The Honorary Consulate of France in Antwerp is a local point of contact for French citizens and for business and cultural links with France.
Contact Details
| Address | Isabellalei 131, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 477 28 14 43 |
| pascal.vandieren@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Pascal Van Dieren, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The province of Antwerp |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Isabellalei 131, 2018 Antwerp.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Antwerp do?
The honorary consul in Antwerp is a volunteer representative of France, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Pascal Van Dieren. 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 +32 477 28 14 43 and e-mail pascal.vandieren@gmail.com.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the province of Antwerp. The office is located in the province of Antwerp, in Flanders. The French career consulate general responsible for this area is in Brussels. Distance to the French Embassy in Brussels: about 40 km.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the French Consulate General in Brussels or the embassy in Brussels.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays as well as on the French national day, 14 July. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is France represented in Belgium?
- Brussels – Embassy of France
- Brussels – Consulate General
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Ghent (Mariakerke) – Honorary Consulate
- Ghent (Wondelgem) – Honorary Consulate
- Kortrijk – Honorary Consulate
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
- Mons – Honorary Consulate
- Nalinnes – Honorary Consulate
- Namur (Wépion) – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Antwerp office
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Antwerp?
French passports are issued through the French Consulate General in Brussels or the embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the French honorary consul in Antwerp?
By phone on +32 477 28 14 43 or by e-mail to pascal.vandieren@gmail.com.
Who is the French honorary consul in Antwerp?
Pascal Van Dieren, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Antwerp honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the province of Antwerp.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for France?
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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