The Honorary Consulate of Seychelles in Schilde is a local point of contact for Seychellois citizens and for business and cultural links with Seychelles.
Contact Details
| Address | Seringenlaan 13, 2970 Schilde, Belgium |
| gustaaf.van.den.borne@skynet.be | |
| Head of Mission | Michael Wilford, 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: Seringenlaan 13, 2970 Schilde.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Schilde do?
The honorary consul in Schilde is a volunteer representative of Seychelles, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Michael Wilford. Visits are by arrangement only. To arrange a visit, e-mail gustaaf.van.den.borne@skynet.be.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the Flemish Region. Schilde lies in Flanders, in the province of Antwerp.
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Seychelles, but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Which Seychellois office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Seychellois citizens are issued by the Seychellois Embassy in Brussels; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Belgium, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday and on Seychelles’ national day (18 June). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Seychellois missions in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Seychelles
- Schilde – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Seychelles in Schilde
Where do I renew my Seychellois passport if I live near Schilde?
For a new Seychellois passport, contact the Seychellois Embassy in Brussels.
What are the contact details of the Seychellois honorary consul in Schilde?
By e-mail to gustaaf.van.den.borne@skynet.be.
Who runs the Seychellois honorary office in Schilde?
Michael Wilford, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Seychellois honorary consul in Schilde cover?
Its consular district is the Flemish Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Seychelles?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
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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