For Thai residents and travellers in the Berchem area, the Honorary Consulate of Thailand in Berchem is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Onze-Lieve-Vrouwstraat 6, 2600 Berchem, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 495 22 99 00 |
| rtca@thaiconsulate.be | |
| Head of Mission | Jocelyn Timmermans, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The province of Antwerp |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwstraat 6, 2600 Berchem.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Berchem do?
Thailand is represented in Berchem by an honorary consul. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Jocelyn Timmermans. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Questions can be sent in advance: call +32 495 22 99 00 and e-mail rtca@thaiconsulate.be.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the province of Antwerp. The office is in Berchem, part of Antwerp, in the province of Antwerp. The embassy in Brussels is roughly 40 km away.
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Thailand (up to 30 days); a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Which Thai office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Thai passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Thai 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; Thai celebrations on 5 December (national day) usually mean a closure too. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Thai missions in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Thailand
- Antwerp (Berchem) – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Thailand in Berchem
Where do I renew my Thai passport if I live near Berchem?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Thai Embassy in Brussels.
How do I contact the Thai honorary consul in Berchem?
By phone on +32 495 22 99 00 or by e-mail to rtca@thaiconsulate.be.
Who runs the Thai honorary office in Berchem?
Jocelyn Timmermans, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Berchem honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the province of Antwerp.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Thailand?
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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