If you are moving to Belgium, we recommend you to register with the embassy or consulate of your country of origin. By doing so, you can benefit from a number of advantages and services such as:
- Consular assistance: in case of emergency, such as a natural disaster, political unrest or a medical emergency, the embassy is responsible for providing consular assistance to its citizens living or travelling abroad. You can ensure timely assistance in emergency situations by registering with your embassy.
- Passport and travel document services: the embassy can provide passport and travel document services, such as renewing your passport or issuing emergency travel documents if your passport is lost.
- Voting: if you are a citizen of a democratic country, registering with your embassy may allow you to vote in national elections even if you are abroad.
A comprehensive list of the addresses of foreign embassies and consulates in Belgium is available on the website of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.