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Ellermanstraat 21 (Noordstergebouw)
2060 Antwerpen
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About this office
The OPS Vergunningen (Permits) unit of the Administratie der Douane en Accijnzen at Noordstergebouw, Ellermanstraat 21 in Antwerp issues customs authorisations, including AEO status, for port operators. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00.
Frequently asked questions
The reference code is BE100011. The office is located in Antwerpen and falls under Belgian FOD Financiën / Customs and Excise.
PLDA (PaperLess Douane en Accijnzen) is Belgium's electronic customs and excise declaration system. From September 2025, migration is underway — imports are moving to IDMS (Import Declaration Management System) and exports to AES (Automated Export System).
Belgian Customs and Excise (Douane et Accises) falls under FOD Financiën and is divided into 6 regional directorates: Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, Hasselt, Liège and Mons. It employs approximately 3,200 officers. An Enquête et Recherche division handles serious customs offences.
Yes. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is Europe's main gateway for South American cocaine — a record 116 tonnes were seized in 2023, and 55 tonnes in 2025. An Antwerp judge warned in 2025 that Belgium is becoming a European 'narco state'.