The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Liège is a volunteer-run office that assists Finnish citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Finnish Embassy in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue Hennequin 49, 4000 Liège, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 4 224 70 67 |
| jmdefays@ulg.ac.be | |
| Head of Mission | Jean-Marc Defays, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Liège, Luxembourg and Namur |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Rue Hennequin 49, 4000 Liège.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Finnish honorary consul in Liège
Finland is represented in Liège by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Jean-Marc Defays. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. For an appointment, call +32 4 224 70 67 and e-mail jmdefays@ulg.ac.be.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the provinces of Liège, Luxembourg and Namur. Liège lies in Wallonia, in the province of Liège. The embassy in Brussels is roughly 90 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Official documents for Finnish citizens are issued by the Finnish Embassy in Brussels; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays; Finnish celebrations on 6 December (national day) usually mean a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Embassy and consulates of Finland in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Finland
- Verrebroek – Honorary Consulate General
- Charleroi – Honorary Consulate
- Ghent (Sint-Denijs-Westrem) – Honorary Consulate
- Kortrijk (Marke) – Honorary Consulate
- Liège – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Finland in Liège
Can I get a Finnish passport at the honorary consulate in Liège?
Finnish passports are issued through the Finnish Embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Finnish honorary consul in Liège?
By phone on +32 4 224 70 67 or by e-mail to jmdefays@ulg.ac.be.
Who is the Finnish honorary consul in Liège?
Jean-Marc Defays, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Finnish honorary consul in Liège cover?
Its consular district is the provinces of Liège, Luxembourg and Namur.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit 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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