The Embassy of Cabo Verde in Brussels is Cabo Verde’s diplomatic mission to Belgium. Cabo Verdean nationals in Belgium turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue Jeanne 29, 1050 Ixelles (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 643 62 70 |
| Fax | +32 2 646 33 85 |
| emb.caboverde@skynet.be be.info@mnec.gov.cv |
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| Website | www.embcv.be |
| Head of Mission | Alcides De Barros, Ambassador |
| National Day | 5 July |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
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 Cabo Verdean public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Avenue Jeanne 29, 1050 Ixelles. The address is in Ixelles, a municipality of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
About the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Brussels
Alcides De Barros heads the embassy as ambassador; the Belgian list gives 31 August 2022 as the date of the presentation of credentials. Brussels hosts the EU institutions and NATO, so several countries keep separate missions there; this page covers the bilateral embassy to Belgium.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Cabo Verdean passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Cabo Verde
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Belgian public holidays; Cabo Verdean celebrations on 5 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 643 62 70. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Cabo Verde in Belgium
Cabo Verde in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Cabo Verde (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Cabo Verde in Brussels
Where is the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Brussels?
At Avenue Jeanne 29, 1050 Ixelles.
Who is the ambassador of Cabo Verde to Belgium?
Alcides De Barros, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Cabo Verdean national day?
The national day of Cabo Verde is 5 July; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
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), www.embcv.be. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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