Belgium - Consulate of Sao Tome and Principe in Gent

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

The difference between consulates found in Gent 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 Sao Tome and Principe in Belgium besides Gent

Or the embassy of Sao Tome and Principe in Belgium

Sao Tomean Embassy in Brussels, Belgium Tervurenlaan 175 1150 Brussels Belgium
Email: ambassade@saotomeeprincipe.be - Tel: (+32) 2 734 89 66 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Gent

Most consulates in Gent need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Sao Tome and Principe in Gent 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 Gent 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 Sao Tome and Principe.

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