The Honorary Consulate of France in Nalinnes 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 | Rue des Charmes 3, 6120 Nalinnes, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 496 55 45 76 |
| vanderlinden@dupuis.com | |
| Head of Mission | Jocelyne Vanderlinden, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The city of Charleroi |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Rue des Charmes 3, 6120 Nalinnes.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Nalinnes do?
This honorary office looks after French interests in Nalinnes. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Jocelyne Vanderlinden. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +32 496 55 45 76 and e-mail vanderlinden@dupuis.com.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the city of Charleroi. Nalinnes lies in Wallonia, in the province of Hainaut. The French career consulate general responsible for this area is in Brussels.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for French citizens are handled by the French Consulate General in Brussels or the embassy in Brussels.
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 and on France’s national day (14 July). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
French missions in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of France
- Brussels – Consulate General
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate
- Ghent (Mariakerke) – Honorary Consulate
- Ghent (Wondelgem) – Honorary Consulate
- Kortrijk – Honorary Consulate
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
- Mons – Honorary Consulate
- Nalinnes – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Namur (Wépion) – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – France in Nalinnes
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Nalinnes?
Passport applications go to the French Consulate General in Brussels or the embassy in Brussels; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the French honorary consul in Nalinnes?
By phone on +32 496 55 45 76 or by e-mail to vanderlinden@dupuis.com.
Who is the French honorary consul in Nalinnes?
Jocelyne Vanderlinden, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the French honorary consul in Nalinnes cover?
Its consular district is the city of Charleroi.
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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