Italian nationals in and around Ostend can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Italy in Ostend for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Koningsstraat 45, 8400 Ostend, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 59 80 87 09 |
| caroline.vanwynsberghe@advocaat.be | |
| Head of Mission | Caroline Van Wynsberghe, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The province of West Flanders |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Koningsstraat 45, 8400 Ostend.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Ostend
In Ostend, Italian 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 Caroline Van Wynsberghe. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. The quickest way to reach the office: call +32 59 80 87 09 and e-mail caroline.vanwynsberghe@advocaat.be.
Its district: the province of West Flanders. Ostend is in the province of West Flanders (Flanders). The embassy in Brussels is roughly 110 km away.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Official documents for Italian citizens are issued by the Italian Embassy in Brussels; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Italy represented in Belgium?
- Brussels – Embassy of Italy
- Brussels – Consulate General
- Charleroi – Consulate General
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate
- Leuven – Honorary Consulate
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
- Ostend – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Italy in Ostend
Does the Ostend honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Italian passports are issued through the Italian Embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Italian honorary consul in Ostend?
By phone on +32 59 80 87 09 or by e-mail to caroline.vanwynsberghe@advocaat.be.
Who runs the Italian honorary office in Ostend?
Caroline Van Wynsberghe, 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 province of West Flanders.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Italy?
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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