The Embassy of Mauritania in Brussels is Mauritania’s diplomatic mission to Belgium. Mauritanian nationals in Belgium turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue de la Colombie 6, 1000 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 672 47 47 |
| Fax | +32 2 672 20 51 |
| info@mauritanian-emb.be | |
| Head of Mission | Mohamed Mahmoud Brahim Khlil, Ambassador |
| National Day | 28 November |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
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 Mauritanian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Avenue de la Colombie 6 (1000 Brussels).
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Mauritanian Embassy?
Mohamed Mahmoud Brahim Khlil heads the embassy as ambassador; the Belgian list gives 5 September 2023 as the date of the presentation of credentials. This is the bilateral embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium; missions to the European Union or NATO in Brussels are separate offices. One honorary consulate supports Mauritanian citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Mauritanian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Travelling from Belgium to Mauritania
Belgian citizens need a visa for Mauritania; it can be applied for online. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday and on Mauritania’s national day (28 November). Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Mauritanian citizens should call the embassy on +32 2 672 47 47. 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 Mauritania in Belgium
Mauritania in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Mauritania (this page)
- Kruishoutem – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Mauritania in Brussels
Where is the Mauritanian Embassy in Brussels?
At Avenue de la Colombie 6, 1000 Brussels.
What are the opening hours of the Mauritanian Embassy in Brussels?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Mauritania to Belgium?
Mohamed Mahmoud Brahim Khlil, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Mauritanian national day?
The national day of Mauritania is 28 November; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
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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