The Embassy of Egypt in Brussels is Egypt’s diplomatic mission to Belgium. Egyptian nationals in Belgium turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue Brugmann 24, 1060 Saint-Gilles (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 663 58 00 |
| Fax | +32 2 675 58 88 |
| eg.sec.be@hotmail.com | |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Ahmed Mahmoud Abdelhalim Abu Zeid, Ambassador |
| National Day | 23 July |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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 Egyptian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Avenue Brugmann 24 (1060 Saint-Gilles). The address is in Saint-Gilles, a municipality of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 12:30.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
About the Egyptian Embassy in Brussels
Ahmed Mahmoud Abdelhalim Abu Zeid heads the embassy as ambassador; the Belgian list gives 24 September 2024 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
Typical consular services include:
- Egyptian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Egypt
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Egyptian authorities ask for:
Issuing or renewing an Egyptian passport abroad
- Personal appearance is mandatory for applicants over 15
- Valid Egyptian national ID card and a copy (without it the passport is issued for 3 years only)
- Original and copy of your current passport
- Four recent photos, 4 × 6 cm, white background
- Men aged 29 or over: military status document (e.g. exemption or service certificate, or a letter from the Egyptian military attaché)
- Divorced or widowed women: the authenticated divorce or death record
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt – issuance or renewal of 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?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Belgian citizens need a visa for Egypt, which can be obtained on arrival (up to 30 days). 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 Egyptian national day, 23 July. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Emergency assistance
Egyptian nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +32 2 663 58 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).
Diplomatic missions of Egypt in Belgium
Egypt in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Egypt (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Egypt in Brussels
Where is the Egyptian Embassy in Brussels?
At Avenue Brugmann 24, 1060 Saint-Gilles.
When is the Egyptian Embassy in Brussels open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 12:30. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Egypt to Belgium?
Ahmed Mahmoud Abdelhalim Abu Zeid, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Egyptian national day?
The national day of Egypt is 23 July; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Yes, but it can be obtained on arrival.
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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