The Embassy of Portugal in Brussels represents Portugal in Belgium and serves Portuguese citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue de Cortenbergh 12, 1040 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 286 43 55 +32 2 286 43 35 |
| Fax | +32 2 286 43 62 |
| bruxelas@mne.pt | |
| Website | www.bruxelas.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt |
| Head of Mission | António Manuel Coelho da Costa Moura, Ambassador |
| National Day | 10 June |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 13:30 / 13:30 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 13:30 / 13:30 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 13:30 / 13:30 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 13:30 / 13:30 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 13:30 / 13:30 - 15:00 |
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 Portuguese public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Avenue de Cortenbergh 12, 1040 Brussels.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 13:30 and from 13:30 to 15:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Portuguese Embassy?
António Manuel Coelho da Costa Moura heads the embassy as ambassador; the Belgian list gives 12 September 2025 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. Two honorary consulates support Portuguese citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Portuguese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Portugal
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Portuguese sources:
Portuguese electronic passport (application abroad)
- Apply in person at the consular post for your area of residence
- Valid Cartão de Cidadão or Bilhete de Identidade – no other document is accepted
- Your previous passport, if you are replacing it
- For minors: the child, the parent or guardian with ID, and proof of parental responsibility (less than 6 months old) where applicable
- Fee (2026): €105 normal, €110 express, €120 urgent – paid in cash or by Multibanco
Sources: gov.pt (Portuguese government) – issuing the Portuguese electronic passport 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?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday and on Portugal’s national day (10 June). Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Portuguese citizens should call the embassy on +32 2 286 43 55. 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 Portugal in Belgium
Portugal in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Portugal (this page)
- Baardegem – Honorary Consulate
- Kontich – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Portugal in Brussels
What is the address of the Portuguese Embassy in Belgium?
At Avenue de Cortenbergh 12, 1040 Brussels.
What are the opening hours of the Portuguese Embassy in Brussels?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 13:30 and from 13:30 to 15:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Portugal to Belgium?
António Manuel Coelho da Costa Moura, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Portuguese national day?
The national day of Portugal is 10 June; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to Portugal?
No. A valid Belgian passport or eID card is enough.
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, www.bruxelas.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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