The Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Kapellen is a volunteer-run office that assists Uruguayan citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Uruguayan Embassy in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Vijverslei 8, 2950 Kapellen, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 475 67 67 97 |
| eddy.waterstreet@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Eddy Bruyninckx, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The province of Antwerp |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Vijverslei 8, 2950 Kapellen.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Kapellen do?
Uruguay is represented in Kapellen by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Eddy Bruyninckx. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +32 475 67 67 97 and e-mail eddy.waterstreet@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the province of Antwerp. Kapellen lies in Flanders, in the province of Antwerp.
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Uruguay; a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Which Uruguayan office issues passports and visas?
the Uruguayan Embassy in Brussels is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November and on Uruguay’s national day (25 August). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Uruguay represented in Belgium?
- Brussels – Embassy of Uruguay
- Bousval – Honorary Consulate
- Kapellen – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the Uruguayan honorary consul in Kapellen
Where do I renew my Uruguayan passport if I live near Kapellen?
For a new Uruguayan passport, contact the Uruguayan Embassy in Brussels.
How can I reach the Kapellen honorary office of Uruguay?
By phone on +32 475 67 67 97 or by e-mail to eddy.waterstreet@gmail.com.
Who runs the Uruguayan honorary office in Kapellen?
Eddy Bruyninckx, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Uruguayan honorary consul in Kapellen cover?
Its consular district is the province of Antwerp.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
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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