Nicaraguan nationals in and around Brussels can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Nicaragua in Brussels for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Place Albert Leemans 20, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 4 340 36 44 |
| dewit@dewitlawoffice.be | |
| Head of Mission | Bernard Dewit, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Walloon Region |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Place Albert Leemans 20, 1050 Ixelles.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Brussels do?
Nicaragua is represented in Brussels by an honorary consul. Bernard Dewit holds the post, according to the Belgian protocol list. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +32 4 340 36 44 and e-mail dewit@dewitlawoffice.be.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the Walloon Region. The address is in Ixelles, one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region.
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Nicaragua; a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Which Nicaraguan office issues passports and visas?
the Nicaraguan Embassy in Brussels is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Belgian public holidays; Nicaraguan celebrations on 15 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Embassy and consulates of Nicaragua in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Nicaragua
- Brussels – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Brussels office
Where do I renew my Nicaraguan passport if I live near Brussels?
Nicaraguan passports are issued through the Nicaraguan Embassy in Brussels, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Brussels honorary office of Nicaragua?
By phone on +32 4 340 36 44 or by e-mail to dewit@dewitlawoffice.be.
Who runs the Nicaraguan honorary office in Brussels?
Bernard Dewit, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Nicaraguan honorary consul in Brussels cover?
Its consular district is the Walloon Region.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
No, not for short tourist stays – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – honorary consulates in Belgium (as of 7 September 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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