The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Palermo is a local point of contact for Belgian citizens and for business and cultural links with Belgium.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Tavola Tonda, 29, 90133 Palermo, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 327 534 1092 |
| consolebelgiopalermo@harwig-nollet.it | |
| Head of Mission | Hartwig Nollet, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | City Metropolitana of Palermo and the provinces of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Trapani |
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: Via Tavola Tonda, 29, 90133 Palermo.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Palermo do?
The honorary consulate represents Belgium in Palermo and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Hartwig Nollet (exequatur granted January 2023). Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. The quickest way to reach the office: call +39 327 534 1092 and e-mail consolebelgiopalermo@harwig-nollet.it.
The honorary consulate is responsible for city Metropolitana of Palermo and the provinces of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Trapani. Palermo lies in the region of Sicily. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Belgian career post is in Rome (around 425 km) (a flight or ferry away). The embassy in Rome is roughly 425 km away.
Which Belgian office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Belgian citizens are issued by the Belgian consulate general in Rome or the embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Belgian national day, 21 July. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Rosalia, 15 July) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Embassy and consulates of Belgium in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Belgium
- Rome – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Palermo
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Palermo?
For a new Belgian passport, contact the Belgian consulate general in Rome or the embassy in Rome.
What are the contact details of the Belgian honorary consul in Palermo?
By phone on +39 327 534 1092 or by e-mail to consolebelgiopalermo@harwig-nollet.it.
Who is the Belgian honorary consul in Palermo?
Hartwig Nollet, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur January 2023).
Is the Palermo honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is city Metropolitana of Palermo and the provinces of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Trapani.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
No. A valid Italian passport or identity card is enough.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Belgium. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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