The Honorary Consulate of Chile in Kortrijk is a local point of contact for Chilean citizens and for business and cultural links with Chile.
Contact Details
| Address | Parkietenlaan 4, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 479 54 77 17 |
| bert@wijnendeclerck.be | |
| Head of Mission | Bert De Clerck, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of East and West Flanders |
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: Parkietenlaan 4, 8500 Kortrijk.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Kortrijk do?
The honorary consul in Kortrijk is a volunteer representative of Chile, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Bert De Clerck. Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +32 479 54 77 17 and e-mail bert@wijnendeclerck.be.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the provinces of East and West Flanders. Kortrijk is in the province of West Flanders (Flanders). Distance to the Chilean Embassy in Brussels: about 75 km.
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Chile (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Which Chilean office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Chilean passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Chilean Embassy in Brussels.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday; Chilean celebrations on 18 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Chile’s offices in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Chile
- Châtelet – Honorary Consulate
- Kortrijk – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Chile in Kortrijk
Where do I renew my Chilean passport if I live near Kortrijk?
For a new Chilean passport, contact the Chilean Embassy in Brussels.
How do I contact the Chilean honorary consul in Kortrijk?
By phone on +32 479 54 77 17 or by e-mail to bert@wijnendeclerck.be.
Who runs the Chilean honorary office in Kortrijk?
Bert De Clerck, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Chilean honorary consul in Kortrijk cover?
Its consular district is the provinces of East and West Flanders.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Chile?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
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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