South Africa - Consulate of Belgium in Wellington

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

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Belgian Honorary Consulate in Wellington, New Zealand - Level 4, Berl House, 108 The Terrace - Wellington 6011 - P.O. Box 38324 - Wellington - New Zealand

Tel: (+64) 4 974 9080

Fax:

Email: don.staples@belgium.org.nz

Website: australia.diplomatie.belgium.be

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The difference between consulates found in Wellington 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 Wellington

Belgian Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa - Foreshore Place - 27th Floor - Room 2702 - 2 Riebeek Street - Foreshore - Cape Town 8001 - South Africa
Email: 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 Wellington

Most consulates in Wellington need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Belgium in Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.