The Embassy of Spain in Brussels is Spain’s diplomatic mission to Belgium. Spanish nationals in Belgium turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue de la Science 19, 1040 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 230 03 40 |
| Fax | +32 2 230 93 80 |
| emb.bruselas@maec.es | |
| Website | www.exteriores.gob.es/embajadas/bruselas/fr |
| Head of Mission | Jose Maria Rodriguez Coso, Ambassador |
| National Day | 12 October |
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 Spanish public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Rue de la Science 19 (1040 Brussels).
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Who runs the Spanish Embassy?
According to the Belgian protocol list, Spain is represented by Ambassador Jose Maria Rodriguez Coso (credentials presented 1 July 2025). This is the bilateral embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium; missions to the European Union or NATO in Brussels are separate offices. Four honorary consulates support Spanish citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Spanish passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Spain
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Spanish authorities ask for:
Spanish passport (application abroad)
- Registration in the consular register (Registro de Matrícula Consular) of the consulate where you live
- Personal appearance with an appointment – applications cannot be made by post or through agencies
- Your previous passport, even if expired or damaged
- Your DNI, if you have one
- A recent passport photo
- A literal birth certificate (issued for the passport, less than 6 months old) if you have neither DNI nor passport or both expired more than 3 years ago
Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular services: passports (exteriores.gob.es) (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.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November as well as on the Spanish national day, 12 October. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 230 03 40. 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). Belgian citizens who need help in Spain contact the Belgian Embassy in Madrid.
Diplomatic missions of Spain in Belgium
Spain in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Spain (this page)
- Alleur – Honorary Consulate
- Antwerp (Wilrijk) – Honorary Consulate
- Astene – Honorary Consulate
- Bruges (Sint-Michiels) – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Spain in Brussels
Where is the Spanish Embassy in Brussels?
At Rue de la Science 19, 1040 Brussels.
What are the opening hours of the Spanish Embassy in Brussels?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Spain to Belgium?
Jose Maria Rodriguez Coso, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the Spanish Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Spain is 12 October; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to Spain?
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.exteriores.gob.es/embajadas/bruselas/fr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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