The Honorary Consulate of Lithuania in Charleroi is a volunteer-run office that assists Lithuanian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Lithuanian Embassy in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue General Michel 1c, 6000 Charleroi, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 477 37 33 99 |
| p.suinen@outlook.com | |
| Head of Mission | Philippe Suinen, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Walloon Region |
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: Avenue General Michel 1c, 6000 Charleroi.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Charleroi do?
Lithuania is represented in Charleroi by an honorary consul. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Philippe Suinen. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +32 477 37 33 99 and e-mail p.suinen@outlook.com to check that someone is available.
Its district: the Walloon Region. Charleroi lies in Wallonia, in the province of Hainaut. The embassy in Brussels is roughly 50 km away.
Which Lithuanian office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Lithuanian Embassy in Brussels.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday as well as on the Lithuanian national day, 16 February. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Lithuanian missions in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Lithuania
- Charleroi – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Lithuania in Charleroi
Where do I renew my Lithuanian passport if I live near Charleroi?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Lithuanian Embassy in Brussels.
What are the contact details of the Lithuanian honorary consul in Charleroi?
By phone on +32 477 37 33 99 or by e-mail to p.suinen@outlook.com.
Who runs the Lithuanian honorary office in Charleroi?
Philippe Suinen, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Charleroi honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the Walloon Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Lithuania?
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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