The Honorary Consulate of the Maldives in Balen is a local point of contact for Maldivian citizens and for business and cultural links with the Maldives.
Contact Details
| Address | Zandvlietstraat 13, 2490 Balen, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 4 752 48 41 |
| mdv.consulate@telenet.be | |
| Head of Mission | Gerard Huiting, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Flemish Region |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Zandvlietstraat 13, 2490 Balen.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Balen do?
The Maldives is represented in Balen by an honorary consul. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Gerard Huiting. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. For an appointment, call +32 4 752 48 41 and e-mail mdv.consulate@telenet.be.
Its district: the Flemish Region. Balen is in the province of Antwerp (Flanders).
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in the Maldives (up to 30 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.
Which Maldivian office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Maldivian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Maldivian Embassy in Brussels.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Belgium, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday and on the Maldives’ national day (26 July). Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Embassy and consulates of the Maldives in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of the Maldives
- Balen – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Balen office
Where do I renew my Maldivian passport if I live near Balen?
For a new Maldivian passport, contact the Maldivian Embassy in Brussels.
What are the contact details of the Maldivian honorary consul in Balen?
By phone on +32 4 752 48 41 or by e-mail to mdv.consulate@telenet.be.
Who runs the Maldivian honorary office in Balen?
Gerard Huiting, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Maldivian honorary consul in Balen cover?
Its consular district is the Flemish Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit the Maldives?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 30 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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