The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Brussels represents the Dominican Republic in Belgium and serves Dominican citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue Louise 251, 2nd floor, 1050 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 346 49 35 |
| embadombelgica@mirex.gob.do | |
| Head of Mission | Joan Margarita Cedano Garcia de Madera, Ambassador |
| National Day | 27 February |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
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 Dominican public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Avenue Louise 251, 2nd floor, 1050 Brussels.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 14:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Dominican Embassy?
According to the Belgian protocol list, the Dominican Republic is represented by Ambassador Joan Margarita Cedano Garcia de Madera (credentials presented 10 March 2025). Many embassies in Brussels are also accredited to Luxembourg, and some Dominican diplomats in the city work with the European Union and NATO – these are separate missions with their own staff. The Dominican Republic also has a consulate general in Antwerp.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Dominican passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Visas for travellers who need one for the Dominican Republic
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Consular matters may be handled by the consulate general depending on where you live: Antwerp (the provinces of Liège, Hainaut, Namur, Luxembourg, Antwerp, East Flanders, West Flanders and Limburg).
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in the Dominican Republic; 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 and on the Dominican Republic’s national day (27 February). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Dominican citizens should call the embassy on +32 2 346 49 35. 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 the Dominican Republic in Belgium
The Dominican Republic in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of the Dominican Republic (this page)
- Antwerp (Berchem) – Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Brussels
Where is the Dominican Embassy in Brussels?
At Avenue Louise 251, 2nd floor, 1050 Brussels.
When is the Dominican Embassy in Brussels open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 14:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Belgium?
Joan Margarita Cedano Garcia de Madera, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Dominican national day?
The national day of the Dominican Republic is 27 February; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to the Dominican Republic?
No, not for short tourist stays – a valid passport is required.
Is there a Dominican consulate outside the embassy?
Yes: the consulate general in Antwerp.
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. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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