Consulates in Leuven
- 2 missions
- 2 countries
- most embassies are in Brussels
Embassies and consulates in Leuven
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Honorary Consulate of Italy in LeuvenFranz Tielemanslaan, 8, 3000 Leuven
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Leuven has 2 foreign missions from 2 countries, all of them honorary consulates. The embassies to Belgium are in Brussels, about 25 km away.
Public holidays in Leuven
Public holidays in Belgium
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The missions in Leuven close on Belgium’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar) on Friday 1 January 2027.
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Foreign missions in Leuven
Among the countries with a mission in Leuven are Italy and the Maldives.
Types of mission in Leuven
Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Leuven offer limited help: like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Other cities in Belgium
Besides Leuven, towns in Belgium with foreign missions are Brussels (255), Antwerp (48), Liège (28), Ghent (14), Bruges (8) and Charleroi (7).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Leuven?
There are 2 foreign missions on record in Leuven.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Leuven?
Missions from 2 countries are based in Leuven, among them Italy and the Maldives.
Is there an embassy in Leuven?
No. The embassies to Belgium are in Brussels, about 25 km away; Leuven has honorary consulates.
When are the missions in Leuven closed?
The missions in Leuven close on Belgium’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.