As Israel’s diplomatic representation in Belgium, the Embassy of Israel in Brussels handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue de l'Observatoire 40, 1180 Uccle (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 373 55 00 |
| Fax | +32 2 373 56 77 |
| administration@brussels.mfa.gov.il | |
| Website | embassies.gov.il/brussels |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | David Saranga, Ambassador |
| National Day | 29 April |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
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 Israeli public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Avenue de l'Observatoire 40, 1180 Uccle. Uccle is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Israeli Embassy in Brussels
According to the Belgian protocol list, Israel is represented by Ambassador David Saranga (credentials presented 17 August 2026). Brussels hosts the EU institutions and NATO, so several countries keep separate missions there; this page covers the bilateral embassy to Belgium. One honorary consulate supports Israeli citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Israeli passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Israeli authorities ask for:
Israeli travel document (passport) abroad
- Missions abroad issue non-biometric passports (biometric passports are issued only in Israel)
- Contact the consular department by e-mail first, quoting your 9-digit Israeli ID number and personal details
- Two recent photos, 5 × 5 cm, on a white background
- Your last Israeli travel document and the signed application form
- In person: first-time applicants, minors, lost/stolen/damaged documents and citizens who have not visited Israel for 10 years – adult renewals can often be sent by post
- Minors: copies of both parents’ passports; parents sign the form before a notary
Sources: Embassy of Israel in the USA – issuance of travel documents (passport), Government of Israel (gov.il) – issue or extend Israeli travel documents abroad (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?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Israel?
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Israel, but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. 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; Israeli celebrations on 29 April (national day) usually mean a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Israeli citizens should call the embassy on +32 2 373 55 00. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Israel in Belgium
Israel in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Israel (this page)
- Antwerp – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Israel in Brussels
What is the address of the Israeli Embassy in Belgium?
At Avenue de l'Observatoire 40, 1180 Uccle.
When is the Israeli Embassy in Brussels open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Israel to Belgium?
David Saranga, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the Israeli Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Israel is 29 April; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Israel?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
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, embassies.gov.il/brussels. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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