Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Croatia in Sint-Andries helps Croatian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Gistelse Steenweg 1, 8200 Sint-Andries, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 50 39 35 55 +32 475 64 27 26 |
| cons.croatia.flanders@outlook.com | |
| Head of Mission | Lino Verbeke, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Flemish Region |
Opening Hours
The Belgian list of honorary consulates gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Gistelse Steenweg 1, 8200 Sint-Andries.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Sint-Andries do?
The honorary consul in Sint-Andries is a volunteer representative of Croatia, usually a local business or civic figure. Lino Verbeke 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. For an appointment, call +32 50 39 35 55 and e-mail cons.croatia.flanders@outlook.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the Flemish Region. Sint-Andries belongs to Bruges and lies in the province of West Flanders (Flanders). Distance to the Croatian Embassy in Brussels: about 90 km.
Which Croatian office issues passports and visas?
the Croatian Embassy in Brussels is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November as well as on the Croatian national day, 30 May. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Embassy and consulates of Croatia in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Croatia
- Bruges (Sint-Andries) – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Croatia in Sint-Andries
Where do I renew my Croatian passport if I live near Sint-Andries?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Croatian Embassy in Brussels.
What are the contact details of the Croatian honorary consul in Sint-Andries?
By phone on +32 50 39 35 55 or by e-mail to cons.croatia.flanders@outlook.com.
Who runs the Croatian honorary office in Sint-Andries?
Lino Verbeke, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Sint-Andries honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the Flemish Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Croatia?
No. A valid Belgian passport or eID card is enough.
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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