Turkey Embassy Brussels

Before your visit

Visitors go to Rue Montoyer 4, 1000 Brussels.

• Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00.
• Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.

Who runs the Turkish Embassy?

According to the Belgian protocol list, Türkiye is represented by Ambassador Görkem Baris Tantekin (credentials presented 16 July 2025). Many embassies in Brussels are also accredited to Luxembourg, and some Turkish diplomats in the city work with the European Union and NATO – these are separate missions with their own staff. Türkiye also has consulates general in Antwerp and Brussels. One honorary consulate supports Turkish citizens in other parts of Belgium.

Consular services

The consular section typically handles:

• Turkish passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Certification and legalisation of documents
• Certificates for pensions abroad
• Citizenship and civil register matters

Consular matters may be handled by the consulates general depending on where you live: Brussels (the Brussels-Capital Region, the provinces of Flemish Brabant, Walloon Brabant, Hainaut, Liège, Luxembourg and Namur); Antwerp (the provinces of East Flanders, West Flanders, Antwerp and Limburg).

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Turkish sources:

New ordinary passport (adults)

• Book an appointment first – applications must be made in person
• Turkish ID card (T.C. Kimlik Kartı) or temporary ID document
• All previous passports that have not been cancelled, valid or expired
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
• The application form is prepared at the consulate
• Passports cannot be extended – a new passport is issued each time

Temporary passport (emergency travel)

• Turkish ID card – original and photocopy
• Any previous passports (valid or expired) that have not been cancelled
• If both passport and ID are lost: a photo document such as a family register or driving licence
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background
• Plane or bus ticket back to Türkiye or to your country of residence
• No passport fee is charged for a temporary passport

Sources: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular procedures: passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr), Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – temporary passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr) (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.

Travelling from Belgium to Türkiye

Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Türkiye (up to 90 days); according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, a valid identity card (eID) or passport is accepted. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.

Closing days

Like most offices in Belgium, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday; Turkish celebrations on 29 October (national day) usually mean a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Turkish citizens should call the embassy on +32 2 513 40 95. 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 Türkiye in Belgium

Türkiye in Belgium

• Brussels – Embassy of Türkiye (this page)
• Antwerp (Wilrijk) – Consulate General
• Brussels – Consulate General
• Bruges – Honorary Consulate