For Philippine residents and travellers in the Astene area, the Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in Astene is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Bliekstraat 13, 9800 Astene, Belgium |
| r.de.blaere@telenet.be | |
| Head of Mission | Ronny De Blaere, 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: Bliekstraat 13, 9800 Astene.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Astene do?
The Philippines is represented in Astene by an honorary consul. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Ronny De Blaere. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. To arrange a visit, e-mail r.de.blaere@telenet.be.
Its district: the Flemish Region. The office is located in the province of East Flanders, in Flanders.
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in the Philippines (up to 30 days); a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Which Philippine office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Philippine Embassy in Brussels.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Belgium, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday; Philippine celebrations on 12 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
The Philippines’ offices in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of the Philippines
- Astene – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in Astene
Where do I renew my Philippine passport if I live near Astene?
For a new Philippine passport, contact the Philippine Embassy in Brussels.
What are the contact details of the Philippine honorary consul in Astene?
By e-mail to r.de.blaere@telenet.be.
Who is the Philippine honorary consul in Astene?
Ronny De Blaere, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Astene honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the Flemish Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit the Philippines?
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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