Bahamian citizens in Belgium, and Belgian residents planning a trip to the Bahamas, can contact the Embassy of the Bahamas in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue Belliard ( 3ème étage) 40, 1040 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 786 30 00 |
| embassybrussels@bahamas.gov.bs mashannarussell@bahamas.gov.bs |
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| Website | bahamasembassybe.com |
| Head of Mission | Mashanna Larie Russell, Chargé d’affaires a.i. |
| National Day | 10 July |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Belgian protocol list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Belgian and Bahamian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Rue Belliard ( 3ème étage) 40 (1040 Brussels).
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in Belgium
The embassy is currently led by Mashanna Larie Russell as chargé d’affaires a.i. (diplomatic rank: counsellor). This is the bilateral embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium; missions to the European Union or NATO in Brussels are separate offices.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Bahamian passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Visas for travellers who need one for the Bahamas
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in the Bahamas; a valid passport is required. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday as well as on the Bahamian national day, 10 July. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Emergency assistance
Bahamian nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +32 2 786 30 00. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of the Bahamas in Belgium
The Bahamas in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of the Bahamas (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Bahamas in Brussels
What is the address of the Bahamian Embassy in Belgium?
At Rue Belliard ( 3ème étage) 40, 1040 Brussels.
What are the opening hours of the Bahamian Embassy in Brussels?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who leads the Bahamian Embassy in Brussels?
Chargé d’affaires a.i. Mashanna Larie Russell, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the Bahamian Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of the Bahamas is 10 July; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to the Bahamas?
No, not for short tourist stays – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium, Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, bahamasembassybe.com. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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