The Honorary Consulate of South Korea in Sint-Denijs-Westrem represents Korean interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Korean Embassy in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Octaaf Soudanstraat 28, 9051 Sint-Denijs-Westrem, Belgium |
| info@sadiclaeys.be | |
| Head of Mission | Paul Janssen, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of East and West Flanders |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Octaaf Soudanstraat 28, 9051 Sint-Denijs-Westrem.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Korean honorary consul in Sint-Denijs-Westrem
South Korea is represented in Sint-Denijs-Westrem by an honorary consul. Paul Janssen holds the post, according to the Belgian protocol list. Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, e-mail info@sadiclaeys.be.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the provinces of East and West Flanders. Sint-Denijs-Westrem belongs to Ghent and lies in the province of East Flanders (Flanders). Distance to the Korean Embassy in Brussels: about 50 km.
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Korea (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Passports and other formal consular services for Korean citizens are handled by the Korean Embassy in Brussels.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Belgium, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday; Korean celebrations on 3 October (national day) usually mean a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
South Korea’s offices in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of South Korea
- Ghent (Sint-Denijs-Westrem) – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Ranst – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Korean honorary consul in Sint-Denijs-Westrem
Can I get a Korean passport at the honorary consulate in Sint-Denijs-Westrem?
Korean passports are issued through the Korean Embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Korean honorary consul in Sint-Denijs-Westrem?
By e-mail to info@sadiclaeys.be.
Who is the Korean honorary consul in Sint-Denijs-Westrem?
Paul Janssen, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Korean honorary consul in Sint-Denijs-Westrem cover?
Its consular district is the provinces of East and West Flanders.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit South Korea?
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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