The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Heraklion represents Belgian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Belgian Embassy in Athens.
Contact Details
| Address | Steliou Kazantzidi & Vosporou 2A, 716 01 Heraklion, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2810 382 915 |
| Fax | +30 2810 381 400 |
| akara@karatzis.gr | |
| Head of Mission | Antonios Karatzis, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Steliou Kazantzidi & Vosporou 2A, 716 01 Heraklion.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Heraklion do?
Belgium is represented in Heraklion by an honorary consul. Antonios Karatzis holds the post, according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Visits are by arrangement only. To arrange a visit, call +30 2810 382 915 and e-mail akara@karatzis.gr.
Heraklion is in Crete. The embassy in Athens is roughly 320 km away.
Which Belgian office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Belgian citizens contact the Belgian Embassy in Athens.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Greek public holidays. It is usually also closed on Belgium’s national day (21 July). 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 (this page)
- Ioannina – Honorary Consulate
- Mytilene – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Heraklion office
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Heraklion?
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 Heraklion?
By phone on +30 2810 382 915 or by e-mail to akara@karatzis.gr.
Who is the Belgian honorary consul in Heraklion?
Antonios Karatzis, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Belgium with a Greek passport?
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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