Kazakhstan - Consulate of Belgium in Shymkent

You are a Kazakhstani citizen or you are from Belgium and are looking for information on the consulate of Belgium in Shymkent situated in Kazakhstan. A consulate in Shymkent could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Belgium. It all depends on the importance of Shymkent and Kazakhstan in the relationships with the government of Belgium.

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Sorry there is no consulate of Belgium in Shymkent !

However, Belgium could have more than one consulate in Kazakhstan besides Shymkent.

When Belgium has more consulates located in Kazakhstan ouside of Shymkent you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Belgium in Kazakhstan of which you will find details also below.

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The difference between consulates found in Shymkent 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 Kazakhstan besides Shymkent

Belgian Honorary Consulate in Almaty, Kazakhstan - Timiryzev 42a, Celebration Palace "Bakhshasaray" - Almaty - Kazakhstan
Email: assistant@vdw.kz - Tel: 8(747) 668-18-96 - Website: http://kazakhstan.diplomatie.belgium.be

Or the embassy of Belgium in Kazakhstan

Belgian Embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan Ul. Kosmonavtov 62, 3rd floor 010000 Astana Kazakhstan
Email: nur-sultan@diplobel.fed.be - Tel: (+7) (7172 974 485 - Website: diplomatie.belgium.be/kazakhstan/

Consulate Appointment in Shymkent

Most consulates in Shymkent need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Belgium in Shymkent 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 Shymkent 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 Kazakhstan or Belgium.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Shymkent please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.