Australian Embassy
Belgium, Luxembourg and Mission to the European Union and NATO

Services for Australians

Services for Australians Overseas

The Australian Embassy provides a range of consular services. Passport and notarial services at the Embassy in Brussels are offered by appointment only. These are contained in the Australian Government’s Consular Service Charter. Our area of responsibilities covers both Belgium and Luxembourg.

24-hour emergency assistance is available for Australian citizens in Belgium and Luxembourg outside normal business hours:

Dialling from Belgium: +612 6261 3305
Dialling from Luxembourg: +612 6261 3305
 

If you wish to apply for a notarial service and/or to make an appointment please send an e-mail to [email protected].
For all other consular querries please send an e-mail  to [email protected]

The Embassy's main telephone number is (+32) 02 286 0500.
The Embassy is located at Avenue des Arts 56 1000 Brussels.

Metro: Trône/Troon
 


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Getting Help Overseas

Travel Information for Australians

Passports and Notarial Services

Passport and notarial services at the Embassy in Brussels are offered by appointment only. Appointments are available from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00hrs. They can be arranged in advance by phoning the Embassy on +32 (0) 2 286 0500 or
by e-mail to [email protected]

Information on applying for an Australian passport and current passport fees

Please visit Smartraveller before booking an appointment to learn about the different types of notarial services we offer and requirements before we can perform them. Please bring your valid passport or ID card and the original documents to the appointment.

NOTARIAL SERVICE FEES (March 2024)

     AUD       EUR       TOTAL (EUR)   
CNI 171 104 104
WITNESSING SIGNATURE OR ADMINISTERING OATH 85 52 52
APOSTILLE (single-page document) 98 60 60
APOSTILLE (multi-page document) WITH BINDING 98 60 60
AUTHENTICATION (single-page document) 98 60 60
AUTHENTICATION (multi-page document) WITH BINDING 98 60 60
CERTIFIED COPIES (per copy) 85 52 52


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For Australians Overseas

Smartraveller has the latest, authoritative travel advice so you can be informed and prepared about overseas travel. Subscribe to receive travel advice updates through email by simply supplying your name and email address.

You can now also subscribe to the new SMS service - by supplying your mobile number – to receive critical alerts in the event of a crisis overseas.

In a crisis, Smartraveller will activate a crisis page on its website. It will make it easier for you or someone you know to contact the Australian Government if you need help. It will supplement the consular emergency hotline.

Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au to subscribe to the travel advice updates or connect with Smartraveller on Facebook and Twitter.

As always, we encourage Australians overseas to stay in touch with friends and family and let them know you’re safe.

If you need immediate assistance, you can call the Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.

Child Maintenance International Enforcement 

The Child Support Agency of Australia has developed factsheets to assist parents with international child support issues. The factsheets are available online and provide information for parents to manage child support arrangements when one parent resides outside Australia.

The Child Support Agency has arrangements with countries for the reciprocal enforcement of child maintenance orders. A list of the reciprocating jurisdictions is available online  as well.

Living in Belgium/Luxembourg

Australian Organisations in Belgium

If you are interested in meeting other Australians in Belgium you might be interested in the Australian Network in Belgium (ANiB). It was officially registered as a non-profit organisation following the merger of the business orientated Belgian branch of Australian Business In Europe (ABIE),and the Australia Society Belgium. ANiB has a website and a Facebook closed group for members to share information.

Former Residents

A gateway to information about Australian benefits, payments and services

Returning to Australia

Handy information for Australians or residents returning from a holiday or moving back to Australia.