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Belgian Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom

  • 1 embassy
  • 8 honorary consulates

Belgium is represented in the United Kingdom by 9 missions: an embassy in London and 8 honorary consulates. Belgium admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Belgian Embassy in London

At Grosvenor Crescent 17, SW1X 7EE London, the Belgian embassy represents Belgium towards the United Kingdom. The head of mission on record is Jeroen Stefan G Cooreman. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Belgian honorary consulates in the United Kingdom

Belgium has 8 honorary consulates in the United Kingdom, in Southampton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, Hull, Edinburgh, Dover, Bristol and Belfast; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Belgium visa for British citizens

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British citizens can visit Belgium without a visa for up to 90 days.

The United Kingdom’s missions in Belgium

Missions of the United Kingdom in Belgium (2)

In return, the United Kingdom has 2 missions in Belgium, including its embassy in Brussels.

Good to know

Belgium in the United Kingdom

Worldwide, Belgium has 201 missions in 107 countries; 9 of them are in the United Kingdom.

Travel to the United Kingdom for Belgian citizens

Belgian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. In the United Kingdom, Belgian citizens can turn to the Belgian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Belgian missions in the United Kingdom are closed

Belgian missions in the United Kingdom close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Belgium, such as Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Belgian embassy in the United Kingdom?

The Belgian embassy is in London, at Grosvenor Crescent 17, SW1X 7EE London.

Does Belgium have consulates in the United Kingdom?

No career consulate is on record, but Belgium has 8 honorary consulates in Southampton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, Hull, Edinburgh, Dover and 2 more.

Do British citizens need a visa for Belgium?

British citizens do not need a visa for Belgium: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Belgian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.

Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Belgium?

Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Brussels, along with 1 other mission in Belgium.