South Africa Embassy Brussels

Before your visit

You will find the embassy at Rue Montoyer 17-19 (1000 Brussels).

• Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.

The embassy and its network in Belgium

The ambassador is Malebo Sophy-Anne Mololope Mabitje-Tho, who presented credentials to the King of the Belgians on 16 July 2026. This is the bilateral embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium; missions to the European Union or NATO in Brussels are separate offices. One honorary consulate supports South African citizens in other parts of Belgium.

Consular services

The consular section typically handles:

• South African passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Certification and legalisation of documents
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Certificates for pensions abroad

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the South African authorities ask for:

South African passport (application abroad)

• Passport application form BI-73 (DHA-73), completed in black ink
• Form BI-529 (citizenship), required for all South African citizens abroad
• Fingerprints for applicants aged 16 and over – taken at the mission
• Certified copies of your passport and ID or birth certificate (the passport alone is not enough)
• Colour photos as specified by the mission; documents in other languages need a sworn English translation
• Apply 6–12 months before expiry; collection only in person. Emergency: an Emergency Travel Certificate for the direct return to South Africa

Sources: South African High Commission in Canberra – South African passports (dirco.gov.za), South African Embassy in Bern – civic services (dirco.gov.za) (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?

Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Africa; a valid passport is required. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.

Closing days

The embassy is closed on Belgian public holidays and on South Africa’s national day (27 April). Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 285 44 00. 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 South Africa in Belgium

South Africa in Belgium

• Brussels – Embassy of South Africa (this page)
• Zonnebeke – Honorary Consulate