The United Kingdom maintains the Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Brussels to provide consular services for British nationals living in Belgium.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue d'Auderghem 10, 1040 Etterbeek, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 287 62 48 |
| Fax | +32 2 287 62 70 |
| Website | www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-brussels |
| Head of Mission | Elizabeth Anne McKinnell, First Secretary |
| Consular district | All of Belgium |
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 consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Visits by appointment only. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate general at Avenue d'Auderghem 10 in Etterbeek.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
- Appointment: required – see the official website.
- Good to know: This is the consular section of the British Embassy. Access is by appointment only; British nationals who need help contact the embassy via GOV.UK.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the British consulate general in Brussels serve?
The consulate general provides consular services for British citizens living in Belgium. The office is headed by First Secretary Elizabeth Anne McKinnell (in post since April 2025, according to the Belgian protocol list). Its consular district covers all of Belgium. The address is in Etterbeek, one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- British passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Documents checklist
What British citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official British government information:
Renewing a British passport from abroad
- British embassies and consulates do not issue passports – apply online with HM Passport Office on GOV.UK
- Your old passport, which you send with the application
- A digital photo
- A credit or debit card for the fee
- Any valid passports you hold from another country (the passport or a colour copy of every page)
Emergency travel document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks
- Your passport is lost, stolen, damaged, full or recently expired, or you cannot renew it in time
- Usually valid for a single or return journey through up to 5 countries
- Apply online on GOV.UK
Sources: GOV.UK – renew or apply for a British passport from overseas, GOV.UK – emergency travel document (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only; the website explains how to book.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short stays in the United Kingdom, but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Closing days
Expect the consulate general to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November as well as on the British national day, 13 June. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Emergency assistance
Urgent consular cases: phone +32 2 287 62 48. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In Belgium, the general emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Where else is the United Kingdom represented in Belgium?
The United Kingdom in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of the United Kingdom
- Brussels – Consulate General (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Brussels
Where is the British consulate general in Brussels?
At Avenue d'Auderghem 10, 1040 Etterbeek.
What is the phone number of the British consulate general in Brussels?
+32 2 287 62 48.
Is the Brussels consulate general responsible for me?
Its consular district is all of Belgium, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry.
Who heads the British consulate general in Brussels?
Elizabeth Anne McKinnell, First Secretary, according to the Belgian protocol list.
When is the British consulate general in Brussels open?
Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00, by appointment, according to the consulate’s official website (October 2026).
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – career consulates general in Belgium (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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