The Embassy of the Maldives in Brussels represents the Maldives in Belgium and serves Maldivian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue des Colonies 56, 1000 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 316 10 50 |
| brussels.info@foreign.gov.mv | |
| Website | be.mdvmission.gov.mv |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Aishath Shahula, Chargé d’affaires a.i. |
| National Day | 26 July |
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 Maldivian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Rue des Colonies 56 (1000 Brussels).
- 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 Maldivian Embassy in Brussels
The embassy is currently led by Aishath Shahula as chargé d’affaires a.i. (diplomatic rank: counsellor). 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 Maldivian citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Maldivian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Travelling from Belgium to the Maldives
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in the Maldives (up to 30 days); a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Belgian public holidays and on the Maldives’ national day (26 July). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 316 10 50. 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 the Maldives in Belgium
The Maldives in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of the Maldives (this page)
- Balen – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Maldives in Brussels
What is the address of the Maldivian Embassy in Belgium?
At Rue des Colonies 56, 1000 Brussels.
What are the opening hours of the Maldivian Embassy in Brussels?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who leads the Maldivian Embassy in Brussels?
Chargé d’affaires a.i. Aishath Shahula, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Maldivian national day?
The national day of the Maldives is 26 July; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to the Maldives?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 30 days) – a valid passport is required.
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, be.mdvmission.gov.mv. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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