The Embassy of Nicaragua in Brussels is Nicaragua’s diplomatic mission to Belgium. Nicaraguan nationals in Belgium turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue de Wolvendael 55, 1180 Uccle (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 375 65 00 +32 2 375 64 34 |
| embanic@nicaragua-embajada.be consular@nicaragua-embajada.be |
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| Head of Mission | Cesar Augusto Castaneda Lacayo, Ambassador |
| National Day | 15 September |
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 Nicaraguan public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Avenue de Wolvendael 55 (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.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
About the Nicaraguan Embassy in Brussels
According to the Belgian protocol list, Nicaragua is represented by Ambassador Cesar Augusto Castaneda Lacayo (credentials presented 14 February 2022). 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 Nicaraguan citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Nicaraguan passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Travelling from Belgium to Nicaragua
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.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday as well as on the Nicaraguan national day, 15 September. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 375 65 00. 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 Nicaragua in Belgium
Nicaragua in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Nicaragua (this page)
- Brussels – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Nicaragua in Brussels
Where is the Nicaraguan Embassy in Brussels?
At Avenue de Wolvendael 55, 1180 Uccle.
When is the Nicaraguan 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 Nicaragua to Belgium?
Cesar Augusto Castaneda Lacayo, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the Nicaraguan Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Nicaragua is 15 September; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
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 – 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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