The Embassy of Ireland in Brussels is Ireland’s diplomatic mission to Belgium. Irish nationals in Belgium turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue Froissart 50, 1040 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 282 34 00 |
| brusselsembassy@dfa.ie | |
| Website | www.embassyofireland.be |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Kevin Francis Conmy, Ambassador |
| National Day | 17 March |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published. Contact the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Rue Froissart 50, 1040 Brussels.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Irish Embassy in Brussels
The ambassador is Kevin Francis Conmy, who presented credentials to the King of the Belgians on 10 January 2022. Brussels hosts the EU institutions and NATO, so several countries keep separate missions there; this page covers the bilateral embassy to Belgium. One honorary consulate supports Irish citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Irish passports and emergency travel documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Ireland
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Irish authorities ask for:
Renewing an Irish passport from abroad
- Renew online with Passport Online on ireland.ie – available worldwide; applications must be made in the country where you live
- Possible if your last passport was issued within the last 15 years (otherwise apply as a first-time applicant)
- Your current passport, a digital photo meeting the requirements, an e-mail address and a credit or debit card
- Most adult renewals need no supporting documents – the form tells you if anything else is required
- Fee: €75 for a 10-year adult passport plus €15 postage outside Ireland
- Emergency or temporary passports are not available online – contact the Embassy of Ireland
Sources: Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland – Passport Online, Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland – renew or replace your adult passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday and on Ireland’s national day (17 March). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 282 34 00. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Belgian authorities. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101). Belgian citizens who need help in Ireland contact the Belgian Embassy in Dublin.
Diplomatic missions of Ireland in Belgium
Ireland in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Ireland (this page)
- Hove – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Ireland in Brussels
What is the address of the Irish Embassy in Belgium?
At Rue Froissart 50, 1040 Brussels.
Who is the ambassador of Ireland to Belgium?
Kevin Francis Conmy, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Irish national day?
The national day of Ireland is 17 March; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to Ireland?
No. A valid Belgian passport or eID card is enough.
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, www.embassyofireland.be. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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