São Toméan citizens in Belgium, and Belgian residents planning a trip to São Tomé and Príncipe, can contact the Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue de Tervueren 175, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 734 89 66 |
| Fax | +32 2 734 88 15 |
| embaixada.bruxelas@mne.gov.st | |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | José Cardosso dos Ramos Cassandra, Ambassador |
| National Day | 12 July |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
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 São Toméan public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Avenue de Tervueren 175, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. The address is in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, a municipality of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the São Toméan Embassy?
According to the Belgian protocol list, São Tomé and Príncipe is represented by Ambassador José Cardosso dos Ramos Cassandra (credentials presented 19 September 2024). This is the bilateral embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium; missions to the European Union or NATO in Brussels are separate offices.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- São Toméan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for São Tomé and Príncipe
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Travelling from Belgium to São Tomé and Príncipe
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in São Tomé and Príncipe (up to 15 days); a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Belgian public holidays; São Toméan celebrations on 12 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
São Toméan nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +32 2 734 89 66. 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 São Tomé and Príncipe in Belgium
São Tomé and Príncipe in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in Brussels
Where is the São Toméan Embassy in Brussels?
At Avenue de Tervueren 175, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.
Who is the ambassador of São Tomé and Príncipe to Belgium?
José Cardosso dos Ramos Cassandra, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the São Toméan Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of São Tomé and Príncipe is 12 July; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to São Tomé and Príncipe?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 15 days) – 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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