Belgian consular representation in Victoria
Belgian Consulate in Melbourne
Find contact details, location information, appointment guidance, consular assistance and official resources for the Belgian Consulate in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Belgian Consulate in Melbourne
Use the details below to contact the Belgian Consulate serving Melbourne and Victoria. The office is located in Pakenham, south-east of central Melbourne.
Appointments: visits to the Belgian Consulate serving Melbourne and Victoria are by appointment only. Contact the honorary consul before travelling to arrange your visit and confirm that the office can assist with your particular matter.
Location
Where is the Belgian Consulate in Melbourne?
The Belgian Honorary Consulate for Melbourne and Victoria is located at 15 Paperbark Drive in Pakenham, Victoria.
Location note: although the Belgian authorities designate this post as the Honorary Consulate Melbourne, its published address is in Pakenham. Arrange an appointment before travelling to the office.
About the mission
About the Belgian Consulate in Melbourne
The Belgian Consulate serving Melbourne and Victoria is an officially recognised Belgian consular post. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade classifies the office as a Consulate of Belgium and lists its jurisdiction as Victoria.
Belgium’s Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs describes the post as the Honorary Consulate Melbourne. It is headed by Dr Pierre Van Osselaer, Honorary Consul of Belgium.
The office forms part of Belgium’s network of honorary consulates across Australia. The Royal Belgian Embassy in Canberra is Belgium’s principal diplomatic and professional consular mission in Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Belgian Consulate in Melbourne provides a local point of contact for selected Belgian consular matters in Victoria.
Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens in Victoria can contact the honorary consulate for local assistance and guidance on the appropriate Belgian authority for their situation.
Consular procedures
Passport, identity card, nationality and other official procedures may require processing through the Belgian Embassy in Canberra rather than the honorary consulate.
Local guidance
The honorary consulate can provide local guidance and help determine which Belgian mission or authority should handle a particular consular matter.
Check the responsible office: honorary consulates do not provide the full range of professional consular services available from the Belgian Embassy in Canberra. Confirm the correct procedure before submitting documents or making travel arrangements.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Belgian Consulate in Melbourne
Both the Belgian authorities and DFAT state that visits to the consulate are by appointment only.
Contact the honorary consul before visiting to arrange an appointment and confirm whether the Melbourne office can assist with the service you require.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Belgian Consulate in Melbourne
The official consular jurisdiction of the Belgian Consulate in Melbourne is Victoria.
Belgium maintains separate honorary consulates in other Australian states and territories. Matters requiring professional consular processing are handled through the Royal Belgian Embassy in Canberra.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Belgian Consulate
Arrange an appointment and confirm that the Melbourne office can assist with your particular consular matter before travelling to Pakenham.
Make an appointment
Visits are by appointment only. Contact the honorary consul before travelling rather than arriving without prior arrangements.
Confirm the service
Check whether your request can be handled locally or needs to be referred to the Royal Belgian Embassy in Canberra.
Check the location
The honorary consulate designated for Melbourne is located in Pakenham. Confirm your appointment and destination before setting out.
Frequently asked questions
Belgian Consulate in Melbourne
Where is the Belgian Consulate in Melbourne?
The Belgian Honorary Consulate designated for Melbourne is located at 15 Paperbark Drive, Pakenham, VIC 3810, Australia.
Why is the Melbourne consulate located in Pakenham?
Belgium officially designates the post as the Honorary Consulate Melbourne, while its published office address is in Pakenham, Victoria.
How can I contact the Belgian Consulate in Melbourne?
The published mobile number is +61 411 959 400 and the email address is pierre@oss.com.au.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Visits to the Belgian Consulate serving Melbourne and Victoria are by appointment only.
Which area does the Belgian Consulate in Melbourne cover?
The official consular jurisdiction of the post is Victoria.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Belgium in Melbourne?
Dr Pierre Van Osselaer is the Honorary Consul of Belgium in Melbourne.
Can the Melbourne consulate provide all Belgian consular services?
No. As an honorary consulate, the Melbourne office does not provide the full range of professional consular services. Contact the office or the Belgian Embassy in Canberra to determine which authority should handle your request.
Is there a Belgian Embassy in Australia?
Yes. The Royal Belgian Embassy is located in Canberra. See our Belgian Embassy in Canberra page for contact and visitor information.