For Austrian residents and travellers in the Antwerp area, the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Antwerp is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Frankrijklei 126, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 3 206 77 35 +32 472 32 12 45 |
| austrianconsulateantwerp@railsea.be | |
| Head of Mission | Edwin J. Moehlig, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Limburg and Antwerp |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Frankrijklei 126, 2000 Antwerp.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Antwerp do?
Austria is represented in Antwerp by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Edwin J. Moehlig. Meetings take place by appointment. The quickest way to reach the office: call +32 3 206 77 35 and e-mail austrianconsulateantwerp@railsea.be.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the provinces of Limburg and Antwerp. The office is located in the province of Antwerp, in Flanders. The embassy in Brussels is roughly 40 km away.
Which Austrian office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Austrian citizens are handled by the Austrian Embassy in Brussels.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November; Austrian celebrations on 26 October (national day) usually mean a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Austria in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Austria
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Dendermonde – Honorary Consulate
- Eupen – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Antwerp office
Where do I renew my Austrian passport if I live near Antwerp?
Austrian passports are issued through the Austrian Embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Antwerp honorary office of Austria?
By phone on +32 3 206 77 35 or by e-mail to austrianconsulateantwerp@railsea.be.
Who is the Austrian honorary consul in Antwerp?
Edwin J. Moehlig, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Antwerp honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the provinces of Limburg and Antwerp.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Austria?
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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