For Swiss residents and travellers in the Wilrijk area, the Honorary Consulate General of Switzerland in Wilrijk is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Zwaluwenlaan 49, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium |
| antwerpen@honrep.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Frédéric Bohner, Honorary consul general |
| Consular district | The city and port of Antwerp |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Zwaluwenlaan 49, 2610 Wilrijk.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Wilrijk do?
The honorary consulate general represents Switzerland in Wilrijk and the surrounding area. The honorary consul general listed by the Belgian authorities is Frédéric Bohner. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. To arrange a visit, e-mail antwerpen@honrep.ch.
The honorary consulate general is responsible for the city and port of Antwerp. The office is in Wilrijk, part of Antwerp, in the province of Antwerp. The embassy in Brussels is roughly 40 km away.
Which Swiss office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Swiss citizens are issued by the Swiss Embassy in Brussels; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday; Swiss celebrations on 1 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Switzerland’s offices in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Switzerland
- Antwerp (Wilrijk) – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Wilrijk office
Where do I renew my Swiss passport if I live near Wilrijk?
Swiss passports are issued through the Swiss Embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Wilrijk honorary office of Switzerland?
By e-mail to antwerpen@honrep.ch.
Who is the Swiss honorary consul general in Wilrijk?
Frédéric Bohner, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Swiss honorary consul general in Wilrijk cover?
Its consular district is the city and port of Antwerp.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Switzerland?
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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