French nationals in and around Mariakerke can turn to the Honorary Consulate of France in Mariakerke for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Mariakerkegeest 13, 9030 Mariakerke, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 477 45 54 65 |
| agenceconsulairegand@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Michel Lecollier, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The province of East Flanders |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Mariakerkegeest 13, 9030 Mariakerke.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Mariakerke do?
This honorary office looks after French interests in Mariakerke. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Michel Lecollier. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. The quickest way to reach the office: call +32 477 45 54 65 and e-mail agenceconsulairegand@gmail.com.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the province of East Flanders. The office is in Mariakerke, part of Ghent, in the province of East Flanders. The French career consulate general responsible for this area is in Brussels. Distance to the French Embassy in Brussels: about 50 km.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
the French Consulate General in Brussels or the embassy in Brussels is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Belgium, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday; French celebrations on 14 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
French missions in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of France
- Brussels – Consulate General
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate
- Ghent (Mariakerke) – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Ghent (Wondelgem) – Honorary Consulate
- Kortrijk – Honorary Consulate
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
- Mons – Honorary Consulate
- Nalinnes – Honorary Consulate
- Namur (Wépion) – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – France in Mariakerke
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Mariakerke?
French passports are issued through the French Consulate General in Brussels or the embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Mariakerke honorary office of France?
By phone on +32 477 45 54 65 or by e-mail to agenceconsulairegand@gmail.com.
Who is the French honorary consul in Mariakerke?
Michel Lecollier, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the French honorary consul in Mariakerke cover?
Its consular district is the province of East Flanders.
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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