The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Antwerp Port is a volunteer-run office that assists Romanian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Romanian Embassy in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Rwanda Noorderlaan 139, 2030 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 475 27 06 36 |
| gunther.vanpraet@telenet.be | |
| Head of Mission | Gunther Vanpraet, 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: Rwanda Noorderlaan 139, 2030 Antwerp.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Antwerp Port do?
The honorary consulate represents Romania in Antwerp Port and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Gunther Vanpraet. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +32 475 27 06 36 and e-mail gunther.vanpraet@telenet.be.
Its district: the Flemish Region. Antwerp Port belongs to Antwerp and lies in the province of Antwerp (Flanders). The embassy in Brussels is roughly 40 km away.
Which Romanian office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Romanian citizens are issued by the Romanian Embassy in Brussels; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays; Romanian celebrations on 1 December (national day) usually mean a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Romania in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Romania
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate
- Antwerp (Antwerp Port) – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Bruges (Sint-Kruis) – Honorary Consulate
- Ougrée – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Antwerp Port office
Where do I renew my Romanian passport if I live near Antwerp Port?
Romanian passports are issued through the Romanian Embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Romanian honorary consul in Antwerp Port?
By phone on +32 475 27 06 36 or by e-mail to gunther.vanpraet@telenet.be.
Who is the Romanian honorary consul in Antwerp Port?
Gunther Vanpraet, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Romanian honorary consul in Antwerp Port cover?
Its consular district is the Flemish Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Romania?
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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