South Africa - Consulate of Belgium in Cape Town |
You are a South African citizen or you are from Belgium and are looking for information on the consulate of Belgium in Cape Town situated in South Africa. A consulate in Cape Town could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Belgium. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of Belgium.
Belgian Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa - Foreshore Place - 27th Floor - Room 2702 - 2 Riebeek Street - Foreshore - Cape Town 8001 - South Africa
Tel: (+27) 21 419 46 90
Fax: (+27) 21 421 11 21
Email: Capetown@diplobel.fed.be
Website: southafrica.diplomatie.belgium.be
The difference between consulates found in Cape Town are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Belgium in South Africa besides Cape Town
Belgian Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa - Foreshore Place - 27th Floor - Room 2702 - 2 Riebeek Street - Foreshore - Cape Town 8001 - South AfricaEmail: Capetown@diplobel.fed.be - Tel: (+27) 21 419 46 90 - Website: southafrica.diplomatie.belgium.be
Belgian Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa - 20 Stranack Rd - Glenwood - Durban 4001 - South Africa
Email: info@diplobelbedurban.co.za - Tel: (+27) 073 0130894 - Website: southafrica.diplomatie.belgium.be
Or the embassy of Belgium in South Africa
Belgian Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Leyds Street 625
Muckleneuk
Pretoria 0002
South Africa
Email: Pretoria@diplobel.org
- Tel: (+27) (12) 440.32.01
- Website: www.diplomatie.be/pretoria
Consulate Appointment in Cape Town
Most consulates in Cape Town need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Belgium in Cape Town first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Cape Town do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in South Africa or Belgium.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Cape Town please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
