Belgian nationals in and around Rota can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Rota for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda. de la Diputación s/n, 11520 Rota, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 956 810 516 +34 956 810 305 |
| Fax | +34 956 810 606 |
| Stefaan.DeClerk.Rota@hc.diplobel.fed.be | |
| Head of Mission | Stefaan de Clerck, Honorary consul |
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: Avda. de la Diputación s/n, 11520 Rota.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Rota do?
The honorary consul in Rota is a volunteer representative of Belgium, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Stefaan de Clerck (in office since May 2013). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +34 956 810 516 and e-mail Stefaan.DeClerk.Rota@hc.diplobel.fed.be.
The office is located in the province of Cádiz, in Andalusia. Full consular services are available at the consulate general in Madrid, roughly 480 km from here. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 480 km away.
Which Belgian office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Belgian consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Belgian celebrations on 21 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday in Andalusia: Andalusia Day (28 February). Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Where else is Belgium represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of Belgium
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Alicante – Consulate
- Barcelona – Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Consulate
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Fuerteventura – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Rota – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Rota office
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Rota?
Passport applications are handled by the Belgian consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul.
What are the contact details of the Belgian honorary consul in Rota?
By phone on +34 956 810 516 or by e-mail to stefaan.declerk.rota@hc.diplobel.fed.be.
Who is the Belgian honorary consul in Rota?
Stefaan de Clerck, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since May 2013).
Can Spanish nationals visit Belgium without a visa?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Belgium. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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