For Italian citizens in this part of Belgium, the Consulate General of Italy in Charleroi is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue Willy Ernst 23, 6000 Charleroi, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 71 32 86 50 |
| charleroi.segreteria@esteri.it | |
| Website | conscharleroi.esteri.it |
| Head of Mission | Pier Luigi Gentile, Consul General |
| Consular district | The provinces of Hainaut, Namur, Liège and Luxembourg |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:30 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Visits by appointment only. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at Rue Willy Ernst 23, 6000 Charleroi.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 09:00–12:30; Wednesday 09:00–12:30 and 14:00–16:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
- Appointment: required – see the official website.
- Telephone hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 14:30–16:00 (individual offices).
- Good to know: The offices are open to the public by appointment only.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Italian consulate general
Italy runs this consulate general for its citizens in Belgium. According to the Belgian protocol list, Pier Luigi Gentile heads the office as consul general (since November 2025). It is one of 2 career consulates general of Italy in Belgium. Its district: the provinces of Hainaut, Namur, Liège and Luxembourg. Charleroi is in the province of Hainaut (Wallonia). Distance to the Italian Embassy in Brussels: about 50 km.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Italian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Italian sources:
Italian passport (application abroad)
- Registration in AIRE (registry of Italians resident abroad), with your current address, at the consulate for your area
- Book an appointment in the Prenot@mi system (adults and minors aged 12 or over) and apply in person – fingerprints are taken
- A recent colour photo, 35 × 40 mm, front-facing on a light background, taken within the last six months
- Your expired or expiring passport as proof of identity
- Passports are not renewed – a new passport is issued (valid 10 years for adults)
- Fee: about €116 (e.g. €116.20 at the Consulate General in Paris since 1 December 2025), often payable in local currency
Sources: Italian Consulate General in Paris – passports (esteri.it), Italian Embassy in Tunis – passports and documents (esteri.it) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only; the website explains how to book.
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Belgian public holidays. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Italian citizens should contact the consulate general on +32 71 32 86 50. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In Belgium, the general emergency number is 112 (police: 101). Belgian citizens who need help in Italy contact the Belgian Embassy in Rome.
Where else is Italy represented in Belgium?
Italy in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Italy
- Brussels – Consulate General
- Charleroi – Consulate General (this page)
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate
- Leuven – Honorary Consulate
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
- Ostend – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Charleroi consulate general
What is the address of the Italian consulate general in Charleroi?
At Rue Willy Ernst 23, 6000 Charleroi.
How can I call the Italian consulate general in Charleroi?
+32 71 32 86 50.
Which provinces does the Italian consulate general in Charleroi cover?
Its consular district is the provinces of Hainaut, Namur, Liège and Luxembourg, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry.
Who heads the Italian consulate general in Charleroi?
Pier Luigi Gentile, Consul General, according to the Belgian protocol list.
When is the Italian consulate general in Charleroi open?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 09:00–12:30; Wednesday 09:00–12:30 and 14:00–16:00, by appointment, according to the consulate’s official website (October 2026).
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – career consulates general in Belgium (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, conscharleroi.esteri.it/it. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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