Indonesian nationals in and around Ostend can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Indonesia in Ostend for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Leopold II-laan 19, 8400 Ostend, Belgium |
| maarten@bloma.be | |
| Head of Mission | Maarten Blockeel, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Flemish Region |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Leopold II-laan 19, 8400 Ostend.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Indonesian honorary consul in Ostend
The honorary consul in Ostend is a volunteer representative of Indonesia, usually a local business or civic figure. Maarten Blockeel holds the post, according to the Belgian protocol list. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, e-mail maarten@bloma.be to check that someone is available.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the Flemish Region. Ostend lies in Flanders, in the province of West Flanders. The embassy in Brussels is roughly 110 km away.
Belgian citizens need a visa for Indonesia, which can be obtained on arrival (up to 30 days). Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Indonesian Embassy in Brussels.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November and on Indonesia’s national day (17 August). Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Indonesia’s offices in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Indonesia
- Brugelette – Honorary Consulate General
- Ostend – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Indonesia in Ostend
Can I get an Indonesian passport at the honorary consulate in Ostend?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Indonesian Embassy in Brussels.
How can I reach the Ostend honorary office of Indonesia?
By e-mail to maarten@bloma.be.
Who runs the Indonesian honorary office in Ostend?
Maarten Blockeel, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Ostend honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the Flemish Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Indonesia?
Yes, but it can be obtained on arrival.
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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