Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Tunisia in Ghent helps Tunisian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Kortrijksesteenweg 1004, 9000 Ghent, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 9 222 40 22 |
| Fax | +32 9 220 10 81 |
| andre.francq@ijv.be | |
| Head of Mission | André Francq, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The cities of Ghent, Ronse and Wetteren |
Opening Hours
The Belgian list of honorary consulates gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Kortrijksesteenweg 1004, 9000 Ghent.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Tunisian honorary consul in Ghent
In Ghent, Tunisian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is André Francq. Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +32 9 222 40 22 and e-mail andre.francq@ijv.be.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the cities of Ghent, Ronse and Wetteren. The office is located in the province of East Flanders, in Flanders. Distance to the Tunisian Embassy in Brussels: about 50 km.
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Tunisia; a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Tunisian Embassy in Brussels.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November as well as on the Tunisian national day, 20 March. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Where else is Tunisia represented in Belgium?
- Brussels – Embassy of Tunisia
- Brussels – Honorary Consulate
- De Haan – Honorary Consulate
- Ghent – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Tunisia in Ghent
Can I get a Tunisian passport at the honorary consulate in Ghent?
Tunisian passports are issued through the Tunisian Embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Ghent honorary office of Tunisia?
By phone on +32 9 222 40 22 or by e-mail to andre.francq@ijv.be.
Who is the Tunisian honorary consul in Ghent?
André Francq, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Tunisian honorary consul in Ghent cover?
Its consular district is the cities of Ghent, Ronse and Wetteren.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Tunisia?
No, not for short tourist stays – 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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