For Japanese residents and travellers in the Rhode-Saint-Genèse area, the Honorary Consulate General of Japan in Rhode-Saint-Genèse is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Sint-Theresialaan 4, 1640 Rhode-Saint-Genèse, Belgium |
| Head of Mission | Piet Steel, Honorary consul general |
| Consular district | The Flemish Region |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Sint-Theresialaan 4, 1640 Rhode-Saint-Genèse.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Rhode-Saint-Genèse do?
The honorary consul general in Rhode-Saint-Genèse is a volunteer representative of Japan, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul general listed by the Belgian authorities is Piet Steel. Meetings take place by appointment.
Its district: the Flemish Region. Rhode-Saint-Genèse is in the province of Flemish Brabant (Flanders).
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Japan (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Which Japanese office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Japanese Embassy in Brussels.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays as well as on the Japanese national day, 23 February. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Japanese missions in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Japan
- Rhode-Saint-Genèse – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
Questions and answers – Japan in Rhode-Saint-Genèse
Where do I renew my Japanese passport if I live near Rhode-Saint-Genèse?
For a new Japanese passport, contact the Japanese Embassy in Brussels.
Who runs the Japanese honorary office in Rhode-Saint-Genèse?
Piet Steel, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Rhode-Saint-Genèse honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the Flemish Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Japan?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
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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