The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Charleroi represents Finnish interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Finnish Embassy in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Boulevard Dewandre 6, 6000 Charleroi, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 71 70 02 02 |
| Fax | +32 71 70 00 77 |
| avocat.gailly@swing.be | |
| Head of Mission | Jean-François Gailly, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The province of Hainaut |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Boulevard Dewandre 6, 6000 Charleroi.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Finnish honorary consul in Charleroi
Finland is represented in Charleroi by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Jean-François Gailly. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. The quickest way to reach the office: call +32 71 70 02 02 and e-mail avocat.gailly@swing.be.
Its district: the province of Hainaut. Charleroi lies in Wallonia, in the province of Hainaut. Distance to the Finnish Embassy in Brussels: about 50 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Finnish Embassy in Brussels.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays as well as on the Finnish national day, 6 December. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Finland’s offices in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Finland
- Verrebroek – Honorary Consulate General
- Charleroi – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Ghent (Sint-Denijs-Westrem) – Honorary Consulate
- Kortrijk (Marke) – Honorary Consulate
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Charleroi office
Can I get a Finnish passport at the honorary consulate in Charleroi?
Passport applications go to the Finnish Embassy in Brussels; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Finnish honorary consul in Charleroi?
By phone on +32 71 70 02 02 or by e-mail to avocat.gailly@swing.be.
Who is the Finnish honorary consul in Charleroi?
Jean-François Gailly, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Finnish honorary consul in Charleroi cover?
Its consular district is the province of Hainaut.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Finland?
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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