Samoan citizens in Belgium, and Belgian residents planning a trip to Samoa, can contact the Embassy of Samoa in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue Commandant Lothaire 1, 1040 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 660 84 54 |
| samoaembassy@skynet.be | |
| Website | www.samoaembassybelgium.com |
| Head of Mission | Maureen Francella Strickland, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 June |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
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 Samoan public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Avenue Commandant Lothaire 1, 1040 Brussels.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 16:30; Friday from 09:00 to 16:00.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
About the Samoan Embassy in Brussels
Maureen Francella Strickland heads the embassy as ambassador; the Belgian list gives 8 March 2022 as the date of the presentation of credentials. Many embassies in Brussels are also accredited to Luxembourg, and some Samoan diplomats in the city work with the European Union and NATO – these are separate missions with their own staff.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Samoan passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Samoa
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
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 Samoan national day, 1 June. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 660 84 54. 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 Samoa in Belgium
Samoa in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Samoa (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Samoa in Brussels
What is the address of the Samoan Embassy in Belgium?
At Avenue Commandant Lothaire 1, 1040 Brussels.
When is the Samoan Embassy in Brussels open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 16:30; Friday from 09:00 to 16:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Samoa to Belgium?
Maureen Francella Strickland, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the Samoan Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Samoa is 1 June; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
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, www.samoaembassybelgium.com. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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