The Consulate General of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Antwerp is an official consular post of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Belgium, serving Congolese citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | Justitiestraat 6B, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 3 281 57 00 |
| secretariat@consulatrdc.be | |
| Website | consulatrdc.be |
| Head of Mission | Pacifique Hippolyte Luabeya, Consul General |
| Consular district | All of Belgium |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 16:00 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate general at Justitiestraat 6B in Antwerp.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00 and 15:00–16:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
- Appointment: available – book online at consulatrdc.be/prendre-rendez-vous.
- Good to know: Applications are submitted 09:00–12:00 and documents collected 15:00–16:00. Biometric passports require an appointment.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the Congolese consulate general in Antwerp serve?
Together with the embassy in Brussels, the consulate general in Antwerp is part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s consular network in Belgium. The office is headed by Consul General Pacifique Hippolyte Luabeya (in post since June 2023, according to the Belgian protocol list). According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, the consulate general is responsible for the whole of Belgium. Antwerp is in the province of Antwerp (Flanders). Distance to the Congolese Embassy in Brussels: about 40 km.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Congolese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Appointments can be booked online at consulatrdc.be/prendre-rendez-vous; check the website to see which services need one.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Belgian citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the consulate general closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday as well as on the Congolese national day, 30 June. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
Congolese nationals in urgent need of help can call +32 3 281 57 00. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In Belgium, the general emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Where else is the Democratic Republic of the Congo represented in Belgium?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Antwerp – Consulate General (this page)
- Landelies – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: Congolese consulate general in Antwerp
What is the address of the Congolese consulate general in Antwerp?
At Justitiestraat 6B, 2018 Antwerp.
What is the phone number of the Congolese consulate general in Antwerp?
+32 3 281 57 00.
Is the Antwerp consulate general responsible for me?
Its consular district is all of Belgium, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry.
Who heads the Congolese consulate general in Antwerp?
Pacifique Hippolyte Luabeya, Consul General, according to the Belgian protocol list.
When is the Congolese consulate general in Antwerp open?
Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00 and 15:00–16:00, according to the consulate’s official website (October 2026).
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – career consulates general in Belgium (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, consulatrdc.be. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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