The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Bristol is a volunteer-run office that assists Belgian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Belgian Embassy in London.
Contact Details
| Address | Lovanium, 38 Queens Gate, Stoke Bishop, Bristol BS9 1TZ, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Wim Blancke, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Bristol, Dyfed, South Glamorgan, West Glamorgan, Gloucester, Gwent, Powys and Somerset |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list of honorary consulates gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Lovanium, 38 Queens Gate, Stoke Bishop, Bristol BS9 1TZ.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Belgian honorary consul in Bristol
Belgium is represented in Bristol by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Wim Blancke. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Bristol, Dyfed, South Glamorgan, West Glamorgan, Gloucester, Gwent, Powys and Somerset. The office is located in England. The embassy in London is roughly 170 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Belgium (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Belgian Embassy in London.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is normally closed on UK bank holidays as well as on the Belgian national day: 21 July. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of Belgium in the UK
- London – Embassy of Belgium
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Bristol – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Kingston-upon-Hull – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
- Southampton – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Belgian honorary consul in Bristol
Can I get a Belgian passport at the honorary consulate in Bristol?
Passport applications go to the Belgian Embassy in London; the honorary office can only advise.
Who runs the Belgian honorary office in Bristol?
Wim Blancke, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Bristol honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Bristol, Dyfed, South Glamorgan, West Glamorgan, Gloucester, Gwent, Powys and Somerset.
Do Britons need a visa to visit Belgium?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Belgium. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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