The Embassy of Eritrea in Brussels is Eritrea’s diplomatic mission to Belgium. Eritrean nationals in Belgium turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue Wolvendael 15-17, 1180 Uccle (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 374 44 34 +32 2 374 47 35 |
| Fax | +32 2 375 77 43 |
| info@eriembabrussels.be | |
| Head of Mission | Negassi Kassa Tekle, Ambassador |
| National Day | 24 May |
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 Eritrean public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Avenue Wolvendael 15-17 (1180 Uccle). The address is in Uccle, a municipality of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in Belgium
Negassi Kassa Tekle heads the embassy as ambassador; the Belgian list gives 23 September 2014 as the date of the presentation of credentials. Many embassies in Brussels are also accredited to Luxembourg, and some Eritrean diplomats in the city work with the European Union and NATO – these are separate missions with their own staff.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Eritrean passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Belgian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, to be obtained before travelling. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November; Eritrean celebrations on 24 May (national day) usually mean a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Eritrean nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +32 2 374 44 34. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Eritrea in Belgium
Eritrea in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Eritrea (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Eritrea in Brussels
What is the address of the Eritrean Embassy in Belgium?
At Avenue Wolvendael 15-17, 1180 Uccle.
Who is the ambassador of Eritrea to Belgium?
Negassi Kassa Tekle, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Eritrean national day?
The national day of Eritrea is 24 May; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to Eritrea?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
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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