Ivorian nationals in and around Berchem can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Côte d’Ivoire in Berchem for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Grotesteenweg 651, 2600 Berchem, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 3 324 07 10 |
| marcvos@vosenco.be | |
| Head of Mission | Marc Vos, Honorary consul |
| 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: Grotesteenweg 651, 2600 Berchem.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Berchem do?
The honorary consulate represents Côte d’Ivoire in Berchem and the surrounding area. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Marc Vos. Meetings take place by appointment. For an appointment, call +32 3 324 07 10 and e-mail marcvos@vosenco.be.
Its district: the Flemish Region. The office is in Berchem, part of Antwerp, in the province of Antwerp. The embassy in Brussels is roughly 40 km away.
Belgian citizens need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire, to be obtained before travelling. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Which Ivorian office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Ivorian citizens are issued by the Ivorian Embassy in Brussels; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays and on Côte d’Ivoire’s national day (7 August). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Ivorian missions in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire
- Antwerp (Berchem) – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Liège (Angleur) – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Berchem office
Where do I renew my Ivorian passport if I live near Berchem?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Ivorian Embassy in Brussels.
What are the contact details of the Ivorian honorary consul in Berchem?
By phone on +32 3 324 07 10 or by e-mail to marcvos@vosenco.be.
Who runs the Ivorian honorary office in Berchem?
Marc Vos, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Berchem honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the Flemish Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Côte d’Ivoire?
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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