For Turkish citizens in this part of Belgium, the Consulate General of Türkiye in Antwerp is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | Sorbenlaan 16, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 3 820 71 00 |
| consulate.antwerp@mfa.gov.tr | |
| Website | antwerp-cg.mfa.gov.tr |
| Head of Mission | Ismail Sefa Yüceer, Consul General |
| Consular district | The provinces of East Flanders, West Flanders, Antwerp and Limburg |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Visits by appointment only. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: Sorbenlaan 16, 2610 Wilrijk.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
- Appointment: required – book online at www.konsolosluk.gov.tr.
- Good to know: Appointments for consular services: 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00. Emergency number: +32 487 82 59 66; consular call centre (24/7): +90 312 292 29 29.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.
About the Turkish consulate general
Together with the embassy in Brussels, the consulate general in Antwerp is part of Türkiye’s consular network in Belgium. The office is headed by Consul General Ismail Sefa Yüceer (in post since September 2024, according to the Belgian protocol list). It is one of 2 career consulates general of Türkiye in Belgium. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the provinces of East Flanders, West Flanders, Antwerp and Limburg. Wilrijk belongs to Antwerp and lies in the province of Antwerp (Flanders). The embassy in Brussels is roughly 40 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Turkish passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only – book online at www.konsolosluk.gov.tr.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Türkiye (up to 90 days); according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, a valid identity card (eID) or passport is accepted. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Belgian public holidays; Turkish celebrations on 29 October (national day) usually mean a closure too. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Emergency assistance
Turkish nationals in urgent need of help can call +32 3 820 71 00. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Belgium, the general emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Turkish missions in Belgium
Türkiye in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Türkiye
- Antwerp (Wilrijk) – Consulate General (this page)
- Brussels – Consulate General
- Bruges – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: Turkish consulate general in Antwerp
What is the address of the Turkish consulate general in Antwerp?
At Sorbenlaan 16, 2610 Wilrijk.
What is the phone number of the Turkish consulate general in Antwerp?
+32 3 820 71 00.
Which provinces does the Turkish consulate general in Antwerp cover?
Its consular district is the provinces of East Flanders, West Flanders, Antwerp and Limburg, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry.
Who heads the Turkish consulate general in Antwerp?
Ismail Sefa Yüceer, Consul General, according to the Belgian protocol list.
What are the opening hours of the Turkish consulate general in Antwerp?
Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00, by appointment, according to the consulate’s official website (October 2026).
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – an eID card or passport is accepted.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – career consulates general in Belgium (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, www.anvers.bk.mfa.gov.tr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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