Belgian nationals in and around Malmö can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Malmö for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Företagsvägen 20, 232 37 Arlöv, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 40 53 53 80 +46 70 361 63 90 |
| Fax | +46 40 53 53 83 |
| info@carpings.se | |
| Head of Mission | Carl-Gustav Carping, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Skåne County |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), the honorary consulate’s office hours are 07:30–16:30; the days of the week are not specified. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Företagsvägen 20, 232 37 Arlöv.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Malmö do?
In Malmö, Belgian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. Carl-Gustav Carping holds the post, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. The appointment was recognised by Sweden (exequatur) in 2022. Its area of responsibility, as given in the Swedish list, is Skåne County. The Swedish Foreign Ministry lists office hours (07:30–16:30); as honorary consuls work part-time, confirm before you go. Before travelling there, call +46 40 53 53 80 and e-mail info@carpings.se to check that someone is available.
The office itself is located in Arlöv, in the Malmö area. Malmö lies in Skåne County. Distance to the Belgian Embassy in Stockholm: about 515 km.
Which Belgian office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Belgian Embassy in Stockholm.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Swedish holidays such as the National Day (6 June), Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve. On the Belgian national day (21 July) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
Where else is Belgium represented in Sweden?
- Stockholm – Embassy of Belgium
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Malmö office
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Malmö?
Belgian passports are issued through the Belgian Embassy in Stockholm, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Belgian honorary consul in Malmö?
By phone on +46 40 53 53 80 or by e-mail to info@carpings.se.
Who runs the Belgian honorary office in Malmö?
Carl-Gustav Carping, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Belgium?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
How long has the Belgian honorary consul in Malmö held the post?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2022, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Belgium (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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