Belgium - Consulate of Ireland in Leuven

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

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Sorry there is no consulate of Ireland in Leuven !

However, Ireland could have more than one consulate in Belgium besides Leuven.

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

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

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The difference between consulates found in Leuven 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 Ireland in Belgium besides Leuven

Irish Honorary Consulate in Antwerp, Belgium - Veldkantvoetweg 82 - 2540 Hove - Belgium
Email: yves.rombouts@honoraryconsul.ie - Tel: (+32) 474 99 56 66 - Website:

Or the embassy of Ireland in Belgium

Irish Embassy in Brussels, Belgium Etterbeeksesteenweg 180 1040 Etterbeek Belgium
Email: brusselsembassy@dfa.ie - Tel: (+32) 2 282 34 00 - Website: www.embassyofireland.be

Consulate Appointment in Leuven

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

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