Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Hove helps Irish nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Veldkantvoetweg 82, 2540 Hove, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 474 99 56 66 |
| yves.rombouts@honoraryconsul.ie | |
| Head of Mission | Yves Rombouts, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Antwerp, East and West 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: Veldkantvoetweg 82, 2540 Hove.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Hove do?
In Hove, Irish citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Yves Rombouts. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +32 474 99 56 66 and e-mail yves.rombouts@honoraryconsul.ie.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the provinces of Antwerp, East and West Flanders. The office is located in the province of Antwerp, in Flanders.
Which Irish office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Irish citizens are issued by the Irish Embassy in Brussels; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
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 Ireland’s national day (17 March). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Ireland in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Ireland
- Hove – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Ireland in Hove
Where do I renew my Irish passport if I live near Hove?
Irish passports are issued through the Irish Embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Irish honorary consul in Hove?
By phone on +32 474 99 56 66 or by e-mail to yves.rombouts@honoraryconsul.ie.
Who runs the Irish honorary office in Hove?
Yves Rombouts, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Hove honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the provinces of Antwerp, East and West Flanders.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Ireland?
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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