Beninese nationals in and around Kontich can turn to the Honorary Consulate General of Benin in Kontich for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Mechelsesteenweg 21, 2550 Kontich, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 495 28 56 05 |
| consulatbenin@hotmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Walter Van Mulders, Honorary consul general |
| Consular district | The Flemish Region |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Mechelsesteenweg 21, 2550 Kontich.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Kontich do?
The honorary consul general in Kontich is a volunteer representative of Benin, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul general listed by the Belgian authorities is Walter Van Mulders. Visits are by arrangement only. Questions can be sent in advance: call +32 495 28 56 05 and e-mail consulatbenin@hotmail.com.
Its district: the Flemish Region. Kontich lies in Flanders, in the province of Antwerp.
Belgian citizens need a visa for Benin; it can be applied for online. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Which Beninese office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Beninese Embassy in Paris (accredited to Belgium).
Note: Benin has no embassy in Brussels; its embassy in Paris is accredited to Belgium.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November; Beninese celebrations on 1 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Benin’s offices in Belgium
- Paris – Embassy of Benin (accredited to Belgium, no resident embassy in Brussels)
- Kontich – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Kontich office
Where do I renew my Beninese passport if I live near Kontich?
For a new Beninese passport, contact the Beninese Embassy in Paris (accredited to Belgium).
How can I reach the Kontich honorary office of Benin?
By phone on +32 495 28 56 05 or by e-mail to consulatbenin@hotmail.com.
Who runs the Beninese honorary office in Kontich?
Walter Van Mulders, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Kontich honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the Flemish Region.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – honorary consulates in Belgium (as of 7 September 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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