Belgian consular representation in New South Wales
Belgian Consulate in Sydney
Find contact details, location information, appointment guidance, consular assistance and official resources for the Belgian Consulate in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the Belgian Consulate in Sydney
Use the details below to contact the Belgian Consulate in Sydney. The office provides honorary Belgian consular representation in New South Wales.
Appointments: visits to the Belgian Consulate in Sydney are by appointment only. Email is the preferred contact method published by the Belgian authorities.
Location
Where is the Belgian Consulate in Sydney?
The Belgian Consulate is located at 181 Pitt Street in central Sydney, New South Wales.
About the mission
About the Belgian Consulate in Sydney
The Belgian Consulate in Sydney is an officially recognised Belgian consular post serving New South Wales. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade classifies the office as a Consulate of Belgium.
Belgium’s Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs describes the Sydney office as an Honorary Consulate. The mission is headed by Jason Collins, Honorary Consul of Belgium.
The Sydney 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 Sydney provides local assistance and a point of contact for selected Belgian consular matters in New South Wales.
Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens in New South Wales can contact the honorary consulate for local consular assistance and guidance on the appropriate Belgian authority for their situation.
Passports and identity cards
Passport, eID and Kids-ID procedures are handled under the arrangements of the Belgian Embassy in Canberra. Belgium also periodically organises biometric missions to selected Australian cities.
Other consular matters
For registrations, nationality matters, official documents and other procedures, check whether the honorary consulate can assist locally or whether the Belgian Embassy in Canberra must handle the request.
Check the responsible office: Belgian honorary consulates do not provide the full range of services available from the Embassy in Canberra. Confirm the correct procedure before submitting documents or arranging a visit.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Belgian Consulate in Sydney
Visits to the Belgian Consulate in Sydney are by appointment only. Belgium lists email as the preferred method for contacting the Sydney honorary consul.
Contact the office before visiting to arrange an appointment and confirm whether the Sydney consulate can assist with your particular matter.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Belgian Consulate in Sydney
The official consular jurisdiction of the Belgian Consulate in Sydney is New South Wales.
Belgium maintains separate honorary consulates in other Australian states and territories. For matters requiring professional consular services, the Royal Belgian Embassy in Canberra has a broader consular jurisdiction covering Australia and several countries and territories in the Pacific region.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Belgian Consulate
Arrange an appointment and confirm that the Sydney office can assist with your particular consular matter before travelling.
Make an appointment
The consulate receives visitors by appointment only. Contact the office in advance rather than arriving without prior arrangements.
Confirm the service
Check whether your request can be handled by the honorary consul or must be referred to the Royal Belgian Embassy in Canberra.
Prepare your documents
Confirm which identification, forms, originals, copies and supporting documents are required for your particular procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Belgian Consulate in Sydney
Where is the Belgian Consulate in Sydney?
The Belgian Consulate is located at 181 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.
How can I contact the Belgian Consulate in Sydney?
Belgium lists Jason.Collins.Sydney@hc.diplobel.fed.be as the preferred contact method. The published mobile number is +61 493 741 013.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The Belgian authorities and DFAT both state that visits to the Sydney consulate are by appointment only.
Which area does the Belgian Consulate in Sydney cover?
The official consular jurisdiction of the Sydney office is New South Wales.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Belgium in Sydney?
Jason Collins is the Honorary Consul of Belgium in Sydney.
Can I apply for a Belgian passport at the honorary consulate?
Belgian passport applications requiring biometric data are handled through the Belgian Embassy’s consular arrangements. Belgium periodically organises biometric missions to selected Australian cities, including Sydney when scheduled.
Is there a Belgian Embassy in Australia?
Yes. The Royal Belgian Embassy is located in Canberra. See our Belgian Embassy in Canberra page for information about Belgium’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia.