The Honorary Consulate of North Macedonia in Antwerp is a local point of contact for Macedonian citizens and for business and cultural links with North Macedonia.
Contact Details
| Address | Grote Markt 23, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 3 501 11 35 +32 486 88 86 66 |
| ereconsulaat@macedonie.vlaanderen | |
| Head of Mission | Rayes Lemmens, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Flemish Region |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Grote Markt 23, 2000 Antwerp.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Antwerp do?
This honorary office looks after Macedonian interests in Antwerp. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Rayes Lemmens. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +32 3 501 11 35 and e-mail ereconsulaat@macedonie.vlaanderen.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the Flemish Region. Antwerp is in the province of Antwerp (Flanders). The embassy in Brussels is roughly 40 km away.
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in North Macedonia; according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, a valid identity card (eID) or passport is accepted. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Which Macedonian office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Macedonian 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 Macedonian national day, 2 August. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is North Macedonia represented in Belgium?
- Brussels – Embassy of North Macedonia
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Eupen – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Antwerp office
Where do I renew my Macedonian passport if I live near Antwerp?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Macedonian Embassy in Brussels.
What are the contact details of the Macedonian honorary consul in Antwerp?
By phone on +32 3 501 11 35 or by e-mail to ereconsulaat@macedonie.vlaanderen.
Who is the Macedonian honorary consul in Antwerp?
Rayes Lemmens, 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 Flemish Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit North Macedonia?
No, not for short tourist stays – an eID card or passport is accepted.
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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