, 546 26 Thessaloniki.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Thessaloniki do?
The honorary consul in Thessaloniki is a volunteer representative of Belgium, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026), the post is held by Nikolaos Bakatselos. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Before travelling there, call +30 2310 538 157 and e-mail consubel.the@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
Thessaloniki is in Central Macedonia. Distance to the Belgian Embassy in Athens: about 305 km.
Which Belgian office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Belgian Embassy in Athens.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Greek public holidays such as Epiphany (6 January), Independence Day (25 March) and Ochi Day (28 October). On the Belgian national day (21 July) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Belgium represented in Greece?
- Athens – Embassy of Belgium
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Ioannina – Honorary Consulate
- Mytilene – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Belgium in Thessaloniki
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Thessaloniki?
Belgian passports are issued through the Belgian Embassy in Athens, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Belgian honorary consul in Thessaloniki?
By phone on +30 2310 538 157 or by e-mail to consubel.the@gmail.com.
Who runs the Belgian honorary office in Thessaloniki?
Nikolaos Bakatselos, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Belgium?
No. A valid Greek passport or identity card is enough.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Consulaire (20 September 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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