Diplomatic representation of Belgium in Canada
Belgian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Belgium in Ottawa represents Belgium in Canada and manages diplomatic, political, economic and public diplomacy relations between the two countries.
Contact details
Contact the Belgian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Belgium is located on Albert Street in central Ottawa and serves as Belgium’s diplomatic mission to Canada.
Consular services: The Embassy of Belgium in Ottawa has no consular jurisdiction. For passports, identity cards, civil status, nationality, visas and other consular matters, contact the Consulate General of Belgium in Montreal.
Embassy location
Where is the Belgian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Belgium is located at 360 Albert Street in central Ottawa.
The official address is 360 Albert Street, 8th Floor, Suite 820, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X7, Canada.
The embassy is Belgium’s diplomatic mission in Ottawa. Visitors seeking routine consular services should not travel to this address for a consular application, as those services are handled by the Consulate General in Montreal.
About the mission
About the Belgian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Belgium in Ottawa represents the Kingdom of Belgium in Canada. Its jurisdiction covers Canada.
The embassy works on diplomatic relations between Belgium and Canada, including political affairs, economic matters and public diplomacy.
Belgium’s current Ambassador to Canada is Karl Dhaene.
Belgium also maintains a Consulate General in Montreal and honorary consular representation in Canada. The division of responsibilities is important: the embassy in Ottawa handles diplomatic affairs, while the Consulate General in Montreal is responsible for consular services.
Consular arrangements
Consular Services for Belgium in Canada
The Belgian Embassy in Ottawa does not provide consular services.
Belgium designates its Consulate General in Montreal as the single point of contact for consular services for people living in Canada, Bermuda and the Territorial Collectivity of Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon.
Belgian passports and identity cards
Passport and Belgian identity-card matters for eligible applicants in Canada are handled through the Consulate General in Montreal rather than the embassy in Ottawa.
Belgian visas
The Consulate General in Montreal is the exclusive provider of Belgian short-stay and long-stay visa services in Canada. Visa enquiries should not be sent to the embassy in Ottawa.
Nationality and civil status
Belgian nationality, civil-status and related consular procedures are handled through the Consulate General in Montreal.
Other consular matters
For other Belgian consular services, applicants in Canada should use the official instructions of the Consulate General in Montreal.
Do not submit consular applications to Ottawa: The Belgian authorities explicitly state that the Embassy in Ottawa has no competence in consular affairs.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Make sure the Embassy of Belgium in Ottawa is the correct office for your enquiry before travelling.
Check the purpose of your visit
The embassy handles diplomatic matters. Routine consular applications are handled by the Consulate General in Montreal.
Check office hours
The embassy lists office hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on published closing days.
Contact the correct office
For passports, visas, nationality, civil status and other consular matters, use the official Belgian consular information for Montreal instead of travelling to Ottawa.
Emergency number: The embassy publishes +1 613 769 8335 for Belgian citizens in distress outside opening hours. It is an emergency number and not a general consular information line.
Frequently asked questions
Belgian Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Belgian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Belgium is located at 360 Albert Street, 8th Floor, Suite 820, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X7, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Belgian Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted at +1 613 236 7267.
What are the opening hours of the Belgian Embassy in Ottawa?
The embassy lists its office hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on its published closing days.
Can I apply for a Belgian passport at the Embassy in Ottawa?
No. The Embassy in Ottawa has no consular jurisdiction. Belgian passport services in Canada are handled through the Consulate General of Belgium in Montreal.
Can I apply for a Belgian visa at the Embassy in Ottawa?
No. The Consulate General of Belgium in Montreal is the exclusive provider of Belgian short-stay and long-stay visa services in Canada. Visa enquiries should not be sent to the embassy in Ottawa.
Which Belgian mission handles consular services in Canada?
The Consulate General of Belgium in Montreal is the single point of contact for Belgian consular services for people living in Canada, Bermuda and the Territorial Collectivity of Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact information, office hours and division of consular responsibilities on this page.