The Honorary Consulate General of Malta in Antwerp is a local point of contact for Maltese citizens and for business and cultural links with Malta.
Contact Details
| Address | Tavernierkaai (4e verdieping) 2, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium |
| maltaconsul.antwerp@gov.mt | |
| Head of Mission | Paul Cools, Honorary consul general |
| Consular district | The provinces of Antwerp, East Flanders and West Flanders |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Tavernierkaai (4e verdieping) 2, 2000 Antwerp.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Antwerp do?
The honorary consulate general represents Malta in Antwerp and the surrounding area. Paul Cools holds the post, according to the Belgian protocol list. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, e-mail maltaconsul.antwerp@gov.mt.
Its district: the provinces of Antwerp, East Flanders and West Flanders. The office is located in the province of Antwerp, in Flanders. Distance to the Maltese Embassy in Brussels: about 40 km.
Which Maltese office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Maltese passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Maltese Embassy in Brussels.
Closing days
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.
Maltese missions in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Malta
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Dinant – Honorary Consulate
- Erps-Kwerps – Honorary Consulate
- Hasselt – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Malta in Antwerp
Where do I renew my Maltese passport if I live near Antwerp?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Maltese Embassy in Brussels.
What are the contact details of the Maltese honorary consul general in Antwerp?
By e-mail to maltaconsul.antwerp@gov.mt.
Who runs the Maltese honorary office in Antwerp?
Paul Cools, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Antwerp honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the provinces of Antwerp, East Flanders and West Flanders.
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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