The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of the Congo in Jambes is a volunteer-run office that assists Congolese citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Congolese Embassy in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue du Garde 10, 5100 Jambes, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 471 13 89 22 |
| md@ppmgl.eu | |
| Head of Mission | Magalie Dugardin, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Walloon Region |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Rue du Garde 10, 5100 Jambes.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Jambes do?
The honorary consulate represents the Republic of the Congo in Jambes and the surrounding area. Magalie Dugardin holds the post, according to the Belgian protocol list. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. To arrange a visit, call +32 471 13 89 22 and e-mail md@ppmgl.eu.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the Walloon Region. The office is in Jambes, part of Namur, in the province of Namur. Distance to the Congolese Embassy in Brussels: about 55 km.
Belgian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Which Congolese office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Congolese citizens are issued by the Congolese Embassy in Brussels; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays; Congolese celebrations on 15 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is the Republic of the Congo represented in Belgium?
- Brussels – Embassy of the Republic of the Congo
- Namur (Jambes) – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of the Congo in Jambes
Where do I renew my Congolese passport if I live near Jambes?
Congolese passports are issued through the Congolese Embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Congolese honorary consul in Jambes?
By phone on +32 471 13 89 22 or by e-mail to md@ppmgl.eu.
Who is the Congolese honorary consul in Jambes?
Magalie Dugardin, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Congolese honorary consul in Jambes cover?
Its consular district is the Walloon Region.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
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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