For French citizens in this part of Belgium, the Consulate General of France in Brussels is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | Boulevard du Regent 42, 1000 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 620 05 20 |
| consulfrance.bruxelles-cslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr | |
| Website | be.diplomatie.gouv.fr |
| Head of Mission | Sébastien Jaunet, Consul General |
| Consular district | All of Belgium |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:45 - 12:45 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 - 12:45 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:45 - 12:45 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:45 - 12:45 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:45 - 12:45 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Visits by appointment only. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate general at Boulevard du Regent 42 in Brussels.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 08:45–12:45 and 14:00–16:30; Thursday 08:45–12:45 and 14:00–17:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
- Appointment: required – see the official website.
- Good to know: Most procedures require an appointment; identity documents can be collected without one on Mondays and Wednesdays. The phone line (France Consulaire) does not answer visa questions.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the French consulate general
France runs this consulate general for its citizens in Belgium. According to the Belgian protocol list, Sébastien Jaunet heads the office as consul general (since September 2025). According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, the consulate general is responsible for the whole of Belgium.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- French passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the French authorities ask for:
Passport for adults (application abroad)
- Apply in person at the embassy or consulate – most posts require an appointment
- Optional online pre-application (pré-demande) – bring the number or QR code
- Your identity card, if you have one (valid or expired less than 5 years ago)
- Identity photo less than 6 months old that meets the official standards
- Proof of address less than 1 year old
- Without an ID card: a birth certificate less than 3 months old (unless your birthplace’s civil registry is digitised) and, if needed, proof of French nationality
Sources: Service-Public.fr (French government) – passport for adults, application abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only; the website explains how to book.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the consulate general closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday as well as on the French national day, 14 July. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
French nationals in urgent need of help can call +32 2 620 05 20. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In Belgium, the general emergency number is 112 (police: 101). Belgian citizens who need help in France contact the Belgian Embassy in Paris.
Embassy and consulates of France in Belgium
France in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of France
- Brussels – Consulate General (this page)
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate
- Ghent (Mariakerke) – Honorary Consulate
- Ghent (Wondelgem) – Honorary Consulate
- Kortrijk – Honorary Consulate
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
- Mons – Honorary Consulate
- Nalinnes – Honorary Consulate
- Namur (Wépion) – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: French consulate general in Brussels
Where is the French consulate general in Brussels?
At Boulevard du Regent 42, 1000 Brussels.
What is the phone number of the French consulate general in Brussels?
+32 2 620 05 20.
Is the Brussels consulate general responsible for me?
Its consular district is all of Belgium, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry.
Who heads the French consulate general in Brussels?
Sébastien Jaunet, Consul General, according to the Belgian protocol list.
When is the French consulate general in Brussels open?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 08:45–12:45 and 14:00–16:30; Thursday 08:45–12:45 and 14:00–17:00, by appointment, according to the consulate’s official website (October 2026).
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – career consulates general in Belgium (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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