The Honorary Consulate of France in Kortrijk is a volunteer-run office that assists French citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the French Consulate General in Brussels or the embassy in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Minister J. Liebaertlaan 53, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 56 25 57 66 +32 475 23 58 12 |
| Fax | +32 56 20 48 77 |
| ppdb@tramanco.com | |
| Head of Mission | Peter De Beir, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The city of Kortrijk |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Minister J. Liebaertlaan 53, 8500 Kortrijk.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Kortrijk do?
This honorary office looks after French interests in Kortrijk. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Peter De Beir. Visits are by arrangement only. The quickest way to reach the office: call +32 56 25 57 66 and e-mail ppdb@tramanco.com.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the city of Kortrijk. Kortrijk lies in Flanders, in the province of West Flanders. The French career consulate general responsible for this area is in Brussels. Distance to the French Embassy in Brussels: about 75 km.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the French Consulate General in Brussels or the embassy in Brussels.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday and on France’s national day (14 July). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of France in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of France
- Brussels – Consulate General
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate
- Ghent (Mariakerke) – Honorary Consulate
- Ghent (Wondelgem) – Honorary Consulate
- Kortrijk – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
- Mons – Honorary Consulate
- Nalinnes – Honorary Consulate
- Namur (Wépion) – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Kortrijk office
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Kortrijk?
Passport applications go to the French Consulate General in Brussels or the embassy in Brussels; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the French honorary consul in Kortrijk?
By phone on +32 56 25 57 66 or by e-mail to ppdb@tramanco.com.
Who runs the French honorary office in Kortrijk?
Peter De Beir, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the French honorary consul in Kortrijk cover?
Its consular district is the city of Kortrijk.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit 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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