What is the working hours of the Belgium Consulate?

Belgian Embassy working hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

To know more, please visit: https://unitedstates.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/embassy-and-consulates/consulate-general-new-york/address-and-opening-hours

The Belgium Consulate-General is in New York, with Frank Geerkens serving as the Consul general. The Consulate of Belgium offers many services to the Belgian Citizen as well as for other citizens in the United States, such as Belgian passport renewal, emergency passport Issuing, attestation certificates, Belgian visa requirements for Diplomatic and official passport holders, etc.

One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 41st floor, 
885 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212-586-5110
Email: newyork@diplobel.fed.be

To know more, please visit: https://unitedstates.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/embassy-and-consulates/consulate-general-new-york

To allow for more ease of use and access, the Embassy/Consulate has established multiple Consulates across the country to offer its services seamlessly.

What are the primary activities performed by the Embassy/Consulate of Belgium located in New York, USA? 

The Embassy/Consulate assists travelers from the United States to Belgium, and vice versa. It also plays a main role in the educational exchange program, science, and technical development, arts, and culture sponsored by the Belgium government.

What are the other services offered by the Belgium Consulate/ Embassy in New York?

Community Services: Consulate dealing with aiding the distressed the Belgium woman, community welfare societies providing help to the Belgium diaspora, registration of new organization with the Belgium Consulate, transportation of mortal remains to Belgium with due respect, sending and receiving legal documents/summons through Consulate

Commerce: Business news services, appointing Commercial representative, aiding the establishment of new businesses in the USA, maintaining regulation of both export and import in coordination with USA authorities, promotion of Belgium exporters and manufacturers in the USA, promoting Investing in Belgium, publishing list of exhibition and trade fair in Belgium

Education: Publishing Belgium centric activities in university and schools, providing no objection certificate to students for study in Belgium, registration of Belgium student aboard, study in Belgium promotion activities, doing a student exchange program, giving science and technology-related opportunities, academic research collaborations        

What type of passport services are provided by the Belgium Embassy/Consulate? 

The primary purposes of travel to the United States by Belgium nationals are tourism, higher education, employment, and other activities (such as parents visiting children, business events, etc.). In the United States, any foreign resident needs to possess a valid travel document, or the traveler will be deported to their home country. If the travel documents, such as a passport, got expired or were lost, the Embassy would work to provide new records to the traveler and issue an emergency Belgian passport based on the travel need of the applicant.

How many Belgium Consulates/Embassy is in the United States to serve travelers? 

The Belgium Consulate in New York (address listed above) along with thirty two Consulates/Embassy spread across the country to aid travelers to and from Belgium.

Address of Belgium Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Embassy of Belgium – Washington DC

1430 K Street N.W., Suite 101

Washington, D.C. 20005 

Address of Belgium Consulate in Los Angeles

Consulate General of Belgium – Los Angeles  

6300, Wilshire Boulevard – Suite 720

Los Angeles, CA 90048 

Address of Belgium Consulate in Atlanta

Consulate General of Belgium – Atlanta 

230 Peachtree Street, N.W. – Suite 2250 

Atlanta, GA 30303

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Phoenix

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Phoenix

2944 North 44th Street, Suite 250

Phoenix, AZ 85018

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in San Francisco

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – San Francisco

155 Montgomery Street, Suite 207

San Francisco, CA 94104

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Chicago

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Chicago

1713 West Beach Ave 

Chicago, Illinois 60622-2109

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Colorado

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Colorado

United States

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in New Haven

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – New Haven

65 Locust Avenue, Suite 200

New Haven, CT 06840

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Dallas

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Dallas

2525 – East Southlake Boulevard,

Southlake, TX 76092

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Miami

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Miami

990 Biscayne Blvd, Office #701

Miami, FL 33132

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Honolulu

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Honolulu

600 Ocean View Center, 707 Richards Street

Honolulu, HI 96813

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Moline

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Moline

612 Valley View Drive

Moline, IL 61265

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Jacksonville

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Jacksonville

2562 – Cabot Commerce Drive

Jacksonville, Florida – 32226

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Overland Park

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Overland Park

Corporate Woods Building – 51, 110th Street, Suite 500, 9393 – West,

Overland Park, KS 66210

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Louisville

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Louisville

Barristers Hall, 1009 South Fourth Street

Louisville, KY 40203-3226

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in New Orleans

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – New Orleans

4500 One Shell Square

New Orleans, LA 70139-4596

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Glen Burnie

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Glen Burnie

799 Cromwell Park Drive – Suite A

Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Cambridge

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Cambridge

500 Main Street, MIT 76-143

Cambridge, MA 02142

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Saint Paul

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Saint Paul

238 South Mississippi Blvd

Saint Paul, MN 55105

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in St. Louis

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – St. Louis

111 West Pine Place

St. Louis, MO 63108

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Las Vegas

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Las Vegas

3993 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 780

Las Vegas, NV 89169

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Raleigh

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Raleigh

8010 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100

Raleigh, NC 27617

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Cincinnati

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Cincinnati

312 Walnut Street, Suite 1400

Cincinnati, OH 45202-4089

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Oregon

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Oregon

United States

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Philadelphia

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Philadelphia

1701 Market Street,

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Pittsburgh

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Pittsburgh

Carnegie Office Park, Suite 290  

800 North Bell Ave, Pittsburgh 15106-4322

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Elgin

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Elgin

208 Gibbs Rd

Elgin, SC 29045

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in San Antonio

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – San Antonio

One Alamo Center, 106 S. St. Mary’s, Suite 200

San Antonio, TX 78205

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Salt Lake City

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Salt Lake City

1378 Perrys Hollow Dr.

Salt Lake City, UT 84103

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Virginia Beach

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Virginia Beach

1023-K Laskin Road

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Seattle

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Seattle

The World Trade Center Seattle, Suite 450, 2200 Alaskan Way,

Seattle, WA 98121

Address of Belgium Honorary Consulate in Milwaukee

Honorary Consulate General of Belgium – Milwaukee

330 East Kilbourn Ave., Suite 1100 Tower 1

Milwaukee, WI 53202

Does a Consulate operate out of New York Consulate/Embassy? 

There is no separate Consular address in New York. Both Embassy and Consular service office located in the same address

Can a traveler submit travel documents to the Belgium Embassy/Consulate in New York?

No. If the travel requirements of the applicant demand submission documents, they must be submitted by visiting or Submission via mail. In the case of an Belgian e visa, a visit is not mandatory to the Embassy, Consulate, or Belgian authorised visa agent.

Can a traveler collect travel documents from the Belgium Embassy/Consulate in New York?

No. You must visit or Collection via mail, to collect the documents. For Belgian electronic visa, you do not require to visit.

 What days is the Embassy/Consulate open?

The Belgium Embassy/Consulate operates Monday through Friday. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and, public holidays or any special days specified by the Consulate from time to time.

On which holidays is the Embassy/Consulate closed?

The list of holidays the Belgium Consulate in New York observes can be found at the link below.

https://unitedstates.diplomatie.belgium.be/sites/default/files/content/download/files/ny-lijst_officieel_verlof_2020.pdf

Are there any jurisdictional restrictions regarding services from the Belgium Consulate in New York?

Yes, only people residing in the states under Consular control of Belgium Consulate, New York, are eligible for services like the issue of passports and visa services.

Which states are coming under the jurisdiction of the Belgium Consulate/Embassy in New York?

The New York Consulate covers the following states and territories: Connecticut State, Illinois State, Indiana State, Iowa State, Kansas, Maine State, Massachusetts, Michigan State, Minnesota State, Missouri State, Nebraska, New Hampshire State, New Jersey State, New York, North and South Dakota State, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania State, Rhode Island State, Texas, Vermont State, Wisconsin State, In the state Kentucky: Campbell County and Kenton County.

Is there an emergency phone number to reach the New York Consulate/Embassy?

For any Consular emergency services, please contact number +1 917 597 3410. The number is available during weekends and other Embassy holidays. For people who are in serious need only contact the above number and this service is only for Belgium Citizens.

What does Visa-Free Score for Belgium Passport mean?  

To visit visa-free countries, Belgium passport accumulates points that decide the visit without a visa or to obtain a visa on arrival.

Need more information about Belgium Visa-Free Score, visit: https://www.passportindex.org/passport/belgium/