The Embassy of Germany in Brussels represents Germany in Belgium and serves German citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue Jacques de Lalaing 8-14, 1040 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 787 18 00 |
| info@brue.diplo.de | |
| Website | www.bruessel.diplo.de |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Martin Kotthaus, Ambassador |
| National Day | 3 October |
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 German public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Rue Jacques de Lalaing 8-14 (1040 Brussels).
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the German Embassy?
The ambassador is Martin Kotthaus, who presented credentials to the King of the Belgians on 9 August 2018. Brussels hosts the EU institutions and NATO, so several countries keep separate missions there; this page covers the bilateral embassy to Belgium. Three honorary consulates support German citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- German passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
What German citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official German government information:
German passport (application abroad)
- Apply at the German mission for your place of residence – some embassies and consulates do not handle passports, so check its website first
- Personal appearance is required: fingerprints are taken, so postal applications and proxies are not possible
- Biometric passport photos that meet the official requirements
- Application form, fee and appointment booking: see the website of the responsible mission
- Some honorary consuls accept passport applications and forward them for an extra fee
Lost passport – travel document for the return trip
- The consular section can issue a Reiseausweis als Passersatz (passport substitute) for the return to Germany
- It is valid for at most one month
Sources: German Federal Foreign Office – where to apply for a German passport, German Federal Foreign Office – passports and ID cards, German Federal Foreign Office – travel documents (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?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday and on Germany’s national day (3 October). Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, German citizens should call the embassy on +32 2 787 18 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). Belgian citizens who need help in Germany contact the Belgian Embassy in Berlin.
Diplomatic missions of Germany in Belgium
Germany in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Germany (this page)
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate
- Eupen – Honorary Consulate
- Liège – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Germany in Brussels
Where is the German Embassy in Brussels?
At Rue Jacques de Lalaing 8-14, 1040 Brussels.
Who is the ambassador of Germany to Belgium?
Martin Kotthaus, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the German national day?
The national day of Germany is 3 October; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to Germany?
No. A valid Belgian passport or eID card is enough.
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, www.bruessel.diplo.de. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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