The Embassy of Brazil in Brussels represents Brazil in Belgium and serves Brazilian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Boulevard Saint-Michel 27, 1040 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 640 20 15 |
| brasemb.bruxelas@itamaraty.gov.br | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Silvio José Albuquerque e Silva, Ambassador |
| National Day | 7 September |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 13:00 |
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 Brazilian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Boulevard Saint-Michel 27, 1040 Brussels.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 13:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in Belgium
According to the Belgian protocol list, Brazil is represented by Ambassador Silvio José Albuquerque e Silva (credentials presented 21 August 2025). Many embassies in Brussels are also accredited to Luxembourg, and some Brazilian diplomats in the city work with the European Union and NATO – these are separate missions with their own staff. Brazil also has a consulate general in Brussels.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Brazilian passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Note: most consular matters for Brazilian citizens in Belgium are handled by the Brazilian Consulate General in Brussels, whose district covers the whole country.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Brazilian sources:
Brazilian passport (application at a consulate)
- Fill in the online passport request form (RER) on the Foreign Ministry site and bring the signed receipt
- Many consulates first check your documents online (e-consular) before you book an appointment
- Original documents – photocopies are generally not accepted
- Your current passport or one expired less than 2 years ago, or another valid Brazilian ID (RG, CNH)
- Proof of Brazilian nationality (Brazilian birth or marriage certificate; consular birth registration for those born abroad)
- CPF number – mandatory for every applicant since January 2024
- Men aged 18–45: military documents; citizens aged 18–70: electoral clearance certificate (certidão de quitação eleitoral)
- A recent colour photo as specified by the consulate
Sources: Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passport requested at a consulate (gov.br), Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passport (gov.br) (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?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Travelling from Belgium to Brazil
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Brazil (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
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 Brazilian national day, 7 September. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 640 20 15. 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).
Diplomatic missions of Brazil in Belgium
Brazil in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Brazil (this page)
- Brussels – Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Brazil in Brussels
Where is the Brazilian Embassy in Brussels?
At Boulevard Saint-Michel 27, 1040 Brussels.
What are the opening hours of the Brazilian Embassy in Brussels?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 13:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Brazil to Belgium?
Silvio José Albuquerque e Silva, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Brazilian national day?
The national day of Brazil is 7 September; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to Brazil?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Is there a Brazilian consulate outside the embassy?
Yes: the consulate general in Brussels.
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, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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