For Vietnamese residents and travellers in the Antwerp area, the Honorary Consulate of Vietnam in Antwerp is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Italiëlei 181, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 475 43 78 67 |
| vangestel.p@noordnatie.be | |
| Head of Mission | Philip Van Gestel, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Flemish Region |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Italiëlei 181, 2000 Antwerp.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Antwerp do?
This honorary office looks after Vietnamese interests in Antwerp. The honorary consul listed by the Belgian authorities is Philip Van Gestel. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. Questions can be sent in advance: call +32 475 43 78 67 and e-mail vangestel.p@noordnatie.be.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the Flemish Region. The office is located in the province of Antwerp, in Flanders. The embassy in Brussels is roughly 40 km away.
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Vietnam (up to 45 days); a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Which Vietnamese office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Vietnamese citizens contact the Vietnamese Embassy in Brussels.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays and on Vietnam’s national day (2 September). Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Vietnam’s offices in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Vietnam
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Antwerp office
Where do I renew my Vietnamese passport if I live near Antwerp?
Passport applications go to the Vietnamese Embassy in Brussels; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Vietnamese honorary consul in Antwerp?
By phone on +32 475 43 78 67 or by e-mail to vangestel.p@noordnatie.be.
Who is the Vietnamese honorary consul in Antwerp?
Philip Van Gestel, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Antwerp honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the Flemish Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Vietnam?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 45 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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