Italian Embassy in Brussels
Embassy 
Italy Brussels, Belgium
- Address
- Rue Joseph II, 22-24, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels
- Phone
- +32 2-6433850
- Website
- ambbruxelles.esteri.it
Head of mission: Federica Favi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Belgian Foreign Affairs protocol list · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 9 July 2025
Italy’s embassy to Belgium is in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, at Rue Joseph II, 22-24, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels. As Belgium and Italy both belong to the European free movement area, Belgian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Italy. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the Italian embassy in Brussels
| Monday | 09:00–12:3014:30–16:00 break 12:30–14:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:3014:30–16:00 break 12:30–14:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Belgium
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
The Italian embassy in Brussels is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Italy visa for Belgian citizens
BelgiumItaly Visa-free Italy visa for citizens of Belgium
ItalyBelgium Visa-free Belgium visa for citizens of Italy
As Belgium and Italy both belong to the European free movement area, Belgian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Italy.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2 | – |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1 | – |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – |
2025 figures: 1 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Italy’s embassy in Brussels, and 1 visas were issued. Applications fell by 80% compared with 2024 (5).
Across all Schengen consulates in Belgium, 21.8% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the 6th largest number of applications of the 8 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Belgium.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Italy’s other missions in Belgium
- Consulate General of Italy in Charleroi
Rue Willy Ernst 23, 6000 Charleroi
- Consular Office of Italy in Brussels
Rue de Livourne, 38, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Liège
Parc de la Boverie, 1, 4020 Liege, Liège
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Leuven
Franz Tielemanslaan, 8, 3000 Leuven
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Bruges
Koningsstraat, 45, 8400 Oostende, Brugge
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Antwerp
Leopoldplaats 10, 2000 Antwerpen, Anversa
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All missions of Italy in Belgium (8)
Besides the Italian embassy in Brussels, Italy has 7 other missions in Belgium. Consulates: Charleroi and Brussels. Honorary consulates: Liège, Leuven, Bruges and Antwerp. Belgium in turn has 3 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.
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About the Italian embassy in Brussels
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Brussels. The head of mission on record is Federica Favi.
Address and contact
Address: Rue Joseph II, 22-24, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels. The record for the Italian embassy in Brussels includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
When the Italian embassy in Brussels is closed
The Italian embassy in Brussels closes on Belgium’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Italy such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Brussels
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Brussels, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Italian embassy in Brussels
The Italian embassy in Brussels has 36 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Brussels?
The Italian embassy in Brussels is at Rue Joseph II, 22-24, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels.
What are the opening hours of the Italian Embassy in Brussels?
The Italian embassy in Brussels is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Italian Embassy in Brussels open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Italian embassy in Brussels do not include Saturday.
When is the Italian Embassy in Brussels closed?
The Italian embassy in Brussels closes on Belgium’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Italy.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Italy?
As Belgium and Italy both belong to the European free movement area, Belgian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Italy.
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