The Embassy of the United Kingdom in Brussels represents the United Kingdom in Belgium and serves British citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue d'Auderghem 10, 1040 Etterbeek (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 287 82 11 |
| Brussels.Protocol@fcdo.gov.uk public.brussels@fco.gov.uk |
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| Website | www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-brussels |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Anne Martha Sherriff, Ambassador |
| National Day | 13 June |
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 British public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Avenue d'Auderghem 10 (1040 Etterbeek). The address is in Etterbeek, a municipality of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the British Embassy in Brussels
The ambassador is Anne Martha Sherriff, who presented credentials to the King of the Belgians on 3 September 2024. This is the bilateral embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium; missions to the European Union or NATO in Brussels are separate offices. The United Kingdom also has a consulate general in Brussels.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- British passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Note: most consular matters for British citizens in Belgium are handled by the British Consulate General in Brussels, whose district covers the whole country.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official British sources:
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 embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
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 embassy 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. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, British citizens should call the embassy on +32 2 287 82 11. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Belgian authorities. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom in Belgium
The United Kingdom in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of the United Kingdom (this page)
- Brussels – Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Brussels
What is the address of the British Embassy in Belgium?
At Avenue d'Auderghem 10, 1040 Etterbeek.
When is the British Embassy in Brussels open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of the United Kingdom to Belgium?
Anne Martha Sherriff, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the British Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of the United Kingdom is 13 June; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to the United Kingdom?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
Is there a British consulate outside the embassy?
Yes: the consulate general in Brussels.
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.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-brussels. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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