Consulates in Charleroi
- 7 missions
- 6 countries
- most embassies are in Brussels
Embassies and consulates in Charleroi
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Consulate General of Italy in CharleroiRue Willy Ernst 23, 6000 Charleroi
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Honorary Consulate of Cambodia in CharleroiRue Courbe, 23, 6042 Lodelinsart, Charleroi
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Honorary Consulate of DR Congo in CharleroiRue des Mulets, 62, 6111 Landelies, Charleroi
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Honorary Consulate of Finland in CharleroiBoulevard Dewandre, 6, 6000 Charleroi
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Honorary Consulate of Lithuania in CharleroiAvenue General Michel, 1C, 6000 Charleroi
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Honorary Consulate of Namibia in CharleroiChemin D Houzenne, 22, 5600 Romedenne, Charleroi
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Charleroi is home to 7 foreign missions from 6 countries: 1 consulate general, 5 honorary consulates and 1 other office. The embassies to Belgium are in Brussels, about 49 km away.
Public holidays in Charleroi
Public holidays in Belgium
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The missions in Charleroi close on Belgium’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar) on Friday 1 January 2027.
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Foreign missions in Charleroi
The countries represented in Charleroi include Cambodia, Italy, DR Congo, Finland, Lithuania and Namibia.
Types of mission in Charleroi
By type, Charleroi has 1 consulate general, 5 honorary consulates and 1 other office. Of these, the 5 honorary consulates in Charleroi offer limited help: like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Other cities in Belgium
Besides Charleroi, towns in Belgium with foreign missions are Brussels (255), Antwerp (48), Liège (28), Ghent (14), Bruges (8) and Deinze (5).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Charleroi?
There are 7 foreign missions on record in Charleroi: 1 consulate general, 5 honorary consulates and 1 other office.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Charleroi?
Missions from 6 countries are based in Charleroi, among them Cambodia, Italy, DR Congo, Finland and Lithuania.
Is there an embassy in Charleroi?
No. The embassies to Belgium are in Brussels, about 49 km away; Charleroi has consulates and honorary consulates.
When are the missions in Charleroi closed?
The missions in Charleroi close on Belgium’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.