The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Dinant is a volunteer-run office that assists Maltese citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Maltese Embassy in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue Georges Cousot 11, 5500 Dinant, Belgium |
| ernest.de.laminne.de.bex@belgacom.net | |
| Head of Mission | Baron Ernest De Laminne de Bex, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Walloon Region |
Opening Hours
The Belgian list of honorary consulates gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Rue Georges Cousot 11, 5500 Dinant.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Maltese honorary consul in Dinant
In Dinant, Maltese 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 Baron Ernest De Laminne de Bex. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: e-mail ernest.de.laminne.de.bex@belgacom.net.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the Walloon Region. Dinant lies in Wallonia, in the province of Namur. The embassy in Brussels is roughly 75 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Applications for Maltese passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Maltese Embassy in Brussels.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November as well as on the Maltese national day, 21 September. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Where else is Malta represented in Belgium?
- Brussels – Embassy of Malta
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate General
- Dinant – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Erps-Kwerps – Honorary Consulate
- Hasselt – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Maltese honorary consul in Dinant
Can I get a Maltese passport at the honorary consulate in Dinant?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Maltese Embassy in Brussels.
How can I reach the Dinant honorary office of Malta?
By e-mail to ernest.de.laminne.de.bex@belgacom.net.
Who is the Maltese honorary consul in Dinant?
Baron Ernest De Laminne de Bex, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Maltese honorary consul in Dinant cover?
Its consular district is the Walloon Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Malta?
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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