Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Sierra Leone in Elst helps Sierra Leonean nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Noordhoek 55, 9660 Elst, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 466 38 73 35 |
| consulsierraleone.be@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Sébastien Verbraekel, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of East and West Flanders |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Noordhoek 55, 9660 Elst.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Elst do?
The honorary consulate represents Sierra Leone in Elst and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Sébastien Verbraekel. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Questions can be sent in advance: call +32 466 38 73 35 and e-mail consulsierraleone.be@gmail.com.
Its district: the provinces of East and West Flanders. Elst lies in Flanders, in the province of East Flanders.
Belgian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone; it can be applied for online. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Which Sierra Leonean office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Sierra Leonean passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Sierra Leonean 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 as well as on the Sierra Leonean national day, 27 April. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Embassy and consulates of Sierra Leone in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Sierra Leone
- Elst – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Elst office
Where do I renew my Sierra Leonean passport if I live near Elst?
Sierra Leonean passports are issued through the Sierra Leonean Embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Sierra Leonean honorary consul in Elst?
By phone on +32 466 38 73 35 or by e-mail to consulsierraleone.be@gmail.com.
Who is the Sierra Leonean honorary consul in Elst?
Sébastien Verbraekel, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Sierra Leonean honorary consul in Elst cover?
Its consular district is the provinces of East and West Flanders.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Sierra Leone?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
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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